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GA-Z270P-D3

User’s Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-Z270PD3-1001R

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Motherboard

GA-Z270P-D3

Motherboard

GA-Z270P-D3

Dec. 7, 2016

Dec. 7, 2016

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: «REV: X.X.» For example, «REV: 1.0» means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

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GA-Z270P-D3 Motherboard Layout

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1-3	Installing the CPU
	Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
	••	Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
		(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)
	••	Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
		CPU to prevent hardware damage.
	••	Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
		locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
	••	Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
	••	Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
		of the CPU may occur.
	••	Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended
		that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the
		standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
		specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics
		card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

	LGA1151 CPU Socket		LGA1151 CPU
Alignment	Alignment	Notch	Notch
Key	Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

•• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual

Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for details on hardware installation.

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1-7	Internal Connectors
		4	1		3
						2
						11
	7					6
						6
	15					16
	10					4
	9	14	13	12	5	8
1)	ATX_12V_2X4			9)	F_AUDIO
2)	ATX			10)	SPDIF_O
3)	CPU_FAN			11)	F_USB30
4)	SYS_FAN1/2			12)	F_USB1/F_USB2
5)	SYS_FAN3_PUMP			13)	TPM
6)	SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5			14)	COM
7)	M2P_32G			15)	BAT
	F_PANEL			16)	CLR_CMOS

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

•• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2×4 12V Power Connector and 2×12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

			ATX_12V_2X4:
	5	8	Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
	1	4	1	GND (Only for 2×4-pin 12V)	5	+12V (Only for 2×4-pin 12V)
	ATX_12V_2X4		2	GND (Only for 2×4-pin 12V)	6	+12V (Only for 2×4-pin 12V)
		3	GND	7	+12V
			4	GND	8	+12V
			ATX:
	12	24	Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
	1	3.3V	13	3.3V
			2	3.3V	14	-12V
			3	GND	15	GND
			4	+5V	16	PS_ON (soft On/Off)
			5	GND	17	GND
			6	+5V	18	GND
			7	GND	19	GND
			8	Power Good	20	NC
			9	5VSB (stand by +5V)	21	+5V
			10	+12V	22	+5V
			11	+12V (Only for 2×12-pin	23	+5V (Only for 2×12-pin ATX)
	1	13		ATX)
	12	3.3V (Only for 2×12-pin	24	GND (Only for 2×12-pin ATX)
				ATX)
	ATX

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers)

All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

													Pin No.	Definition
1							1	1					1	GND
												2	Voltage Speed Control
CPU_FAN	SYS_FAN1	SYS_FAN2
3	Sense
													4	PWM Speed Control

•• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

•• Thesefanheadersarenotconfigurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

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5)SYS_FAN3_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header)

The pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, «BIOS Setup,» «M.I.T.,» for more information

		Pin No.	Definition
	1	1	GND
	2	Voltage Speed Control
		3	Sense
		4	PWM Speed Control

6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® ChipsetsupportsRAID0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, «Configuring a RAID Set,» for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

		1	1			Pin No.	Definition
			SATA3	5		1	GND
			4		2	TXP
SATA3	1	0
			3	TXN
3	2	7		1
			7		1	4	GND
				5	RXN
						6	RXP
		7	7			7	GND

To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, «BIOS Setup,» «PeripheralsSATA And RST Configuration,» for more information.

7)M2P_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)

The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATASSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through the Intel® Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive and can only be used to build a RAID set with UEFI. Refer to Chapter 3, «Configuring a RAID Set,» for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1:

Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut first.

Step 2:

Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. Step 3:

Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.

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GA-Z270P-D3

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Table of Contents

GA-Z270P-D3 Motherboard Layout ………………………………………………………………………4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ………………………………………………………………………….5

1-1 Installation Precautions ………………………………………………………………………… 5

1-2 ProductSpecications ………………………………………………………………………….. 6

1-3 Installing the CPU ……………………………………………………………………………….. 9

1-4 Installing the Memory …………………………………………………………………………… 9

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ………………………………………………………………. 10

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ………………………………………………………………………. 10

1-7 Internal Connectors ……………………………………………………………………………. 12

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ……………………………………………………………………………………..19

2-1 Startup Screen ………………………………………………………………………………….. 19

2-2 M.I.T. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20

2-3 System …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26

2-4 BIOS ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27

2-5 Peripherals ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 30

2-6 Chipset …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33

2-7 Power ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34

2-8 Save & Exit ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 36

Chapter 3 Appendix …………………………………………………………………………………………37

3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet ………………………………………………………………………. 37

3-2 Drivers Installation ……………………………………………………………………………… 40

RegulatoryStatements …………………………………………………………………………………. 41

Contact Us …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44

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GA-Z270P-D3 Motherboard Layout

Box Contents

5GA-Z270P-D3 motherboard 5Two SATA cables

5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield

5User’s Manual 5One G Connector

* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

KB_MS

HDMI

R_USB30_2

USB_LAN

LGA1151

ATX

AUDIO

DDR4_4

DDR4_2

DDR4_3

DDR4_1

ATX_12V_2X4

Intel® Z270

CLR_CMOS

M_BIOS

B_BIOS

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX4_1

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

F_USB30

SYS_FAN2

M2P_32G

CODEC

GA-Z270P-D3

F_PANELF_USB1F_USB2TPMCOM

SPDIF_O

F_AUDIO SYS_FAN3_PUMP

SYS_FAN1

CPU_FAN

iTE®

Super I/O

426080

SATA3

5

4

1 0

3 2

BAT

R_USB30_1

SATA3

Realtek®

GbE LAN

PCIEX4_2

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become

damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user’s

manual and follow these procedures:

•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make

sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure

the power supply has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation

and/or grounding instructions.

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU Support for 7th and 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/

Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/

Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package

(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel® Z270 Express Chipset

Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory

* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical

memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of

the physical memory installed.

Dual channel memory architecture

SupportforDDR42400/2133MHzmemorymodules

 SupportforECCUn-bufferedDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in

non-ECC mode)

Supportfornon-ECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules

SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules

(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory

modules.)

Onboard

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:

— 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@24 Hz

* Support for HDMI 1.4 version.

Maximum shared memory of 1 GB

Audio Realtek® ALC887 codec

HighDenitionAudio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2)

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

Multi-Graphics

Technology

 Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™

technologies (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4)

Storage Interface Chipset:

— 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe

x4/x2 SSD support)

— 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 - SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10

 * Referto»1-7InternalConnectors,»fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATA

connectors.

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USB Chipset:

— 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through

the internal USB header)

— 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through

the internal USB headers)

Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan header

2 x system fan headers

1 x system fan/water cooling pump header

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header

1 x serial port header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

1 x HDMI port

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1xRJ-45port

 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

Monitor

Voltage detection

Temperature detection

Fan speed detection

Overheating warning

Fan fail warning

Fan speed control

* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan

(pump) you install.

BIOS 2x64Mbitash

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

Support for DualBIOS™

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

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Unique Features Support for APP Center

* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported

functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.

— 3D OSD

— @BIOS

— Ambient LED

— AutoGreen

— BIOS Setup

— Color Temperature

— Cloud Station

— EasyTune

- EasyRAID

— Fast Boot

— Game Boost

— ON/OFF Charge

— Platform Power Management

— Smart Backup

— Smart Keyboard

— Smart TimeLock

— System Information Viewer

— USB Blocker

— V-Tuner

Support for 3TB+ Unlock

Support for Q-Flash

Support for Xpress Install

Bundled

Software

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

Intel® Optane™MemoryReady

cFosSpeed

Operating

System

Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit

Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit

* Operating systems supported may vary depending on your processor

model.

* Pleasedownloadthe»WindowsUSBInstallationTool»fromGIGABYTE’s

website and install it before installing Windows 7.

Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.9cm

* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout

prior notice.

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website

for support lists of CPU, memory

modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

Please visit the SupportUtility List

page on GIGABYTE’s website to

download the latest version of apps.

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1-3 Installing the CPU

ReadthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstalltheCPU:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

CPU to prevent hardware damage.

•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may

locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage

of the CPU may occur.

•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended

thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics

card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load

plate automatically during the process of re—engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallthememory:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same

capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

memory to prevent hardware damage.

•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.

If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Alignment

Key

Alignment

Key

LGA1151 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

DualChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory

isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual

Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

LGA1151 CPU

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Notch

Notch

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for details on hardware installation.

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallanexpansioncard:

•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came

with your expansion card.

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an

expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory

of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored sockets.

The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

ChannelA:DDR4_2,DDR4_4

ChannelB:DDR4_1,DDR4_3

DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable

DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1

2 Modules — — DS/SS — — DS/SS

DS/SS — — DS/SS — —

4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,»--«=NoMemory)

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD

Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192 KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM

audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported

resolution is 4096×2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor

being used.

After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The

item name may differ depending on your operating system.)

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USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0

specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following

describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

Line In (Blue)

The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out (Green)

The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to

connectfrontspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.

Mic In (Pink)

The Mic in jack.

•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour

device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to

prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youhavetouseanHDfrontpanelaudiomoduleandenablethe

multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for more

software information.

Activity LED

Connection/

Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

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Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices:

•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has

been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

1-7 Internal Connectors

1) ATX_12V_2X4

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1/2

5) SYS_FAN3_PUMP

6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5

7) M2 P_ 32G

F_PANEL

9) F_AUDIO

10) SPDIF_O

11) F_USB30

12) F_USB1/F_USB2

13) TPM

14) COM

15) BAT

16) CLR_CMOS

5 8

6

2

11

139

1

4

14

16

4

7

12

3

6

10

15

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2412

ATX

1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2×4 12V Power Connector and 2×12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components

onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned

off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the

power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,

the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high

power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the

required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

ATX:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V (Only for 2×12-pin

ATX)

23 +5V (Only for 2×12-pin ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2×12-pin

ATX)

24 GND (Only for 2×12-pin ATX)

ATX_12V_2X4:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1GND (Only for 2×4-pin 12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2×4-pin 12V)

2GND (Only for 2×4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2×4-pin 12V)

3 GND 7 +12V

4 GND 8 +12V

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers)

All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.

When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is

the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For

optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from

overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

ATX_12V_2X4

41

85

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4 PWM Speed Control

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN2

1

SYS_FAN1

1

1

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6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel®ChipsetsupportsRAID0,

RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,»ConguringaRAIDSet,»forinstructionsonconguring

aRAIDarray.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5RXN

6RXP

7 GND

Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,«BIOSSetup,»«PeripheralsSATA

AndRSTConguration,»formoreinformation.

1

5) SYS_FAN3_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header)

The pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof

insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black

connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control

design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

Theheaderalsoprovidesspeedcontrolforawatercoolingpump,refertoChapter2,»BIOSSetup,»«M.I.T.,»

for more information

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4 PWM Speed Control

SATA3 1 0

3 2

SATA3

77

11

1

1

7

7

5

4

7) M2P_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)

 TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDcongurationthrough

the Intel® Chipset. PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwith

anM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddriveandcanonlybeusedtobuildaRAIDsetwithUEFI.Refer

toChapter3,»ConguringaRAIDSet,»forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.

Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.

Step 1:

Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole for

theM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.

Step 2:

Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.

Step 3:

Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.

Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.

80 60 42

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SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5

M.2 SATA SSD r a a a a a

M.2 PCIe x4 SSD

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M.2 PCIe x2 SSD

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No M.2 SSD Installed aaaaaa

a: Available r: Not available

Connector

Type of

M.2 SSD

Installation Notices for the M.2, and SATA Connectors:

Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be

affected by the type of device installed in the M2P_32G connector. The M2P_32G connector shares bandwidth

withtheSATA30connector.Refertothefollowingtablefordetails.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset

switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel

module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator

on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins

before connecting the cables.

System Status LED

S0 On

S3/S4/S5 Off

•PW(PowerSwitch,Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may

congurethewaytoturnoffyoursystemusingthepowerswitch(refer

toChapter2,»BIOSSetup,»»Power,»formoreinformation).

•SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports

system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep

will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.

•PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED, Yellow/Purple):

Connects to the power status indicator

on the chassis front panel. The LED is on

when the system is operating. The LED is

off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state

or powered off (S5).

•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue):

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is

reading or writing data.

•RES (ResetSwitch,Green):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the

computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):

Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been

removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.

•NC (Orange): No Connection.

Power LED

1

2

19

20

CI-

CI+

PWR_LED-

PWR_LED+

PLED-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

PLED+

PW+

Power LED

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

Hard Drive

Activity LED

Reset

Switch Chassis Intrusion

Header

Power Switch Speaker

PWR_LED-

NC

NC

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9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC’97audio.Youmayconnect

your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module

connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module

connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC’97 Front Panel Audio:

•The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.

•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.

•Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead

of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different

wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC2_L

2 GND

3MIC2_R

4 NC

5LINE2_R

6 Sense

7FAUDIO_JD

8 No Pin

9 LINE2_L

10 Sense

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC

2 GND

3 MIC Power

4 NC

5LineOut(R)

6 NC

7 NC

8 No Pin

9 Line Out (L)

10 NC

9 1

10 2

10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion

cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and

sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for

digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display

to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information

about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

Pin No. Denition

1 SPDIFO

2 GND

1

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 VBUS 11 D2+

2SSRX1- 12 D2-

3SSRX1+ 13 GND

4 GND 14 SSTX2+

5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-

6 SSTX1+ 16 GND

7 GND 17 SSRX2+

8 D1- 18 SSRX2-

9 D1+ 19 VBUS

10 NC 20 No Pin

11) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header)

 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For

purchasingtheoptional3.5″frontpanelthatprovidestwoUSB3.1Gen1ports,pleasecontactthelocal

dealer.

10

20 1

11

Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)

 TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+

2 Power (5V) 7 GND

3 USB DX- 8 GND

4 USB DY— 9 No Pin

5 USB DX+ 10 NC

•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2×5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.

•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

10

9

2

1

20

19

2

1

13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 LCLK 11 LAD0

2 GND 12 GND

3LFRAME 13 NC

4 No Pin 14 NC

5LRESET 15 SB3V

6 NC 16 SERIRQ

7 LAD3 17 GND

8 LAD2 18 NC

9 VCC3 19 NC

10 LAD1 20 NC

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 NDCD- 6 NDSR-

2 NSIN 7 NRTS-

3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-

4NDTR- 9NRI-

5 GND 10 No Pin

14) COM (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional

COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

10

9

2

1

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15) BAT (Battery)

 Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)

intheCMOSwhenthecomputeristurnedoff.Replacethebatterywhenthebatteryvoltagedropstoalow

level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a

metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery

holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)

3. Replacethebattery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

•Replacethebatterywithanequivalentone.Dangerofexplosionifthebatteryisreplacedwith

an incorrect model.

•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself

or uncertain about the battery model.

•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)

of the battery (the positive side should face up).

•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)

 UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOScongurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclear

the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing

the CMOS values.

•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or

manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,«BIOSSetup,»forBIOScongurations).

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

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•When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.

•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the

motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,

saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows

theusertomodifybasicsystemcongurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.

When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to

keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.

To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.

•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet

and updates the BIOS.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,

itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashing

may result in system malfunction.

•It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other

unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system’s failure to boot. If this occurs, try to

cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.(Refertothe»LoadOptimizedDefaults»sectionin

this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

2-1 Startup Screen

The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.

(Sample BIOS Version: F1a)

Function Keys

There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the <F2> key to switch between the two modes.

The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move

among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the

item you want. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments

foroptimumperformance.InEasyMode,youcanuseyourmousetomovethroughcongurationitems.

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2-2 M.I.T.

Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall

systemcongurations.Incorrectlydoingoverclock/overvoltagemayresultindamagetoCPU,chipset,ormemory

and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to

alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings

may result in system’s failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)

`Advanced Frequency Settings

&CPU Base Clock

Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto)

Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU

specications.

&Host Clock Value

This value changes with the CPU Base Clock setting.

&Graphics Slice Ratio (Note)

 AllowsyoutosettheGraphicsSliceRatio.

&Graphics UnSlice Ratio (Note)

 AllowsyoutosettheGraphicsUnSliceRatio.

&CPU Upgrade (Note)

Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto)

&CPU Clock Ratio

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU

being installed.

&CPU Frequency

Displays the current operating CPU frequency.

&FCLK Frequency for Early Power On

Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. 1GHz is the default.

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about

Intel® CPUs’ unique features, please visit Intel’s website.

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`Advanced CPU Core Settings

&CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On

The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings

menu.

&AVX Offset (Note)

AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio.

&Uncore Ratio

Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used.

&Uncore Frequency

Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency.

&CPU Flex Ratio Override

 EnablesordisablestheCPUFlexRatio.ThemaximumCPUclockratiowillbebasedontheCPU Flex

Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled)

&CPU Flex Ratio Settings

 AllowsyoutosettheCPUFlexRatio.TheadjustablerangemayvarybyCPU.

&Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&Turbo Ratio (Note)

Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios

accordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)

&Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time

 AllowsyoutosetthepowerlimitforCPUTurbomodeandhowlongittakestooperateatthespecied

powerlimit.Ifthespeciedvalueisexceeded,theCPUwillautomaticallyreducethecorefrequencyin

ordertoreducethepower.AutosetsthecurrentlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)

&Core Current Limit (Amps)

 AllowsyoutosetacurrentlimitforCPUTurbomode.WhentheCPUcurrentexceedsthespeciedcurrent

limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the

powerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)

&No. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note)

Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU

cores may vary by CPU). AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&Hyper-Threading Technology (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that

supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode.

AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology (Note)

Enables or disables Intel

®

Speed Shift Technology. Enabling this feature allows the processor to ramp up its

operating frequency more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Disabled)

&CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)

Enables or disables Intel

®

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt

state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease

power consumption. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about

Intel® CPUs’ unique features, please visit Intel’s website.

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&C3 State Support (Note 1)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the

CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.

The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure

this setting. (Default: Auto)

&C6/C7 State Support (Note 1)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the

CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.

The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure

this setting. (Default: Auto)

&C8 State Support (Note 1)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU

core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The

C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure

this setting. (Default: Auto)

&Package C State Limit (Note 1)

Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis

setting. (Default: Auto)

&CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1)

Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled,

the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&CPU EIST Function (Note 1)

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel®

EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease

average power consumption and heat production. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.

(Default: Auto)

&Voltage Optimization

Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default:

Disabled)

&RSR

Allows you to determine whether to automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature

is too high. (Default: Enabled)

&Hardware Prefetcher

Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the

memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled)

&Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that lets the

processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (Default: Enabled)

&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note 2)

Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when

enabled.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Prole1  UsesProle1settings.

Prole2(Note 2) UsesProle2settings.

(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about

Intel® CPUs’ unique features, please visit Intel’s website.

(Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.

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&System Memory Multiplier

Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD

data. (Default: Auto)

&Memory Ref Clock

Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto)

&Memory Odd Ratio(100/133 or 200/266)

Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto)

&Memory Frequency (MHz)

 Therstmemoryfrequencyvalueisthenormaloperatingfrequencyofthememorybeingused;thesecond

is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings.

`Advanced Memory Settings

&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)

(Note)

, System Memory Multiplier, Memory Ref Clock,

Memory Odd Ratio(100/133 or 200/266), Memory Frequency(Mhz)

The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings

menu.

&Memory Boot Mode (Note)

Provides memory detection and training methods.

Auto    LetstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default)

Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system

becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board

todefaultvalues.(Refertotheintroductionsofthebattery/clearCMOSjumperin

Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

EnableFastBoot Skipmemorydetectionandtraininginsomespeciccriteriaforfastermemory

boot.

Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot.

&Memory Enhancement Settings

 Providesseveralmemoryperformanceenhancementsettings:Normal(basicperformance),RelaxOC,

Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal)

&Memory Timing Mode

Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank

Interleaving,andmemorytimingsettingsbelowtobecongurable.Optionsare:Auto(default),Manual,

Advanced Manual.

&ProleDDRVoltage

When using a non-XMP memory module or ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value

isdisplayedaccordingtoyourmemoryspecication.WhenExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to

Prole1 or Prole2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory.

&Memory Multiplier Tweaker

Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto)

&Channel Interleaving

Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access

different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&Rank Interleaving

Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different

ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically

congurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.

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`Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings

This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting

screensarecongurableonlywhenMemory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your

system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs,

please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.

`Advanced Voltage Settings

`Advanced Power Settings

&CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration

 AllowsyoutocongureLoad-LineCalibrationfortheCPUVcorevoltage.Selectingahigherlevelkeeps

the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissettingandsetsthevoltagefollowingIntel’sspecications.(Default:Auto)

&VAXG Loadline Calibration

 AllowsyoutocongureLoad-LineCalibrationfortheCPUVAXGvoltage.Selectingahigherlevelkeeps

the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissettingandsetsthevoltagefollowingIntel’sspecications.(Default:Auto)

`CPU Core Voltage Control

This section provides CPU voltage control options.

`Chipset Voltage Control

This section provides Chipset voltage control options.

`DRAM Voltage Control

This section provides memory voltage control options.

`PC Health Status

&Reset Case Open Status

Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)

Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Openeldwillshow

«No»atnextboot.

&Case Open

Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI

header.Ifthesystemchassiscoverisremoved,thiseldwillshow«Yes»,otherwiseitwillshow«No».To

clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to

the CMOS, and then restart your system.

&CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG

Displays the current system voltages.

`Miscellaneous Settings

&Max Link Speed

Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation

modeissubjecttothehardwarespecicationofeachslot.AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis

setting. (Default: Auto)

&3DMark01 Enhancement

Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled)

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`Smart Fan 5 Settings

&Monitor

Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN)

&Fan Speed Control

Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.

Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. You can adjust

the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements.

(Default)

Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.

Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph.

Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.

&Fan Control Use Temperature Input

Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control.

&Temperature Interval

Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change.

&Fan/Pump Control Mode

Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal

control mode. (Default)

Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump.

PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump.

&Temperature

Displays the current temperature of the selected target area.

&Fan Speed

Displays current fan/pump speeds.

&Temperature Warning Control

Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit

warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.

&Fan/Pump Fail Warning

Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails. Check the fan/pump

condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)

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2-3 System

This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default

language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time.

&Access Level

Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is

set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all

BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.

&System Language

Selects the default language used by the BIOS.

&System Date

Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch

betweentheMonth,Date,andYeareldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>keytosetthedesired

value.

&System Time

Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Use

<Enter>toswitchbetweentheHour,Minute,andSecondeldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>

key to set the desired value.

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2-4 BIOS

&Bootup NumLock State

Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On)

&Security Option

 Specieswhetherapasswordisrequiredeverytimethesystemboots,oronlywhenyouenterBIOSSetup.

Afterconguringthisitem,setthepassword(s)undertheAdministrator Password/User Password item.

Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.

System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.

(Default)

&Full Screen LOGO Show

Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the

GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)

&Boot Option Priorities

 Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.RemovablestoragedevicesthatsupportGPT

formatwillbeprexedwith«UEFI:»stringonthebootdevicelist.Tobootfromanoperatingsystemthat

supportsGPTpartitioning,selectthedeviceprexedwith»UEFI:»string.

Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select

theopticaldrivethatcontainstheWindows764-bitinstallationdiskandisprexedwith»UEFI:»string.

& Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities

 Speciesthebootorderforaspecicdevicetype,suchasharddrives,opticaldrives,oppydiskdrives,

and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press <Enter> on this item to enter the submenu that

presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device

for this type is installed.

&Fast Boot

Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup

speed. (Default: Disabled)

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&SATA Support

All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.

(Default)

Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS

boot process completes.

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&VGA Support

Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.

Auto    EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.

EFIDriver   EnablesEFIoptionROM.(Default)

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&USB Support

Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.

Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.

Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.

(Default)

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot

is set to Ultra Fast.

&PS2 Devices Support

Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.

Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.

(Default)

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot

is set to Ultra Fast.

&NetWork Stack Driver Support

Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default)

Enabled Enables booting from the network.

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&Next Boot After AC Power Loss

Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&Mouse Speed

Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X)

&Windows 8/10 Features

Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS)

&CSM Support

Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process.

Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default)

Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenWindows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10

WHQL.

&LAN PXE Boot Option ROM

 AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenablethelegacyoptionROMfortheLANcontroller.(Default:Disabled)

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.

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&Storage Boot Option Control

 AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorlegacyoptionROMforthestoragedevicecontroller.

Donotlaunch DisablesoptionROM.

Legacy  EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.(Default)

UEFI   EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.

&Other PCI devices

 AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorLegacyoptionROMforthePCIdevicecontrollerother

than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers.

Donotlaunch DisablesoptionROM.

Legacy  EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.

UEFI   EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default)

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.

&Administrator Password

 Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,and

thenpress<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress

<Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering

BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to

all BIOS settings.

&User Password

 Allowsyoutocongureauserpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,andthenpress

<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress<Enter>.

You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS

Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.

To cancel the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, enter

thecorrectonerst.Whenpromptedforanewpassword,press<Enter>withoutenteringanypassword.

Press<Enter>againwhenpromptedtoconrm.

 NOTE:BeforesettingtheUserPassword,besuretosettheAdministratorPasswordrst.

&Secure Boot

 AllowsyoutoenableordisableSecureBootandcongurerelatedsettings.

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2-5 Peripherals

&Initial Display Output

 SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraphicscardortheonboard

graphics.

IGFX   Setstheonboardgraphicsastherstdisplay.

PCIe1Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16slotastherstdisplay.(Default)

PCIe2Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX4_1slotastherstdisplay.

PCIe3Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX4_2slotastherstdisplay.

&OnBoard LAN Controller

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)

If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to

Disabled.

&EZ RAID

 AllowsyoutoquicklysetupaRAIDarray.RefertoChapter3,»ConguringaRAIDSet,»forinstructions

onconguringaRAIDarray.

&Ambient LED

Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function.

Off Disables this function.

On Enables this function. (Default)

&Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)

Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled)

`OffBoardSATAControllerConguration

Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed.

`Trusted Computing

Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

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`SuperIOConguration

&Serial Port

Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)

`Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology

Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks.

`NetworkStackConguration

&Network Stack

Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from

the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled)

&Ipv4 PXE Support

 EnablesordisablesIPv4PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.

&Ipv4 HTTP Support

 EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv4.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is

enabled.

&Ipv6 PXE Support

 EnablesordisablesIPv6PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.

&Ipv6 HTTP Support

 EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv6.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is

enabled.

&PXE boot wait time

 Allowsyoutocongurehowlongtowaitbeforeyoucanpress<Esc>toabortthePXEboot.Thisitemis

congurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled. (Default: 0)

&Media detect count

 Allowsyoutosetthenumberoftimestocheckthepresenceofmedia.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen

Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1)

`NVMeConguration

Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed.

`USBConguration

&Legacy USB Support

Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)

&XHCI Hand-off

Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off

support. (Default: Disabled)

&USB Mass Storage Driver Support

Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled)

&Port 60/64 Emulation

Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This should be enabled for full legacy support

for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices.

(Default: Enabled)

&Mass Storage Devices

Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device

is installed.

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