Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-GAMING 5 manual

GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 User's Manual Rev . 1001 1 2ME -Z9 7MGM5- 1 0 0 1R[...]

Motherboard GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Apr . 3, 2014 Apr. 3, 2014 Motherboard GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5[...]

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- 4 - T able of Contents Box C ont ents ................................................................................................................... 6 Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6 GA -Z97MX- Gaming 5 M other board L ayout ...................[...]

- 5 - Chapter 4 Dri vers Install ation ....................................................................................... 77 4-1 Chipset Drivers .............................................................................................. 77 4-2 Applic ation Soft ware ...........................................................................[...]

- 6 - Bo x Content s 5 GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Four SA T A cables 5 I/O Shield 5 One 2-W ay SLI bridge connector Optional I tems  2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-6*R)  eSA T A bracket(PartNo.12CF1-3SA TPW-4*R)  3.5"?[...]

- 7 - GA-Z 97MX - G aming 5 M othe rb oard Layout KB_MB CPU_F AN A TX_12V_2X4 AT X F_AUDIO SPDIF_O AUDIO B_BIOS PCIEX4 DDR3_2 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 B AT F_P ANEL Intel ® Z97 CLR_CMOS M_BIOS PCIEX1 PCIEX16 M.2 LGA1 150 GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 R_USB VGA DVI USB30_LAN F_USB30 R_USB30 HDMI PCIEX8 CPU_OPT S ATA 3 S ATA 3 1 0 2 4 3 5 SYS_F AN1 SYS_F AN3 F_USB2[...]

- 8 - GA-Z97MX - Gaming 5 Mother board Block Diagram Fordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications." LGA1 150 CPU CPUCLK+/-(100MHz) Dual BIOS 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 x1 x4 DMI 2.0 FDI 4 SA T A 6Gb/s PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK[...]

- 9 - 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: •[...]

- 10 - Hardware Installation 1-2 ProductSpecications CPU  Support for Intel ® Core ™ i7 processors/Intel ® Core ™ i5 processors/ Intel ® Core ™ i3 processors/Intel ® Pentium ® processors/Intel ® Celeron ® processors in the LGA1 150package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latestCPU supp[...]

- 1 1 - Hardware Installation Storage Interface  Chipset: - 1 x M.2 PCIe connector - 1 x SA T A Express connector - 6 x SA T A 6Gb/s connectors  (M.2, SA T A Express, and SA T A3 4/5 connectors canonly be used one at a time. The SA T A34/5connectorswillbecomeunavailablewhena[...]

- 12 - Hardware Installation Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection  CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection  CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection  CPU/System overheating warning  CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning  CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control  *  Whetherthefan speedcontrol functionis[...]

- 13 - Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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[...]

- 14 - Hardware Installation B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socketwith your nger . Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate/plastic cover will be lifted as well. Ste[...]

- 15 - Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Followthesteps belowto correctlyinstallthe CPUcooler onthe motherboard.(Thefollowing procedureuses Intel ® boxedcoolerastheexamplecooler .) Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape b[...]

- 16 - Hardware Installation 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s[...]

- 17 - Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Be fo re in st a lli ng a m e mo r y m od ul e, m ake s ur e to t ur n of f the c o mp ut e r an d unp lu g t he pow er c or d fr om t h e po we r ou tl et t o pr eve nt d am ag e to t h e me mo r y m od ul e. D DR3 a nd D DR 2 DI M Ms a re n ot c om pa t ib le t o ea ch ot h er o r DD R D IM M[...]

- 18 - Hardware Installation 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 in[...]

- 19 - Hardware Installation 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire ™ /NVIDIA ® SLI ™ Conguration Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology . (Note) Thebr[...]

- 20 - Hardware Installation 1-7 Back Panel Connectors • 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 [...]

- 21 - Hardware Installation USB 2.0/1.1 Port TheUSB portsupports theUSB 2.0/1.1specication. Y oucanconnect aUSB DACto thisportor usethis portfor USBdevices suchas aUSB keyboard/mouse,USB printer, USBash driveand etc.Use thisport?[...]

- 22 - Hardware Installation 1-8 ChangingtheOperational Amplier Step 1: Use an IC extractor to carefully grip the IC's sides and extract it from the socket. Step 2: Align the notch on your OP chip with the notch on the socket and gently press the chip into the socket until seated. For purchasing the IC extractor and OP Chip, ple[...]

- 23 - Hardware Installation 1-9 Internal Connectors 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 d[...]

- 24 - Hardware Installation 1/2) A TX_12V_2X4/A TX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 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[...]

- 25 - Hardware Installation • 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. 3/4)[...]

- 26 - Hardware Installation 6) SA T A_EXPRESS (SA T A Express Connector) The SA T A Express connector supports a single SA T A Express device. 7) SA T A3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SA T A 6Gb/s Connectors) The SA T A connectors conform to SA T A 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SA T A 3Gb/s and SA T A 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SA TA connector supports a sing[...]

- 27 - Hardware Installation 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 oblique angl[...]

- 28 - Hardware Installation 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 . 9) F_P ANE[...]

- 29 - Hardware Installation 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)  The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD). Y ou 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 t[...]

- 30 - Hardware Installation 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)  Theheader conforms 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 1 Power([...]

- 31 - Hardware Installation 14) GAIN (Audio Gain Control Switches) This switch allows for audio gain control for the line-out jack on the back panel. Please make sure all of thedips areset inthe sameposition andare setaccording toyour headphonespecication (actualef fects mayvarybyth[...]

- 32 - Hardware Installation 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)  Usethis jumper to clear the BIOS conguration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.T o clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. • Always turn off your compu[...]

- 33 - BIOS Setup 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-T est (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading o[...]

BIOS Setup - 34 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Func ti on Key s: <DEL>: BIOS SETUPQ -FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F9> : S YSTEM INFOR MA TION Press the <F9> key to display your system information[...]

- 35 - BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu A. Startup Guide (Default) TheStartupGuidescreensimpliesconventional complicatedBIOSsetupmenusandpresents onlythemost frequently used options in the easy-to-use interface. It helps rst-time users to perform basic system?[...]

BIOS Setup - 36 - Setup Menus Function Keys Help Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language CongurationItems Current Settings C. Classic Setup Classic Setup is the conventional BIOS Setup interface where 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 [...]

- 37 - BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menus  M.I.T .  Usethis menuto congurethe clock,frequency ,and voltagesof yourCPU andmemory ,etc. Orcheck the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.  System Information  Usethismenutocongurethedefaultlanguageus[...]

BIOS Setup - 38 - 2-3 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 ad[...]

- 39 - BIOS Setup ` M.I.T . Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. ` Advanced Frequency Settings & Performance Upgrade (Note)  Provides you with ve different overclocking congurations. Options are: 20% Upgrade, 40% Upgrade, 60%Upgrade,80%Upgr[...]

BIOS Setup - 40 - (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. ` Advanced CPU Core Settings & CPU Upgrade (Note)  Allows youto setthe CP[...]

- 41 - BIOS Setup (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. & T urbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU T urbo ratios[...]

BIOS Setup - 42 - ` Advanced Memory Settings & ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P .) (Note)  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l[...]

- 43 - BIOS Setup This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory . 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: Y our system may b[...]

BIOS Setup - 44 - ` Advanced V oltage Settings ` Advanced Power Settings & CPU VRIN Loadline Calibration  AllowsyoutosettheLoad-LineCalibrationlevelfortheCPUVRIN.Thelevelsare(fromhighestto lowest):Extreme,T urbo,High,Medium,Low ,andStandard.Selectingahigher?[...]

- 45 - BIOS Setup & CPU VRIN Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on the CPU VRIN voltage for over-voltage protection. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 500.0mV . Auto lets the BIOSautomatically congurethis setting. (Default: Auto) & CPU VRIN Current Protection Allows you to set the over-current[...]

BIOS Setup - 46 - ` 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 "Close" at next boot. & Case Open Displays t[...]

- 47 - BIOS Setup & CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/DRAM V oltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU V AXG Displays the current system voltages. & CPU/System/PCH T emperature Displays current CPU/Chipset/System temperature. & CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan speeds. & CPU/System T emperature Warning Sets the warning threshold[...]

BIOS Setup - 48 - & 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_F AN2 Connector) 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 system temperature. Y ou can adjustthefanspeedwithEasyTunebasedonyoursystemr[...]

- 49 - BIOS Setup ` Miscellaneous Settings & PCIeSlotConguration 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.([...]

BIOS Setup - 50 - 2-4 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Y ou can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. & System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. & System Date  Setsthesystemdate.Thedateform[...]

- 51 - BIOS Setup 2-5 BIOS Features & 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. T o boot from an[...]

BIOS Setup - 52 - & 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 [...]

- 53 - BIOS Setup & Intel Virtualization T echnology (Note) Enables or disables Intel ®  V irtualization T echnology . Virtualization enhanced by Intel ®  V irtualization T echnology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. Withvirtualization,onecomput[...]

BIOS Setup - 54 - & Administrator Password  Allows you to congure an administratorpassword. Press<Enter> on this item, type the password, and thenpress <Enter>. Y ou will be requestedto conrm the password.Typethepassword again and?[...]

- 55 - BIOS Setup 2-6 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?[...]

BIOS Setup - 56 - & Audio Controller  Enablesordisablestheonboardaudiofunction.(Default:Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled . & Audio LED  EnablesordisablestheonboardaudioLED.(Default:Enabled) & U[...]

- 57 - BIOS Setup ` SA T AConguration & Integrated SA T A Controller  EnablesordisablestheintegratedSA TA controllers.(Default:Enabled) & SA T A Mode Selection  Enables or disables RAID for the SAT A  controllers integrated in the Chipset or congures the [...]

BIOS Setup - 58 - & Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled . Auto  letsthe BIOSautomatically congurethis setting.(Default: Auto) & Resume by Alarm  Determinesw[...]

- 59 - BIOS Setup & Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: T o use this function, you need an A TX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.  Disabled  Disablesthisfunction.(Default)  Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.  Ke[...]

BIOS Setup - 60 - 2-8 Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes . This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. & Exit Without Saving Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes . This exits the BIOS[...]

- 61 - Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) Chapter 3 Conguring SA T A Hard Drive( s ) (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SA T A controller . (Note 2) Required when the SA T A controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. RAID Levels T o congure SA T A hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SA T A hard dr[...]

Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) - 62 - Step 2: If you want to congure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." T o enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Refer to "C-2" for more information. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The ac[...]

- 63 - Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) C-1. UEFI RAID Conguration Only Windows 8/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID conguration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. The[...]

Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) - 64 - Step 3: On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage T echnology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID V olume to enter the Create RAID V olume screen. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID leve[...]

- 65 - Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) Step 5: After setting the capacity , move to Create V olume and press <Enter> to begin (Figure 6). After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage T echnology screen. Under RAID V olumes you can see the new RAID volume. T o see more detailed information, press <Enter> [...]

Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) - 66 - Delete RAID V olume T o delete a RAID array , press <Enter> on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage T echnology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press <Enter> on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press <Enter> on Ye s (Figure 8). Figure 8[...]

- 67 - Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) C-2. Conguring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel ® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to congure a RAID array . Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID conguration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, l[...]

Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) - 68 - Step 3: After entering the CREA TE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 1 1). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery , RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections[...]

- 69 - Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create V olume item to begin creating the RAID array . When prompted to conrm whether to create this volume, press <Y> to conrm or <N> to cancel (Figure 13). When completed, you can see detailed inf[...]

Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) - 70 - Recovery V olume Options Intel ® Rapid Recover T echnology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. With the Rapid Recovery T echnology , which employs RAID 1 functionality , users can copy the data from the master drive to the[...]

- 71 - Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) Step 3: Press <Enter> under the Select Disks item. In the SELECT DISKS box, press <T ab> on the hard drive you want to use for the master drive and press <Space> on the hard drive you want to use for the recovery drive.(Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the mast[...]

Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) - 72 - Acceleration Options This option allows you to view the status of your accelerated drive/volume (Figure 20) created using the Intel ® IRST utility . In case you are unable to run the Intel ® IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will need to remove acceleration or manually[...]

- 73 - Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) 3 -2 Installing the SA T A R AID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. A. Installing the Operating System As Windows 7 already include Intel SA T A RAID/AHCI driver , you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Wind[...]

Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) - 74 - Intel(R) Rapid Storage T echnology - Option ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID V olumes : None dened. Physical Disks : ID Drive Model Serial # Size T ype/Status(V ol ID) 0 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465.7GB Member Disk (0) 1[...]

- 75 - Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology utility from the desktop. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another disk in M[...]

Conguring SA T A Hard Drive(s) - 76 - • Restoring the Master Drive to a Previous State (for Recovery V olume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last backup state when needed. For example, in case the master drive detects a virus, you can restore the reco[...]

- 77 - Dr iver s In sta llat io n 4-1 Chipset Drivers Chapter 4 Drivers Installation • Befo re i nst all ing t he d ri ver s, r st i nst all the ope rat ing system. ( Th e fo llo win g ins tr uc ti ons u se Win dow s8. 1ast heexam pleo pe rat ingsys tem.) • Af te r inst al ling t he o [...]

Dr iver s In st alla tio n - 78 - 4-2 Application Software Thi s pag e disp lays t he ap ps t hat GI GA BY T E devel ops a nd so me f re e sof t w are. Y o u ca n sel ec t th e app s you want an d cl ick t he Install icon to begin the installation. 4-3 Information Thi s pag e prov ide s det ail ed i nfor m ati on on t he dr ive rs o n th e dr iver [...]

- 79 - Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash ™ and @BIOS ™ . GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally , this motherboard features the DualBIOS ™ design, which enhances protection for th[...]

Unique Features - 80 - B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS,choose the location where the BIOS le is saved.The following procedure assumes that you save the BIOSletoaUSBashdrive[...]

- 81 - Unique Features Step 4: During the POST , press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup a[...]

Unique Features - 82 - 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before Y ou Begin 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (T erminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. If the BIOS is being updated via the Internet, ensure the Internet connection is [...]

- 83 - Unique Features 5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard (Note) .Using a simple, unied user interface, GIGABYTEAppCenter allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check[...]

Unique Features - 84 - 5-2-1 EasyT une GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to ne-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The EasyT une Interface T abs Information Ta b Description The Smart Quick Boost tab provides [...]

- 85 - Unique Features 5-2-2 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system. Y ou can also display the hardware monitor information on the desktop to view the system status at any time. The System Information Viewer Interface T abs Information Ta b Description The [...]

Unique Features - 86 - 5-2-3 EZ Setup TheGIGABYTEEZSetup utilityincludesthe following'EZ'setupsapplications thatwilloffergreatly simplied install and conguration procedures: Disk Mode Switch, EZ Smart Response, EZ Rapid Start, EZ Smart Conne[...]

- 87 - Unique Features EZ Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel ® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature 2. Intel ® Core series processor 3. Intel ® SA T A controllers set to RAID mode 4. Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology utility installed (Note1) 5. A conventional SA T A disk and an SSD (Note2) 6. Windows 7 w[...]

Unique Features - 88 - EZ Rapid Start A. System Requirements 1. Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. AnSSDwithsizelargerthanthetotalsystemmemory 3. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8/Windows 8.1 4. AHCI/RAID mode supported please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array , it cannot be u[...]

- 89 - Unique Features EZ Smart Connect A. System Requirements 1. Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8/Windows 8.1 3. Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology utility installed 4. Properly-working network connection 5. Programs added to the White List must be turned on (Note) B. Using EZ Smart Connec[...]

Unique Features - 90 - XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1) , users can quickly congure aRAID-ready systemfor RAID0 orRAID 1when a new SA T A drive is added. All with a simple click of a button, XHD helps to enhance your hard drive read/write performancewithouttheneedforcomplexand[...]

- 91 - Unique Features 5-2-4 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot (Note 1) interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot • BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note2) in BIOS Setup.[...]

Unique Features - 92 - 5-2-5 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart T imeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and enter the password (Note) . Set the time when a user can or cannot use your comput[...]

- 93 - Unique Features 5-2-6 Smart Recovery 2 SmartRecovery2 allowsyouto backup apartitionas animagele everyhour.Y oucanusethese imagesto restoreyoursystemorleswhenneeded. • SmartRecovery2onlysupportsNTFSlesystem. • Y ou need to sel[...]

Unique Features - 94 - Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2: Steps: 1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu. 2. Select the location where your backup is saved. 3. Use the time slider to select a time point. 4. Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and click Restore . 5. Conrmwhethertorestart?[...]

- 95 - Unique Features 5-2-7 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that are blocked will be ignored by the operating system. The USB Blocker Interface Using USB Blocker Select the class of USB device that you would like to block or un[...]

Unique Features - 96 - 5-2-8 Smart Switch GIGABYTE Smart Switch provides you with the conventional Windows start menu, allowing you to easily access to the apps that you frequently use. Y ou can also select the default screen displayed after you enter Windows. The Smart Switch Interface Using Smart Switch The Smart Switch icon will appear on the bo[...]

- 97 - Unique Features 5-2-9 Game Controller GIGABYTEGameController allowsyoutodeneyour ownhotkeysandchange themousesensitivity ,helping you make the most out of your keyboard and mouse in games. The Game Controller Interface Using Game Controller: • Hot Key:  Createmacrocommandsand?[...]

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Appendix - 99 - Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Qualcomm ® Atheros Killer Network Manager The Killer Network Manager allows you to view your network connection status and Internet bandwidth and to congure your network settings. After installing the LAN driver, you can access the Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager in Apps>Qualcomm Atheros or cl[...]

Appendix - 100 - (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudioCongurations: Refertothefollowingformulti-channelspeakercongurations. • 2-channelaudio:HeadphoneorLineout. • 4-channelaudio:FrontspeakeroutandRearspeakerout. • 5.1-channelaudio:Frontspeakerout,Rearspeake[...]

Appendix - 101 - Step2: Connect anaudio deviceto an audiojack. The The current connected device is  dialog boxappears. Select thedevice according tothe typeof device youconnect. Thenclick OK . Step3: Onthe Speakers  screen,click the Speaker Cong[...]

Appendix - 102 - 6-2-2 Conguring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality . 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio [...]

Appendix - 103 - 6-2-3 Conguring Microphone Recording Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack on the back panel or the Mic in jack on the front panel. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. Step 1: Switch to Windows desktop mode. The HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the no[...]

Appendix - 104 - Step 5: T o open the Sound Recorder , move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen, click the Start icon to switch to the Start screen (or press the Windows the button on the keyboard). Click the icon on the bottom left corner of the screen to access the Apps screen. Step 6: On this screen, click Sound Recorder for[...]

Appendix - 105 - Step 2: On the Recording tab, right- click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices . Step 3: When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable . Then set it as the default device. Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to congure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound[...]

Appendix - 106 - After installing the audio driver, you can nd the Creative Software Suite in AppsAll ProgramsCreative. The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative Audio Control Panel, Creative Software AutoUpdate, Alchemy , and Sound Blaster X-Fi. 6-2-5 Creative Software Suite Creative Alchemy Through the Creative Alchemy , you can enab[...]

Appendix - 107 - SBX PRO STUDIO: SBX PRO STUDIO provides you with audio playback technologies that deliver audio enhancement for your hardware device. It incorporates ve features to allow you to elevate the overall audio experience according to your environments. • CRYST ALIZER Makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended an[...]

Appendix - 108 - EAX EFFECTS & EQ: This panel allows you to enable EAX effects and adjust the strength of certain frequencies for your audio signals. ADV ANCED SETTING: This page allows you to set the output device to speakers or headphones and set up your speaker/headphone congurations. (Note: Speakers and headphones cannot be used at the s[...]

Appendix - 109 - 6-3 T roubleshooting 6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions T o read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & DownloadsF AQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the[...]

Appendix - 1 10 - 6-3-2 T roubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. ST ART A Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Isolate the short circuit. Secure the CPU cooler on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power[...]

Appendix - 111 - If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & DownloadsT echnical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. The power supply , CPU or CPU socket might fail. The keyboard or keyboar[...]

Appendix - 1 12 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. W e believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the [...]

Appendix - 1 13 - FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio[...]

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Appendix - 1 15 - Contact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist., New T aipei City 231,T aiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 F AX: +886-2-8912-4005 T ech. and Non-T ech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www .gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www .g[...]

Appendix - 1 16 - • GIGABYTE Global Service System T o submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. • G.B.T . TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - Germany WEB address : http://www .gigabyte.de • G.B.T . TECH. CO., L TD. - U.K. WEB address : h[...]