GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-UD5 Motherboard User Manual

GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-UD5 Motherboard

Specifications

• Model: GA-Z270X-UD5
• Revision: 1001
• Date: November 30, 2016
• Documentation Classifications: Quick Installation Guide, User’s Manual
• For more product details, visit GIGABYTE’s website

Product Usage Instructions

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number of the motherboard is important when updating the motherboard BIOS, and drivers, or looking for technical information. The revision number can be found on your motherboard and looks like this: REV: X.X. For example, REV: 1.0 means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0.

Hardware Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing your GA-Z270X-UD5 motherboard.

1. Installation Precautions: Before installing the motherboard, please read the installation precautions carefully to ensure proper installation and prevent any damage to the components.
2. Product Specifications: This section provides detailed specifications of the GA-Z270X-UD5 motherboard.
3. Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler: Step-by-step instructions on how to install the CPU and CPU cooler onto the motherboard.

Configuring a RAID Set

This chapter explains how to configure a RAID set using the GA-Z270X-UD5 motherboard.

1. Configuring SATA Controllers: Instructions on how to configure the SATA controllers for RAID.
2. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating
   System: Step-by-step guide on installing the necessary drivers and operating system for SATA RAID or AHCI.

Drivers Installation

This chapter provides instructions on how to install drivers for the GA-Z270X- UD5 motherboard.

1. Drivers & Software: Information on available drivers and software for the motherboard.
2. Application Software: Instructions on installing application software.
3. Information: Additional information about drivers and software.

Unique Features

This chapter highlights the unique features of the GA-Z270X-UD5 motherboard.

1. BIOS Update Utilities: Information on BIOS update utilities for the motherboard.

FAQs

Q: Can I reproduce or copy the content of this manual?
A: No, you cannot reproduce, copy, translate, transmit, or publish the content of this manual without GIGABYTE’s prior written permission.

Q: Where can I find more product-related information?
A: You can check our website at http://www.gigabyte.com for more product- related information.

For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE’s website. To reduce the impacts of global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.

Motherboard GA-Z270X-UD5
Nov. 30, 2016

Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE’s prior written permission.

Documentation Classifications To assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentation: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User’s Manual. For product- related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com 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 the motherboard BIOS, and drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
5 GA-Z270X-UD5 motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 User’s Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Four SATA cables 5 I/O Shield 5 One G Connector 5 One pack of back I/O dust covers 5 Two thermistor cables 5 Two Velcro Cable Ties
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.

Optional Items
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6R) eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4R) 3.5″ Front Panel with 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2R) HDMI-to-DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
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GA-Z270X-UD5 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1
DP HDMI

ATX_12V_2X4

CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT LGA1151

TYPEC LAN2

Intel® ThunderboltTM 3 Controller

USB30_ LAN1

R_USB30

AUDIO Intel® GbE LAN 110

80

60 42

PCIEX1_1
Intel® GbE
LAN PCIEX16 GA-Z270X-UD5

M2M_32G

PW_SW
ECO OC

Debug LED (Note)

RST_SW CMOS_SW SYS_FAN4_PUMP EC_TEMP1

ATX

F_USB30_1

USB20_OB SYS_FAN2

DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
F_USB30_2

THB_C

PCIEX1_2

CODEC

PCIEX8 PCIEX1_3

PCIEX4 F_AUDIO

BAT

M_BIOS

B_BIOS

Intel® Z270

U2_32G

SATA3 53 42

iTE® Super I/O

CPU DRAM VGA BOOTCLR_CMOS SYS_FAN3 SB

PMBUS
SATA3 0 1

COMA

SPDIF_O

COMB

TPM

F_USB1

F_USB2 EC_TEMP2

F_PANEL

SATA_DOM0 SATA_DOM1

(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 6. – 7 –

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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 first 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 certified 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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Hardware Installation

1-2 Product Specifications

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Onboard

Graphics

Audio

LAN

Expansion Slots

Support for 7th and 6th generation Intel® CoreTM i7 processors/ Intel® CoreTM i5 processors/Intel® CoreTM 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

Intel® Z270 Express Chipset
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 Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® ThunderboltTM 3 Controller: – 1 x Intel® ThunderboltTM 3 connector, supporting DisplayPort and ThunderboltTM video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz * Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of ThunderboltTM devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 1-7, “Back Panel Connectors,” for more information.)

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: – 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version. – 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 Realtek® ALC1220 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out

2 x Intel® GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)
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.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots. When the PCIEX1_2 or PCIEX1_3 slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x1 mode.
3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

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Multi-Graphics

Technology

Storage Interface

USB

Internal

Connectors

Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLITM and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLITM technologies
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM and 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFireTM
technologies
Chipset: – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA
and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) – 1 x U.2 connector – 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors – Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10

• Refer to “1-9 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the U.2, M.2, and SATA connectors.
  Chipset+Intel® ThunderboltTM 3 Controller: – 1 x USB Type-CTM port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support – 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel Chipset: – 7 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
  the internal USB headers) – 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 1 port onboard, 4 ports
  available through the internal USB headers)
  1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x power information detection header 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x U.2 connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA DOM power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 port 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x ThunderboltTM add-in card connector 2 x serial port headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x DualBIOSTM switch 1 x ECO button

Internal

Connectors

Back Panel

Connectors

I/O Controller

Hardware

Monitor

BIOS

Unique Features

1 x OC button Voltage Measurement Points
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 port 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x ThunderboltTM 3 connector (USB Type-CTM port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support) 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 2 x RJ-45 ports 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
iTE® I/O Controller Chip
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.
  2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
  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 specifications.
  – 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

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Unique Features

Bundled

Software

Operating

System

Form Factor

– Smart TimeLock – System Information Viewer – USB Blocker – V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® OptaneTM Memory Ready cFosSpeed
Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 64-bit/32-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.
  ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

• GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, M.2, and U.2 devices.

Please visit the SupportUtility List page on GIGABYTE’s website to download the latest version of apps.

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 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 by 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.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key

Alignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
LGA1151 CPU Notch

Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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

B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
· Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
· To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.

Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket with your finger. Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate/plastic cover will be lifted as well.

Step 2: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 3: Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully replace the load plate. When replacing the load plate, make sure the front end of the load plate is under the shoulder screw. Then press the CPU socket lever. The protective plastic cover may pop off from the load plate during the process of engaging the lever. Remove the cover. (Save the cover properly and always replace it when the CPU is not installed.)

Step 4: Finally, secure the lever under its retention tab to complete the installation of the CPU.

NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user’s manual for your CPU cooler.)

Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin

Male Push Pin
The Top of Female Push Pin

Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Female Push Pin
Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)

Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.

Step 4: You should hear a “click” when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is complete.

Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

Hardware Installation

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.

DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, “- -“=No Memory)

DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1

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.

Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Notch
DDR4 DIMM
A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

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.
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your
expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
· Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.

Setting up AMD CrossFireTM/NVIDIA® SLITM Configuration
A. System Requirements – Windows 10/8.1/7 operating system – A CrossFire/SLI- supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver – CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the AMD RadeonTM HD 6800, HD 6900, HD 7800, HD 7900, R9 200, R7 200, R9 300, R7 300, RX 400 series and above. For the latest GPU support information, please refer to the AMD website.) (Note 1) – CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors – A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement)
B. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in “1-5 Installing an Expansion Card” and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend installing the graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.) Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.
C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Browse to GamingGlobal Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is set to On.
C-2. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.

(Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards, only 2-way is supported. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.

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.

Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/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/DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI/DisplayPort. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
For example, in Windows 10, right-click the speaker icon in the notification area and click Playback devices. On the Playback tab, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device

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.

Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED
LAN Port

Connection/Speed LED:

State Orange Green Off

Description 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate

Activity LED:
State Blinking On

Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring

ThunderboltTM 3 Connector (USB Type-CTM Port) The connector supports standard DisplayPort and ThunderboltTM video outputs. You can connect a standard DisplayPort/ThunderboltTM monitor to this connector with an adapter. The ThunderboltTM connector can daisy chain up to six ThunderboltTM devices. Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of ThunderboltTM devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. You can adjust the ThunderboltTM settings under PeripheralsThunderbolt(TM) Configuration in BIOS Setup. The maximum supported resolution is 4096×2304@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. Also, the connector is reversible and supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. You can use this port for USB devices, too.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Rear Speaker Out (Black) This jack can be used to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
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 configuration. Mic In (Pink) The Mic in jack.

If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 6, “Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio.”

· When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first 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.

1-8 Onboard LEDs, Buttons, Switch, and Voltage Measurement Points
Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/VGA/DRAM LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven’t entered the operating system yet.
CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED
CPU DRAM VGA BOOT
SB Switch The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the DualBIOSTM function.

Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed.

PW_SW RST_SW CMOS_SW

PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button

· Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button.
· Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur.
· After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, “BIOS Setup,” for BIOS configurations).

ECO Button and OC Button GIGABYTE’s unique ECO button provides power-saving features by automatically reducing the overall power consumption according to current system load. The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware, but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience.

ECO

ECO Button:

OC

Press this button to enable this feature.

OC Button: Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclocking configuration for your hardware.

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VCORE

VPP_25V

VSA

PCHIO

DDRVTT

VDIMM

VAXG

VCCIO

Pin 1

Pin 1

Pin 1

Pin 1

Pin 1

Pin 1

Pin 1

Pin 1

Voltage Measurement Points Users can use a multimeter to measure the following component voltages. Refer to the steps below.
Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 GND
Steps: Connect the red lead of the multimeter to the pin 1 (Power) of a voltage measurement point and the black lead to the pin 2 (ground).

14 19 20 17 12 5 13 22

1. ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) PMBUS 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN1/2/3 6) SYS_FAN4_PUMP 7) CPU_OPT 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 9) SATA_DOM0/1 10) M2M_32G 11) U2_32G 12) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2

2. F_PANEL 14) F_AUDIO 15) SPDIF_O 16) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 17) F_USB1/F_USB2

3. USB20_OB 19) COMA/COMB 20) TPM 21) THB_C 22) CLR_CMOS 23) BAT

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.

1/2) 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: Pin No. Definition
1 GND (Only for 2×4-pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2×4-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2×4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2×4-pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V

12

24

1

13

ATX

ATX: Pin No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12

Definition

Pin No.

3.3V

13

3.3V

14

GND

15

+5V

16

GND

17

+5V

18

GND

19

Power Good

20

5VSB (stand by +5V)

21

+12V

22

+12V (Only for 2×12-pin 23

ATX) 3.3V (Only for 2×12-pin 24

ATX)

Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND NC +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2×12-pin ATX)
GND (Only for 2×12-pin ATX)

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3. PMBUS (Power Information Detection Header) The header allows for detection of the power information which can be displayed via the system software.

1

5

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5

Definition PMBUS_CLOCK PMBUS_DATA PMBUS_ALERT GND 3.3V

4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (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 motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

1 CPU_FAN

1 SYS_FAN1

1 SYS_FAN2

Pin No. 1 2 3 4

Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control

1 SYS_FAN3

· 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 configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

6. SYS_FAN4_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/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 GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

1

3 Sense

4 PWM Speed Control

7. CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan 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.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

1

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4 PWM Speed Control

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8. 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, “Configuring a RAID Set,” for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

SATA3 0/1:

SATA3 2/3/4/5:

53 SATA3 4 2

Pin No Definition Pin No. Definition

1 GND

1 GND

7

1

2 TXP

2 TXP

7

1

3 TXN

3 TXN

SATA3

1

7

9

80

1

7

1

9

8

4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 8 +5V

4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND

9 GND

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

9. SATA_DOM0/1 (SATA DOM Power Headers) The headers can provide power to SATA DOMs. (Note: The SATA3 0,1 connectors have built-in power pins
   for SATA DOMs.)

Pin No. Definition

1

3

1 +5V 2 GND

3 NC

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10. M2M_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs 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. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up
    the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring a RAID Set,” for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

110

80

60

42

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.

Step 4: The installation is completed, as shown in the picture above.

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

Installation Notices for the U2_32G, M2M_32G, 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 devices installed in the U2_32G and M2M_32G connectors. The following tables provide details on the availability of the SATA connectors when one or both of the U2_32G and M2M_32G connectors are populated.

When M2M_32G is installed with a SATA-based SSD and U2_32G is empty, the SATA3 0 connector becomes unavailable.

Table 2: When both of U2_32G and M2M_32G are populated

Configuration
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD+U.2 SSD

SATA3 0 a a r

Availability of the SATA connectors

SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4

When M2M_32G is installed with a SATA-based SSD and U2_32G is also populated, the SATA3 ports 0, 4, 5 become unavailable.

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11. U2_32G (U.2 Connector) The U.2 connector supports a single U.2 device. Please note that an U.2 SSD cannot be used to create
    a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an U.2 SSD,
    you must set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring a RAID Set,” for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

12. EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection.

1 EC_TEMP1
1 EC_TEMP2

Pin No. Definition 1 SENSOR IN 2 GND

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13. 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.
    Power LED Power Switch Speaker

PLED+ PLED-
PW+ PWSPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK-

HD+ HD-
RESRES+
CICI+
PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED-

Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch

Power LED
Chassis Intrusion Header

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

System Status LED

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).

· PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure 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. · 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.

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.

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F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition 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. If your chassis provides an AC’97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC’97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6, “Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio.”
· Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 6, “Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio.”
· 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.
15) 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. Definition

1 SPDIFO

1

2 GND

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16. F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification 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.

Pin No. Definition

Pin No. Definition

G1.QBOFVMBUS

11 D2+

20

1

2 SSRX1-

12 D2-

3 SSRX1+

13 GND

4 GND

14 SSTX2+

5 SSTX1-

15 SSTX2-

6 SSTX1+

16 GND

7 GND

11

10

8 D1-

17 SSRX2+ 18 SSRX2-

9 D1+

19 VBUS

10 NC

20 No Pin

17. F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 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. Definition

· 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.

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18. USB20_OB (USB 2.0/1.1 Port) The USB port makes it easier to save data, flash the BIOS or install software in open bench testing platforms for simply pretesting the PC before final component installation inside a case scenarios where accessing the rear panel IO can be an inconvenience.

19. COMA/COMB (Serial Port Headers) 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.

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

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET NC LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1

Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Definition LAD0 GND NC NC SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC NC

21. THB_C (ThunderboltTM Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE ThunderboltTM add-in card.
    Supports a ThunderboltTM add-in card.

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CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration 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.
Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values

· 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 configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, “BIOS Setup,” for BIOS configurations).
23) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, 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.

Chapter 2 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-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 configuration 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 configuration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the 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. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, “BIOS Update Utilities.”

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing 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 or the clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUPQ-FLASH
Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION
Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU
Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept. The system will boot from the device immediately. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.