GA-Z270-Gaming 3: User's Manual

GA-Z270-Gaming 3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27EMG3-1001R
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Motherboard
GA-Z270-Gaming 3
Motherboard
GA-Z270-Gaming 3
Nov. 30, 2016
Nov. 30, 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:
Table of Contents
GA-Z270-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout.........................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................5

1-1 Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 5
1-2 Product Specifications....................................................................................... 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...................................................................................................20

2-1 Startup Screen................................................................................................ 20
2-2 M.I.T................................................................................................................ 21
2-3 System............................................................................................................ 27
2-4 BIOS................................................................................................................ 28
2-5 Peripherals...................................................................................................... 31
2-6 Chipset............................................................................................................ 34
2-7 Power.............................................................................................................. 35
2-8 Save & Exit...................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 3 Appendix.......................................................................................................38
3-1 Configuring a RAID Set................................................................................... 38
3-2 Drivers Installation........................................................................................... 40
Regulatory Statements............................................................................................... 41
Contact Us................................................................................................................. 44
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GA-Z270-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout
ATX_12V_2X4
KB_MS_USB30 CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN1
CPU_OPT
SYS_FAN2
DVI
LGA1151
ASMedia® USB 3.1

USB31 Gen 2 Controller
TYPEC
HDMI
R_USB30
USB_LAN ATX
F_USB30_2
F_USB30_1
M2M_32G
AUDIO 110 80 60 42
PCIEX1_1 DDR4_4
DDR4_2
DDR4_3
DDR4_1
Rivet Networks PCIEX16
Killer™ E2500
GA-Z270-Gaming 3 THB_C
iTE ® Intel® Z270

PCIEX1_2
Super I/O
SATA3
SATA EXPRESS
5 4
1 0
PCIEX4_1
PCIEX1_3
CODEC BAT
2
SATA3
M_BIOS
PCIEX4_2 3
B_BIOS
CLR_CMOS
F_AUDIO
SPDIF_O TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL CPU DRAM

SYS_FAN3_PUMP VGA BOOT
Box Contents
55 GA-Z270-Gaming 3 motherboard 55 Four SATA cables
55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield
55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector
55 Quick Installation Guide
* T
he 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.
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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 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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1-2 Product Specifications
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
* D
ue 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.)
Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
Graphics - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version.
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC1220 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Rivet Networks Killer™ E2500 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 and PCIEX4_2)
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics S upport for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX ™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire ™
Technology technologies (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4_1)
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIe x4/x2 SSD support)
- 2 x SATA Express connectors
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* R
efer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
connectors.
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USB Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller:
- 1 x USB Type-C™ 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:
- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
2 x SATA Express connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
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 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors 1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Side Speaker
Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware Voltage detection
Monitor Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* W
hether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan
(pump) you install.
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BIOS 2 x 64 Mbit flash
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
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 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
- Smart TimeLock
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- USB DAC-UP 2
- V-Tuner
Support for 3TB+ Unlock
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Software Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
Operating Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
System 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 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 Please visit the Support\Utility List

for support lists of CPU, memory page on GIGABYTE's website to
modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. 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 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
Notch Notch
Alignment Alignment
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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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 Configurations 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)
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.
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.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
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. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices.
DVI-D Port (Note)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60
Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-D connection to this port.
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.
USB Type-C™ Port
The reversible USB 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.
(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
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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.
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 4096x2160@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.)
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/ Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED:
Speed LED Activity LED
State Description State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Green 100 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off 10 Mbps data rate
LAN Port
USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 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)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.
Side Speaker Out (Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
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.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
•• 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.
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1-7 Internal Connectors
4 1 5 3
13
9
16
8
17 7
18
11 19
12 15 14 6 10 8
1) ATX_12V_2X4 11) F_AUDIO

2) ATX 12) SPDIF_O
3) CPU_FAN 13) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2
4) SYS_FAN1/2 14) F_USB1/F_USB2
5) CPU_OPT 15) TPM
6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP 16) THB_C
7) SATA EXPRESS 17) BAT
8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 18) CLR_CMOS
9) M2M_32G 19) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT
10) F_PANEL
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 (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, 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 2x4-pin 12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
ATX_12V_2X4
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 2x12-pin 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
1 13 ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin 24 GND (Only for 2x12-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 GND
1 2 Voltage Speed Control
1
CPU_FAN 3 Sense
SYS_FAN1/2
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.
•• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
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F_USB30 F_ U F_
5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) B SS

B_
The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof
1
insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black
1
connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan_Sspeed
1
1
control design.
Pin No. Definition B SS
B_
1 GND
1
1
1
2 Voltage Speed Control

S
_S
1
3 Sense
1 2 3
1
1 2 3
4 PWM Speed Control
1 2 3
1 2 3
S
6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling
S Pump Header) 1 2 3
The pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof
1 2 3
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
1 2 3
1 2 3
design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
S
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
1
2 Voltage Speed Control
B SS U
S 3 3 S Sense _ _ 3
4 PWM Speed Control
7) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector)

Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA
B S S Express
S device. U
S 3
S _ _ _ 3
S F
_
DEBUG
PORT
DEBUG
PORT
S _ _ _B
S F
_
8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard
B_ and are
S _S
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 _ _B
a RAID array.
SATA3 5 4
1 0 Pin No. Definition _
B_
1 S _S
GND
7S _ 1
2 TXP
7 1
3 TXN
4 GND
1 7 5 RXN
SATA3 2
S _ 6 RXP
3
1 7
7 GND _
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA
And RST Configuration," for more information.
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S _
_ F
_0 F
9) 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 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.
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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.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
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 M2M_32G connector. The M2M_32G connector shares
bandwidth with the SATA3 0 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
Connector
Type of SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2 SSD
M.2 SATA SSD r a a a a a
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD a a a a a a
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD a a a a a a
No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a
a: Available r: Not available
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10) 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/PWR_LED (Power LED, Yellow/Purple):
System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator
on the chassis front panel. The LED is on
PLED+
S0 On
PW+
SPEAK+ when the system is operating. The LED is
SPEAK-
S3/S4/S5 Off
PLED-
off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state

PW-
NC
NC
or powered off (S5).
2 20
•• PW (Power Switch, Red):
1 19
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
HD-
CI+
PWR_LED+
RES+
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED-
to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information).

HD+
CI-
RES-
•• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports
Hard Drive Reset Power LED
Activity LED Switch system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep
Chassis Intrusion
Header 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.
11) 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:
Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition
1 MIC2_L 1 MIC
9 1
2 GND 2 GND S S U
_U F_ F_
3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 3 2
10 2
4 NC 4 NC
5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R)
6 Sense 6 NC
7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC
8 No Pin 8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L)
10 Sense 10 NC
•• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.
•B• SAudio
S signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
B_ •• 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
1
wire assignments, please

1
_S contact the chassis manufacturer.
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1
_ B S_
B B
S
1 2 3
1 2 3
1
12) 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
F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_
13) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Headers)

The header conforms to G.QBOFM
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.
1 VBUS 11 D2+
20 1
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 GND
4 GND 14 SSTX2+
B SS
B_ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
1
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND 1
11 10 7 GND 17 SSRX2+
1
_S
1
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-
9 D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
S
1 2 3
1 2 3
14) 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
1 2 3
1 2 3 S
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
S

1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+
9 1
10 2 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 (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.
B S bracket,
S U
S be sure to turn off your computer
S •• 3 Prior to installing the USB and unplug the
_ _
power
3
cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
F_USB
S _
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_ _B
15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module
B_ Header)
B SS
You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
1
1
_S
1
1
1 LCLK 11 LAD0
19 1 2 GND 12 GND
3 LFRAME 13 NC S
4 No Pin 14 NC 1 2 3
1 2 3
20 2 5 LRESET 15 SB3V
6 NC 16 SERIRQ
1 2 3
7 LAD3 17 GND 1 2 3
8 LAD2
S 18 NC
9 VCC3 19 NC
10 LAD1 20 NC
16) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector)

This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card.
1 U
S 3 B SS S
_ _ 3
Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card.

USB 0_ B B_ U
B_
S _
S F
_
17) BAT (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) _ _B
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.
B_ _
You may clear the CMOS values S _S 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.)
_ S
3. Replace the battery.
S _
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.
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S _ _ S
18) 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).
19) CPU/DRAMVGA//BOOT (Status LEDs)

The status LEDs show the current state of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. If a particular LED
is on, that means the correspondingB_device is not working normally.
B_ USB 0_ B
CPU: CPU status LED
DRAM: Memory status LED
CPU DRAM VGA: Graphics card status LED
VGA BOOT BOOT: BIOS status LED
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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 <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.
•• 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/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: E2)
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 configuration items.
•• 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.
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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 configurations. 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
specifications.
&& 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 configure 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 specifications. (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 specified
power limit. If the specified 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 specifications. (Default: Auto)
&& Core Current Limit (Amps)
Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specified 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 specifications. (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 configure 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 configure 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 configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
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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 configure
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 configure
&& 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 configure
&& Package C State Limit (Note 1)
Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure 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
&& 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 configure 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 Profile (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)

Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings.

Profile2 (Note 2)
Uses Profile 2 settings.
(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
(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 first 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 Profile (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 configure 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 specific 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 configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual,
Advanced Manual.
&& Profile DDR Voltage
When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value
is displayed according to your memory specification. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to
Profile1 or Profile2, 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
&& 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
configure 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 configurable 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 configure 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 configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto)
&& VAXG Loadline Calibration
Allows you to configure 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 configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (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 field 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 field 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 VCCSA/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 specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this
&& 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.
Speed
Full 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 fan 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 fields 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 fields 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
Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup.
After configuring 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
Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT
format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that
supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string.
&& Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities
Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy 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
Sata Devices
All ll SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
A
(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 configurable 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.
Driver
EFI Enables EFI option ROM. (Default)
&& USB Support

Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Initial
Full 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 configurable 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 configurable 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.
&& 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.
&& 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 configurable 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 configurable 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.
&& 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)
&& Administrator Password

Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and
then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm 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 configure a user password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press
<Enter>. You will be requested to confirm 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 first. When prompted for a new password, press <Enter> without entering any password.
Press <Enter> again when prompted to confirm.
NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be sure to set the Administrator Password first.
&& Secure Boot

Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot and configure related settings.
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2-5 Peripherals
&& Initial Display Output

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard
graphics.

IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display.

PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default)

PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4_1 slot as the first display.

PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first 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, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions
on configuring a RAID array.
&& Ambient LED
Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On)
&& Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled)
&& USB 3.0 DAC-UP 2 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on the Back Panel)
Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (the ones below
the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s).

Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default)

Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may
connect their own external USB power source.

Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage.


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`` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration
Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed.
`` Trusted Computing
Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
`` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology

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

&& 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 configurable only when Network Stack is enabled.
&& Ipv4 HTTP Support
Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is
enabled.
&& Ipv6 PXE Support
Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled.
&& Ipv6 HTTP Support
Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is
enabled.
&& PXE boot wait time
Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press <Esc> to abort the PXE boot. This item is
configurable 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 configurable only when
Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1)
`` NVMe Configuration
Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed.
`` USB Configuration
&& 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)
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&& 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.
`` SATA And RST Configuration

&& SATA Controller(s)
Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&& SATA Mode Selection
Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers
to AHCI mode.

Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller.

AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface
(AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default)
&& Aggressive LPM Support
Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA
controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&& Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)
&& Hot plug
Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)
&& Configure as eSATA
Enables or disables support for external SATA devices.
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2-6 Chipset
&& VT-d (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled)
&& Internal Graphics
Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto)
&& DVMT Pre-Allocated
Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 32M)
&& DVMT Total Gfx Mem
Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX.
(Default: 256M)
&& 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.
&& High Precision Timer

Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in the operating system. (Default: Enabled)
&& IOAPIC 24-119 Entries
Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled)
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2-7 Power
&& Platform Power Management

Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled)
&& PEG ASPM
Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is
configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)
&& PCH ASPM
Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item
is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)
&& DMI ASPM
Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. This item is
configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)
&& AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.

Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
&& Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Key
Any Press any key to turn on the system.

Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.

Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
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&& Power On Password
Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password.
Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept.
To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>.
Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter>
again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
&& Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.


Move Move the mouse to turn on the system.

Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system.
&& ErP
Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm,
PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
&& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.

Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)

Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
&& 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 configure this
&& Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:

Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month.

Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
&& RC6(Render Standby)
Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power
consumption. (Default: Enabled)
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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 Setup without saving the changes made
in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&& Load Optimized Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults
settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating
the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
&& Boot Override
Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes
to confirm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device.
&& Save Profiles
This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles and
save as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Press <Enter> to complete. Or you can select Select File in
HDD/FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device.
&& Load Profiles
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS
settings. First select the profile you wish to load and then press <Enter> to complete. You can select Select
File in HDD/FDD/USB to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile
automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked
properly (last known good record).
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Chapter 3 Appendix
3-1 Configuring a RAID Set
RAID Levels
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10
Minimum
Number of Hard ≥2 2 ≥3 4
Drives
Array Capacity Number of hard Size of the smallest (Number of hard (Number of hard
drives * Size of the drive drives -1) * Size of drives/2) * Size of the
smallest drive the smallest drive smallest drive
Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes Yes
Before you begin, please prepare the following items:
•• At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (Note 1) (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you
use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2)
•• Windows setup disk.
•• Motherboard driver disk.
•• A USB thumb drive.
Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller

A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Install the hard drives/SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors (SATA3 0~5 or M2M_32G) on the
motherboard. Then connect the power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives.
B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup
Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup.
Steps:
1. Go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create
RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Then
save the settings and restart your computer.
2. To use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in "C-1." To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." To
enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to "C-3" for more information. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup.
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and
the BIOS version.
C-1. Using EZ RAID
GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to quickly configure a RAID
array with simplified steps.
Steps:
1. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Peripherals. Press <Enter> on the EZ RAID
item. Select the type of hard drives you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press <Enter>.
2. Go to the Mode tab to select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID
5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Then press <Enter> to
move to the Create tab. Click Proceed to begin.
3. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes
you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume to check
for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc.
(Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard
drive.
(Note 2) Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
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C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration
Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration.
Steps:
1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled.
Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology sub-menu.
3. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the
Create RAID Volume 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. RAID levels supported include RAID 0,
RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives
being installed). Next, use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks.
4. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Press the <Space> key
on the hard drives to be selected (selected hard drives are marked with "X"). Then set the stripe block size.
The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, set the
volume capacity.
5. After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press <Enter> to begin.
6. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID
Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume
to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc.
C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM

Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the
installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration.
Steps:
1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control toLegacy.
Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system
boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility". Press <Ctrl> + <I>
to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.
2. After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAIN MENU screen will appear. If you want to create a RAID array, select
Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.
3. After entering the CREATE 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. RAID levels
supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the
number of the hard drives being installed). Press <Enter> to proceed.
4. Under Disk item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. If only two hard drives are installed,
they will be automatically assigned to the array. Set the stripe block size if necessary. The stripe block size
can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, press <Enter>.
5. Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin
creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press <Y> to confirm or
<N> to cancel.
6. When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION
section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. To exit the RAID
BIOS utility, press <Esc> or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array.
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Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System
With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system.
Installing the Operating System

As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate
RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend
that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system
performance and compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA
RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below:
1. Copy the IRST folder under \Boot in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive.
2. Boot from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting
you to load the driver appears, select Browse.
3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver. The locations of the drivers are
as follows:
Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86
Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64
4. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and
continue the OS installation.
3-2 Drivers Installation

•• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use
Windows 10 as the example operating system.)
•• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click
on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen
and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the
Run.exe program.)
"Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to
install. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click
the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website Please visit GIGABYTE's website

for more software information. for details on configuring the audio
software.
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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. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects
at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text.
Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment

In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations
for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety
requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our
natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse
most of the materials in your "end of life" product.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE
and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at
GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric
and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected
separately, and disposed of properly.
WEEE Symbol Statement

The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection
centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your
local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details
of environmentally safe recycling.
When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional
waste collection administration for recycling.
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the
Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort.
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the
energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including
shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic
equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our
quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are
disposed of properly.
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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 frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult a dealer or experienced TV/radio technician for help.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices / Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer
d'interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent
affecter son fonctionnement.
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Contact Us
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Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005
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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

GA-Z270-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout.........................................................................4

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

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................20

ASMedia® USB 3.1

iTE ® Intel® Z270

SPDIF_O TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL CPU DRAM

Form Factor  ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

Please visit GIGABYTE's website Please visit the Support\Utility List

1-4 Installing the Memory

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

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

RJ-45 LAN Port

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.

1) ATX_12V_2X4 11) F_AUDIO

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

5 8 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition

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

Pin No. Definition

5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) B SS

2 Voltage Speed Control

7) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector)

9) M2M_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)

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

M.2 SATA SSD r a a a a a

M.2 PCIe x4 SSD a a a a a a

M.2 PCIe x2 SSD a a a a a a

No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a

a: Available r: Not available

SPEAK+ when the system is operating. The LED is

off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state

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

•• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

wire assignments, please

Pin No. Definition

13) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Headers)

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

Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition

Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition

16) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector)

Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card.

17) BAT (Battery)

Short: Clear CMOS Values

19) CPU/DRAMVGA//BOOT (Status LEDs)

2-1 Startup Screen

&& CPU Upgrade (Note)

&& Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2)

`` Advanced Memory Settings

&& Memory Enhancement Settings

`` Advanced Voltage Settings

`` CPU Core Voltage Control

`` Chipset Voltage Control

Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm