Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H Manual

GA-Z97-D3H

GA-H97-D3H

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-Z97D3H-1001R

GA-Z97-D3H GA-H97-D3H

Motherboard

GA-Z97-D3H/GA-H97-D3H

Motherboard

GA-Z97-D3H/GA-H97-D3H

Mar. 20, 2014

Mar. 20, 2014

Copyright

© 2014 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

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

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 motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Table of Contents

Box Contents....................................................................................................................			6
Optional Items..................................................................................................................			6
GA-Z97-D3H/GA-H97-D3H Motherboard Layout............................................................			7
GA-Z97-D3H/GA-H97-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram...............................................			8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................			9
1-1	Installation Precautions....................................................................................		9
1-2	Product Specifications...................................................................................		10
1-3	Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler...............................................................		13
	1-3-1	Installing the CPU...................................................................................................	13
	1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler.......................................................................................		15
1-4	Installing the Memory.....................................................................................		16
	1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration.....................................................................		16
	1-4-2	Installing a Memory................................................................................................	17
1-5	Installing an Expansion Card.........................................................................		18
1-6	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................		19
1-7	Internal Connectors........................................................................................		21
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................			31
2-1	Startup Screen...............................................................................................		32
2-2	The Main Menu..............................................................................................		33
2-3	M.I.T................................................................................................................		36
2-4	System Information........................................................................................		47
2-5	BIOS Features................................................................................................		48
2-6	Peripherals.....................................................................................................		52
2-7	Power Management.......................................................................................		56
2-8	Save & Exit.....................................................................................................		58

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Chapter 3	Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)...................................................................	59
	3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers........................................................................	59
	3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System......................	71
Chapter 4	Appendix.......................................................................................................	75
	Drivers Installation.....................................................................................................	75
	Regulatory Statements..............................................................................................	76
	Contact Us.................................................................................................................	79

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Box Contents

55 GA-Z97-D3H or GA-H97-D3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk

55 User's Manual

55 Two SATA cables

55 I/O Shield

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. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R)eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R)COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

HDMI-to-DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)

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GA-Z97-D3H/GA-H97-D3H Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB

ATX_12V_2X4

DVI

VGA

HDMI

R_USB30

USB30_LAN

Intel®

GbE LAN

AUDIO

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16

PCI1

iTE® Super I/O

PCI2

PCIEX4

CODEC

PCI3

PCIEX1_2

CPU_FAN

CPU_OPT

LGA1150

GA-Z97-D3H/

GA-H97-D3H

M.2

4 2	3 1
SYS_FAN1	DDR3 DDR3
DDR3 DDR3

Intel® Z97j/

Intel® H97k

	PCIe to
	PCI BridgeB_BIOS M_BIOS
BAT	CLR_CMOS

F_AUDIO SPDIF_O COMA

TPM

F_USB3 F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 SYS_FAN2

ATX

SATA_EXPRESS 5 4 F_USB30

SATA3

SYS_FAN3

SATA3

1 0

3 2

MM Only for GA-Z97-D3H.

NN Only for GA-H97-D3H.

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GA-Z97-D3H/GA-H97-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram

1 PCI Express x16

CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

PCIe CLK

DVI-D

LGA1150 CPU

DDR3 1600/1333MHz

HDMI

Dual Channel Memory

(100 MHz)

DMI 2.0

FDI

PCI Express Bus

x16

LAN

D-Sub

Dual BIOS

RJ45

PCIe CLK

M.2

or

Intel® GbE

SATA Express

(100 MHz)

LAN

Intel® Z97j/

Switch

or

2 SATA 6Gb/s

x1

PCI Express Bus

Intel® H97k

4 SATA 6Gb/s

x1

6 USB 3.0/2.0

Switch

PCIe to PCI

x1

x1

x4

Bridge

8 USB 2.0/1.1

PCI Bus

or

2 PCI Express x1

1 PCI Express x4

3 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

LPC

CODEC Bus iTE® COM

Super

I/O

Out Out Out	MIC	Line	Out
		Out
		In
Speaker Speaker Speaker		Line	S/PDIF
Rear Center/Subwoofer Side

PS/2 KB/Mouse

MM Only for GA-Z97-D3H. NN Only for GA-H97-D3H.

For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."

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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 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 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.

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1-2	Product Specifications
	CPU	Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
		Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in
		theLGA1150package(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
		L3 cache varies with CPU
	Chipset	Intel® Z97j/Intel® H97k Express Chipset
	Memory	4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
		* DuetoaWindows32-bitoperatingsystemlimitation,whenmorethan4GBofphysical
		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 DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules

Support for non-ECC memory modules

Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory modules.)

Onboard	Integrated Graphics Processor:
Graphics	-	1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz

-1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz

* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

-1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz or 2560x1600@60Hz

* Support for HDMI 1.4a version.

-Support for up to 3 displays at the same time

-Maximum shared memory of 1 GB

Audio		Realtek® ALC1150 codec
	High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
	Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN		Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
		(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

* 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 x4 (PCIEX4)

* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with all PCI Express x1 slots.All PCI Express x1 slots will become unavailable when a PCIe x4 expansion card is installed.

* When installing a x8 or above card in the PCIEX4 slot, make sure to set PCIE Slot Configuration in BIOS Setup to x4. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," for more information.)

2 x PCI Express x1 slots

(ThePCIEX4andthePCIExpressx1slotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.)

3 x PCI slots

MM Only for GA-Z97-D3H.

NN Only for GA-H97-D3H.

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Multi-Graphics		Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology
Technology
Storage Interface		Chipset:
		-	1 x M.2 PCIe connector
		-	1 x SATA Express connector
		-	6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		(M.2, SATA Express, and SATA3 4/5 connectors can only be used one at a time.
		TheSATA34/5connectorswillbecomeunavailablewhenanM.2SSDisinstalled.)
		-	Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
USB		Chipset:
		-	6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
			the internal USB header)
		-	8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 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 PCIe connector
		1 x SATA Express connector
		6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
		3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
		1 x CPU fan header
		1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT)
		3 x system fan headers
		1 x front panel header
		1 x front panel audio header
		1 x serial port header
		1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
		1 x S/PDIF Out header
		1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel		1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors		1 x D-Sub port
		1 x DVI-D port
		1 x HDMI port
		4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
		1 x RJ-45 port
		6xaudiojacks(Center/SubwooferSpeakerOut,RearSpeakerOut,SideSpeaker
		Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller		iTE® I/O Controller Chip

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	Hardware		System voltage detection
	Monitor		CPU/System temperature detection
		CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection
			CPU/System overheating warning
		CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning
		CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control
				* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
				install.
	BIOS		2 x 64 Mbit flash
		Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
		Support for DualBIOS™
		PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0
	Unique Features		Support for APP Center
				* Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported
				functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard
				specifications.
			-	@BIOS
			-	EasyTune
			-	EZ Setup
			-	Fast Boot
			-	ON/OFF Charge
			-	Smart TimeLock
			-	Smart Recovery2
			-	System Information Viewer
			-	USB Blocker
			Support for Q-Flash
		Support for Smart Switch
		Support for Xpress Install
	Bundled		Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software		Intel® Rapid Start Technology
		Intel® Smart Connect Technology
		Intel® Smart Response Technology
		Intel® Small Business Advantage k
			cFosSpeed
	Operating	Support for Windows 8.1/8/7
	System
	Form Factor		ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.4cm

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

*Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.

NN Only for GA-H97-D3H.

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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.

•• LocatethepinoneoftheCPU.TheCPUcannotbeinsertediforientedincorrectly.(Oryoumaylocate 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.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

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

	LGA1150 CPU Socket
Alignment	Alignment
Key	Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

LGA1150 CPU

NotchNotch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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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 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 2:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pinonecorneroftheCPUsocket(oryoumayalign the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

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.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)

Step 1:

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

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.

						Male
Direction of						Push Pin
the Arrow Sign						The Top
on the Male
						of Female
Push Pin
						Push Pin
						Female
						Push Pin

Step 2:

Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign onthemalepushpin.(Turningthe push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)

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.

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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.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 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.

The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table:

	DDR3_4	DDR3_2	DDR3_3	DDR3_1
Two Modules	- -	DS/SS	- -	DS/SS
	DS/SS	- -	DS/SS	- -
Four Modules	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS

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

DDR3_1

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

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 DDR3 memory module is installed.

2.WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.

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1-4-2 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. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

ADDR3 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.

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

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

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

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

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI 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.

•• Removing the Card:

Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.

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1-6 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 such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

D-Sub Port

TheD-Subportsupportsa15-pinD-Subconnectorandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports

D-Sub connection to this port.

DVI-D Port (Note)

TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecificationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports

DVI-D connection to this port.

HDMI Port

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

Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@24Hz or 2560x1600@60Hz, 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. The screenshot below is from Windows 8.1.)

In Windows 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device.

(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

•• 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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Triple-Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics:

Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process.

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

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

On

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off

10 Mbps data rate

LAN Port

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.

Line In Jack (Blue)

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

Line Out Jack (Green)

The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recom-mended that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack (actual effects may vary by the device being used).

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 Jack (Pink)

The Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

Theaudiojackscanbereconfigured toperformdifferentfunctionsviatheaudiosoftware(supported functions for each jack may vary based on hardware specification). Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack.

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1-7 Internal Connectors

1	5		3

						2
8						12
						4
						7
						6
16						4
						7
10 11	14	15	13	9 17	13	4

1)	ATX_12V_2X4	10)	F_AUDIO
2)	ATX	11)	SPDIF_O
3)	CPU_FAN	12)	F_USB30
4)	SYS_FAN1/2/3	13)	F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3
5)	CPU_OPT	14)	COMA
6)	SATA_EXPRESS	15)	TPM
7)	SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5	16)	BAT
8)	M.2	17)	CLR_CMOS
9)	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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Hardware Installation

1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

Withtheuseofthepowerconnector,thepowersupplycansupplyenoughstablepowertoallthecomponents 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.

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ATX

		ATX_12V_2X4:
			Pin No.	Definition
			1	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
			2	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
5	8		3	GND
			4	GND
1	4
			5	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
ATX_12V_2X4			6	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
			7	+12V
			8	+12V

ATX:
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	-5V
9	5VSB (stand by +5V)	21	+5V
10	+12V	22	+5V
11	+12V (Only for 2x12-pin	23	+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
	ATX)
12	3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin	24	GND (Only for 2x12-pin
	ATX)		ATX)

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3/4) 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 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.

										CPU_FAN:
						1				Pin No.	Definition
										1	GND
			CPU_FAN
										2	+12V
										3	Sense
										4	Speed Control
						1				SYS_FAN1/2/3:
										Pin No.	Definition
			SYS_FAN1
										1	GND
										2	+12V / Speed Control
1										3	Sense
										4	VCC
	SYS_FAN2
							SYS1 FAN3

5)CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)

The fan header is 4-pin and possesses 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). 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	+12V / Speed Control
	3	Sense
	4	VCC

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

•• Thesefanheadersarenotconfigurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

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6)SATA_EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector)

The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.

7)SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel® Z97/H97 Chipset)

The SATAconnectors conform to SATA6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA3Gb/s and SATA1.5Gb/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 SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

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

SATA3

						5			4
7																	1

•• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

•• ARAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.)

•• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives.

•• To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information.

•• M.2, SATA Express, and SATA3 4/5 connectors can only be used one at a time. The SATA3 4/5 connectors will become unavailable when an M.2 SSD is installed.

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