Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC User Manual

GA-Z87X-OC

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-Z87XOC-1002R

Apr. 12, 2013

Motherboard

GA-Z87X-OC

Apr. 12, 2013

Motherboard

GA-Z87X-OC

Copyright

© 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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Disclaimer

Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.

Changes to the specications 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 Classications

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

documentations:

 For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
 For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV:

1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before

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

Example:

Table of Contents

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Layout ..................................................................................7

GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Block Diagram .....................................................................8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 9

1-2 ProductSpecications .................................................................................... 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Conguration .....................................................................16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17

1-5 Installing Expansion Cards ............................................................................. 18

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™Conguration .............................. 19

1-7 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 21

1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs .......................................................... 23

1-9 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 26

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup .................................................................................................. 37

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 38

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 39

2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 41

2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 52

2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 53

2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 56

2-7 Power Management ....................................................................................... 60

2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 62

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Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) ...................................................................63

3-1 ConguringSATAControllers ......................................................................... 63

3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ....................... 75

Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ........................................................................................79

4-1 Chipset Drivers ............................................................................................... 79

4-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 80

4-3 Information ..................................................................................................... 80

Chapter 5 Unique Features ...........................................................................................81

5-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 81

5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............................................................81

5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................84

5-2 APP Center .................................................................................................... 85

5-2-1 EasyTune................................................................................................................86

5-2-2 EZ Setup .................................................................................................................87

5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2 ...................................................................................................92

5-2-4 USB Blocker ...........................................................................................................93

Chapter 6 Appendix ...................................................................................................... 95

6-1 ConguringAudioInputandOutput ............................................................... 95

6-1-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio ...................................................................95

6-1-2 ConguringS/PDIFIn/Out ......................................................................................97

6-1-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording ........................................................................99

6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................101

6-2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 102

6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................102

6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................103

6-3 Debug LED Codes ....................................................................................... 105

Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................ 109

Contact Us ...............................................................................................................111

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Box Contents

5 GA-Z87X-OC motherboard
5 Motherboard driver disk
5 User's Manual
5 Quick Installation Guide
5 Four SATA cables
5 I/O Shield
5 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
5 One 2-Way CrossFire bridge connector
5 Twelve voltage measurement cables
5 One OC Brace

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)

 S/PDIFIncable(PartNo.12CR1-1SPDIN-1*R)

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

 COMportcable(PartNo.12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

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GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Layout

R_USB

OC_IGNITION

HDMI

R_USB30_2

DP_HDMI_SPDIF

KB_MS_USB3

USB30_LAN

Renesas®
uPD720210

AUDIO

®

Intel
GbE LAN

CODEC

iTE®Super I/O

PCIe to PCI
Bridge

SPDIF_IN

F_AUDIO

SPDIF_O

ATX_12V

SYS_FAN1

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX4_1

PCI1

PCIEX8

PCI2

PCIEX4_2

SYS_FAN2

ATX_12V_2X4

OC_PEG

GA-Z87X-OC

F_USB2

COMA

CPU_FAN

LGA1150

PCIEX16

CPU_OPT

Renesas®
uPD720210

BAT

B_BIOS

M_BIOS

SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN6

F_USB30_2F_USB1

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

Intel® Z87

SYS_FAN4

PCIE_SW

RATIO_DW

FREQ_DW

GEAR

TAG

DDR3_3

DDR3_1

CLR_CMOS

F_PANEL

RST_SW

DIP

123 4

PW_SW

_

+

RATIO_UP

_

+

FREQ_UP

TURBO

(Note

Debug LED

F_USB30_1

1

0

SATA 3

5 3

4 2

F_USB4

F_USB3

MEM_SAFE

DTB

SET_LOCK

SB

BIOS_SW

TGR

CMOS_SW

ATX

SYS_FAN5

CBAT_SW

MBIOS_LED

BBIOS_LED

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

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GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Block Diagram

2 PCI Express x4

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

x8

Switch

PCI Express Bus

1 PCI Express x4

1 PCI Express x1

x4

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

PCI Bus

2 PCI Express x8

1 PCI Express x8

x8

x1

PCIe to PCI

1 PCI Express x16

x16

x16

Switch

LAN

RJ45

Intel® GbE

LAN

x1

x1

Bridge

LGA1150

CPU

DMI 2.0

Intel® Z87

FDI

CPUCLK+/-(100MHz)

DDR31600/1333MHz

Dual Channel Memory

DisplayPort

HDMI

HDMI

6 SATA 6Gb/s

Renesas®

uPD720210 Hub

4 USB 3.0/2.0

Renesas®

uPD720210 Hub

4 USB 3.0/2.0

2 USB 3.0/2.0

8 USB 2.0/1.1

CODEC

Dual BIOS

MIC

Line In

Line Out

Side Speaker Out

2 PCI

PCI CLK

(33MHz)

Fordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."

Rear Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

S/PDIF In

S/PDIF Out

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LPC Bus

iTE®

Super I/O

COM

PS/2 KB/Mouse

Hardware Installation

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

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

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

manual and follow these procedures:

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

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

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

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

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

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

sure they are connected tightly and securely.

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

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

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

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

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

electrostatic shielding container.

• Before 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 certied computer technician.

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/

Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/
Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset

Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory

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

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

Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC 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
Graphics

 Integrated Graphics Processor:

- 2 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160

* Support for HDMI 1.4a version.

- 1 x DisplayPort port, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160

* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.

- Maximum shared memory of 1 GB

Audio Realtek® ALC892 codec

High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF In
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)

* For optimum performance, if only one expansion card is to be installed, be sure to

 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)

* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. It will operate at up to x8

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

* The PCIEX4_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. When

* When installing a x8 or above card in the PCIEX4_1 slot, make sure to set PCIE Slot

(The PCIEX16, PCIEX8, and PCIEX4_1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0

 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

mode when the PCIEX16 is populated.

it is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode and the PCIEX8 slot
will operate at up to x4 mode.

Conguration in BIOS Setup to x4. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals,"
for more information.)

standard.)

(The PCIEX4_2 and PCIEX1_1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

 2 x PCI slots

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Hardware Installation

Multi-Graphics
Technology

Storage Interface Chipset:

USB Chipset:

Internal
Connectors

 Sup port for 4-Way/3-Way/2- Way AMD CrossFir e™/2-Wa y NVIDIA® SLI™

Technology

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5) supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s
devices

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

- Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (available through the internal USB header)

- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports onboard, 4
ports available through the internal USB headers)

Chipset + 2 Renesas® uPD720210 USB 3.0 Hubs:

- Up to 8 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available
through the internal USB header)

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x OC PEG power connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header

water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT)

1 x
6 x system fan headers

1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x S/PDIF In header
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x Gear button
1 x OC Turbo button
1 x OC Tag button
1 x CPU BCLK Down button
1 x CPU BCLK Up button
1 x CPU Ratio Down button
1 x CPU Ratio Up button
1 x Memory Safe button
1 x Settings Lock button
1 x Direct to BIOS button
1 x OC Trigger switch
1 x OC PCIe switch
1 x Clear Battery button
2 x BIOS switches
1 x onboard voltage measurement module

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Hardware Installation

Back Panel
Connectors

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x OC Ignition button
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x HDMI ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x RJ-45 port
 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side

Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O Controller  iTE I/O Controller Chip

Hardware
Monitor

 System voltage detection
 CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection
 CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection
 CPU/System overheating warning
 CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning
 CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control

* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you

install.

BIOS  2 x 128 Mbit flash

 Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
 Support for DualBIOS
 PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a

Unique Features Support for Q-Flash

Support for Xpress Install
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

specications.

- @BIOS

- EasyTune

- EZ Setup

- ON/OFF Charge2

- USB Blocker

Bundled
Software

Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Smart Response Technology
cFosSpeed

™

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Hardware Installation

Operating
System

 Support for Windows 8/7

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

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications 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.

1-3 InstallingtheCPUandCPUCooler

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

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

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

• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 InstallingtheCPU

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

DIP

4

123

Alignment

Key

LGA1150 CPU Socket

Alignment
Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

LGA1150 CPU

Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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Notch

Hardware Installation

B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is
inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.

Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down

and away from the socket with your nger. 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.)

NOTE:

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

Step 2:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ngers. Align

the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one
corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU
notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently
insert the CPU into position.

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

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Hardware Installation

1-3-2 InstallingtheCPUCooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.

Direction of
the Arrow Sign
on the Male
Push Pin

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

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

Male
Push Pin

The Top
of Female
Push Pin

Female
Push Pin

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

Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down each
push pin. Check that the Male and Female push

pins are joined closely.

(Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for
instructions on installing the cooler.)

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

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

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

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Hardware Installation

1-4 InstallingtheMemory

DIP

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4

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Conguration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the

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

Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

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

 Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3

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 Dual Channel Memory Congurations Table

Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS

Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

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

DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1

DS/SS - - DS/SS - -

DDR3_1

DDR3_2

DDR3_3

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. 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. 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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Hardware Installation

DIP

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4

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.

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123

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t 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 clip
at the right end of the memory socket. Place the memory module on

the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your ngers

on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert
it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:
The clip at the right end of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.

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Hardware Installation

1-5 InstallingExpansionCards

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.

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:

DIP

4

123

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Slot

• 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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Hardware Installation

1-6 SettingupAMDCrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™Conguration

A.SystemRequirements

- Windows 8/7 operating system

- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or above PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver

- CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver

(Current GPUs that support 4-/3-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800,

HD 5800 series, and AMD Radeon™ HD 6800, HD 6900, HD 7800, HD 7900 (and above) series. For the

latest GPU support information, please refer to AMD's ofcial website.)

- CrossFire

- A power supply with sufcient power is recommended
for the power requirement)

B.ConnectingtheGraphicsCards

Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the CrossFire/SLI graphics cards in the

PCI Express x16 slots. (To set up a 2-Way conguration, please install the graphics cards in the PCIEX16 and
PCIEX8 slots. To set up a 3-Way CrossFire conguration, we recommend installing the graphics cards in the

PCIEX16 and PCIEX8, and PCIEX4_1 slots.)

(Note 1)

/SLI bridge connectors

(Note 2)

(Refer to the manual of your graphics cards

Step 2:
Insert the CrossFire

(Note 1)

/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards.

Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.

C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver

C-1.ToEnableCrossFireFunction

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system,

go to the CatalystControlCenter. Browse to Performance\AMD

CrossFireX™Conguration and ensure the EnableCrossFireX™ check

box is selected. and click Apply.(Available combination options are

dependent on the number of graphics cards.)

C-2.ToEnableSLIFunction

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to

the NVIDIAControlPanel. Browse to the CongureSLI,Surround,
Physx screen and ensure Maximize3Dperformance is enabled.

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Hardware Installation

D.InstallingtheOCBrace

(Note 3)

OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open
case or test bed without risking PCIe slot damage or preventing cards not showing up in the OS due to poor
contact with PCIe slot. Refer to the following installation instructions:

Step 1:
As shown, align the screw holes on the OC Brace
and back plate with the screw holes near the PCIe
slots on the motherboard.

Step 2:
Fasten two of the included thumb screws (starting
from the screw hole near the back panel audio
connectors) to hold the OC Brace in place.

Step 3:
After installing the graphics cards, use the included
thumb screws to secure the metal brackets of the
graphics cards to the OC Brace.

(Note 1) The bridge connectors may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
(Note 2) When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the power cable

from the power supply to the OC_PEG connetctor to ensure system stability.

(Note 3) The components received may vary in appearance from the products illustrated.

Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and
driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about
enabling CrossFire/SLI technology.

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Hardware Installation

1-7 BackPanelConnectors

USB2.0/1.1Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

OCIgnitionbutton

The OC Ignition feature maintains power to your motherboard and connected components while the system
is shut down. After pressing this button, be sure to press the power button to take effect.

USB3.0/2.0Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication.
Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

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, 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.)

In Windows 8, select All apps>Control Panel>Hardware
and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio
to the default playback device.

OpticalS/PDIFOutConnector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.

• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent
an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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Hardware Installation

DisplayPort

DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to
connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum
resolution of 3840x2160 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the
DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system. Refer to the HDMI settings

information on the previous page for the conguration dialog box.)

TripleDisplayCongurationsfortheOnboardGraphics:

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

PS/2Keyboard/MousePort

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

RJ-45LANPort

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/

Speed LED

Activity LED

LAN Port

Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

Activity LED:

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

On No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Center/SubwooferSpeakerOutJack(Orange)

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

RearSpeakerOutJack(Black)

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

SideSpeakerOutJack(Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio conguration.

LineInJack(Blue)

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

LineOutJack(Green)

The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to
connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.

MicInJack(Pink)

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

The audio jacks can be recongured to perform different functions via the audio software (supported
functions for each jack may vary based on hardware specication). Only microphones still MUST
be connected to the default Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

audio conguration in Chapter 6, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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Hardware Installation

1-8 OnboardButtons,Switches,andLEDs

BIOSSwitchesandBIOSLEDIndicators

The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking,
helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual
BIOS function. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active.

DIP

4

123

SB
BIOS_SW

BBIOS_LED

MBIOS_LED

QuickButtons

This motherboard has four quick buttons: Power, Reset, Clear CMOS, and Clear Battery. The power button and
reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they
want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use the clear CMOS button to clear the

BIOS conguration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. The Clear Battery button has

the same function as removing the battery from the motherboard.

DIP

RST_SW

4

123

PW_SW

CMOS_SW

BIOS Switches:

BIOS_SW

2

1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS)

1

2

2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the backup BIOS)

1

SB

2

1: Dual BIOS

1

2

2: Single BIOS

1

BIOS LED Indicators:

MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active)

BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is active)

PW_SW:Power button
RST_SW:Reset button
CMOS_SW:Clear CMOS Button
CBAT_SW:Clear Battery Button

CBAT_SW

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using
the clear CMOS button.

• Always turn off the power of the power supply before using the clear battery button. After pressing

this button, make sure to wait for ve minutes before you turn on the computer.

• Do not use the clear CMOS or clear battery button when the system is on, or the system may
shut down and data loss or damage may occur.

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

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

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Hardware Installation

OCPCIeswitch(PCIE_SW)

(GA-IVB)

DIP

1 2 3

4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

This switch allows you to manually turn off specic PCI Express slot(s) (except for the PCI Express x1 slot)

without physical removal.

DIP

4

123

PCIE_SW

PCIE_SW

DIP

1 2 3 4

Slot DIP Setting

DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4

Disabling PCIEX16_1

ON

OFF OFF

OFF

Disabling PCIEX4_1 OFF ON OFF OFF

Disabling PCIEX8_1 OFF

OFF ON

OFF

Disabling PCIEX4_2 OFF OFF OFF ON

OCButtons

GIGABYTE's unique OC buttons help enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from

their hardware, but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience with features like overclocking the CPU in
real-time, automatically loading the most optimized overclocking conguration for the processor and memory,

and loading users' customized settings, etc.

RATIO_UP

RATIO_DW

DIP

4

123

MEM_SAFE
DTB

SET_LOCK
FREQ_DW
TGR

GEAR

TAG

TURBO

FREQ_UP

GearButton(GEAR):

Changes BCLK stepping to 0.1 MHz or 1 MHz.

OCTurboButton(TURBO):

Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclocking

conguration for your processor and memory.

OCTagButton(TAG):

This button allows you to load your customized settings (please dene the TAG prole on the Save&Exit menu in BIOS
Setup) so you can apply your custom settings after clearing CMOS.

CPURatioDownButton(RATIO_DW):

Lowers the CPU ratio.

CPURatioUpButton(RATIO_UP):

Raises the CPU ratio.

CPUBCLKDownButton(FREQ_DW):

Lowers the CPU base clock.

CPUBCLKUpButton(FREQ_UP):

Raises the CPU base clock.

MemorySafeButton(MEM_SAFE):

Pressing the Memory Safe button engages a fail- safe mode that allows the system to boot in a safe memory conguration,

regardless of the DDR3 DIMM speed or CAS rating. (Note: Engaging Memory Safe may impact system memory performance.)

SettingsLockButton(SET_LOCK):

The GIGABYTE Settings Lock button allows the system to automatically remember your last successful settings, even
after clearing CMOS. With one touch, the Settings Lock button can quickly revert to the previous good settings; a very
useful tool for overclockers tuning their BIOS to perfection.

Before using the overclocking buttons, make sure to load the optimized defaults in BIOS Setup to
return the BIOS settings to factory defaults.

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Hardware Installation

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

DIP

1 2 3

4

DIP

1 2 3 4

ATX_12V_2X3

F_USB3 (Front Panel)

DirecttoBIOSButton(DTB):

This button helps users more easily to directly enter the BIOS at any time before rebooting the system. (Pressing this
button during the POST process allows you to immediately enter BIOS Setup. If the button is pressed after the POST
process, the system will enter BIOS Setup directly on next boot.)

OCTriggerSwitch(TGR):

This switch allows the overclockers to jump between low and extremely high frequencies in an instant. After remaining at

a low frequency during system boot and OS optimization, the overclocker can then engage the Trigger Switch to instantly
hit the target frequency, save their score submission, grab a screen shot, and watch the records tumble.

2

1: Target frequency set in BIOS Setup or other overclocking application.

1
2

2: Safe frequency (using the lowest CPU ratio, which may vary by CPU)

1

OnboardVoltageMeasurementModule

Users can use a multimeter to measure component voltages, including VRIN, VCORE, VRING, VIOD, VIOA,
VAXG, VSA, PCHV, and VDIMM. You can employ one of the following two ways to measure component
voltages.

DIP

4

123

VRINPin 1

VCORE0Pin 1

VCORE1

Pin 1

VCORE2

Pin 1

VCORE3

Pin 1

VRING

Pin 1

VIOD

Pin 1

VIOA

Pin 1

VAXG

Pin 1

VSA

Pin 1

PCHV

Pin 1

VDIMM

Pin 1

Pin No. Denition

1 Power

2 GND

Method I (Using the included voltage measurement cable):

Steps:
Connect the included voltage measurement cable to a voltage
measurement header and your multimeter as shown. Please note
the red wire is the positive and must be connected to the pin 1
(Power).

Method II (Connecting the multimeter directly):

Steps:
Connect the red lead of the multimeter to the pin 1 (Power) of
a voltage measurement point and the black lead to the pin 2
(ground).

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Hardware Installation

1-9 Internal Connectors

3

5

1

1 4 6 5

DIP

4

1 23

2

5
12

16

10

9

1) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX_12V

2) ATX

3) OC_PEG

4) CPU_FAN

5) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5/6

6) CPU_OPT

7) SATA30/1/2/3/4/5

8) F_PANEL

15

511

12

5

13 5

8

10) SPDIF_IN

11) SPDIF_O

12) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2

13) F_USB1/F_USB2

14) F_USB3/F_USB4

15) COMA

16) BAT

17) CLR_CMOS

7

14

17

9) F_AUDIO

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/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX(2x2,2x412VPowerConnectorsand2x12MainPower

Connector)

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

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

DIP

4

123

3

1

5

1

ATX_12V_2X4

4

2

ATX_12V

8

4

ATX_12V:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

ATX_12V_2X4:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

3 GND

4 GND

5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

7 +12V

8 +12V

ATX

ATX:

2412

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

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

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 -5V

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

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin

131

ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)

23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)

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Hardware Installation

DEBUG
PORT

(H61M-D2)

ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)

BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)

SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

ATX_12V_2X3

3) OC_PEG(PCIePowerConnector)

The power connector provides auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more

graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the 2x3 power cable from the power supply
to this connector to ensure system stability.

DIP

4

123

6
3

4
1

Pin No. Denition

1 +12V

2 +12V

3 +12V

4 GND

5 GND

6 GND

4/5)CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5/6(FanHeaders)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), four 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/

SYS_FAN4) and two 3-pin (SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6) system fan headers. 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.

DIP

4

123

CPU_FAN

1

1

SYS_FAN1/2/3/4

1

SYS_FAN5

SYS_FAN6

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

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

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1

CPU_FAN:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

SYS_FAN1/2/3/4:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V /Speed Control

3 Sense

4 VCC

SYS_FAN5/6:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 NC

Hardware Installation

6) CPU_OPT(WaterCoolingCPUFanHeader)

G.QBOFM

G.QBOFM

G.QBOFM

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

DIP

4

123

1

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V /Speed Control

3 Sense

4 VCC

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

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

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Z87 Chipset supports

RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions
on conguring a RAID array.

DIP

4

123

SATA 3

7

7

5 3 1
4 2 0

1

1

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration 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.

• A RAID 5 conguration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does
not have to be an even number.)

• A RAID 10 conguration requires four hard drives.

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Hardware Installation

8) 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.

DIP

4

123

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

System Status LED

S0 On

S3/S4/S5 Off

Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is in S3/
S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

• PW (Power Switch, Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to turn off your

system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more
information).

• SPEAK(Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing

a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.

• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue):

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

is reading or writing data.

• RES(Reset Switch, Green):

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

if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):

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

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

Power LED

2
1

Hard Drive

Activity LED

PLED+

PLED-

HD-

HD+

Reset
Switch

Power Switch

PW+

PW-

RES+

RES-

Speaker

SPEAK+

CI+

CI-

PWR_LED+

Power LED

Chassis Intrusion
Header

SPEAK-

20
19

PWR_LED-

PWR_LED-

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,
reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis
front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are
matched correctly.

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