Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI Manual

GA-Z97X-SLI

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-Z97XSLI-1001R

Motherboard

GA-Z97X-SLI

Mar. 20, 2014

Motherboard

GA-Z97X-SLI

Mar. 20, 2014

Copyright

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Disclaimer

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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.

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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-Z97X-SLI Motherboard Layout..................................................................................			7
GA-Z97X-SLI 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration...............................			19
1-7	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................		20
1-8	Internal Connectors........................................................................................		22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................			32
2-1	Startup Screen................................................................................................		33
2-2	The Main Menu...............................................................................................		34
2-3	M.I.T................................................................................................................		37
2-4	System Information.........................................................................................		48
2-5	BIOS Features................................................................................................		49
2-6	Peripherals......................................................................................................		53
2-7	Power Management........................................................................................		57
2-8	Save & Exit.....................................................................................................		59

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Chapter 3	Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)...................................................................		60
	3-1	Configuring SATA Controllers.........................................................................	60
	3-2	Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System.......................	72
Chapter 6	Appendix.......................................................................................................		76
	Drivers Installation.....................................................................................................		76
	Regulatory Statements..............................................................................................		77
	Contact Us.................................................................................................................		79

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Box Contents

;; GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; User's Manual

;; Two SATA cables ;; I/O Shield

;; One 2-Way SLI bridge connector

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

LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R)COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

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GA-Z97X-SLI Motherboard Layout

	KB_MS_	USB			CPU_FAN
				ATX_12V_2X4	CPU_OPT
	DVI
	VGA				LGA1150

ATX

HDMI

R_USB30

USB30_LAN

	SYS_FAN1
AUDIO	M.2
	PCIEX1_1
Intel®	GA-Z97X-SLI
GbE LAN	PCIEX16

	PCIEX1_2
iTE®
Super I/O	PCIEX1_3
	BAT

SYS_FAN3

DDR3_1

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

Intel® Z97

F USB30
2 4
3 5	EXPRESS
SATA3
	SATA_

PCIEX8
CODEC				SATA3 1 0
PCI1
		PCIe to
PCI2		PCI Bridge
			B_BIOS M_BIOS
F_AUDIO			F_USB1	CLR_CMOS
SPDIF_O	LPT	F_USB2		F_PANEL
COMA		F_USB3		SYS_FAN2

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GA-Z97X-SLI Motherboard Block Diagram

2 PCI Express x8	1 PCI Express x16

or

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

HDMI

DVI-D

x16 x16

Switch

PCI Express Bus

CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

LGA1150

CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

FDI

DMI 2.0

3 PCI Express x1			D-Sub	Switch		or	M.2
							SATA Express
						or
			Dual BIOS				2 SATA 6Gb/s
x1	x1	x1	PCI Express Bus			4 SATA 6Gb/s
		x1	x1	Intel® Z97		6 USB 3.0/2.0
PCIe CLK
		Intel®	PCIe to
(100 MHz)
	GbE LAN		PCI Bridge			8 USB 2.0/1.1
		RJ45
PCI Bus		LAN		LPC
							COM
				Bus	iTE®		LPT
					Super I/O
				CODEC			PS/2 KB/Mouse

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

2 PCI

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

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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Hardware Installation

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 the LGA1150 package
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
		L3 cache varies with CPU
	Chipset	Intel® Z97 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)
			* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
			be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
	1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
			* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot
			is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.
		(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
	3 x PCI Express x1 slots
		(The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
	2 x PCI slots
Multi-Graphics		Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™/2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology
Technology

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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 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the
		internal USB header)
		- 8 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 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 S/PDIF Out header
	1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
	3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
	1 x serial port header
	1 x parallel port 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
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.

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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, 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 Recovery 2
			-	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
			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.

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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.
	••	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.

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
Notch	Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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Hardware Installation

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

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

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

Step 1:

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

Step 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.)

									Male
		Direction of							Push Pin
		the Arrow Sign							The Top
		on the Male
									of Female
		Push Pin
									Push Pin
									Female
									Push Pin
Step 1:		Step 2:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on		Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the
the surface of the installed CPU.		arrow sign	onthemalepushpin.(Turningthe

push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)

Step 3:		Step 4:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the		You should hear a "click" when pushing down each
four push pins through the pin holes on the		push pin. Check that the Male and Female push
motherboard. Push down on the push pins		pins are joined closely.
diagonally.		(Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for
		instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 5:	Step 6:
After the installation, check the back of the	Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the	cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
picture above shows, the installation is complete.	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.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 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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Hardware Installation

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

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

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

•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration

A.System Requirements

-- Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system

-- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Two CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver

-- CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector

-- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement)

B.Connecting the Graphics Cards

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.

Step 2:

Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards.

Step 3:

Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.

C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver

C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Browse to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is selected. and click Apply.

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 ConfigureSLI,Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.

(Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.

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

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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 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

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@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)

The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @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

MasterAudioformats.Italsosupportsupto192KHz/24bit8-channelLPCMaudio 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.

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.

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

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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

Off

10 Mbps data rate

occurring

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 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. 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.

The audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software (supported functions may vary based on hardware specification). Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack.

•• 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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Hardware Installation

1-8 Internal Connectors

1	5		3

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

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)	LPT
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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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.

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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-pinATX)
	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 motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

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