Gigabyte GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Owner's manual

Brand: Gigabyte

Model: GA-Z170-Gaming K3

Type: Owner's manual

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GA-Z170-Gaming K3

User's Manual

Rev. 1101

12ME-Z17GAK3-1101R

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means

the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard

BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Motherboard

GA-Z170-Gaming K3

Apr. 6, 2016

Motherboard

GA-Z170-Gaming K3

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Table of Contents

GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard Layout ......................................................................4

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

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 5

1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 6

1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 9

1-4 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 9

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 10

1-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 10

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 12

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

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 20

2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 21

2-3 System Information ........................................................................................ 27

2-4 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 28

2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 31

2-6 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 33

2-7 Power Management ....................................................................................... 34

2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 36

Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................37

3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 37

3-2 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 39

RegulatoryStatements .............................................................................................. 40

Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 44

Asmedia®

USB 3.1 Controller

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GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard Layout

* 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.

Box Contents

5GA-Z170-Gaming K3 motherboard 5Four SATA cables

5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield

5User's Manual 5One G Connector

5Quick Installation Guide

KB_MS_USB3

CPU_FAN

ATX_12V_2X4

ATX

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

B_BIOS

DDR4_2

DDR4_1

DDR4_4

DDR4_3

BAT

F_PANEL

COMA

Intel® Z170

CLR_CMOS

CODEC

M_BIOS

PCIEX16

SPDIF_O

LGA1151

GA-Z170-Gaming K3

DVI

HDMI

USB30_LAN

PCIEX1_2

SYS_FAN3

SATA3

iTE®

Super I/O

SYS_FAN2

F_USB2

SYS_FAN1

TPM

M2A_32G

PCIEX1_4

SATA3 3 2

CPU_OPT

5 4

1 0

SATAEXPRESS

F_USB30_1

THB_C

PCIEX1_1

80A

60A

42A

110A

F_USB1

PCIEX1_3

PCIEX4

RivetNetworks

Killer™ E2400/

E2201 LAN

R_USB31

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 connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure

the power supply has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface.

•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureorwetenvironment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation

and/or grounding instructions.

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1-2 Product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 LGA1151 package

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset

Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory

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

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

the physical memory installed.

Dualchannelmemoryarchitecture

SupportforDDR42133MHzmemorymodules

SupportforECCUn-buffered1Rx8/2Rx8memorymodules

* To support ECC memory, you must install an Intel® Xeon processor.

Supportfornon-ECCUn-buffered1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules

SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory

modules.)

Onboard

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel®HDGraphicssupport:

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

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

1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@24Hz

* SupportforHDMI1.4version.

Maximum shared memory of 512 MB

Audio Realtek® ALC1150 codec

HighDenitionAudio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

SupportforS/PDIFOut

LAN RivetNetworksKiller™E2400/2201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x4(PCIEX4)

* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_3 slot. When the PCIEX1_3

slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot will operate at up to x2 mode.

4 x PCI Express x1 slots

 (AllofthePCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress3.0standard.)

Multi-Graphics

Technology Supportfor2-WayAMDCrossFire™ technology

Storage Interface Chipset:

- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and

PCIex4/x2/x1SSDsupport)

- 2 x SATA Express connectors

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

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

 * Referto"1-7InternalConnectors,"forthesupportedcongurationswiththeM.2,

SATA Express, and SATA connectors.

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USB Chipset:

- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through

theinternalUSBheader)

- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller:

 - 2xUSB3.1Type-Aports(red)onthebackpanel

Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector

2 x SATA Express connectors

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU fan header

1xwatercooling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

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

1xTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header

1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector

1 x serial port header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

1xDVI-Dport

1xHDMIport

2xUSB3.1Type-Aports(red)

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

1xRJ-45port

6xaudiojacks(Center/SubwooferSpeakerOut,RearSpeakerOut,SideSpeaker

Out,LineIn,LineOut,MicIn)

I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

Monitor

System voltage detection

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ash

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

SupportforDualBIOS™

PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0

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Unique Features Support for APP Center

* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported

functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.

- 3DOSD

- @BIOS

- AmbientLED

- AutoGreen

- Cloud Station

- EasyTune

- EasyRAID

- Fast Boot

- Smart TimeLock

- Smart Keyboard

- System Information Viewer

- USB Blocker

Support for Q-Flash

Support for Smart Switch

Support for Xpress Install

Bundled

Software

Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)

Intel®SmartResponseTechnology

Operating

System

Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit

Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit

* Pleasedownloadthe"WindowsUSBInstallationTool"fromGIGABYTE'swebsite

and install it before installing Windows 7.

Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.1cm

* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout

prior notice.

PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsiteforsupportlistsofCPU,memorymodules,SSDs,andM.2

devices.

Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest

version of apps.

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1-3 Installing the CPU

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

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

CPU to prevent hardware damage.

•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may

locatethenotchesonbothsidesoftheCPUandalignmentkeysontheCPUsocket.)

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

•DonotturnonthecomputeriftheCPUcoolerisnotinstalled,otherwiseoverheatinganddamage

of the CPU may occur.

•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPU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.

Installing the CPU

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

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load

plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallthememory:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same

capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemorymodules.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

memory to prevent hardware damage.

•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.

If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Alignment

Key

Alignment

Key

LGA1151 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

DualChannelMemoryConguration

Thismotherboardprovidesfour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.

LGA1151 CPU

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Notch

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

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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.

DuetoCPUlimitations,readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeinstallingthememoryinDualChannelmode.

1. DualChannelmodecannotbeenabledifonlyonememorymoduleisinstalled.

2. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory

of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored sockets.

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

ChannelA:DDR4_2,DDR4_4

ChannelB:DDR4_1,DDR4_3

DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable

DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1

2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS

DS/SS - - DS/SS - -

4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

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

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

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

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.

DVI-D Port (Note)

TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz

(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).ConnectamonitorthatsupportsDVI-D

connection to this port.

USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Red)

TheUSB3.1portsupportstheUSB3.1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB3.0/2.0/1.1specication.

Use this port for USB devices.

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

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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/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio

output.YoucanusethisporttoconnectyourHDMI-supportedmonitor.Themaximumsupportedresolution

is4096x2160@24Hz,buttheactualresolutionssupportedaredependentonthemonitorbeingused.

AfterinstallingtheHDMIdevice,makesuretosetthedefaultsoundplaybackdevicetoHDMI.(The

itemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.)

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following

describesthestatesoftheLANportLEDs.

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)

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

Rear Speaker Out (Black)

Usethisaudiojacktoconnectrearspeakersina7.1-channelaudioconguration.

Side Speaker Out (Gray)

Usethisaudiojacktoconnectsidespeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.

Line In (Blue)

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

Line Out (Green)

The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended

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conguration.

Mic In (Pink)

The Mic in jack.

ActivityLED

Connection/

SpeedLED

LAN Port

ActivityLED:Connection/SpeedLED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

State Description

Blinking

Datatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

•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.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.

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1-7 Internal Connectors

Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices:

•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has

been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

1) ATX_12V_2X4

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1/2/3

5) CPU_OPT

6) SATA EXPRESS

7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5

8) M2A_32G

9) F_PANEL

10) F_ AUDIO

11) SPDIF_O

12) F_USB30_1

13) F_USB1/F_USB2

14) TPM

15) THB_C

16) COMA

17) BAT

18) CLR_CMOS

1610

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DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

131

2412

ATX

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,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.

ATX:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON(softOn/Off)

5GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

95VSB(standby+5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)

23 +5V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)

24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)

ATX_12V_2X4:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)

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

3GND 7 +12V

4GND 8 +12V

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (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.

•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.

CPU_FAN

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

ATX_12V_2X4

CPU_FAN:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

SYS_FAN1/2/3:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 Speed Control

3 Sense

4 VCC

SYS_FAN3

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

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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. Denition

1GND

2 Speed Control

3 Sense

4 VCC

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

6) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors)

Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.

F_USB30 F_U

B_ 

F_  F_ 



_

B

BS_

B

SB_

B

_S



S_

_

B

_U

_

B





 

S  

 

123

 

123

 

123

 

123

BSS

S

_S 

SSU

 

1 2 3  

 S3 BSSS U

 __ 3

F_USB3F

S  _

SF





B_

F

_0

S

S

_0F

_F

_

_

__B





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®ChipsetsupportsRAID0,

RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguring

aRAIDarray.

Pin No. Denition

1GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4GND

5RXN

6RXP

7GND

SATA3 5 4

1 0

F_USB30 F_U

B_ 

F_  F_ 



_

B

BS_

B

SB_

B

_S



S_

_

B

_U

_

B





 

S  

 

123

 

123

 

123

 

123

BSS

S

_S 

SSU

 

1 2 3  

 __ 3

F_USB3F

S  _

SF





B_

F

_0

S

S

_0F

_F

_

_

__B





Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Peripherals\SATA

Conguration,"formoreinformation.

SATA3 2

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

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F_USB30 F_U

B_ 

F_  F_ 



_

B

BS_

B

SB_

B

_S



S_

_

B

_U

_

B





 

S  

 

123

 

123

 

123

 

123

BSS

S

_S 

SSU

 

1 2 3  

 __ 3

F_USB3F

S  _

SF





B_

F

_0

S

S

_0F

_F

_

_

__B





8) M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)

 TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDcongurationthrough

the Intel® Chipset. PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwith

anM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddrive.TocreateaRAIDarraywithanM.2PCIeSSD,youmustset

upthecongurationinUEFIBIOSmode.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructions

onconguringaRAIDarray.

80A 60A 42A

FollowthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstallanM.2SSDintheM.2connector.

Step 1:

Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole

fortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.

Step 2:

SlidetheM.2SSDintotheconnectoratanangle.

Step 3:

PresstheM.2SSDdownandthensecureitwiththescrew.

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

WheninstallingdifferenttypesofM.2SSDs(includingSATASSDs,PCIex4SSDs,andPCIex2SSDs),be

suretorefertothesupportedcongurationsinthetablesbelowaccordingtotheoperatingmodeofyour

SATAcontroller(AHCImodeorRAIDmode).

110A

•AHCI mode:

SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_4 SATA3_5

SATA Express - SATA Express

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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.

9) 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.

System Status LED

S0 On

S3/S4/S5 Off

•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.

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

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).

•HD (HardDriveActivityLED,Blue):

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

reading or writing data.

•RES (ResetSwitch,Green):

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

computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

•CI (ChassisIntrusionHeader,Gray):

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

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

•NC (Orange):NoConnection.

PowerLED

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

CI-

CI+

PWR_LED-

PWR_LED+

PLED-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

PLED+

PW+

PowerLED

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

HardDrive

ActivityLED

Reset

Switch Chassis Intrusion

Header

Power Switch Speaker

PWR_LED-

10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'97audio.Youmayconnect

your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module

connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module

connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

ForHDFrontPanelAudio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

•ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsHDaudiobydefault.

•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.

•Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead

of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different

wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC2_L

2GND

3MIC2_R

4-ACZ_DET

5LINE2_R

6 Sense

7FAUDIO_JD

8 No Pin

9 LINE2_L

10 Sense

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC

2GND

3 MIC Power

4 NC

5LineOut(R)

6 NC

7 NC

8 No Pin

9LineOut(L)

10 NC

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11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion

cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and

sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for

digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display

to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information

about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

Pin No. Denition

1 SPDIFO

2 GND

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 VBUS 11 D2+

2SSRX1- 12 D2-

3SSRX1+ 13 GND

4GND 14 SSTX2+

5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-

6 SSTX1+ 16 GND

7GND 17 SSRX2+

8D1- 18 SSRX2-

9D1+ 19 VBUS

10 NC 20 No Pin

12) F_USB30_1 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)

 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.0/2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.Forpurchasingthe

optional3.5"frontpanelthatprovidestwoUSB3.0/2.0ports,pleasecontactthelocaldealer.

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

 TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1Power(5V) 6USBDY+

2Power(5V) 7GND

3USBDX- 8GND

4USBDY- 9 No Pin

5USBDX+ 10 NC

•DonotplugtheIEEE1394bracket(2x5-pin)cableintotheUSB2.0/1.1header.

•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

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

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 LCLK 11 LAD0

2GND 12 GND

3LFRAME 13 NC

4 No Pin 14 NC

5LRESET 15 SB3V

6 NC 16 SERIRQ

7LAD3 17 GND

8LAD2 18 NC

9 VCC3 19 NC

10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK

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

This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card.

F_USB30 F_U

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Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card.

Pin No. Denition

1 GPIOA

2 GPIOB

3 N_-SLP_S3

4 N_-S4_S5

5GND

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1NDCD- 6NDSR-

2 NSIN 7 NRTS-

3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-

4NDTR- 9NRI-

5GND 10 No Pin

16) COMA (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional

COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

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17) BAT (Battery)

 Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)

intheCMOSwhenthecomputeristurnedoff.Replacethebatterywhenthebatteryvoltagedropstoalow

level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a

metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery

holder,makingthemshortfor5seconds.)

3. Replacethebattery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

•Replacethebatterywithanequivalentone.Dangerofexplosionifthebatteryisreplacedwith

an incorrect model.

•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself

or uncertain about the battery model.

•Wheninstallingthebattery,notetheorientationofthepositiveside(+)andthenegativeside(-)

ofthebattery(thepositivesideshouldfaceup).

•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)

 UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOScongurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclear

the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing

the CMOS values.

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

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

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

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•When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.

•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.

BIOS(Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in theCMOS on the

motherboard.ItsmajorfunctionsincludeconductingthePower-OnSelf-Test(POST)duringsystemstartup,

saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows

theusertomodifybasicsystemcongurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.

When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to

keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.

ToaccesstheBIOSSetupprogram,pressthe<Delete>keyduringthePOSTwhenthepoweristurnedon.

ToupgradetheBIOS,useeithertheGIGABYTEQ-Flashor@BIOSutility.

•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

•@BIOSisaWindows-basedutilitythatsearchesanddownloadsthelatestversionofBIOSfromtheInternet

and updates the BIOS.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,

itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashing

may result in system malfunction.

•Itisrecommendedthatyounotalterthedefaultsettings(unlessyouneedto)topreventsysteminstabilityorother

unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to

cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.(Refertothe"LoadOptimizedDefaults"sectionin

thischapterorintroductionsofthebattery/clearCMOSjumperinChapter1forhowtocleartheCMOSvalues.)

2-1 Startup Screen

The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.

(SampleBIOSVersion:F1c)

Function Keys

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