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...steps below: A. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Configure SATA controller mode... 1, "Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the U.2, M.2, and SATA connectors. - 2 - Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z270/H270 Series) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance ...
...steps below: A. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Configure SATA controller mode... 1, "Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the U.2, M.2, and SATA connectors. - 2 - Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z270/H270 Series) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance ...
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...SATA Controller(s) is enabled. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring SATA controller mode in this section may differ from the exact settings for more information. B. The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System ...Acceleration (Figure 1). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Figure 1 Step 2: To use ...
...SATA Controller(s) is enabled. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring SATA controller mode in this section may differ from the exact settings for more information. B. The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System ...Acceleration (Figure 1). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Figure 1 Step 2: To use ...
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Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Then press to move to Peripherals. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID ... tab to select a RAID level. Click Proceed to quickly configure a RAID array with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you with simplified steps. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you to begin (Figure 3). Figure 3 - 4 -
Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Then press to move to Peripherals. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID ... tab to select a RAID level. Click Proceed to quickly configure a RAID array with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you with simplified steps. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you to begin (Figure 3). Figure 3 - 4 -
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Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. C-2. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 7 - 6 - UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6).
Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. C-2. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 7 - 6 - UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6).
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...]-Select Menu - 10 - Figure 13 Step 2: After you want to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility... Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 Hitachi HDS72105 2 Hitachi HDS72105 Serial # JP1532FR3BWV7K JP1532ER046M2K Size 465.7GB 465.7GB Type/Status...
...]-Select Menu - 10 - Figure 13 Step 2: After you want to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility... Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 Hitachi HDS72105 2 Hitachi HDS72105 Serial # JP1532FR3BWV7K JP1532ER046M2K Size 465.7GB 465.7GB Type/Status...
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... Status Normal Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Create RAID Volume 2. Option ROM - 15.2.0.2649 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Acceleration Options 6. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press...
... Status Normal Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Create RAID Volume 2. Option ROM - 15.2.0.2649 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Acceleration Options 6. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press...
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... requesting you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the...
... requesting you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the...
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..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-H270-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-H270-Gaming 3 Nov. 30, 2016 Nov. 30, 2016 Copyright © ...; For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to assist in ...
..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-H270-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-H270-Gaming 3 Nov. 30, 2016 Nov. 30, 2016 Copyright © ...; For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to assist in ...
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Table of Contents GA-H270-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System...28 2-4 BIOS...29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...35 2-7 Power...36 2-8 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...
Table of Contents GA-H270-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System...28 2-4 BIOS...29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...35 2-7 Power...36 2-8 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...
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Color Temperature - Smart Keyboard - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 64-bit/32-bit * Operating systems supported may vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - AutoGreen - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - USB Blocker - Supported functions of apps. Easy RAID - Smart ...Backup - System Information Viewer - RGB Fusion - ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make ...
Color Temperature - Smart Keyboard - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 64-bit/32-bit * Operating systems supported may vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - AutoGreen - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - USB Blocker - Supported functions of apps. Easy RAID - Smart ...Backup - System Information Viewer - RGB Fusion - ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make ...
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...power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ... motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is not recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand...
...power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ... motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is not recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand...
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... S3 B SS S U _ __ 3 B 5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) F_USB3 F The fan header is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M_.I.T.," for more information Pin No.
... S3 B SS S U _ __ 3 B 5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) F_USB3 F The fan header is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M_.I.T.," for more information Pin No.
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... S_ ATA 1.5Gb/s standard. S_ S3 SF B SS S _ U __ 10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SSATA_ 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on /off the devices aSnd your RGB (RGBW) LED strip. The black wire (marked to Chapter 3, "Configuring...RGB (RGBW) LE1D2 3strip extension cable to 12V of the LED strip 1 12V the header and the oSther end to the instructions in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. 1 23 1 1 23 1 F_ _0 F _S USB 0_...
... S_ ATA 1.5Gb/s standard. S_ S3 SF B SS S _ U __ 10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SSATA_ 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on /off the devices aSnd your RGB (RGBW) LED strip. The black wire (marked to Chapter 3, "Configuring...RGB (RGBW) LE1D2 3strip extension cable to 12V of the LED strip 1 12V the header and the oSther end to the instructions in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. 1 23 1 1 23 1 F_ _0 F _S USB 0_...
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... the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the SATA3 0 connector. Installation Notices for the M.2 SSD to create a RAID set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to the following table for the M.2 SSD to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe...
... the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the SATA3 0 connector. Installation Notices for the M.2 SSD to create a RAID set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to the following table for the M.2 SSD to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe...
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...connecting your computer and unplug the power cord before connecting the cables. 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects ... CMOS values may not be accurate or may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel module to this header according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for 5 seconds.) 3. You may differ by issuing a beep code. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug ...
...connecting your computer and unplug the power cord before connecting the cables. 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects ... CMOS values may not be accurate or may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel module to this header according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for 5 seconds.) 3. You may differ by issuing a beep code. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug ...
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Definition Pin No. S_ B_ S _S _ _ _B 21) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS valueSs, u3se a metal object like a BscSreSwdrivSer to touch the two pins forUa few seconds. __ 3 Open:...CMOS values to factory defaults. 1 23 1 B_ B SS 19) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) 1 You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ S_ - 20 - Definition 19 1 1 LCLK 11 LAD0 2 GND 12 GND S 3 LFRAME 13 NC 20 2 4 No Pin ...
Definition Pin No. S_ B_ S _S _ _ _B 21) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS valueSs, u3se a metal object like a BscSreSwdrivSer to touch the two pins forUa few seconds. __ 3 Open:...CMOS values to factory defaults. 1 23 1 B_ B SS 19) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) 1 You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ S_ - 20 - Definition 19 1 1 LCLK 11 LAD0 2 GND 12 GND S 3 LFRAME 13 NC 20 2 4 No Pin ...
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...stable as follows and you need to) to select the item you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to its defaults. ••... The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to ...
...stable as follows and you need to) to select the item you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to its defaults. ••... The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to ...
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...Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable in order to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology...specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets ...
...Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable in order to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology...specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets ...
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...Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that ...unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage Optimization Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (...
...Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that ...unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage Optimization Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (...
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...menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the system memory multiplier. Enabled ... Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 25 - Options are synchronous to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is displayed ...
...menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the system memory multiplier. Enabled ... Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 25 - Options are synchronous to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is displayed ...