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... in any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual... to their respective owners. 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision ...
... in any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual... to their respective owners. 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X99-UD4 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X99-UD4 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 ... Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Installing the I/O Shield 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...42 2-4 System Information 54 2-5 BIOS Features 55 2-6 Peripherals...58 2-7 Chipset...60 2-8 Power Management 63 2-9 Save & Exit...65 Chapter 3 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X99-UD4 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X99-UD4 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 ... Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Installing the I/O Shield 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...42 2-4 System Information 54 2-5 BIOS Features 55 2-6 Peripherals...58 2-7 Chipset...60 2-8 Power Management 63 2-9 Save & Exit...65 Chapter 3 ...
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 83 4-1 Chipset Drivers 83 4-2 Application Software 84 4-3 Information...84 Chapter 5 Unique Features 85 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 85 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 85 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 88 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus 89 5-2 APP Center...90 5-2-1 EasyTune...91 5-2-2 System Information Viewer 92 5-2-3 EZ Setup...93 5-2-4 Fast Boot...96...
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 83 4-1 Chipset Drivers 83 4-2 Application Software 84 4-3 Information...84 Chapter 5 Unique Features 85 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 85 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 85 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 88 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus 89 5-2 APP Center...90 5-2-1 EasyTune...91 5-2-2 System Information Viewer 92 5-2-3 EZ Setup...93 5-2-4 Fast Boot...96...
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GA-X99-UD4 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI 1 PCI PCI Express x16 ...PCI Express x1 x1 x1 x1 LAN RJ45 Intel® GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® X99 CODEC CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz 4 Channel Memory or Switch or M.2 SATA Express 2 SATA ...6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF...
GA-X99-UD4 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI 1 PCI PCI Express x16 ...PCI Express x1 x1 x1 x1 LAN RJ45 Intel® GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® X99 CODEC CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz 4 Channel Memory or Switch or M.2 SATA Express 2 SATA ...6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF...
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... USB Blocker - EasyTune - Fast Boot - Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software ... 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 APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled...
... USB Blocker - EasyTune - Fast Boot - Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software ... 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 APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled...
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... the first socket of each channel has two memory sockets as DDR4_1_1A, DDR4_3_1B, DDR4_5_1C, and DDR4_7_1D. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The eight DDR4 memory sockets are divided into four channels and each ... - Note 3: To ensure memory compatibility, we do not recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for memory installation according to install the memory: •• Make sure that you are using a RDIMM memory, make sure to begin to ...
... the first socket of each channel has two memory sockets as DDR4_1_1A, DDR4_3_1B, DDR4_5_1C, and DDR4_7_1D. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The eight DDR4 memory sockets are divided into four channels and each ... - Note 3: To ensure memory compatibility, we do not recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for memory installation according to install the memory: •• Make sure that you are using a RDIMM memory, make sure to begin to ...
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...: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you...
...: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you...
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... jack. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you need to retask other audio jack to be reconfigured to the default Mic in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," or Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\Ambient LED." For how to turn on/off the I /O shield to this jack (actual effects may vary...
... jack. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you need to retask other audio jack to be reconfigured to the default Mic in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," or Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\Ambient LED." For how to turn on/off the I /O shield to this jack (actual effects may vary...
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...RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. •• To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration," for more information. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for more than two hard... Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH sSATA Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation - 28 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. B_ _ S_ ...
...RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. •• To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration," for more information. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for more than two hard... Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH sSATA Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation - 28 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. B_ _ S_ ...
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... if the chassis cover has been removed. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- When connecting 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 LED is operating. 14...
... if the chassis cover has been removed. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- When connecting 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 LED is operating. 14...
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... cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 35 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low... may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as...
... cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 35 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low... may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as...
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... battery/clear CMOS jumper in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and...
... battery/clear CMOS jumper in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and...
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... Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first ...boot device without having to accept. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo...
... Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first ...boot device without having to accept. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo...
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...Tweak Mode) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the ST Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can use interface. Startup Guide (Default) The Startup Guide screen simplifies conventional complicated BIOS setup menus and presents only the most frequently used options in the easy-to its defaults....In ST Mode, you can easily point and click through the option menus for quick configuration or press to switch to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. •• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system...
...Tweak Mode) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the ST Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can use interface. Startup Guide (Default) The Startup Guide screen simplifies conventional complicated BIOS setup menus and presents only the most frequently used options in the easy-to its defaults....In ST Mode, you can easily point and click through the option menus for quick configuration or press to switch to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. •• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system...
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... Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to ST Mode or Startup Guide screen Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes... an configuration item on your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup - 40 - Classic Setup Classic Setup is the conventional BIOS Setup interface where you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F1i) Switch to ST Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash...
... Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to ST Mode or Startup Guide screen Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes... an configuration item on your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup - 40 - Classic Setup Classic Setup is the conventional BIOS Setup interface where you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F1i) Switch to ST Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash...
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.../CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Information Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order and advanced features available on the CPU. Peripherals Use this... CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. Save & Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal-performance system operations. - 41 -
.../CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Information Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order and advanced features available on the CPU. Peripherals Use this... CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. Save & Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal-performance system operations. - 41 -
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... result in system's failure to default values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup - 42 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and CPU voltage...
... result in system's failure to default values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup - 42 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and CPU voltage...
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... value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. BIOS Setup Options may vary depending on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by...
... value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. BIOS Setup Options may vary depending on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by...
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... power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. BIOS Setup - 44 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set a power limit for different ...number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. The adjustable range is present...
... power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. BIOS Setup - 44 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set a power limit for different ...number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. The adjustable range is present...
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... to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to let ...the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor ...
... to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to let ...the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor ...