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..., 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 this : "REV: X.X." Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is 1.0. Motherboard GA-Z170X-UD3 Motherboard GA-Z170X-UD3...
..., 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 this : "REV: X.X." Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is 1.0. Motherboard GA-Z170X-UD3 Motherboard GA-Z170X-UD3...
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...GA-Z170X-UD3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 M.I.T...23 2-3 System Information 29 2-4 BIOS Features 30 2-5 Peripherals...33 2-6 Chipset...35 2-7 ...
...GA-Z170X-UD3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 M.I.T...23 2-3 System Information 29 2-4 BIOS Features 30 2-5 Peripherals...33 2-6 Chipset...35 2-7 ...
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... cFosSpeed Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Please visit the Support & Downloads\ Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Cloud Station - Fast Boot - Supported functions of CPU,...138; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications ...
... cFosSpeed Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Please visit the Support & Downloads\ Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Cloud Station - Fast Boot - Supported functions of CPU,...138; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications ...
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...not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment...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 ...
...not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment...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 ...
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... 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. S_ SS __ SF _ S3 B SS S U _ _ 3 _ _B B_ _ 7) SATAS 3 0_/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAISD ar_ray. S_ Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for...
... 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. S_ SS __ SF _ S3 B SS S U _ _ 3 _ _B B_ _ 7) SATAS 3 0_/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAISD ar_ray. S_ Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for...
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... will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4 sleep state 2 20 or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the...
... will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4 sleep state 2 20 or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the...
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...the power 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 5 seconds.) 3. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like ... to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). - 21 - 17) 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 replaced with...
...the power 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 5 seconds.) 3. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like ... to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). - 21 - 17) 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 replaced with...
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...item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the CMOS 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 ...
...item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the CMOS 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 ...
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... prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to default values.) `` M.I .T. The adjustable range is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and CPU voltage, etc. 2-2 M.I .T. Whether the system will work stably with five...
... prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to default values.) `` M.I .T. The adjustable range is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and CPU voltage, etc. 2-2 M.I .T. Whether the system will work stably with five...
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...CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is exceeded, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state... you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for operating systems ...
...CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is exceeded, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state... you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for operating systems ...
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...Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating ... C8 mode in some specific criteria for the processor. For more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in system halt state. the second ...
...Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating ... C8 mode in some specific criteria for the processor. For more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in system halt state. the second ...
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... keeps the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set to the SPD data on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) ...section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. - 26 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage ...
... keeps the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set to the SPD data on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) ...section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. - 26 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage ...
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... Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled...
... Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled...
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... the system temperature. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to control the fan speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer...
... the system temperature. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to control the fan speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer...
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...value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. 2-3 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you...to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The time format is week (read-only), month,...
...value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. 2-3 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you...to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The time format is week (read-only), month,...
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... Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 30 - After configuring this...
... Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 30 - After configuring this...
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... or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in...
... or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in...
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... PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. When prompted for the password, enter the correct one first. Press again when prompted to confirm the password. This item is configurable... OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. Press on this item, type the password, and then press ....
... PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. When prompted for the password, enter the correct one first. Press again when prompted to confirm the password. This item is configurable... OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. Press on this item, type the password, and then press ....
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... allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode...
... allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode...
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... to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn off the system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform...
... to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn off the system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform...