Audio Setup Guide
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... area to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. •• Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack to the following instructions use Windows 10 as...
... area to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. •• Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack to the following instructions use Windows 10 as...
Audio Setup Guide
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... be used at a middle level. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager ...screen. It is recommended that you can set the volumes at the same time. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you set the Microphone Boost level on the right of the Recording Volume slider. - 5 - Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. To hear the sound...
... be used at a middle level. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager ...screen. It is recommended that you can set the volumes at the same time. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you set the Microphone Boost level on the right of the Recording Volume slider. - 5 - Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. To hear the sound...
RAID Setup Guide
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... 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive. A. The locations...
... 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive. A. The locations...
Users Manual
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Table of Contents GA-Z270-HD3 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...26 2-4 BIOS...27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power...33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory Statements 39 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-Z270-HD3 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...26 2-4 BIOS...27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power...33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory Statements 39 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Users Manual
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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z270 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 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...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z270 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 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...
Users Manual
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... 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
... 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
Users Manual
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... vary depending on your processor model. * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Game Boost - V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - AutoGreen - Fast Boot - Smart Keyboard - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm...
... vary depending on your processor model. * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Game Boost - V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - AutoGreen - Fast Boot - Smart Keyboard - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm...
Users Manual
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... CPU cannot be used. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. After the memory is recommended that memory of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It may locate...
... CPU cannot be used. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. After the memory is recommended that memory of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It may locate...
Users Manual
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... Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that supports D-Sub connection to this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor...
... Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that supports D-Sub connection to this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor...
Users Manual
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... side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. Definition Pin No. 1 23 1 B SS B_ 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) 1 You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the...
... side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. Definition Pin No. 1 23 1 B SS B_ 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) 1 You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the...
Users Manual
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... turned off, the battery on the motherboard. When the power is not working normally. Inadequately altering the settings may result in Chapter 1 for how to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card...
... turned off, the battery on the motherboard. When the power is not working normally. Inadequately altering the settings may result in Chapter 1 for how to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card...
Users Manual
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
Users Manual
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... and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). the second is the memory frequency that support this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows...
... and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). the second is the memory frequency that support this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows...
Users Manual
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...control options. - 24 - If this occurs, please reset the board to Disabled, the value is set to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using...
...control options. - 24 - If this occurs, please reset the board to Disabled, the value is set to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using...
Users Manual
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... BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the hardware specification of each slot. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears...
... BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the hardware specification of each slot. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears...
Users Manual
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... operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this type is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten...
... operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this type is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten...
Users Manual
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... the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This...
... the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This...
Users Manual
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... model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Select the type of hard drives you use for RAID in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on your computer. 2. To see more information. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. To create RAID, set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to check for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 36 - C-1. Step: 1. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...
... model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Select the type of hard drives you use for RAID in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on your computer. 2. To see more information. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. To create RAID, set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to check for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 36 - C-1. Step: 1. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...
Users Manual
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... C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Step: 1. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Then, select a RAID level. The stripe block size can be special characters) under the Name item and press . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Press + to configure a RAID array. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to...
... C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Step: 1. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Then, select a RAID level. The stripe block size can be special characters) under the Name item and press . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Press + to configure a RAID array. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to...
Users Manual
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..." on configuring the audio software. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 4. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to the location of the selected drivers. The locations of the drivers that you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process...
..." on configuring the audio software. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 4. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to the location of the selected drivers. The locations of the drivers that you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process...