Audio Setup Guide
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..., users can listen to MP3 music, have to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. •• Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. If you have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Configuring Audio Input... speaker out, and Side speaker out. - 2 - The picture to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. all at the same time.
..., users can listen to MP3 music, have to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. •• Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. If you have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Configuring Audio Input... speaker out, and Side speaker out. - 2 - The picture to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. all at the same time.
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... your computer. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you 'll not be used at a middle level. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to record the sound. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality.
... your computer. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you 'll not be used at a middle level. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to record the sound. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality.
RAID Setup Guide
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Table of Contents Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z270/H270 Series 2 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 2 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 16 - 1 -
Table of Contents Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z270/H270 Series 2 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 2 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 16 - 1 -
RAID Setup Guide
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... Install the hard drives/SSDs in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. C. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Configure a RAID array in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD or...notices for the U.2, M.2, and SATA connectors. - 2 - Then connect the power connectors from your computer. 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...
... Install the hard drives/SSDs in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. C. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Configure a RAID array in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD or...notices for the U.2, M.2, and SATA connectors. - 2 - Then connect the power connectors from your computer. 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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... SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 12 - Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume...
... SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 12 - Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume...
RAID Setup Guide
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... folder under the \Boot folder in Figure 1 appears, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Figure 1 - 16 - After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI... driver during the Windows installation process. A. 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...
... folder under the \Boot folder in Figure 1 appears, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Figure 1 - 16 - After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI... driver during the Windows installation process. A. 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...
RAID Setup Guide
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B. Restart your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the motherboard driver disk. Step 2: Select a new drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) Turn off ... to replace a failed drive to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. Rebuilding applies only to another disk in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the Start menu.
B. Restart your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the motherboard driver disk. Step 2: Select a new drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) Turn off ... to replace a failed drive to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. Rebuilding applies only to another disk in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the Start menu.
Users Manual
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...; 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...be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard GA-Z270-HD3 Motherboard GA-Z270-HD3 Dec. 9, 2016 Dec. 9, 2016...
...; 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...be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard GA-Z270-HD3 Motherboard GA-Z270-HD3 Dec. 9, 2016 Dec. 9, 2016...
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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... B_BIOS M_BIOS F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COM LPT TPM F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 F_PANEL CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 GA-Z270-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One G Connector * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box ...
... B_BIOS M_BIOS F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COM LPT TPM F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 F_PANEL CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 GA-Z270-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One G Connector * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box ...
Users Manual
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Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description Orange ...in the operating system first. •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in jack. This jack can use this audio jack for USB devices. Side Speaker Out (Gray) Use this audio jack for more software information. ...
Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description Orange ...in the operating system first. •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in jack. This jack can use this audio jack for USB devices. Side Speaker Out (Gray) Use this audio jack for more software information. ...
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... on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to be installed and refasten the screw and nut. - 14 - Step 1: Use a screw driver to build a RAID set either with UEFI. USB 0_ B 1 2 B_ Definition GND TXP 7 1 7 1 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP _F 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the...
... on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to be installed and refasten the screw and nut. - 14 - Step 1: Use a screw driver to build a RAID set either with UEFI. USB 0_ B 1 2 B_ Definition GND TXP 7 1 7 1 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP _F 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the...
Users Manual
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...cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 8/10 Features Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) 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 ...
...cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 8/10 Features Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) 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 ...
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... full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of media. This item is configurable...
... full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of media. This item is configurable...
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is present only when you install a CPU that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ...
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is present only when you install a CPU that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ...
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... Finally, save the settings and restart your power supply to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to check for information on your motherboard. Step: 1. Go to the Mode ... volume to quickly configure a RAID array with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Then press to move to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that...
... Finally, save the settings and restart your power supply to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to check for information on your motherboard. Step: 1. Go to the Mode ... volume to quickly configure a RAID array with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Then press to move to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that...
Users Manual
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...: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 4. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 38 - Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you install all of the driver. When the screen requesting you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI...
...: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 4. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 38 - Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you install all of the driver. When the screen requesting you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI...