Audio Setup Guide
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... Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the next page. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To...
... Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the next page. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To...
RAID Setup Guide
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... mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. 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...smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on...
... mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. 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...smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on...
RAID Setup Guide
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... Self-Test). Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - Go to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System...
... Self-Test). Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - Go to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System...
RAID Setup Guide
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... of hard drives you to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Figure 3 - 4 - Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to the...
... of hard drives you to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Figure 3 - 4 - Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to the...
RAID Setup Guide
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... to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 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 appears...
... to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 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 appears...
RAID Setup Guide
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Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the motherboard driver disk. Step 2: Select a new drive to fault-tolerant arrays such as Normal. - 17 - Rebuilding applies only to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. Restart ...
Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the motherboard driver disk. Step 2: Select a new drive to fault-tolerant arrays such as Normal. - 17 - Rebuilding applies only to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. Restart ...
Users Manual
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Motherboard GA-Z270-HD3 Motherboard GA-Z270-HD3 Dec. 9, 2016 Dec. 9, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Changes to assist in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard...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. The ...
Motherboard GA-Z270-HD3 Motherboard GA-Z270-HD3 Dec. 9, 2016 Dec. 9, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Changes to assist in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard...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. The ...
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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GA-Z270-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN DVI SYS_FAN1 D_SUB LGA1151 ATX HDMI SATA3 1 0 SATA EXPRESS R_USB30 DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 F_USB30_2 F_USB30_1 USB30_LAN M2A_32G AUDIO 110 80 PCIEX1_1 Intel® GbE LAN PCIEX16 60 42 GA-Z270-HD3 SYS_FAN2 iTE® Super I /O Shield 55 One G Connector... 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 BAT CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX4_1 PCI1 PCIe to ...
GA-Z270-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN DVI SYS_FAN1 D_SUB LGA1151 ATX HDMI SATA3 1 0 SATA EXPRESS R_USB30 DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 F_USB30_2 F_USB30_1 USB30_LAN M2A_32G AUDIO 110 80 PCIEX1_1 Intel® GbE LAN PCIEX16 60 42 GA-Z270-HD3 SYS_FAN2 iTE® Super I /O Shield 55 One G Connector... 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 BAT CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX4_1 PCI1 PCIe to ...
Users Manual
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...power strip, ensure to consult with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or ... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on ...
...power strip, ensure to consult with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or ... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on ...
Users Manual
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...30.5cm x 22.5cm * 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 support lists of each application may vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - ...@BIOS - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by...
...30.5cm x 22.5cm * 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 support lists of each application may vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - ...@BIOS - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by...
Users Manual
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... It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. LGA1151 CPU ..., brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-3...
... It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. LGA1151 CPU ..., brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-3...
Users Manual
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... two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. DS/SS Due to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
... two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. DS/SS Due to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
Users Manual
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...resolution is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Line Out (Green) The line out jack. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. HDMI Port The HDMI port is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on your HDMI...-supported monitor. It also supports up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to...
...resolution is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Line Out (Green) The line out jack. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. HDMI Port The HDMI port is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on your HDMI...-supported monitor. It also supports up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to...
Users Manual
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...) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) COM 14) LPT 15) TPM 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BAT 18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 12 -
...) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) COM 14) LPT 15) TPM 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BAT 18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 12 -
Users Manual
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...When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in damage to all devices are properly installed. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. ATX_12V_2X4: 5 8 Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Overheating may ...result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). To meet expansion requirements, it is not ...
...When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in damage to all devices are properly installed. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. ATX_12V_2X4: 5 8 Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Overheating may ...result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). To meet expansion requirements, it is not ...
Users Manual
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... And RST Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Select the proper hole for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
... And RST Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Select the proper hole for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
Users Manual
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...same time. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting 1 23 the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manualSfoBr_ your motherboard atoSc/PerDtaIFindeigxiptaalnasuiodniocc_aaBrbdlse (provided by default. •B• SASudio signals will make the device unable to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and ... 1 1 23 1 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to the graphics card and have digital audio output from Out and connects your expansion card....
...same time. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting 1 23 the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manualSfoBr_ your motherboard atoSc/PerDtaIFindeigxiptaalnasuiodniocc_aaBrbdlse (provided by default. •B• SASudio signals will make the device unable to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and ... 1 1 23 1 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to the graphics card and have digital audio output from Out and connects your expansion card....
Users Manual
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...power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. 18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs ...show the curBr_ent state of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in Chapter 1 for how to prevent system...
...power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. 18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs ...show the curBr_ent state of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in Chapter 1 for how to prevent system...
Users Manual
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... the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header.
... the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header.