Audio Setup Guide
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... following instructions use 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 back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. The picture to MP3 music, have to retask either the Line in or Mic in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions...
... following instructions use 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 back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. The picture to MP3 music, have to retask either the Line in or Mic in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions...
Audio Setup Guide
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... Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Note: The microphone functions on the right of the Recording Volume slider. - 5 - It is recommended that you can set the... not be used at a middle level. Step 2: Connect your computer. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic...
... Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Note: The microphone functions on the right of the Recording Volume slider. - 5 - It is recommended that you can set the... not be used at a middle level. Step 2: Connect your computer. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic...
RAID Setup Guide
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... Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. When the screen requesting 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. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install...
... Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. When the screen requesting 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. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install...
Users Manual
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... GA-Z270XP-SLI 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System...28 2-4 BIOS...29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power...35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers...
... GA-Z270XP-SLI 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System...28 2-4 BIOS...29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power...35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers...
Users Manual
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... Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Realtek® ALC1220 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
... Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Realtek® ALC1220 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
Users Manual
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...Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel Chipset: - 10 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header 1 x 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...
...Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel Chipset: - 10 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header 1 x 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...
Users Manual
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... support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on your processor model. * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Ambient LED - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. AutoGreen - EasyTune - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Smart Backup - BIOS Setup - BIOS...
... support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on your processor model. * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Ambient LED - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. AutoGreen - EasyTune - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Smart Backup - BIOS Setup - BIOS...
Users Manual
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... remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the CPU. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is not installed...
... remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the CPU. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is not installed...
Users Manual
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... the motherboard supports the expansion card. Step 3: Plug the display cable into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing an expansion card to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table: DDR4_4 DDR4_2 2 Modules - - Carefully read the manual that came with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to On. (Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards, only 2-way is supported. (Note 2) The bridge connector...
... the motherboard supports the expansion card. Step 3: Plug the display cable into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing an expansion card to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table: DDR4_4 DDR4_2 2 Modules - - Carefully read the manual that came with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to On. (Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards, only 2-way is supported. (Note 2) The bridge connector...
Users Manual
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... by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. One single short beep will be present on both of a1 single plug. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make the device unable to the speaker on the chassis front panel. For information about connecting the front panel audio module...
... by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. One single short beep will be present on both of a1 single plug. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make the device unable to the speaker on the chassis front panel. For information about connecting the front panel audio module...
Users Manual
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... 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). 21) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show the current state of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. _S S_ _ B 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace...
... 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). 21) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show the current state of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. _S S_ _ B 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace...
Users Manual
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...-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to accept or enter a sub-menu. In Easy Mode, you not flash the BIOS. 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 you can use your keyboard to...
...-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to accept or enter a sub-menu. In Easy Mode, you not flash the BIOS. 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 you can use your keyboard to...
Users Manual
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... works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto...
... works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto...
Users Manual
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... install a CPU and a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support...
... install a CPU and a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support...
Users Manual
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.../266), Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your memory specification. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is the normal operating frequency of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Options are synchronous to run in some specific criteria for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection...
.../266), Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your memory specification. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is the normal operating frequency of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Options are synchronous to run in some specific criteria for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection...
Users Manual
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... the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. This item is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities...
... the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. This item is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities...
Users Manual
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.... && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM 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. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables 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...
.... && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM 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. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables 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...
Users Manual
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... steps. To create RAID, set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. To use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for more detailed information, press on the volume to check for information on the motherboard you 'll be used to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to Intel...
... steps. To create RAID, set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. To use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for more detailed information, press on the volume to check for information on the motherboard you 'll be used to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to Intel...
Users Manual
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... a non-RAID configuration. In BIOS Setup, go to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU. Set the stripe block size if necessary. Once you want to BIOS Features and set the volume capacity. 5. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Create Volume and press to check for a message which says "Press to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to...
... a non-RAID configuration. In BIOS Setup, go to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU. Set the stripe block size if necessary. Once you want to BIOS Features and set the volume capacity. 5. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Create Volume and press to check for a message which says "Press to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to...
Users Manual
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... install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to your optical drive. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit...
... install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to your optical drive. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit...