Audio Setup Guide
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Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager ...
Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager ...
RAID Setup Guide
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... two SATA hard drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. B. C. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (...drives/2) * Size of the 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.
... two SATA hard drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. B. C. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (...drives/2) * Size of the 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.
RAID Setup Guide
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Go to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-1." Figure 1 Step 2: ...). The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-2." The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your computer and press to "C-3" for your motherboard. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup.
Go to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-1." Figure 1 Step 2: ...). The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-2." The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your computer and press to "C-3" for your motherboard. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup.
RAID Setup Guide
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... of hard drives you to begin (Figure 3). Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Then press to move to Peripherals. 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 begin (Figure 3). Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Then press to move to Peripherals. 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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...: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the...
...: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the...
RAID Setup Guide
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... 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another disk in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from other drives in the array. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace...
... 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another disk in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from other drives in the array. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace...
Users Manual
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... : "REV: X.X." Example: All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-Z270XP-SLI Motherboard GA-Z270XP-SLI Oct. 28, 2016 Oct. 28, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this product, carefully read the Quick Installation...; 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. Disclaimer Information in...
... : "REV: X.X." Example: All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-Z270XP-SLI Motherboard GA-Z270XP-SLI Oct. 28, 2016 Oct. 28, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this product, carefully read the Quick Installation...; 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. Disclaimer Information in...
Users Manual
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Table of Contents 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...
Table of Contents 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...
Users Manual
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... depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z270XP-SLI Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN1 R_USB30_1 ATX_12V_2X4 TYPEC USB31 HDMI ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1151 R_USB30_2 USB30_LAN AUDIO 110 80 PCIEX1_1 GA-Z270XP-SLI 60 42 M2A_32G Intel® GbE LAN ... PCIEX4 SPDIF_O THB_C B_BIOS M_BIOS F_USB1 CLR_CMOS CPU DRAM VGA BOOT F_AUDIO COMA LPT TPM F_USB2 SYS_FAN3_PUMP F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-Z270XP-SLI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One G Connector ...
... depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z270XP-SLI Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN1 R_USB30_1 ATX_12V_2X4 TYPEC USB31 HDMI ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1151 R_USB30_2 USB30_LAN AUDIO 110 80 PCIEX1_1 GA-Z270XP-SLI 60 42 M2A_32G Intel® GbE LAN ... PCIEX4 SPDIF_O THB_C B_BIOS M_BIOS F_USB1 CLR_CMOS CPU DRAM VGA BOOT F_AUDIO COMA LPT TPM F_USB2 SYS_FAN3_PUMP F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-Z270XP-SLI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One G Connector ...
Users Manual
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... with its components. •• Make sure there are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing ...•• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation,...
... with its components. •• Make sure there are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing ...•• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation,...
Users Manual
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... Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Cloud Station - Smart Backup - USB Blocker - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Color... Software Operating System 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM ...
... Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Cloud Station - Smart Backup - USB Blocker - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Color... Software Operating System 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM ...
Users Manual
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...the memory: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting ...memory. 1-3 Installing the CPU 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 details on hardware installation. - 9 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according ...
...the memory: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting ...memory. 1-3 Installing the CPU 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 details on hardware installation. - 9 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according ...
Users Manual
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... guidelines before you begin to the manual of the cards. The four memory sockets are divided into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire...
... guidelines before you begin to the manual of the cards. The four memory sockets are divided into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire...
Users Manual
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... in jack. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in jack.
... in jack. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in jack.
Users Manual
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
Users Manual
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... design. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to ... ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. - 14 - Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. Definition Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Connect the power ...
... design. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to ... ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. - 14 - Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. Definition Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Connect the power ...
Users Manual
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... SSD or a SATA hard drive and can only be installed and then screw the nut first. Refer to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. _F _0 F 9) M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs...
... SSD or a SATA hard drive and can only be installed and then screw the nut first. Refer to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. _F _0 F 9) M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs...
Users Manual
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... power switch on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. The LED is on... front panel module to this header, make the device unable to the pin assignments below. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front...
... power switch on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. The LED is on... front panel module to this header, make the device unable to the pin assignments below. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front...
Users Manual
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... digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. F_USB30 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion... prevent damage to the USB bracket. __ 3 S_ SF _ - 18 - Pin No. S ••3Prior to installing the USBBSbSrackeSt, be sure to turn off your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. F_USB30 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion... prevent damage to the USB bracket. __ 3 S_ SF _ - 18 - Pin No. S ••3Prior to installing the USBBSbSrackeSt, be sure to turn off your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
Users Manual
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...can use the key to switch between the two modes. Inadequate BIOS flashing may differ by BIOS version. - 21 - You can 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 ...the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a ...
...can use the key to switch between the two modes. Inadequate BIOS flashing may differ by BIOS version. - 21 - You can 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 ...the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a ...