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Motherboard GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Apr. 7, 2014 Motherboard GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Apr. 7, 2014
Motherboard GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Apr. 7, 2014 Motherboard GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Apr. 7, 2014
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... is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. 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"...
... is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. 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"...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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... 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents 55 GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above...
... 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents 55 GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above...
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GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1150 CMOS_SW RST_SW PW_SW SB BIOS_SW ATX HDMI R_USB30 R_USB USB30 LAN Debug LED (Note) F_USB30 AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 M.2 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 GSATA3 Marvell® 88SE9172 SATA3 7 6 54 32 PCIEX1_3 CODEC PCIEX8 PCI PCIEX4 Intel...
GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1150 CMOS_SW RST_SW PW_SW SB BIOS_SW ATX HDMI R_USB30 R_USB USB30 LAN Debug LED (Note) F_USB30 AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 M.2 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 GSATA3 Marvell® 88SE9172 SATA3 7 6 54 32 PCIEX1_3 CODEC PCIEX8 PCI PCIEX4 Intel...
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GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x4 + 1 PCI Express x8 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or or LGA1150 ...
GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x4 + 1 PCI Express x8 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or or LGA1150 ...
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...the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow ...the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not ...
...the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow ...the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not ...
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...notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. Game Controller - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Recovery 2 - Supported ...functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0 Support for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS...
...notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. Game Controller - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Recovery 2 - Supported ...functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0 Support for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS...
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... Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation LGA1150 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One...
... Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation LGA1150 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One...
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Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU socket (or you may pop off the computer and ...
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU socket (or you may pop off the computer and ...
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... of the installed CPU. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape ...pin is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the surface of the motherboard. Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push ...
... of the installed CPU. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape ...pin is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the surface of the motherboard. Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push ...
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...DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - After the memory is recommended that you install...to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
...DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - After the memory is recommended that you install...to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when...
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... to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot...
... to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot...
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... graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. •• Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFire/ SLI technology. •• When two or more graphics...
... graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. •• Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFire/ SLI technology. •• When two or more graphics...
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... use this port. Hardware Installation - 20 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to connect your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used). After...
... use this port. Hardware Installation - 20 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to connect your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used). After...
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... or POST process. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. This jack supports audio amplifying function. If you install a Side Speaker, you install motherboard drivers in jack.
... or POST process. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. This jack supports audio amplifying function. If you install a Side Speaker, you install motherboard drivers in jack.
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... disabling of the Dual BIOS function. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) 1 12 23 3 11 1 12 23 3 11 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. SS __ SS __ SS __ FF__UUSSBB33 FF __ __ SS 33 33 __...
... disabling of the Dual BIOS function. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) 1 12 23 3 11 1 12 23 3 11 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. SS __ SS __ SS __ FF__UUSSBB33 FF __ __ SS 33 33 __...
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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.
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard.
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... (500W or greater). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for...
... (500W or greater). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for...