Giga-Byte Communications GA-Z270X-Gaming 7 User manual

GA-Z270X-Gaming 7
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27GME7-1001R
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Motherboard
GA-Z270X-Gaming 7
Oct. 24, 2016
Oct. 24, 2016
Motherboard GA-Z270X-Gaming 7

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Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of
documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-Z270X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout......................................................................7
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9
1-2 ProductSpecications.................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 14
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................14
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................16
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 17
1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................17
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................18
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 19
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™Conguration .............................. 20
1-7 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 21
1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs.......................................................... 23
1-9 ChangingtheOperationalAmplier ............................................................... 26
1-10 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 27
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................41
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 42
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 43
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 45
2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 56
2-5 BIOS............................................................................................................... 57
2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 60
2-7 Chipset........................................................................................................... 63
2-8 Power............................................................................................................. 64
2-9 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 66
Chapter3 ConguringaRAIDSet................................................................................67
3-1 ConguringSATAControllers......................................................................... 67
3-2 InstallingtheSATARAID/AHCIDriverandOperatingSystem....................... 81
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation........................................................................................85
4-1 Drivers & Software ......................................................................................... 85
4-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 86
4-3 Information ..................................................................................................... 86

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Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................87
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 87
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................87
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................90
5-2 APP Center .................................................................................................... 91
5-2-1 3D OSD ..................................................................................................................92
5-2-2 AutoGreen ..............................................................................................................93
5-2-3 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................94
5-2-4 Color Temperature..................................................................................................95
5-2-5 Cloud Station..........................................................................................................96
5-2-6 EasyTune..............................................................................................................101
5-2-7 EasyRAID............................................................................................................102
5-2-8 Fast Boot ..............................................................................................................105
5-2-9 Game Boost..........................................................................................................106
5-2-10 Platform Power Management...............................................................................107
5-2-11 RGBFusion..........................................................................................................108
5-2-12 Smart TimeLock....................................................................................................109
5-2-13 Smart Keyboard....................................................................................................110
5-2-14 Smart Backup....................................................................................................... 111
5-2-15 System Information Viewer...................................................................................113
5-2-16 USB Blocker .........................................................................................................114
5-2-17 USB DAC-UP 2 ....................................................................................................115
5-2-18 V-Tuner.................................................................................................................116
Chapter 6 Appendix ....................................................................................................117
6-1 Killer Control Center..................................................................................... 117
6-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput............................................................. 118
6-2-1 Conguring2/5.1-ChannelAudio..........................................................................118
6-2-2 Creative Software Suite........................................................................................118
6-2-3 ConguringS/PDIFOut........................................................................................122
6-2-4 ConguringAudioRecording................................................................................123
6-2-5 UsingtheVoiceRecorder.....................................................................................125
6-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 126
6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................126
6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................127
6-4 Debug LED Codes ....................................................................................... 129
RegulatoryStatements............................................................................................ 133
Contact Us .............................................................................................................. 135

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Optional Items
2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-6*R)
eSATAbracket(PartNo.12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)
3.5"FrontPanelwith2USB3.0/2.0ports(PartNo.12CR1-FPX582-2*R)
HDMI-to-DVIadapter(PartNo.12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Box Contents
5GA-Z270X-Gaming 7 motherboard
5Motherboard driver disk
5User's Manual
5Quick Installation Guide
5Four SATA cables
5I/O Shield
5One GC-SLI2P bridge connector
5One G Connector
5One pack of back I/O dust cover
5OneRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncable
5Two velcro cable ties
5Two thermistors cables

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GA-Z270X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout
(Note) Fordebugcodeinformation,pleaserefertoChapter6.
Debug LED(Note)
KB_MS_USB30
CPU_FAN
ATX_12V_2X4
ATX
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
PCIEX8
DDR4_2 DDR4_1 DDR4_4 DDR4_3
BAT
F_PANELLED_C
Intel®Z270
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16
F_USB1
LGA1151
GA-Z270X-Gaming 7
USB31_LAN1
SATAEXPRESS
F_USB30_2
PCIEX1_2
SYS_FAN2
SATA3
iTE®
Super I/O
SYS_FAN3F_USB2
TPM
M2M_32G
Intel®
GbE LAN
SATA3 5 4
1 0
CPU_OPT
TYPEC
OC
3 2
SATAEXPRESS F_USB30_1
R_USB30
LAN2
DP_HDMI
M2P_32G
RivetNetworks
Killer™E2500 LAN
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX4
ECO
PW_SW
CMOS_SW
RST_SW
TI Burr Brown
®
OPA2134
CAP_SW
SB
Creative®
Sound Core 3D
Intel®
Thunderbolt™3
Controller
Realtek®
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub
80 60 42
80 60 42
SYS_FAN5_PUMP
EC_TEMP1
U2_32G
THB_C
EC_TEMP2
SYS_FAN6_PUMPSYS_FAN4
BBIOS_LED
MBIOS_LED
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
BIOS_SW
System Temperature Sensor 2System Temperature Sensor 1
SYS_FAN1
110

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Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Priortoinstallation,donot remove or break motherboard S/N (SerialNumber)stickeror
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation
1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for 7th and 6th generation Intel®Core™i7 processors/
Intel®Core™i5 processors/Intel®Core™i3 processors/
Intel®Pentium®processors/Intel®Celeron®processors in the LGA1151 package
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®Z270 Express Chipset
Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory
 * DuetoaWindows32-bitoperatingsystemlimitation,whenmorethan4GBofphysical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
SupportforDDR42133/2400MHzmemorymodules
SupportforECCUDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8memorymodules(operateinnon-ECCmode)
Supportfornon-ECCUDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel®HD Graphics support:
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* SupportforDisplayPort1.2version.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz
* SupportforHDMI1.4version.
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Creative®Sound Core 3D chip
SupportforSoundBlasterRecon3Di
TI Burr Brown®OPA2134operationalamplier
HighDenitionAudio
2/5.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN 1 x Intel®GbELANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)(LAN1)
1xRivetNetworksKiller™E2500LANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)(LAN2)
 * Teamingisnotsupported.
Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)
 * Foroptimumperformance,ifonlyonePCIExpressgraphicscardistobeinstalled,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx8(PCIEX8)
 * ThePCIEX8slotsharesbandwidthwiththePCIEX16slot.WhenthePCIEX8slot
is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)
* ThePCIEX4slotsharesbandwidthwiththeM2P_32Gconnector.ThePCIEX4slot
operates at up to x2 mode when an SSD is installed in the M2P_32G connector.
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
* ThePCIEX1_3slotsharesbandwidthwiththeSATA31connector.TheSATA31
connector becomes unavailable when the PCIEX1_3 is populated.
 (AllofthePCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress3.0standard.)