GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-X99-Phoenix SLI User manual

GA-X99-Phoenix SLI
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-X99PNXS-1002R
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Motherboard
GA-X99-Phoenix SLI
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
Motherboard
GA-X99-Phoenix SLI

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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-X99-Phoenix SLI 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 ............................................................... 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................15
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 4ChannelMemoryConguration...........................................................................16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™Conguration .............................. 19
1-7 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 21
1-8 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 23
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................35
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 36
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 37
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 39
2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 51
2-5 BIOS............................................................................................................... 52
2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 55
2-7 Chipset........................................................................................................... 57
2-8 Power............................................................................................................. 60
2-9 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 62
Chapter3 ConguringaRAIDSet...............................................................................63
3-1 ConguringSATAControllers......................................................................... 63
3-2 InstallingtheSATARAID/AHCIDriverandOperatingSystem....................... 77
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation........................................................................................81
4-1 Drivers & Software ......................................................................................... 81
4-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 82
4-3 Information ..................................................................................................... 82

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Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................83
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 83
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ............................................................83
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................86
5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus ................................................................................................87
5-2 APP Center .................................................................................................... 88
5-2-1 3D OSD ..................................................................................................................89
5-2-2 Ambient LED ........................................................................................................90
5-2-3 AutoGreen ..............................................................................................................91
5-2-4 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................92
5-2-5 Color Temperature..................................................................................................93
5-2-6 Cloud Station..........................................................................................................94
5-2-7 EasyTune................................................................................................................99
5-2-8 EasyRAID............................................................................................................100
5-2-9 Fast Boot ..............................................................................................................103
5-2-10 Platform Power Management...............................................................................104
5-2-11 Smart TimeLock....................................................................................................105
5-2-12 Smart Keyboard....................................................................................................106
5-2-13 Smart Backup.......................................................................................................107
5-2-14 System Information Viewer...................................................................................109
5-2-15 USB Blocker .........................................................................................................110
5-2-16 V-Tuner................................................................................................................. 111
5-3 Smart Switch................................................................................................ 112
Chapter 6 Appendix ....................................................................................................113
6-1 ConguringAudioInputandOutput............................................................. 113
6-1-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio.................................................................113
6-1-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut........................................................................................115
6-1-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording......................................................................116
6-1-4 UsingtheSoundRecorder ...................................................................................118
6-2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 119
6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................119
6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................120
RegulatoryStatements............................................................................................ 122
Contact Us .............................................................................................................. 127

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Box Contents
5GA-X99-Phoenix SLI motherboard
5Motherboard driver disk
5Wireless module driver disk
5User's Manual
5Quick Installation Guide
5Six SATA cables
5I/O Shield
5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
5One 3-Way SLI bridge connector (GC-3SLI-X99-1)
5Two Velcro Cable Ties
5One G Connector
5One 1 to 3 power cable (2x4-pin ATX 12V)
5One antenna
5OneRGBLEDstripextensioncable
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)
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.

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GA-X99-Phoenix SLI Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB3
TYPEC
USB30_LAN2
CPU_FAN
LGA2011-3
ATX
AUDIO
DDR4_8_2D DDR4_1_1A DDR4_7_1D DDR4_2_2A DDR4_6_2C DDR4_3_1B DDR4_5_1C DDR4_4_2B
BAT
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel®X99
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
Intel®GbE
LAN
PCIEX1
PCIEX8_1
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX8_2
CPU_OPT_PUMP
M2_32G
CODEC
GA-X99-Phoenix SLI
F_PANEL
F_USB30_1
F_USB30_2F_USB2
F_USB1
TPM
ATX4P
F_AUDIO
SYS_FAN3_PUMP
SPDIF_O
iTE®
Super I/O
SATA3
sSATA3 321
540
3 1 2 0
SATA_EXPRESS
426080
Intel®USB 3.1 Controller
THB_C
SYS_FAN1
USB30_LAN1
R_USB31
Renesas® USB 3.0 Hub
110
M2_WIFI
SYS_FAN2
U2_32G
Renesas®
USB 3.0 Hub
Intel®GbE
LAN
WIFI-BRACKET
LED_C
Wi-Fi
Module
FBIOS_LED
System
Temperature
Sensor 1
System
Temperature
Sensor 2

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Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 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 com-
ponents 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 instal-
lation and/or grounding instructions.

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Hardware Installation
1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel®Core™i7 processors in the LGA2011-3 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®X99 Express Chipset
Memory 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory
*Support for up to 256 GB of system memory when using Registered DIMMs.
*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.
4 channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 2400/2133 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Registered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx4/2Rx4 memory modules (operate
in non-ECC mode)
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Audio Realtek®ALC1150 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN 2 x Intel®GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Support for Teaming
Wireless
Communication
module
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
Bluetooth 4.2, 4.1, BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1+EDR
Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate
*Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)
*For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be
sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; if you are installing two PCI Express graphics
cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2
slots.
*When an i7-5820K or i7-6800K CPU is installed, the PCIEX16_2 slot operates at
up to x8 mode.
2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2)
* ThePCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_2
slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_2 slot. When the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 slot
is populated, the PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
*When an i7-5820K or i7-6800K CPU is installed, the PCIEX8_2 slot becomes
unavailable.
(All of the PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for the wireless communication module (M2_WIFI)
Multi-Graphics
Technology
Support for NVIDIA®Quad-GPU SLI™and 3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA®SLI™technologies
SupportforAMDQuad-GPUCrossFireX™and 3-Way/2-WayAMD CrossFire™technologies