GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-Z270X-Gaming 5 User manual

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GA-Z270X-Gaming 5
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27GME5-1001R

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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:
Motherboard
GA-Z270X-Gaming 5
Oct. 7, 2016
Oct. 7, 2016
Motherboard
GA-Z270X-Gaming 5

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Table of Contents
GA-Z270X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout......................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 5
1-2 ProductSpecications...................................................................................... 6
1-3 Installing the CPU .......................................................................................... 10
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 10
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 11
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™Conguration .............................. 11
1-7 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 12
1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switch, and LEDs.............................................................. 14
1-9 ChangingtheOperationalAmplier ............................................................... 15
1-10 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 16
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................25
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 25
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 26
2-3 System ........................................................................................................... 32
2-4 BIOS............................................................................................................... 33
2-5 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 36
2-6 Chipset........................................................................................................... 39
2-7 Power............................................................................................................. 40
2-8 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................43
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet.................................................................................. 43
3-2 Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... 45
3-3 Debug LED Codes ......................................................................................... 46
RegulatoryStatements.............................................................................................. 50
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 52

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GA-Z270X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout
Box Contents
5GA-Z270X-Gaming 5 motherboard 5Four SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual 5One G Connector
5Quick Installation Guide 5OneRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncable
(Note) Fordebugcodeinformation,pleaserefertoChapter3.
* 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.
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 5
USB30_LAN1
SATAEXPRESS
F_USB30_2
PCIEX1_2
SYS_FAN2
SATA3
iTE®
Super I/O
SYS_FAN3_PUMPF_USB2
TPM
M2M_32G
Intel®
GbE LAN
SATA3 5 4
1 0
CPU_OPT
TYPEC
OC
3 2
SATAEXPRESS F_USB30_1
USB31
USB_LAN2
DP_HDMI
M2P_32G
RivetNetworks
Killer™E2500 LAN
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX4
Debug LED(Note)
ECO
TI NE5532
GAIN
SPDIF_O
CODEC
80 60 42
80 60 42
U2_32G
THB_C
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
SYS_FAN1
110
ASMedia®
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Controller

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
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.
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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2400/2133MHzmemorymodules
Supportfor ECC Un-bufferedDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8memorymodules (operatein
non-ECCmode)
Supportfornon-ECCUn-bufferedDIMM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 Realtek®ALC1220 codec
Support for Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5
TINE5532operationalamplier
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-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.)
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Multi-Graphics
Technology
Support for NVIDIA®Quad-GPU SLI™and2-WayNVIDIA®SLI™technologies
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™and3-Way/2-WayAMDCrossFire™
technologies
Storage Interface Chipset:
 - 1xM.2connector(Socket3,Mkey,type2242/2260/2280/22110SATAand
PCIex4/x2SSDsupport)(M2M_32G)
 - 1xM.2connector(Socket3,Mkey,type2242/2260/2280SATAandPCIe
x4/x2SSDsupport)(M2P_32G)
- 1 x U.2 connector
- 3 x SATA Express connectors
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
 - SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10
 * Referto"1-10InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesforthePCIEX4,M.2,
and SATA connectors.
USB 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:
 - 8xUSB3.1Gen1ports(4portsonthebackpanel,4portsavailablethrough
theinternalUSBheaders)
 - 6xUSB2.0/1.1ports(2portsonthebackpanel,4portsavailablethrough
theinternalUSBheaders)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x U.2 connector
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
3 x SATA Express connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1xTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header
1xRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncableheader
1 x Thunderbolt™add-in card connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x ECO button
1 x OC button
1 x audio gain control switch
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Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C™port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
1xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aport(red)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2xRJ-45ports
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5xaudiojacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In,
LineOut,MicIn)
I/O Controller iTE®I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
 * Whetherthefan(pump)speedcontrolfunctionissupportedwilldependonthefan
(pump)youinstall.
BIOS 2x128Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- 3D OSD
- @BIOS
- AutoGreen
- BIOS Setup
- Color Temperature
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- EasyRAID
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- Platform Power Management
- RGBFusion
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart TimeLock
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- USB DAC-UP 2
- V-Tuner
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Unique Features Support for 3TB+ Unlock
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)
Intel®Optane™MemoryReady
Operating
System
SupportforWindows10/8.164-bit
SupportforWindows732-bit/64-bit
* Operating systems supported may vary depending on your processor model.
* Pleasedownloadthe"WindowsUSBInstallationTool"fromGIGABYTE'swebsite
andinstallitbeforeinstallingWindows7.
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, M.2, and
U.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest
version of apps.
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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thelatestCPUsupportlist.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•LocatethepinoneoftheCPU.TheCPUcannotbeinsertediforientedincorrectly.(Oryoumay
locatethenotchesonbothsidesoftheCPUandalignmentkeysontheCPUsocket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
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 the CPU. It may pop off from the load
plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallthememory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended 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 power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
LGA1151 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Notch
Notch
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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