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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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallanexpansioncard:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
B. Connecting the Graphics Cards
Step 1:
Observethestepsin"1-5InstallinganExpansionCard"andinstallCrossFire/SLIgraphicscardsonthePCI
Expressx16slots.(Tosetupa2-Wayconguration, we recommend installing the graphics cards on the
PCIEX16andPCIEX8slots.)
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFire (Note2)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards.
Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™Conguration
A. System Requirements
-Windows10/8.1/7operatingsystem
-A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver
-CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
 (CurrentGPUsthatsupport3-WayCrossFiretechnologyincludetheAMDRadeon™HD 6800, HD 6900,
HD7800,HD7900,R9200,R7200,R9300,R7300,andRX400series.)ForthelatestGPUsupport
information,pleaserefertotheAMDwebsite.)(Note1)
-CrossFire (Note2)/SLI bridge connectors
-Apowersupplywithsufcientpowerisrecommended(Refertothemanualofyourgraphicscardsforthe
powerrequirement)
(Note1) Whenusingdualcoregraphicscards,only2-wayissupported.
(Note2) Thebridgeconnector(s)maybeneededornotdependingonyourgraphicscards.
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
ChannelA:DDR4_2,DDR4_4
ChannelB:DDR4_1,DDR4_3
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable:
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver
C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen.
Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is set to On.
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1-7 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.YoucanconnectaUSBDACtothisportorusethisportforUSBdevices.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to
connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2304@60 Hz,
but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192 KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM
audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported
resolution is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor
being used.
After installing the HDMI/DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device
toHDMI/DisplayPort.(Theitemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.)
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver
version.RefertothemanualthatcamewithyourgraphicscardsformoreinformationaboutenablingCrossFire/
SLI technology.
C-2. To Enable SLI Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the
CongureSLI, Surround,PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB 3.1
Gen 1andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
USB Type-C™Port
The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB 3.1 Gen 1
andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•Whenremovingthecable,pullitstraightoutfromtheconnector.Donotrockitsidetosideto
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
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RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2)
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out
Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectrearspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
Line In
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out
The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended
thatyouconnectyourheadphone/speakertothisjack(actualeffectsmayvarybythedevicebeingused).
Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers
ina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Mic In
The Mic in jack.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1)
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side
Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
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1-8 OnboardButtons,Switch,andLEDs
Audio Gain Control Switch
The switch allows for audio gain control for the headphone/speaker out jack on the back panel. Please set it
accordingtoyourheadphonespecication(actualeffectsmayvarybythedevicebeingused).
2: 6x
1:2.5x(Default)
12
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
ECO Button and OC Button
GIGABYTE's unique ECO button provides power-saving features by automatically reducing the overall power
consumption according to current system load. The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get
the most performance from their hardware, but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience.
ECO Button:
Press this button to enable this feature.
OC Button:
Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclock-
ingcongurationforyourhardware.
Status LEDs
The status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are working properly
aftersystempower-on.IftheCPU/VGA/DRAMLEDison,thatmeansthecorrespondingdeviceisnotworking
normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet.
CPU: CPU status LED
VGA: Graphics card status LED
DRAM: Memory status LED
BOOT: Operating system status LED
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1-9 ChangingtheOperationalAmplier
Step 1:
Use an IC extractor to carefully grip the IC's sides and extract it from
the socket.
Step 2:
Align the notch on your OP chip with the notch on the socket and
gently press the chip into the socket until seated.
For purchasing the IC extractor and OP Chip, please contact the local dealer.
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1-10 Internal Connectors
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices:
•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
2
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1
1) ATX_12V_2X4
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2
5) CPU_OPT
6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP
7) BAT
8) LED_C
9) SATA EXPRESS
10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
11) U2_32G
12) M2M_32G/M2P_32G
13) F_PANEL
14) F_AUDIO
15) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2
16) F_USB1/F_USB2
17) TPM
18) THB_C
19) SPDIF_O
20) CLR_CMOS
13
3
15
12
16
5
11
18
4
10
9
12
4
6
9
10
7
20
19
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
 Withtheuseofthepowerconnector,thepowersupplycansupplyenoughstablepowertoallthecomponents
onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
powerconsumptionbeused(500Worgreater).Ifapowersupplyisusedthatdoesnotprovidethe
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON(softOn/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
95VSB(standby+5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V(Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
12 3.3V(Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers)
All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
Whenconnectingafancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwireis
thegroundwire).Thespeedcontrolfunctionrequirestheuseofafanwithfanspeedcontroldesign.For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X4
41
85
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
CPU_FAN 1
SYS_FAN1/2
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
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5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)
 Thefanheaderis4-pinandpossessesafoolproofinsertiondesign.Whenconnectingafancable,besureto
connectitinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwireisthegroundwire).Thespeedcontrolfunction
requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design.
DEBUG PORT
G.QBOFM
1
6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header)
 Thefan/pumpheaderis4-pin.Mostfanheaderspossessafoolproofinsertiondesign.Whenconnecting
afancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwireisthegroundwire).
The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat
dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The headers also provide
speedcontrolforwatercoolingpumps,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""M.I.T.,"formoreinformation.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
7) BAT (Battery)
 Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)
intheCMOSwhenthecomputeristurnedoff.Replacethebatterywhenthebatteryvoltagedropstoalow
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gentlyremovethebatteryfromthebatteryholderandwaitforoneminute.(Oruse
a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the
batteryholder,makingthemshortfor5seconds.)
3. Replacethebattery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•Replacethebatterywithanequivalentone.Dangerofexplosionifthebatteryisreplacedwith
an incorrect model.
•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself
or uncertain about the battery model.
•Wheninstallingthebattery,notetheorientationofthepositiveside(+)andthenegativeside(-)
ofthebattery(thepositivesideshouldfaceup).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
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8) LED_C (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable Header)
 Theheadercanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGB(RGBW)LEDstrip(12V/G/R/B/W),withmaximum
powerratingof2A(12V)andmaximumlengthof2m.
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3R
4 B
5W
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
Forhowto turn on/offthelights of the RGB (RGBW) LEDstrip,referto the instructions on in
Chapter2,"BIOSSetup."
Connect one end of the RGB
(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncable
to the header and the other end to
yourRGB(RGBW)LEDstrip.The
blackwire (marked withatriangle
ontheplug)oftheextensioncable
mustbeconnectedtoPin1(12V)
ofthisheader.The12Vpin(marked
withanarrow)ontheotherendof
the extension cable must be lined
up with the 12V of the LED strip.
Be careful with the connection
orientation of the LED strip; incorrect
connection may lead to the damage
of the LED strip.
12V
1
Black wire
12V of the
LED strip
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
USB0_B
B_ 
1
9) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors)
Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATAconnector supports a single SATA device. The Intel®ChipsetsupportsRAID0,
RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguring
aRAIDarray.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5RXN
6RXP
7 GND
1
1
SATA3 5 4
1 0
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
7
7
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
SATA3 3 2
Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Peripherals\SATA
AndRSTConguration,"formoreinformation.
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11) U2_32G (U.2 Connectors)
The U.2 connector supports a single U.2 device.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
USB0_B
B_ 
12) M2M_32G/M2P_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
 TheM.2connectorssuppor tM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportR AIDcongurationthrough
the Intel®Chipset.PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwith
anM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddrive.TocreateaRAIDarraywithanM.2PCIeSSD,youmustset
upthecongurationinUEFIBIOSmode.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructions
onconguringaRAIDarray.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
USB0_B
B_ 
80 60 42
M2P_32G
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
USB0_B
B_ 
80 60 42110
M2M_32G
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole
fortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
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