GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-Z270X-UD5 User manual

GA-Z270X-UD5
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27XUD5-1001R
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Motherboard
GA-Z270X-UD5
Nov. 30, 2016
Nov. 30, 2016
Motherboard GA-Z270X-UD5

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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-UD5 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 LEDs, Buttons, Switch, and Voltage Measurement Points .......................23
1-9 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 26
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 ........................................................................................................... 55
2-5 BIOS............................................................................................................... 56
2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 59
2-7 Chipset........................................................................................................... 62
2-8 Power............................................................................................................. 63
2-9 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 65
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 Ambient LED ..........................................................................................................93
5-2-3 AutoGreen ..............................................................................................................94
5-2-4 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................95
5-2-5 Color Temperature..................................................................................................96
5-2-6 Cloud Station..........................................................................................................97
5-2-7 EasyTune..............................................................................................................102
5-2-8 EasyRAID............................................................................................................103
5-2-9 Fast Boot ..............................................................................................................106
5-2-10 Game Boost..........................................................................................................107
5-2-11 Platform Power Management...............................................................................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 V-Tuner.................................................................................................................115
Chapter 6 Appendix ....................................................................................................117
6-1 ConguringAudioInputandOutput............................................................. 117
6-1-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio.................................................................117
6-1-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut........................................................................................119
6-1-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording......................................................................120
6-1-4 UsingtheVoiceRecorder.....................................................................................122
6-2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 123
6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................123
6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................124
6-3 Debug LED Codes ....................................................................................... 126
RegulatoryStatements............................................................................................ 130
Contact Us .............................................................................................................. 135

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Box Contents
5GA-Z270X-UD5 motherboard
5Motherboard driver disk
5User's Manual
5Quick Installation Guide
5Four SATA cables
5I/O Shield
5One G Connector
5One pack of back I/O dust covers
5Two thermistor cables
5Two Velcro Cable Ties
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3.1Gen1ports(PartNo.12CR1-FPX582-2*R)
HDMI-to-DVIadapter(PartNo.12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)
COMportcable(PartNo.12CF1-1CM001-3*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-Z270X-UD5 Motherboard Layout
(Note) Fordebugcodeinformation,pleaserefertoChapter6.
CPU_FAN
ATX_12V_2X4
SYS_FAN1
AUDIO
USB30_
LAN1
B_BIOS
DDR4_2 DDR4_4 DDR4_3
DDR4_1
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
LGA1151
R_USB30
F_USB30_1
iTE®Super I/O
KB_MS_USB
CODEC
USB20_OB
PW_SW
Intel®GbE
LAN
Debug LED (Note)
PCIEX4
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX16
DP
HDMI
CPU_OPT
0
1
SATA3
F_USB30_2
ATX
ECO
5 3 4 2
SATA3
M2M_32G
TYPEC
LAN2
PCIEX8
Intel®
Thunderbolt™ 3
Controller
Intel®Z270
OC
80 60 42
F_PANEL
RST_SW
CMOS_SW
SYS_FAN4_PUMP
U2_32G
SYS_FAN2
THB_C
PMBUS
SATA_DOM0 SATA_DOM1
BAT
SB
SYS_FAN3
F_USB1
F_USB2
TPM
COMB
COMA
SPDIF_O
F_AUDIO
110
GA-Z270X-UD5
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
EC_TEMP2
EC_TEMP1
Intel®GbE
LAN

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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
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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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 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 Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel®Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller:
- 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 connector, supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™
video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of
Thunderbolt™devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI
Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors,"
for more information.)
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
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN 2 x Intel®GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)
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 PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots. When the
PCIEX1_2 or PCIEX1_3 slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x1 mode.
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)