Biostar Z270GT8, Manual

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Table Of Contents
FCC Information and Copyright ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
Chapter 1: Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
1.1 Before You Start .................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Package Checklist ................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ........................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Motherboard Layout .......................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: Hardware installation ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
2.1 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................................. 7
2.2 Install a Heatsink ................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Connect Cooling Fans ....................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Install System Memory ..................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Expansion Slots ................................................................................................................. 12
2.6 Jumper & Switch Setting ................................................................................................... 14
2.7 Headers & Connectors ...................................................................................................... 15
2.8 Buttons, Indicators & LEDs ................................................................................................ 19
Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS & Software ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21
3.1 UEFI BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................ 21
3.2 BIOS Update ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.3 Software ............................................................................................................................ 25
Chapter 4: Useful help������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34
4.1 Driver Installation ............................................................................................................. 34
4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code......................................................................................................... 35
4.3 AMI BIOS post code .......................................................................................................... 35
4.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 37
4.5 RAID Functions .................................................................................................................. 38
4.6 Intel® Optane™ Technology .............................................................................................. 40
APPENDIX I: Specifications in Other Languages ����������������������������������������������������� 41
Arabic ...................................................................................................................................... 41
German ................................................................................................................................... 42
Russian .................................................................................................................................... 43
Spanish ................................................................................................................................... 44
Thai ......................................................................................................................................... 45
APPENDIX II: Quick Charger 2.0 Compatible Devices���������������������������������������������� 46