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Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL

Recommend memory configuration

Model 

Sockets 

DIMM1    DIMM2 

DIMM3    DIMM4 

1 DIMM 

~ 

Populated

~ 

~ 

1 DIMM 

~ 

~ 

~ 

Populated 

2 DIMMs 

~ 

Populated

~ 

Populated 

3 DIMMs 

Populated 

Populated

~ 

Populated 

3 DIMMs 

~ 

Populated

Populated 

Populated 

4 DIMMs 

Populated 

Populated

Populated 

Populated 

Due to Intel CPU spec definition, please follow the table above for
recommended memory configuration.

1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users give
priority to the DIMMs (DIMM2/DIMM4) when installing DIMMs.
2. We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the
same brand and type memory on this motherboard.

Summary of Contents for Z270-LIGHTSABER

Page 1: ...Z270 LIGHTSABER Version 1 0 40 012 KY7100...

Page 2: ...t has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter...

Page 3: ...ired operation Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment Emission requirements EN 55032 EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 3 2 Limits Limits for harmonic current emissions...

Page 4: ...installation of motherboard components page 9 page 29 page 69 Installing the Motherboard IntroducingtheMotherboard Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility Describes the motherboard softw...

Page 5: ...Z270 LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL iv Memo...

Page 6: ...ctingCaseComponents 24 Front Panel Header 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 Specifications 2 Motherboard Components 4 I OPorts...

Page 7: ...ligentEZUtility 71 Chapter 5 73 AMD CrossFireTM Technology Support 73 Requirements 73 Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards 73 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box 75 To Enable CrossFireTM 75 Chap...

Page 8: ...2 0 header supports additional one USB 2 0 port and six USB 3 0 ports four USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports and two USB 3 1 ports at the rea...

Page 9: ...B TDP designs up to 280W Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list Note Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list AMDCrossFireXTM Technology Supports AMD CrossFir...

Page 10: ...connector 2 x 4 pin CPUFAN connectors 2 x 4 pin SYSFAN connectors 1 x 4 pin PWRFAN connector 1 x 5 pin USB 2 0 header supports additional one USB 2 0 port 1 x 2 5 pin USB 2 0 header supports additiona...

Page 11: ...Chapter 1 4 Z270 LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL Motherboard Components...

Page 12: ...6Gb s connectors 13 BZ Buzzer header 14 M2_2280M M 2 M 2 Socket 3 with M key supports type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices both PCIE SATA mode 15 SPIROM_SW SPIROM switch 15 F_PANEL Front panel switch...

Page 13: ...ts Use the USB 3 0 ports to connect USB 3 0 devices 9 LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network 10 USB 2 0 Ports Red This two USB 2 0 ports are only used f...

Page 14: ...when you reboot or turn on your computer next time EZ Update BIOS BIOS_UPDATE Store the BIOS in USB Flash Drive ex 60216iG ROM and change the file name to EBOOT ROM then when you reboot your computer...

Page 15: ...side B then connect AC PWR if the ROM_LED remains on it shows that SPIROM_B is selected Boot the computer to enter BIOS Disable Eup Function the computer will reboot automatically after saving the se...

Page 16: ...erboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electric...

Page 17: ...change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU ins...

Page 18: ...age IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab Then the cover will flick automatically...

Page 19: ...therboard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components To achieve better airflow rates...

Page 20: ...stall at least one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 64 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules The four DDR4 memory sockets DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 and DIMM4 are divi...

Page 21: ...pulated Populated Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec definition please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration 1 For best performance a...

Page 22: ...allation The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3 0 PCIE1 4 Slots Recommend add_on card configuration 1 Please insert your PCIe Card VGA card on gr...

Page 23: ...rds for example graphics adapters and network adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add on card Follow these instructions to install an add on card Please re...

Page 24: ...SER MANUAL 2 3 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices No Components No Components 1 USB3F 5 CASE 2 U2_MINI_SAS 6 F_USB1 3...

Page 25: ...SB 3 0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate 1 USB3F Front Panel USB 3 0 Header supports EZ Charger USB3F supports EZ Charger technology provides 3 times cur...

Page 26: ...AL This connector is used to support the SSD device 2 U2_MINI_SAS U2 Connector SATA3_1 6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb s device simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly 3...

Page 27: ...0 header and one 2 5 pin USB 2 0 header supporting three USB 2 0 ports Additionally some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connect...

Page 28: ...rophone and line out ports for easier access This header supports HD audio by default If you want connect an AC 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as below picture 7 F_AUDIO Front P...

Page 29: ...70 LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL If you use HD Audio Front Panel when you tick off Disable Front Panel Detection the front right two ports will highlight then there is no jack detection function For referenc...

Page 30: ...stall the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA ha...

Page 31: ...Components 1 CPUFAN1 6 SYSFAN2 2 ATX_POWER 7 PWR_FAN 3 SYSFAN1 8 CPUFAN2 4 BZ 9 ATX_12V 5 F_PANEL After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard componen...

Page 32: ...r supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V 2 9 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector ATX_12V 8 pin ATX 12V PowerConnector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER Conn...

Page 33: ...nnecting 24 pin power cable 24 pin power cable The ATX_12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 8 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX_12V match perfec...

Page 34: ...IGHTSABER USER MANUAL 5 F_PANEL Front Panel Header The front panel header F_PANEL provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX cases Refer to the table below for information...

Page 35: ...n off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the...

Page 36: ...ns This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we recommend that you read this ch...

Page 37: ...sing BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates which option is currently se...

Page 38: ...2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F1 General Help ESC Exits the current menu Enter Select In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by an icon F4 Save Ex...

Page 39: ...d to set system language This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time Choosethesystemdefault language Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Ex...

Page 40: ...pset M I B X Security Boot Exit LAN Configuration PC Health Status PowerManagementSetup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Trusted Computing In...

Page 41: ...item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enable...

Page 42: ...ults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Smart...

Page 43: ...to set the start temperature of the smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works Smart Fan Slope PWM va...

Page 44: ...abled Resume By PS2 MS Disabled Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled PowerLEDType Dual Color LED Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the s...

Page 45: ...Suspend to RAM Sleep State default Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit SelectthehighestACPIsleep state the system will enter whentheSUSPENDbu...

Page 46: ...Not Supported This item shows the computer support Intel SMX TXT Technology or not Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefa...

Page 47: ...e package C state limit Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Use this item to enable the CPU energy saving function when the system is not running Intel R Speed Shif...

Page 48: ...d one M 2 slot each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9 Not RST Controlled Use this item to select PC...

Page 49: ...sent SATAPort 2 Not Present Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit SATA Port 1 2 No...

Page 50: ...for legacy USB devices Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit USB Support Parameters USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select I...

Page 51: ...Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Super IO Chip IT8733 This item shows the information of the super IO chip Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip IT8733 EC Firmware...

Page 52: ...2 Physical Presence Spec Version 1 3 TPM 20 InterfaceType CRB Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page TPM Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the TPM support O S will not show TPM...

Page 53: ...Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Intel R RST 15 5 2858 RAID Driver This item shows the information of I...

Page 54: ...SA Parameters Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration ME Configuration Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 Gener...

Page 55: ...Express graphics devices under Windows 7 8 8 1 Multi Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devi...

Page 56: ...you want to install e g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit Select DVMT 5 0 Pre Allocated Fixed Graphics Memory...

Page 57: ...tional changes Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Disconnect this display Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 8 8 1 Change the apearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Pa...

Page 58: ...ler What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must selectApply before making additional changes 3 4 3 Change the appearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Dis...

Page 59: ...opened up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened No This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Main Advanced...

Page 60: ...ipset M I B X Security Boot Exit Enable Disable ME Firmware Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous V...

Page 61: ...Configuration Intel Graphics Configuration Over Voltage Configuration LED Light Configuration Profile Configuration SpreadSpectrum Auto Intel R Core TM i5 7600K CPU 3 80GHz Processor Speed 3800 MHz M...

Page 62: ...This item allows you to enable or disable turbo boost Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen Power Limit 3 Settings Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit Enable D...

Page 63: ...this item to enable or disable the power limit 4 override If this option is disabled BIOS will leave the default values for power limit 4 Press Esc to return to the CPU OverClocking Configuration page...

Page 64: ...Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Memory Configuration Memory Profile Default profile Memory Frequency 2133 Timing Default Current Target Command Rate 1 2 0 tCL 1...

Page 65: ...bled Use this item to enable or disable the RH prevention Exit On Failure MRC Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the exit on failure MRC Ch Hash Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disa...

Page 66: ...able the memory remap above 4G Memory Thermal Management Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the memory thermal management DDR PowerDown and idle counter BIOS This item allows you to BI...

Page 67: ...Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit OverclockedRP0Frequency MLC Clk in multiples of 50 MHz GT OverClocking Frequency 0 This item...

Page 68: ...e 1 060V Auto VCCIO Voltage 0 957V Auto DIMM Voltage 1 266V Auto GT Slice Domain GT Voltage Mode Adaptive GT Extra Turbo Voltage 0 GT Voltage Offset 0 Offset Prefix GT Unslice Domain GT Voltage Mode A...

Page 69: ...Light Configuration LED Light Firmware Version 2 00 LED Light Enabled LED Light Color Rainbow LED Rainbow Color Changing Speed ms 0 LED Light Brightness 50 LED Light Behavior Breathe LED Light Breath...

Page 70: ...e M I B X Menu page Profile Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Select Profile to configure Profile Configuration Empty Profile Save Profile Restore last setting Disabled Sa...

Page 71: ...cover from it 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then boot the PC up 3 Two seconds after the PC boots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns...

Page 72: ...Not Active This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state System Mode state Setup This item shows system mode setup or not Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Selec...

Page 73: ...Disabled This item enables or disables to update system BIOS Boot Mode Select UEFI Use this item to select boot mode Boot Option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 These items show the boot priorities Windows 7 or other...

Page 74: ...without saving any changes This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes Exit Menu Back to EZ Mode This item enables you to back to EZ mode Save Changes and Ex...

Page 75: ...a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files...

Page 76: ...y bring up the installation screen The screen has one button on it Setup Auto installing under Windows 7 8 1 10 Click the Setup button to select and run the software installation program Follow these...

Page 77: ...Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation Windows 8 wil...

Page 78: ...tup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder Manual Installation If the dri...

Page 79: ...nd hassle by listing all the latest drivers online Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed...

Page 80: ...u would need one CrossfireXTM bridge cable 3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireXTM technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com 4 Make sure t...

Page 81: ...source from the power supply to the graphics cards 2 Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireXTM ready graphics card installed on the PCIEX16 slot Monitor Cable B For 3 way configuration...

Page 82: ...USER MANUAL Chapter 5 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box To enable CrossFireXTM Install AMD graphic card driver Enter the Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box check the Enable CrossFireXTM item C...

Page 83: ...76 Z270 LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL Chapter 5 Memo...

Page 84: ...FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short...

Page 85: ...r replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 R...

Page 86: ...o r p t o n y r o m e m M M I D e r u l i a f y r o m e m r o d e t r e s n i s p e e b t r o h s 8 d n a p e e b g n o l 1 f I d e t c e t e d t o n A G V s e Y s e Y n e e r c s T S O P t a t l a H...

Page 87: ...Z270 LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL 80 Chapter 6 Memo...

Page 88: ...icrocode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 12 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 13 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 14 Pre...

Page 89: ...ion error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed 5A Inte...

Page 90: ...Bridge module specific 6E North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 6F North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started 71...

Page 91: ...OEM BDS initialization codes D0 CPU initialization error D1 North Bridge initialization error D2 South Bridge initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI reso...

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