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GA-Z270X-Gaming 5

User's Manual

Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27GME5-1001R

Summary of Contents for GA-Z270X-Gaming 5

Page 1: ... GIGABYTE s website To reduce the impacts on global warming the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment GA Z270X Gaming 5 User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME Z27GME5 1001R ...

Page 2: ...ns without GIGABYTE s prior written permission For quick set up of the product read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product In order to assist in the use of this product 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 Fo...

Page 3: ...CrossFire NVIDIA SLI Configuration 11 1 7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1 8 Onboard Buttons Switch and LEDs 14 1 9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 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 Configuring a RAID Set 43 3 2 Drivers Installatio...

Page 4: ...e 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_PANEL LED_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_PUMP F_USB2 TPM M2M_32G Intel GbE LAN SATA3 5 4 1 0 CPU_OPT TYPEC OC 3 2 SATA EX...

Page 5: ...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 volta...

Page 6: ...esolution 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 amplifier High Definition 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 ...

Page 7: ...n 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 con...

Page 8: ... 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 flash 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 dep...

Page 9: ...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 specifications 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 dev...

Page 10: ...he 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 ...

Page 11: ... 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 sufficient 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 Th...

Page 12: ...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 S...

Page 13: ...tor 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 use...

Page 14: ... 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 configuration for your hardware Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU graphics card memory a...

Page 15: ... 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 15 ...

Page 16: ...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 17 8 14 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...

Page 17: ...GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 NC 9 5VSB 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 pinATX ATX_12V_2X4 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 2 GND 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 Head...

Page 18: ...f 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 batt...

Page 19: ...trip incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip 12V 1 Black wire 12V of the LED strip _ 0 F _ F _ _S _ USB 0_ B B_ 1 9 SATA EXPRESS SATA Express Connectors Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device B_ S 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 B S S S _S S 3 B S S S U S _ S _ S _ S F B_ _ _ S 3 B S S S U _ _ 3 S _ S _ S _ S F B_ _ _ _ _B 10 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 SATA 6...

Page 20: ...hapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set for instructions on configuring a RAID array F_ _ B B S_ B S B_ B _ S S_ _ B _ U _ B S S U 1 2 3 F_USB3 F F _ 0 S S _ 0 F _ F 80 60 42 M2P_32G F_USB3 F _ 0 _ 0 F _ F 80 60 42 110 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 ...

Page 21: ...tices for the PCIEX4 M 2 and SATA Connectors Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset the availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of devices installed in the M2M_32G and M2P_32G connectors The M2M_32G connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4 5 connectors The M2P_32G connector shares bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot Refer to the following tables for detail...

Page 22: ... to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart CI Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch sensor NC Orange No Connection Power LED 1 2 19 20 CI CI PWR_LED PWR_LED PLED PW SPEAK SPEAK PLED ...

Page 23: ...can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 Power 5V 6 USB DY 2 Power 5V 7 GND 3 USB DX 8 GND 4 USB DY 9 No Pin 5 USB DX 10 NC Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unp...

Page 24: ...r to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup for BIOS configurations Open Normal Short Clear CMOS Values 19 SPDIF_O S PDIF Out Header This header supports digital S PDIF Out and connects a S PDIF digital audio cable provided by expansion cards for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards For example some graphics cards may require you to use a S PDIF d...

Page 25: ...n Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in t...

Page 26: ... the board to default values Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0 01 MHz increments Default Auto Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications Host Clock Value This value changes with the CPU Base Clock setting Graphics Slice Ratio Note Allows you to set the Graphics Slice Ratio Gr...

Page 27: ...ified power limit If the specified value is exceeded the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Core Current Limit Amps Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency i...

Page 28: ...llows you to specify the C state limit for the processor Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Thermal Monitor Note 1 Enables or disables Intel Thermal Monitor function a CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Aut...

Page 29: ...on and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings Normal basic performance Relax OC Enhanced Stability and Enhanced Performance Default Normal Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving Rank Interleavin...

Page 30: ...tel s specifications Default Auto VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel s specifications Default Auto CPU Core Voltage Control This sectio...

Page 31: ...ws you to control the fan speed in the curve graph Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change Fan Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan pump installed and sets the opti...

Page 32: ...ate Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use Enter to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 00 00 Use Enter to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the Page Up or Page Down ...

Page 33: ...le storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with UEFI string on the boot device list To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning select the device prefixed with UEFI string Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64 bit select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64 bit installation disk and is pref...

Page 34: ...ting system and during the POST Default This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network Default Enabled Enables booting from the network This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Next Boot After AC Power Loss Norma...

Page 35: ...ll be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press Enter You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup Differing from the user password the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings User Password Allows you to configure a user password Press Enter on this item type the password and then ...

Page 36: ...sh to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set for instructions on configuring a RAID array LED_C Connect Enables or disables the lights of the RGB RGBW LED strip connected to the LED_C header on the motherboard Default Enabled RGB Fusion Allows you ...

Page 37: ...ility of your USB device s Normal Keeps the original output voltage Default Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors High end audio players may connect their own external USB power source Voltage Compensation 0 1V Adds 0 1V to the original output votlage Voltage Compensation 0 2V Adds 0 2V to the original output votlage Voltage Compensation 0 3V Adds 0 3V to the original outp...

Page 38: ...vely support USB devices Default Enabled Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed SATA And RST Configuration SATA Controller s Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers Default Enabled SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATAcontrollers integrated in the Chipset or configures ...

Page 39: ...udio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled PCH Internal LAN Intel GbE LAN Chip LAN1 Enables or disables the Intel GbE LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on LAN function Default Enabled High Precision Timer Enables or...

Page 40: ...able only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Enabled AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Power On...

Page 41: ...WR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mode Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load Wh...

Page 42: ...ss Enter on the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Or you can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to save the profile to your storage device Load Profiles If your sys...

Page 43: ...S Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version RAID Levels Note 1 An M 2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M 2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive Note 2 Refer to 1 10 Internal Connectors for the installation notices for the PCIEX4 M 2 and SATA connectors C 1 Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID featur...

Page 44: ...dows operating system for a non RAID configuration Step 1 After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins look for a message which says Press Ctrl I to enter Configuration Utility Press Ctrl I to enter the RAID Configuration Utility 2 After you press Ctrl I the MAIN MENU screen will appear If you want to create a RAID array select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and p...

Page 45: ...etails on configuring the audio software RAID AHCI driver during the Windows installation process After the operating system is installed we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using Xpress Install to ensure system performance and compatibility If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA RAID AHCI driver during the ...

Page 46: ...ore is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH runtime services 63 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization is started 69 IOH DXE initialization 6A IOH SMM initialization 6B 6F Reserved 70 PCH DXE initialization 71 PCH SMM initialization 72 PCH devices initialization 73 77 PCH DXE initialization PCH module specific 78 ACPI Core initialization 79 CSM...

Page 47: ...tly connected USB devices 9E 9F Reserved A0 IDE initialization is started A1 Issue reset during IDE initialization process A2 Detect and install all currently connected IDE devices A3 Activated all currently connected IDE devices A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 Issue reset during SCSI initialization process A6 Detect and install all currently connected SCSI devices A7 Activated all currently ...

Page 48: ...invalid firmware volume detection F1 Recovery mode will be triggered by user decision F2 Recovery is started F3 Recovery firmware image is found F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded F5 F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery Code Description 50 55 Memory initialization error occurs 56 Invalid CPU type or speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU mi...

Page 49: ... Devices are found D7 No Console Input Devices are found D8 It is an invalid password D9 DA Can t load Boot Option DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is failed DE DF Reserved E8 S3 resume is failed E9 S3 Resume PPI is not found EA S3 Resume Boot Script is invalid EB S3 OS Wake call is failed EC EF Reserved F8 Recovery PPI is invalid F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery cap...

Page 50: ...tment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste co...

Page 51: ... of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult a dealer or experienced TV radio technician for help Canada Industry Canada IC Notices Canada avis d Industry Canada IC This Class B digital apparatus complie...

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