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Table of Contents

Z370XP SLI Motherboard Layout ....................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5

1-1

Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 5

1-2 Product Speciications

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1-3

Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 9

1-4

Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 9

1-5

Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 10

1-6

Setting up AMD CrossFire

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1-7

Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 11

1-8

Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 13

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................22

2-1

Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 22

2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 23

2-3 System ........................................................................................................... 29

2-4 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 30

2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 33

2-6 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 36

2-7 Power ............................................................................................................. 37

2-8

Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 39

Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................40

3-1 Coniguring a RAID Set

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Memory .............................................................. 42

3-3

Drivers Installation .......................................................................................... 44

Regulatory Statements

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Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48

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Page 1: ...arming the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment For more product details please visit GIGABYTE s website Z370XP SLI User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME Z37XPSL 1001R ...

Page 2: ...ny means 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 ...

Page 3: ... Card 10 1 6 Setting up AMD CrossFire NVIDIA SLI Coniguration 10 1 7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1 8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2 1 Startup Screen 22 2 2 M I T 23 2 3 System 29 2 4 BIOS 30 2 5 Peripherals 33 2 6 Chipset 36 2 7 Power 37 2 8 Save Exit 39 Chapter 3 Appendix 40 3 1 Coniguring a RAID Set 40 3 2 Installing an Intel Optane Memory 42 3 3 Drivers Installation 44 Regulatory...

Page 4: ...ts are subject to change without notice ASMedia USB 3 1 Gen 2 Controller KB_MS CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO B_BIOS PCIEX8 DDR4_2 DDR4_1 DDR4_4 DDR4_3 BAT F_PANEL COMA Intel Z370 CLR_CMOS CODEC M_BIOS PCIEX16 SPDIF_O F_USB1 LGA1151 HDMI R_USB30_2 USB30_LAN F_USB30_2 PCIEX1_2 SYS_FAN2 iTE Super I O SYS_FAN3_PUMP F_USB2 LPT SYS_FAN1 TPM LED_C M2P_32G M2Q_32G Intel GbE LAN PCIEX4 CPU_OPT TYPE...

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: ...ip 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...

Page 7: ...eader 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 2x6 pin for the GC TPM2 0_S module only 1 x Thunderbolt add in card connector 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB Type C port with USB 3 1 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3...

Page 8: ...r Management RGB Fusion Smart Backup Smart Keyboard Smart TimeLock Smart HUD System Information Viewer USB Blocker V Tuner Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Norton Internet Security OEM version cFosSpeed Operating System Support for Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 22 5cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product speciication...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...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 C Coniguring 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 Brows...

Page 11: ...upported monitor The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160 30 Hz but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used After installing the HDMI device make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI The item name may differ depending on your operating system RJ 45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate Th...

Page 12: ...anager application Please visit GIGABYTE s website for more audio software information Line In Blue The line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Line Out Green 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 d...

Page 13: ...revent 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 1 ATX_12V_2X4 2 ATX 3 CPU_FAN 4 SYS_FAN1 2 5 CPU_OPT 6 SYS_FAN3_PUMP 7 LED_C 8 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 9 M2P_32G M2Q_32G 10 F_PANEL 11 F_AUDIO 12 SPDIF_O 13 F_USB30_1 F_USB30_2 14 F_USB1 F_USB2 15 TPM 16 THB_C 17 LPT 18 COMA...

Page 14: ...l 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 Deinition Pin No Deinition 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...

Page 15: ...so provides speed control for a water cooling pump refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup M I T for more information Pin No Deinition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control Pin No Deinition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control 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 co...

Page 16: ...nformation 1 1 7 7 7 LED_C RGB LED Strip Header The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip 12V G R B with maximum power rating of 2A 12V and maximum length of 2m Pin No Deinition 1 12V 2 G 3 R 4 B 1 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 ...

Page 17: ... 2 SSD into the connector at an angle Step 3 Press the M 2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw Select the proper hole for the M 2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut M2P_32G SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 M 2 SATA SSD r a a a a a M 2 PCIe SSD a a a a a a No M 2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a Available r Not available Connector Type of M 2 SSD Installation Notice...

Page 18: ... LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data RES Reset Switch Green Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch 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 ...

Page 19: ...GND 14 SSTX2 5 SSTX1 15 SSTX2 6 SSTX1 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin 13 F_USB30_1 F_USB30_2 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Headers The headers conform to USB 3 1 Gen 1 and USB 2 0 speciication and each header can provide two USB ports For purchasing the optional 3 5 front panel that provides two USB 3 1 Gen 1 ports please contact the local dealer 10 20 1 11 1 14 F_USB1 F_USB2 USB ...

Page 20: ...ntact the local dealer Pin No Deinition Pin No Deinition 1 STB 14 GND 2 AFD 15 PD6 3 PD0 16 GND 4 ERR 17 PD7 5 PD1 18 GND 6 INIT 19 ACK 7 PD2 20 GND 8 SLIN 21 BUSY 9 PD3 22 GND 10 GND 23 PE 11 PD4 24 No Pin 12 GND 25 SLCT 13 PD5 26 GND 26 25 2 1 G QBOFM 15 TPM Trusted Platform Module Header You may connect a TPM Trusted Platform Module to this header 11 1 Pin No Deinition Pin No Deinition 1 LAD0 7...

Page 21: ...tteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations Pin No Deinition Pin No Deinition 1 NDCD 6 NDSR 2 NSIN 7 NRTS 3 NSOUT 8 NCTS 4 NDTR 9 NRI 5 GND 10 No Pin 18 COMA Serial Port Header The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable For purchasing the optional COM port cable please contact the local dealer 10 9 2 1 20 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use ...

Page 22: ...te BIOS lashing 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 this chapter...

Page 23: ...tant It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU speciications Host Clock Value This value changes with the CPU Base Clock setting Graphics Slice Ratio Note Allows you to set the Graphics Slice Ratio Graphics UnSlice Ratio Note Allows you to set the Graphics UnSlice Ratio CPU Upgrade Note Allows you to set the CPU frequency Options may vary depending on the CP...

Page 24: ... Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU current exceeds the speciied current limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU speciications Default Auto Turbo Per Core Limit Control Note Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately Default Auto No of CPU Cores Enabled Note All...

Page 25: ... the C state limit for the processor Auto lets the BIOS automatically conigure this setting Default Auto CPU Thermal Monitor Note 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 conigure this setting Default Auto Ring to Core offset Do...

Page 26: ...e this setting Default Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training Please note that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the introductions of the battery clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some speciic criteria for faster...

Page 27: ...vel keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load Auto lets the BIOS automatically conigure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel s speciications Default Auto VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you to conigure 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 ...

Page 28: ... 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 optimal control mode Default Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3 pin fan pump PWM PWM m...

Page 29: ... BIOS settings the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS System Date 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 ields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time...

Page 30: ...es Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be preixed with UEFI string on the boot device list To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning select the device preixed 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...

Page 31: ...nigurable 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 conigurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC po...

Page 32: ...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 conigure a user password Press Enter on this item type the password and then press Enter You will be requested to conirm the password Type the password again and press Enter You must enter the administrator password or user password at sys...

Page 33: ...ed if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system because of the limited 4 GB memory address space Default Disabled RGB Fusion Onboard LED Allows you to set the lighting mode for the onboard LEDs On Enables this function Default Off Disables this function Pulse Mode All LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out ...

Page 34: ...s IPv4 PXE Support This item is conigurable only when Network Stack is enabled Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4 This item is conigurable only when Network Stack is enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support This item is conigurable only when Network Stack is enabled Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6 This item is coni...

Page 35: ...Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATAcontrollers integrated in the Chipset or conigures the SATAcontrollers to AHCI mode Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration EnablesRAIDfortheSATAcontroller AHCI Conigures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface speciication that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA fe...

Page 36: ...rty add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard 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 disables Hi...

Page 37: ...conigurable 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 Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default P...

Page 38: ...s will become unavailable Resume byAlarm PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN Soft Off by PWR BTTN Conigures 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 powe...

Page 39: ...er on the device you select and select Yes to conirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Proiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a proile You can create up to 8 proiles and save as Setup Proile 1 Setup Proile 8 Press Enter to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to save the proile to your storage device Load Proiles I...

Page 40: ...etup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version 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 8 Internal Connectors for the installation notices for the M 2 and SATA connectors RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard Drives 2 2 3 4 Array Capacity Number of hard d...

Page 41: ...o conirm whether to create this volume press Y to conirm or N to cancel 6 When completed you cansee detailedinformationaboutthe RAID array in theDISK VOLUMEINFORMATION section including the RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc To exit the RAID BIOS utility press Esc or select 6 Exit in MAIN MENU C 2 UEFI RAID Coniguration Steps 1 In BIOS Setup go to BIOS and set CSM Suppo...

Page 42: ...accelerate an existing RAID array the accelerated hard drive SSD cannot be included in a RAID array 4 The hard drive SSD to be accelerated must be a SATAhard drive or M 2 SATASSD and must have Windows 10 64 bit or later version installed on it Must be formatted for GPT partition 5 The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A 1 Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been coni...

Page 43: ... the operating system launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and then enable Intel Optane Memory on the Intel Optane Memory screen 4 Follow the on screen instruction to continue the installation and then restart the system when completed An Optane memory cannot be used to accelerate an M 2 PCIe SSD If more than one Optane memory is installed you can select only one o...

Page 44: ...ble click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Xpress Install button and Xpress Install will install all of the selected drivers Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need Please visit GIGABYTE s website for more software infor...

Page 45: ...ment 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 col...

Page 46: ... 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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