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Last Boot HDD Only   Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS 

boot process completes.

 

This item is configurable only when 

Fast Boot

 is set to 

Enabled

 or 

Ultra Fast

.

 

&

VGA Support

 

Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.

 

Auto   

 

 

Enables legacy option ROM only.

 

EFI Driver   

 

Enables EFI option ROM. (Default)

 

This item is configurable only when 

Fast Boot

 is set to 

Enabled

 or 

Ultra Fast

.

 

&

USB Support

 

Disabled   

 

All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.

 

Full Initial   

 

All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.

 

Partial Initial   

 Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. 

(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

.

 

&

PS2 Devices Support

 

Disabled   

 

All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.

 

Enabled   

 

 All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating 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

 

Normal Boot   

Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

 

Fast Boot   

 

Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.

 

This item is configurable only when 

Fast Boot

 is set to 

Enabled

 or 

Ultra Fast

.

 

&

Windows 8/10 Features

 

Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS)

 

&

CSM Support

 

Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process.

 

Enabled   

 

Enables UEFI CSM. (Default)

 

Disabled   

 

Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.

 

This item is configurable only when 

Windows 8/10 Features

 is set to 

Windows 8/10

 or 

Windows 8/10 

WHQL

.

 

&

LAN PXE Boot Option ROM

 

Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled)

 

This item is configurable only when 

CSM Support

 is set to 

Enabled

.

 

&

Storage Boot Option Control

 

Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller.

 

Disabled   

 

Disables option ROM.

 

Legacy Only   

Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default)

 

UEFI Only   

 

Enables UEFI option ROM only.

 

This item is configurable only when 

CSM Support

 is set to 

Enabled

.

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Summary of Contents for GA-Z170-HD3P

Page 1: ...it 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 Z170 HD3P User s...

Page 2: ...ransmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission In order to assist in the use of this product carefully read the User s Manual For product related infor...

Page 3: ...ling the Memory 9 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1 6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1 7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2 1 Startup Screen 20 2 2 M I T 21 2 3 System Information 26 2 4 B...

Page 4: ...Shield 5 5 User s Manual 5 5 One G Connector KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO B_BIOS DDR4_2 DDR4_1 DDR4_4 DDR4_3 BAT F_USB2 COMA Intel Z170 PCI2 CLR_CMOS CODEC M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16...

Page 5: ...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 unplugg...

Page 6: ...HD Graphics support 1 x D Sub port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz 1 x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection...

Page 7: ...power connector 1 x M 2 Socket 3 connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S PD...

Page 8: ...3D OSD BIOS AutoGreen Cloud Station EasyTune Easy RAID Fast Boot Smart TimeLock Smart Keyboard Smart Backup System Information Viewer USB Blocker Support for Q Flash Support for Smart Switch Support...

Page 9: ...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 lev...

Page 10: ...specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports DVI D connection to this port USB...

Page 11: ...e connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard When removing the cable pull it straight out from the connector Do not rock it sid...

Page 12: ...from the power outlet 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 moth...

Page 13: ...de the chassis To meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a powersupply that can withstand high powerconsumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the...

Page 14: ...t be used to create a RAID set either with an M 2 SATA SSD or a SATAhard drive and can only be used to build a RAID set with UEFI Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set for instructions on configur...

Page 15: ...f purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the neg...

Page 16: ...ty LED Blue Connects to the hard drive activity 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 c...

Page 17: ...ously Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has differe...

Page 18: ...o 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 header Prior to installing the USB bracke...

Page 19: ...B _ S S_ _ B _ U _ B S 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 S 3 B S S S U _ _ 3 F_USB3 F S _ S _ S _ S F B_ _ 1 Pin No Definition 1 GPIOA 2 GPIOB 3 N_ SLP_S3 4 N_ S4_S5 5 GND 18 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this...

Page 20: ...Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necess...

Page 21: ...on on CPU memory frequencies parameters Advanced Frequency Settings Performance Upgrade Note Provides you with five different overclocking configurations Options are 20 Upgrade 40 Upgrade 60 Upgrade 8...

Page 22: ...multi core CPU the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Hyper Threading Technology Note Allows you to determine whether to enable mu...

Page 23: ...Profile 2 settings System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data Default Auto Memory Frequency MHz The first memory...

Page 24: ...lues Advanced Voltage Settings This sub menu allows you to set CPU chipset and memory voltages Advanced Power Settings CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load Line Calibration for...

Page 25: ...ure You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements Default Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under t...

Page 26: ...se 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 0 0 Use Enter to switch between the Hour Min...

Page 27: ...ame type that are connected This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard a...

Page 28: ...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 Afte...

Page 29: ...m type the password and then press Enter You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press Enter You must enter the administrator password or user password at system star...

Page 30: ...d instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function Off Disables this function Still Mode The LEDs stay constantly on Default Beat...

Page 31: ...ables the integrated SATA controllers Default Enabled SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATAcontrollers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATAcontrollers to AHCI mode RAID...

Page 32: ...MAX Default 256M Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item t...

Page 33: ...y Keyboard is set to Password Press Enter on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press Enter to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press Enter Note To cancel...

Page 34: ...e second Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically Note When using this function avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power or the settings...

Page 35: ...he 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 Yo...

Page 36: ...connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive Or install your M 2 SSD s in the M 2 connector s on the motherboard B Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to c...

Page 37: ...lude RAID 0 RAID 1 Recovery RAID 10 and RAID 5 the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed Press Enter to proceed 4 Under Disks item select the hard drives to be i...

Page 38: ...uble click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program 3 2 Drivers Installation Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to instal...

Page 39: ...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 Symb...

Page 40: ...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...

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