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GA-X99-SOC Force
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-X99SOCF-1002R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
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  • Page 1 GA-X99-SOC Force User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X99SOCF-1002R For more product details, please visit 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.
  • Page 3 GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: „ For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ........................6 Optional Items .........................6 GA-X99-SOC Force Motherboard Layout ...............7 GA-X99-SOC Force Motherboard Block Diagram ............8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 1-2 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................13...
  • Page 5 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ..................85 Chipset Drivers ....................85 Application Software ..................86 Information ..................... 86 Chapter 5 Unique Features ...................87 BIOS Update Utilities ..................87 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............87 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............90 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus ....................91 APP Center ....................

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents 5 GA-X99-SOC Force motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Six SATA cables 5 I/O Shield 5 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 5 Two 3-Way SLI bridge connectors (GC-3SLI-X99 and GC-3SLI) 5 One 4-Way SLI bridge connector 5 One 2-Way CrossFire bridge connector...

  • Page 7: Ga-X99-Soc Force Motherboard Layout

    GA-X99-SOC Force Motherboard Layout Debug LED (Note) KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 PW_SW LGA2011-3 RATIO_DW FBIOS_LED RATIO_UP FREQ_DW R_USB30_2 FREQ_UP GEAR OC_IGNITION R_USB30_1 RST_SW SET_LOCK CBAT_SW USB_LAN CLR_SW AUDIO PCIE_1 PE1_L_LED PE4_L_LED Intel PCIE_5 OC_PEG ® PE2_L_LED PE3_L_LED PCIE_4 SUBZ GA-X99-SOC Force...

  • Page 8: Ga-X99-Soc Force Motherboard Block Diagram

    GA-X99-SOC Force Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 1 PCI 1 PCI PCI Express x16 Express x8 DDR4 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz LGA2011-3 4 Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Switch PCI Express Bus 1 M.2 1 SATA Express...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    Support for non-ECC memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š Support for RDIMM 1Rx8 memory modules (operates in non-ECC mode) Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC1150 codec ®...
  • Page 11 Storage Interface 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (sSATA3 0~3), supporting IDE and AHCI modes only (An operating system installed on the SATA3 0~5 connectors cannot be used on the sSATA3 0~3 connectors.) Chipset: Š 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports available through the internal USB header 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Chipset + 2 Renesas...
  • Page 12 Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Š System Form Factor E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. Hardware Installation - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 14 B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. •...

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Step 2: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four the surface of the installed CPU. mounting screws with the mounting holes on the ILM.

  • Page 16: Installing The Memory

    • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 17: Installing A Memory

    1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard.

  • Page 18: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Amd Crossfire ™ /Nvidia ® Sli ™ Configuration

    Setting up AMD CrossFire /NVIDIA Configuration ™ ® ™ A. System Requirements - Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system - A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, HD ™...
  • Page 20 C-2. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. D. Installing the OC Brace (Note 4) OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open case or test bed without risking PCIe slot damage or preventing cards not showing up in the OS due to poor contact with PCIe slot.

  • Page 21: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors O.C. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. CPU Overclocking Button Press this button to overclock your CPU.
  • Page 22 Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Line In Jack (Blue) The line in jack.

  • Page 23: Onboard Buttons, Switches And Leds

    1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs DualBIOS Switch and BIOS LEDs The DualBIOS switch (SB) allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. The LED indicator (MBIOS_ LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active. DualBIOS Switch: 1: Dual BIOS 2: Single BIOS BIOS LED Indicators: MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active) BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is active) BBIOS_LED MBIOS_LED Quick Buttons This motherboard has four quick buttons: Power, Reset, Clear CMOS, and Clear Battery. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed.
  • Page 24 Settings Lock button (SET_LOCK): The GIGABYTE settings lock button allows the system to automatically remember your last successful settings, even after clearing CMOS. With one touch, the Settings Lock button can quickly revert to the previous good settings; a very useful tool for overclockers tuning their BIOS to perfection.
  • Page 25 OC Trigger switch (TGR): This switch allows the overclockers to jump between low and extremely high frequencies in an instant. After remaining at a low frequency during system boot and OS optimization, the overclocker can then engage the Trigger Switch to instantly hit the target frequency, save their score submission, grab a screen shot, and watch the records tumble. 1: Target frequency set in BIOS Setup or other overclocking application.

  • Page 26: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL F_AUDIO OC_PEG SPDIF_O CPU_FAN F_USB30 SYS_FAN1/2/3 F_USB1/F_USB2 CPU_OPT COMA LED_CON2 THB_C SATA_EXPRESS SUBZ SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS sSATA3 0/1/2/3 M2_20G Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 27 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 28 3) OC_PEG (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector provide auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA power cable(s) from the power 1 2 3 supply to the OC_PEG connector to ensure system stability. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V +12V 4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin.
  • Page 29 B S S 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. 1 2 3 Pin No.
  • Page 30 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, ®...
  • Page 31 B S_ 11) M2_20G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) You can insert an M.2 PCIe SSD into this connector. S B_ Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. F_USB3 F Step 1: Step 2: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an from the motherboard.
  • Page 32 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power LED Power Switch Speaker...
  • Page 33 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No.
  • Page 34 15) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS SSRX1- SSRX1+ SSTX2+ SSTX1- SSTX2- SSTX1+ SSRX2+ SSRX2- VBUS No Pin Prior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB front panel.
  • Page 35 NSOUT NDTR- NDSR- NRTS- NCTS- NRI- No Pin B S S 18) THB_C (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. Pin No. Definition GPIOA GPIOB N_-SLP_S3 N_-S4_S5 Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ - 35 -...
  • Page 36 B S_ 19) SUBZ (Temp Sensor Ports) You can connect a K probe cable (bought separately) to the ports to measure system temperature. You can see the detected temperature in BIOS setup (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.\PC Health Status," for more information). Temp Sensor Port 2 Temp Sensor Port 1 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •...
  • Page 37 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. 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.
  • Page 38 Hardware Installation - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

  • Page 40: Startup Screen

    Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F9>: SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the <F9>...

  • Page 41: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu A. Startup Guide (Default) The Startup Guide screen simplifies conventional complicated BIOS setup menus and presents only the most frequently used options in the easy-to-use interface. It helps first-time users to perform basic system setups more quickly and easily. B. ST Mode (Smart Tweak Mode) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the ST Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can easily point and click through various settings and make adjustments for optimum performance. In ST Mode, you can use your mouse to move through the option menus for quick configuration or press <F2>...
  • Page 42 C. Classic Setup Classic Setup is the conventional BIOS Setup interface where you can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want.
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup Menus „ M.I.T. Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. „ System Information Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date. „ BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order and advanced features available on the CPU. „ Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as USB, display settings, etc. „ Chipset Use this menu to configure Chipset-related options, such as SATA, onboard LAN, etc. „ Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. „ Save & Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. You can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal-performance system operations.
  • Page 44 M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency,...
  • Page 45 ` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. ` 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/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments.
  • Page 46 & CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. & CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ` Advanced CPU Core Settings & CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu.
  • Page 47 & Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto sets the power 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 in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) &...
  • Page 48 & Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile1 Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note) Profile2 & 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 frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. ` Advanced Memory Settings &...
  • Page 49 & Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. & Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your memory specification.
  • Page 50 ` Advanced Voltage Settings ` Advanced Power Settings & CPU VRIN Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load-Line Calibration level for the CPU VRIN. The levels are (from highest to lowest): Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VRIN 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 VRIN Protection Allows you to set the over-current protection level for the CPU VRIN voltage.
  • Page 51 & DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel A and Channel B memory voltage for over-voltage protection. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 325.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & DDR CH(C/D) Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel C and Channel D memory voltage for over-voltage protection. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 325.0mV.
  • Page 52 ` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. ` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. ` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. ` PC Health Status BIOS Setup - 52 -...
  • Page 53 & Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show Enabled "No" at next boot. & Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system.
  • Page 54 Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Manual Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. & Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU OPT Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value / C ~ 2.50 PWM value / &...
  • Page 55 ` Miscellaneous Settings & PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 55 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 56: System Information

    System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. & System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. &...

  • Page 57: Bios Features

    System program. (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) & Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled)
  • Page 58 & SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) 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.
  • Page 59 Enables UEFI option ROM only. UEFI This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. & Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Enables legacy option ROM only.

  • Page 60: Peripherals

    Peripherals & Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the PCI Express graphics cards. Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_3 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_4 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot & Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. Disables this function. Off Still Mode The LED stays constantly on. (Default) Beat Mode The brightness of the LED changes according to the music rhythm. Pulse Mode The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath.
  • Page 61 ` Super IO Configuration & Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) ` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 61 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 62: Chipset

    Chipset ` PCH sSATA Configuration (sSATA3 0~3 Connectors) & sSATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers that control the sSATA3 0~3 connectors. (Default: Enabled) & Configure sSATA as Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI C onfigures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) BIOS Setup - 62 -...
  • Page 63 ` SATA Mode options This sub-menu provides SATA-related configuration options. & sSATA Port0/1/2/3 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) & Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) & sSATA Device Type Allows you to select the type of the device connected to the SATA port. (Default: Hard Disk Drive) ` PCH SATA Configuration (SATA3 0~5 Connectors) & SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers that control the SATA3 0~5 connectors. (Default: Enabled) & Configure SATA as Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode.
  • Page 64 & XHCI Mode Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. This mode is similar to Auto, but it adds the capability to route the ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots (for non-G3 boot) in the pre-boot environment.

  • Page 65: Power Management

    Power Management & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off T he 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. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Memory &...
  • Page 66 & ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by alarm, PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. & Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.

  • Page 67: Save & Exit

    2-9 Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. & Exit Without Saving Press <Enter>...
  • Page 68 BIOS Setup - 68 -...

  • Page 69: Chapter 3 Configuring Sata Hard Drive(S)

    Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 ≥3 ≥4 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard Size of the smallest (Number of hard (Number of hard drives * Size of the drive drives -1) * Size of drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive the smallest drive smallest drive Fault Tolerance To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A.
  • Page 70 B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go to Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration, make sure SATA Controller is enabled. To create RAID, set Configure SATA as to RAID (Figure 1). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI. Figure 1 Step 2: If you want to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Refer to "C-2" for more information. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version.
  • Page 71 C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 8.1/8 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 2 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 3).
  • Page 72 Step 3: On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next, use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks. Figure 4 Step 4: Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Press the <Space> key on the hard drives to be selected (selected hard drives are marked with "X"). Then set the stripe block size (Figure 5). The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, set the volume capacity.
  • Page 73 Step 5: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press <Enter> to begin. (Figure 6) Figure 6 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Figure 7 - 73 -...
  • Page 74 Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press <Enter> on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press <Enter> on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press <Enter> on Yes (Figure 8). Figure 8 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 74 -...
  • Page 75 C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the ® installation of Windows 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" (Figure 9). Press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RAID Volumes : None defined.
  • Page 76 Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 11). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press <Enter> to proceed. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks...
  • Page 77 Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press <Y> to confirm or <N> to cancel (Figure 13). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright(C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks :...
  • Page 78 Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system ® operation using a designated recovery drive. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can copy the data from the master drive to the recovery drive; if needed, the data on the recovery drive can be restored back to the master drive.
  • Page 79 Step 3: Press <Enter> under the Select Disks item. In the SELECT DISKS box, press <Tab> on the hard drive you want to use for the master drive and press <Space> on the hard drive you want to use for the recovery drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press <Enter> to confirm (Figure 17). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery...
  • Page 80 Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press <Delete>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 19), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to abort.

  • Page 81: Installing The Sata Raid/Ahci Driver And Operating System

    3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 8.1/8/7. A. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate ® 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"...
  • Page 82 B. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one.
  • Page 83 • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from the desktop. ® Step 2: Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild.
  • Page 84 • Restoring the Master Drive to a Previous State (for Recovery Volume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last backup state when needed. For example, in case the master drive detects a virus, you can restore the recovery drive data to the master drive.

  • Page 85: Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 4 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and ex- ecute the Run.exe program.) 4-1 Chipset Drivers...

  • Page 86: Application Software

    Information This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the GIGA- BYTE website to check more information on the GIGABYTE headquarter or worldwide branch offices. Drivers Installation...

  • Page 87: Chapter 5 Unique Features

    Chapter 5 Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash and @BIOS . GIGABYTE Q-Flash ™ ™ and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode.
  • Page 88 B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. • The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2.
  • Page 89 Step 4: During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press <Enter>.

  • Page 90: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on-screen...

  • Page 91: Using Q-Flash Plus

    5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Insert the USB flash drive into the white USB port on the back panel. B. Using Q-Flash Plus If both the main and backup BIOS fail during system boot, wait for 15-20 seconds, the system will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the white USB port. The FBIOS_LED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start.

  • Page 92: App Center

    APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you (Note) to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS.

  • Page 93: Easytune

    5-2-1 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The EasyTune Interface Tabs Information Description The Smart Quick Boost tab provides you with different levels of CPU frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance. After making changes, be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect.

  • Page 94: System Information Viewer

    5-2-2 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the desktop to view the system status at any time.

  • Page 95: Ez Setup

    5-2-3 EZ Setup The GIGABYTE EZ Setup utility includes the following 'EZ' setups applications that will offer greatly simplified install and configuration procedures: Disk Mode Switch, EZ Smart Response, and XHD. Disk Mode Switch Disk Mode Switch allows you to switch the operating mode for your hard drive even after it's been installed with an operating system. Supported operating modes include IDE, AHCI, and RAID. You can select a disk mode and restart your computer after the selection.
  • Page 96 EZ Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature ® 2. Intel Core series processor ® 3. Intel SATA controllers set to RAID mode ® 4. Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility installed ® (Note 1) 5. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 2) 6.
  • Page 97 With GIGABYTE XHD , users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 or RAID 1 when a (Note 1) new SATA drive is added. All with a simple click of a button, XHD helps to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. A. System Requirements 1. An Intel Chipset motherboard supporting RAID ® 2. Intel SATA controllers set to RAID mode ®...

  • Page 98: Fast Boot

    5-2-4 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot (Note 1) After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot • BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option in BIOS Setup.

  • Page 99: Smart Timelock

    5-2-5 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and enter the password .

  • Page 100: Smart Recovery 2

    5-2-6 Smart Recovery 2 Smart Recovery 2 allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour. You can use these images to restore your system or files when needed. The Smart Recovery 2 main menu: Button Description Allows you to select the source and destination Settings partition Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Allows you to recover your files from the backup Recovery... image System Allows you to recover your system from the Recovery...
  • Page 101 Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2: Steps: 1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu. 2. Select the location where your backup is saved. 3. Use the time slider to select a time point. 4. Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and click Restore.

  • Page 102: Usb Blocker

    5-2-7 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that are blocked will be ignored by the operating system. The USB Blocker Interface Using USB Blocker Select the class of USB device that you would like to block or unblocked.

  • Page 103: Ambient Led

    5-2-8 Ambient LED GIGABYTE Ambient LED allows you to enable or change the display mode for the onboard audio LED and rear panel I/O shield LED while in the Windows environment. (Note) The Ambient LED Interface Using Ambient LED • Audio LED (display mode of the onboard audio LED): Off -- Disables this function.

  • Page 104: V-Tuner

    5-2-9 V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner allows you to easily fine-tune your graphics card in the Windows environment. You (Note 1) can manually overclock the GPU and memory or adjust the fan speed and power settings. It also allows (Note 2) you to monitor your graphic card status at any time. The V-Tuner Interface Using V-Tuner You can manually select the values of each item or use the sliders for adjustment and then click Apply.

  • Page 105: Smart Switch

    5-2-10 Smart Switch GIGABYTE Smart Switch provides you with the conventional Windows start menu, allowing you to easily access to the apps that you frequently use. You can also select the default screen displayed after you enter Windows. The Smart Switch Interface...

  • Page 106: Cloud Station Server

    To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Tap on HomeCloud to perform the following functions: (Note 1) You can use your smart phone/tablet device to scan the QR code on the HomeCloud UI to link to the download page of the GIGABYTE Cloud Station on App Store or Google Play.
  • Page 107 On the Computer: Option Function Account List Displays currently signed in account(s). Remove Remove the selected account. Share Folder Displays the shared folder directory of the currently signed in account. Open Folder Access the shared folder of the currently signed in account. On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device: Option Function File Upload: Tap on the folder, browse and select the files inside. Tap on the menu icon All Picture Files...
  • Page 108 Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Tap on Remote Control to perform the following remote controls:...
  • Page 109 Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Tap on Remote OC to perform the following functions:...
  • Page 110 AutoGreen AutoGreen is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone/tablet device. When the device is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system will enter the specified power saving mode. Before using this app, you need to turn on Bluetooth on both your computer and smart phone/tablet device. The AutoGreen Interface Bluetooth Devices Tab: The Bluetooth tab allows you to pair your smart phone/tablet device with the Bluetooth receiver on your computer.
  • Page 111 HotSpot HotSpot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point and allows you to share your connection with your other wireless devices. Make sure your computer has been connected to a network and Wi-Fi is enabled. The HotSpot Interface Using HotSpot: Configuring your computer: The options are as follows.
  • Page 112 Unique Features - 112 -...

  • Page 113: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. (Note) The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Center/Subwoofer Line In Speaker Out assignments. Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to change...
  • Page 114 Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab.

  • Page 115: Configuring S/Pdif Out

    6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. O.C.

  • Page 116: Configuring Microphone Recording

    6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: Switch to Windows desktop mode. The HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time.
  • Page 117 Step 5: To open the Sounder Recorder, move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen, click the Start icon to switch to the Start screen (or press the Windows button on the keyboard). Click the icon on the bottom left corner of the screen to access the Apps screen.

  • Page 118: Using The Sound Recorder

    Step 2: On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices. Step 3: When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device. Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting Procedure

    6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or Isolate the short circuit.
  • Page 121 The power supply, CPU or When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor Check if there is display on your monitor. might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.

  • Page 122: Debug Led Codes

    Debug LED Codes Regular Boot Code Description PEI Core is started. Pre-memory CPU initialization is started. 12~14 Reserved. Pre-memory North-Bridge initialization is started. 16~18 Reserved. Pre-memory South-Bridge initialization is started. 1A~2A Reserved. 2B~2F Memory initialization. Memory installed. 32~36 CPU PEI initialization. 37~3A IOH PEI initialization. 3B~3E PCH PEI initialization. 3F~4F Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services. 63~67 CPU DXE initialization is started.
  • Page 123 Code Description PCI Bus initialization is started. PCI Bus hot plug initialization. PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested. Check PCI device requested resources. Assign PCI device resources. Console Output devices connect (ex. Monitor is lighted). Console input devices connect (ex. PS2/USB keyboard/mouse are activated). Super IO initialization. USB initialization is started. Issue reset during USB initialization process. Detect and install all currently connected USB devices. Activated all currently connected USB devices. 9E~9F Reserved.
  • Page 124 Code Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. B8~BF Reserved. C0~CF Reserved. S3 Resume Code Description S3 Resume is started (called from DXE IPL). Fill boot script data for S3 resume. Initializes VGA for S3 resume. OS S3 wake vector call. Recovery Code Description Recovery mode will be triggered due to invalid firmware volume detection.
  • Page 125 Code Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are found. No Console Input Devices are found. It is an invalid password. D9~DA Can't load Boot Option. Flash update is failed.

  • Page 126: Regulatory Statements

    This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
  • Page 127 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) This equipment 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 interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 128: Contact Us

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