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- Page 1 GA-Z270X-Gaming K5 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z27GMK5-1001R 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 2 Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GA-Z270X-Gaming K5 Motherboard Layout ..............4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................5 Installation Precautions ..................5 1-2 Product Specifications ..................6 Installing the CPU ..................10 Installing the Memory ..................10 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 11 Setting up AMD CrossFire /NVIDIA Configuration ...... -
Page 4: Ga-Z270X-Gaming K5 Motherboard Layout
GA-Z270X-Gaming K5 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 KB_MS_USB30 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 CPU_OPT LGA1151 TYPEC ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 ® Controller R_USB31 USB_LAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 Rivet Networks PCIEX16 Killer E2500 LAN ™ GA-Z270X-Gaming K5 Intel Z270 ® ® PCIEX1_2 Super I/O PCIEX8 CODEC PCIEX1_3 TI Burr Brown ®... -
Page 5: 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. •... -
Page 6: Product Specifications
S upport for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in Š non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: ® Š... - Page 7 Storage Interface Š Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_32G) 1 x U.2 connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10...
- Page 8 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Š Connectors 1 x DisplayPort Š 1 x HDMI port Š 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support ™ Š 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) Š...
- Page 9 * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory page on GIGABYTE's website to modules, SSDs, M.2, and U.2 devices. download the latest version of apps. - 9 -...
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Page 10: Installing The Cpu
• 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 11: Installing An Expansion Card
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed. -
Page 12: Back Panel Connectors
Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to connect your Mini-DisplayPort-supported monitor. -
Page 13: Changing The Operational Amplifier
The Mic in jack. If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. -
Page 14: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors 12 22 ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN SPDIF_O SYS_FAN1/2 GAIN SYS_FAN3_PUMP F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 CPU_OPT F_USB1/F_USB2 LED_C SATA EXPRESS THB_C SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS U2_32G M2M_32G/M2A_32G CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •... - Page 15 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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
- Page 16 S B_ 1 2 3 5) SYS_FAN3_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess 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).
- Page 17 1 2 3 B S S B S S 8) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors) Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device. B S S 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.
- Page 18 11) M2M_32G/M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through B S_ the Intel Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with ® an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. S B_ M2M_32G M2A_32G Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut first.
- Page 19 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. •...
- Page 20 14) 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 digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time.
- Page 21 No Pin LRESET SB3V 1 2 3 SERIRQ LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 19) THB_C (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connector) ™ This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ B S S Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ - 21 -...
- Page 22 B S S F_USB3 F 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 • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
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Page 23: 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 24 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.
- Page 25 ` Advanced CPU Core Settings & CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. & AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio. & Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio.
- Page 26 & C3 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1.
- Page 27 & System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) & Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) & Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency.
- Page 28 ` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.
- Page 29 ` Smart Fan 5 Settings & Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) & Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature.
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Page 30: System
System 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. & Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings;... -
Page 31: Bios
A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. System (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) & Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that... - Page 32 & 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 33 & Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) Legacy UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. & Other PCI devices 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. Do not launch Disables option ROM. Enables legacy option ROM only. Legacy UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. &...
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Page 34: Peripherals
Peripherals & Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot & OnBoard 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. - Page 35 & Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) ® & USB 3.0 DAC-UP 2 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on the Back Panel) Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s).
- Page 36 ` USB Configuration & Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) & XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) & USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices.
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Page 37: Chipset
Chipset & VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) ® & Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) & DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 32M) &... -
Page 38: Power
Power & Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) & PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) &... - Page 39 & Power On Password Set the password when Power On By 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 the password, press <Enter>...
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Page 40: Save & Exit
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. &... -
Page 41: Chapter 3 Appendix
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Steps: 1. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Peripherals. Press <Enter> on the EZ RAID item. Select the type of hard drives you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press <Enter>. - Page 42 C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu.
- Page 43 3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver. The locations of the drivers are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 4. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 43 -...
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Page 44: Drivers Installation
• 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 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 information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 44 -... -
Page 45: Regulatory Statements
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 46 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 48: Contact Us
Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://esupport.gigabyte.com - 48 -... - Page 49 McGrp.Ru Сайт техники и электроники Наш сайт McGrp.Ru при этом не является просто хранилищем инструкций по эксплуатации, это живое сообщество людей. Они общаются на форуме, задают вопросы о способах и особенностях использования техники. На все вопросы очень быстро находятся ответы от таких же посетителей сайта, экспертов...