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12ME-Z17XDSG-1001R
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  • Page 1 GA-Z170X-Designare User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z17XDSG-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 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-Z170X-Designare Motherboard Layout ..............7 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 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................15...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 Unique Features ...................83 BIOS Update Utilities ..................83 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............83 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............86 APP Center ....................87 5-2-1 3D OSD ........................88 5-2-2 Ambient LED ......................89 5-2-3 AutoGreen ......................90 5-2-4...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents 5 GA-Z170X-Designare motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Four SATA cables 5 I/O Shield 5 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 5 One G Connector 5 One Velcro Cable Tie 5 One RGB LED strip extension cable The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

  • Page 7: Ga-Z170X-Designare Motherboard Layout

    GA-Z170X-Designare Motherboard Layout PW_SW CPU_FAN KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 Debug LED (Note) CPU_OPT_PUMP MDP_IN LGA1151 Intel ® TYPEC_1 USB 3.1 RST_SW Controller TYPEC_2 CMOS_SW HDMI USB30_ LAN2 USB30_ LAN1 SYS_FAN1 M2M_32G AUDIO 110M PCIEX1_1 Intel ® GbE LAN GA-Z170X-Designare PCIEX16 SYS_FAN3 Intel ®...
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  • 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

    ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered 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 11 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) 1 x U.2 connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the U.2, M.2, SATA Express, and SATA connectors.
  • Page 12 Windows 7. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, M.2, and U.2 devices. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.
  • 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.) Male Push Pin Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male The Top Push Pin of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on arrow sign on the male push pin.

  • 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. Notch DDR4 DIMM A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install...

  • 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 10/8.1/7 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 - CrossFire /SLI bridge connectors (Note)

  • Page 20: Back Panel Connectors

    USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Mini-DisplayPort In DisplayPort feature is currently limited. Visit GIGABYTE's website for future updates. USB Type-C Port ™ The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.0/2.0 specifica- tion. Use this port for USB devices.
  • Page 21 RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED: Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate...

  • Page 22: Onboard Buttons

    The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware, but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience. OC Button: Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclock- ing configuration for your hardware. Hardware Installation - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN SPDIF_O SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN3 F_USB30 CPU_OPT_PUMP/SYS_FAN2_PUMP F_USB1/F_USB2 LED_C SATA EXPRESS CLR_CMOS SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 U2_32G THB_C M2M_32G Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • 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.
  • Page 24 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 25 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. 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). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
  • Page 26 6) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Extension Cable Header) The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power F_USB30 F_ U rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. Pin No. Definition B S S Black wire Connect one end of the included RGB LED strip extension cable to the header and the other end to your RGB LED strip. The black wire (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the extension cable must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. The 12V pin (marked with an arrow) on the other end of the extension cable must be lined up with the 12V of the LED 12V of the +12V strip.
  • Page 27 B S S DEBUG 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) PORT The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA DEBUG PORT 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Chipset supports RAID 0, ®...
  • Page 28 10) M2M_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through 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. 110M Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Step 2: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
  • Page 29 Installation Notices for the PCIEX4 U2_32G, M2M_32G SATA, SATA Express Connectors: Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors and their accompanying SATA express connectors may be affected by the type of devices installed in the PCIEX4, U2_32G, and M2M_32G connectors.
  • Page 30 Table 2: When two of PCIEX4 U2_32G, and M2M_32G are populated Availability of the SATA and SATA Express connectors Connectors Configuration SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA Express SATA Express PCIEX4+U2_32G PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD Other PCIe devices+U.2 SSD PCIEX4+M2M_32G...
  • Page 31 Table 3: When all three of PCIEX4 U2_32G, and M2M_32G are populated Availability of the SATA/SATA Express connectors Configuration SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA Express SATA Express SATA Express PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x2 SSD PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 SATA SSD PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD...
  • Page 32 11) 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 12) 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 con- nector 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.
  • Page 34 14) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conform 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 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket.
  • Page 35 B S S 16) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 2 3 LCLK LAD0 LFRAME No Pin LRESET SB3V SERIRQ LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 SUSCLK B S S 17) 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.
  • Page 36 • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 19) THB_C (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connector) ™ This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ Hardware Installation...

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys 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. (Sample BIOS Version: D8) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash...
  • Page 40 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 41 ` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information 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, 80% Upgrade, 100% Upgrade. (Default: Auto) & 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.
  • Page 42 ` 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. & Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. &...
  • Page 43 & No. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel 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 multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that ®...
  • Page 44 & Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache.(Default: Enabled) & Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that lets the processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (Default: Enabled) &...
  • Page 45 & Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) & Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, 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. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory.
  • Page 46 ` Advanced Voltage Settings ` Advanced Power Settings & CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore 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) & VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) BIOS Setup - 46 -...
  • Page 47 ` 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. ` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. - 47 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 48 ` PC Health Status & 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 49 & CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/CPU VCCIO/DDRVTT Channel A/B Voltage/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVPP Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/PCH Core/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. & CPU/PCH/System Temperature Displays current CPU/Chipset/System temperature. & CPU Fan Speed/1st System Fan Speed/3rd System Fan Speed (CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN1, and SYS_FAN3 Connectors) Displays current CPU/system fan speeds.
  • Page 50 & Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan/pump speed. This item is configurable only when CPU OPT/Pump Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value / C ~ 2.50 PWM value / & 1st System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN1 Connector) 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 system temperature.
  • Page 51 ` Miscellaneous Settings & Max Link Speed 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) - 51 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54 & 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 55 & 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. Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. 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. Disabled Disables option ROM. Enables legacy option ROM only. Legacy Only UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. &...

  • Page 56: Peripherals

    Peripherals & Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) ® & 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 (LAN1) 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 57 & USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) & USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. ` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. ` Trusted Computing 2.0 This sub-menu appears only when Intel Platform Trust Technology is set to Enabled.
  • Page 58 & Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) & External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) ` LED Hue This submenu allows you to change the color of the onboard audio LEDs. ` Intel(R) Gigabit Network Connection (LAN2) This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. ` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (LAN1) This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. BIOS Setup - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Chipset

    Chipset & VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Disabled) ® & 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~512M. (Default: 64M) & DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) &...
  • Page 60 & IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled) & PCIEx4 Slot Link Width Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4 slot. Auto L ets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the expansion card being installed. (Default) PCIEX4 operates at x4 mode. PCIEX4 operates at x2 mode. PCIEX4 operates at x1 mode. BIOS Setup - 60 -...

  • Page 61: Power Management

    Power Management & 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) & PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) &...
  • Page 62 & 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>...

  • Page 63: 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 64 BIOS Setup - 64 -...

  • Page 65: Chapter 3 Configuring A Raid Set

    Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 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...
  • Page 66 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 Peripherals\SATA Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to RAID (Figure 1). 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 67 C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 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 68 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 69 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 - 69 - Configuring a RAID Set...
  • Page 70 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 a RAID Set - 70 -...
  • Page 71 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: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy Only. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 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"...
  • Page 72 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 - 14.5.0.2241 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)
  • Page 73 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 - 14.5.0.2241 Copyright(C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks :...
  • Page 74 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. Before you begin: •...
  • Page 75 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).
  • Page 76 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 77: Installing The Sata Raid/Ahci Driver And Operating System

    Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. A. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate ®...
  • Page 78 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. Restart your computer. • Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. The following screen appears after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 14.5.0.2241 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED 1.
  • Page 79 • 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. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another disk in Manage Volume.
  • Page 80 • 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. Step 1: Select 4.

  • Page 81: 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."...

  • Page 82: Application Software

    Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps you want and click the Install icon to begin the installation. 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-...

  • Page 83: 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 84 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. •...
  • Page 85 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 &...

  • Page 86: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may result in a corrupted 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.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Osd

    5-2-1 3D OSD 3D OSD automatically detects and displays your system information during games, allowing you to easily (Note) get hold of your system information without switching between screens. The 3D OSD Interface Using 3D OSD Main Menu: Allows you to enable or disable the 3D OSD feature and to select the type of real-time system information you wish to display.

  • Page 89: Ambient Led

    5-2-2 Ambient LED GIGABYTE Ambient LED allows you to enable or change the display mode for the onboard audio LEDs and rear panel I/O shield LEDs while in the Windows environment. (Note) The Ambient LED Interface Using Ambient LED • Ambient LED: Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio LEDs.

  • Page 90: Autogreen

    5-2-3 AutoGreen AutoGreen is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings (Note) 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 Control Tab: The Control tab allows you to select a system power saving mode.

  • Page 91: Bios Setup

    Allows you to enable or disable Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. • Full Screen LOGO Show: Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. • AC BACK: Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

  • Page 92: Color Temperature

    5-2-5 Color Temperature GIGABYTE Color Temperature is a simple interface which allows you to directly adjust the monitor color temperature and reduce the blue light to protect your eyes. The Color Temperature Interface Using Color Temperature You can use the slider for adjustment. To close the app, click the icon on the top right corner.

  • Page 93: Cloud Station

    HomeCloud HomeCloud allows you to upload/download/back up files from your smart phone/tablet device/computer (Note 2) to the host computer. The HomeCloud Interface Cloud Station (Server): (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. (Note 2) For iOS systems, the file types are limited to image/video files. - 93 - Unique Features...
  • Page 94 Cloud Station: Using HomeCloud Step 1: Launch HomeCloud on the host computer (installed with Cloud Station (Server)), sign in with your Google/ Facebook/Windows Live account or select the account on the Account List. Then enable HomeCloud Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device/remote computer, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your host computer. Tap on HomeCloud to perform the following functions: On the Host Computer: Option Function...
  • Page 95 Windows Media Player on your computer. The GIGABYTE Remote Interface Using GIGABYTE Remote Step 1: On the host computer, launch GIGABYTE Remote and enable GIGABYTE Remote Function. 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 Remote Control to perform the following remote controls:...
  • Page 96 Step 1: On the host computer, launch Remote OC and enable Remote OC Function. 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 Remote OC to perform the following functions: On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device: Option...
  • Page 97 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 host computer: The options are as follows.

  • Page 98: Easytune

    5-2-7 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 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 99: Easy Raid

    5-2-8 Easy RAID The GIGABYTE Easy RAID 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 change the SATA controller disk mode from AHCI to RAID mode even after the hard drive has been installed with an operating system. After switching the operating mode, please restart your computer and make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility can work properly. ® - 99 - Unique Features...
  • Page 100 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. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8.1/Windows 10 (Note 3) If you have installed the operating system before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the SSD will be lost once you enable RAID mode...
  • Page 101 With GIGABYTE XHD , users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA (Note 1) 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 ® 3. Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility installed ®...

  • Page 102: Fast Boot

    5-2-9 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 103: Platform Power Management

    5-2-10 Platform Power Management This application allows you to change the Platform Power Management settings in Windows and sync the settings to the BIOS. The Platform Power Management Interface Using Platform Power Management: • Platform Power Management: Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). • PEG ASPM: Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus.

  • Page 104: Smart Timelock

    5-2-11 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 105: Smart Keyboard

    5-2-12 Smart Keyboard GIGABYTE Smart Keyboard allows you to set your own hotkeys using the F1 through F12 keys. You can use the customized hotkeys to change the mouse sensitivity, replace a word or password, open a file or an application, all of which helps to make the most out of your keyboard and mouse. The Smart Keyboard Interface...

  • Page 106: Smart Backup

    5-2-13 Smart Backup Smart Backup 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 Backup main menu: Button Description Allows you to select the source and destination Settings partition Start Allows you to create a rescue drive Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Allows you to recover your files from the backup Recovery...
  • Page 107 Recovering your system with Smart Backup: 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 108: System Information Viewer

    5-2-14 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 109: Usb Blocker

    5-2-15 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 unblock.

  • Page 110: V-Tuner

    5-2-16 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 graphics 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 111: Smart Switch

    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...
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  • 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) Center/Subwoofer Line In The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Speaker Out assignments. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In •...
  • 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. Connects to a S/PDIF optical cable 2.

  • 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. other metal objects.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Reset protocol is failed.

  • Page 126: Regulatory Statements

    "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
  • 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. 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 131: Contact Us

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  • Page 132 WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.tr • Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands • Russia WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE - France • Poland WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl • Sweden • Ukraine WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se...

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