Gigabyte Ga-z97x-gaming 5 Manual

							
GA-Z97X-Gaming 5
Users Manual
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							MotherboardGA-Z97X-Gaming 5Mar. 26, 2014
Mar. 26, 2014
MotherboardGA-Z97X-Gaming 5  
						

							
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In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the fol\
lowing types of
documentations:
 0084For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide inclu\
ded with the product.
 0084For detailed product information, carefully read the Users Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www
Identifying 
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: REV
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard rev\
ision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:  
						

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Table of Contents
Box Contents ........................................................................\
...........................................6
Optional Items ........................................................................\
.........................................6
GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout ........................................................................\
7
GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Block Diagram ...........................................................8
Chapter 1  Hardware Installation ........................................................................\
.............9
1-1 Installation Precautions ....................................................................................9
1-2	 Product	Specifications ....................................................................................10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ...............................................................13
1-3-1  Installing the CPU ...................................................................................................13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................15
1-4 Installing the Memory .....................................................................................16
1-4-1	 Dual	Channel	Memory	Configuration .....................................................................16
1-4-2  Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card .........................................................................18
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™	Configuration ..............................19
1-7 Back Panel Connectors ..................................................................................20
1-8 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................22
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup ........................................................................\
..........................33
2-1 Startup Screen ...............................................................................................34
2-2  The Main Menu ..............................................................................................35
2-3 M.I.T. ..............................................................................................................38
2-4 System Information ........................................................................................50
2-5 BIOS Features ...............................................................................................51
2-6 Peripherals .....................................................................................................55
2-7 Power Management .......................................................................................59
2-8 Save & Exit .....................................................................................................61
Chapter	3	 Configuring	SATA 	Hard	Drive(s) ...................................................................63
3-1	 Configuring	SATA	Controllers .........................................................................63
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System .......................75  
						

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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ........................................................................\
................79
4-1 Chipset Drivers ...............................................................................................79
4-2 Application Software ......................................................................................80
4-3 Information .....................................................................................................80
Chapter 5  Unique Features ........................................................................\
...................81
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities .....................................................................................81
5-1-1  Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............................................................81
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................84
5-2 APP Center ....................................................................................................85
5-2-1 EasyTune........................................................................\
........................................86
5-2-2  System Information Viewer .....................................................................................87
5-2-3 EZ Setup ........................................................................\
.........................................88
5-2-4 Fast Boot ........................................................................\
........................................93
5-2-5 Smart TimeLock......................................................................................................94
5-2-6 Smart Recovery 2 ...................................................................................................95
5-2-7 USB Blocker ........................................................................\
...................................97
5-2-8 Smart Switch ..........................................................................................................98
5-2-9 Game Controller .....................................................................................................99
Chapter 6  Appendix ........................................................................\
............................101
6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager ...............................................101
6-2	 Configuring	 Audio	Input	and	Output .............................................................102
6-2-1	 Configuring	2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel	 Audio .................................................................102
6-2-2	 Configuring	S/PDIF	Out ........................................................................................104
6-2-3	 Configuring	Microphone	Recording ......................................................................105
6-2-4  Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................107
6-2-5 Creative Software Suite ........................................................................................108
6-3 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................111
6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions  ................................................................................111
6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................11 2
Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................11 4
Contact Us .......................................................................................................\
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Box Contents
 ;GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 motherboard
 ;Motherboard driver disk
 ;User's Manual
 ;Quick Installation Guide
 ;Four SATA cables
 ;I/O Shield
 ;One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
Optional Items
 †2-port	USB	2.0	bracket	(Part	No.	12CR1-1UB030-6*R)
 †eSATA	bracket	(Part	No.	12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)
 †3.5"	Front	Panel	with	2	USB	3.0/2.0	ports	(Part	No.	12CR1-FPX582-2*R)
 †HDMI-to-DVI	adapter	(Part	No.	12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)
 †COM	port	cable	(Part	No.	12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall\
 depend on the product package you obtain. 
The box contents are subject to change without notice.  
						

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GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout
CPU_OPT
ATX_12V_2X4
AT X
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
DDR3_2DDR3_4DDR3_3DDR3_1
B AT
Intel® Z97
M_BIOS
PCI
LGA1150
GA-Z97X-Gaming 5
USB30_LAN
PCIEX1_2
F_USB30
iTE®Super I/O
COMA
KB_MS
10
S ATA 3
3254
F_PANEL
R_USB
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX8
PCIEX16
HDMIR_USB30
CPU_FAN
F_USB1
F_USB2
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN1
SPDIF_O
DVI VGA
M.2
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX4
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN
CODEC
TPM
PCIe to PCI Bridge
S ATA 3
SATA_EXPRESS
CLR_CMOS  
						

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GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Block Diagram
For	detailed	product	information/limitation(s),	refer	to	"1-2	Product	Specifications."
iTE® Super I/O
PS/2 KB/Mouse
LGA1150CPU
PCIe CLK(100	MHz)
PCIe CLK(100	MHz)
PCI Bus
CPU	CLK+/-	(100	MHz)
1 PCI Express x162 PCI Express x8
COM
8 USB 2.0/1.1
6 USB 3.0/2.0PCI Express Bus
PCI Express Bus
4 SATA 6Gb/s
HDMI
DVI-D
D-Sub
DMI 2.0FDI 
x16x16
x1x1
LAN 
RJ45
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LANPCIe to PCIBridge
LPC Bus
PCI CLK(33	MHz)
1 PCI
3 PCI Express x1
x4x1x1
Switch
Switch
or
or
1 PCI Express x4
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MICLine In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker OutRear Speaker Out
CODEC
Dual BIOS
x1
SATA Express
M.2
or
Switch
2 SATA 6Gb/s
DDR3	1600/1333	MHz
Dual Channel Memory
or
Intel® Z97  
						

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1-1 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 motherb\
oard.
 •Prior	 to	installation,	 do	not	 remove	 or	break	 motherboard	 S/N	(Serial	 Number)	 sticker	or	
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
 •Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before 
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
 •When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make 
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
 •When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connect\
ors.
 •It	 is	 best	 to	wear	 an	electrostatic	 discharge	(ESD)	wrist	strap	 when	 handling	 electronic 	
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, 
keep	your	hands	dry	and	first	touch	a	metal	object	to	eliminate	static	electricity.
 •Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an 
electrostatic shielding container.
 •Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply 
has been turned off.
 •Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to 
the local voltage standard.
 •Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware 
components are connected. 
 •To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the 
motherboard circuit or its components.
 •Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or 
within the computer casing.
 •Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
 •Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
 •Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system 
components as well as physical harm to the user.
 •If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the 
product,	please	consult	a	certified	computer	technician.
Chapter 1  Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation  
						

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1-2	 Product	Specifications
CPU ŠSupport for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package  (Go	to	GIGABYTE's	website	for	the	latest	CPU	support	list.) ŠL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset ŠIntel® Z97 Express Chipset
Memory Š4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory	 	 *		
Due	to	a	Windows	 32-bit	operating	 system	limitation,	 when	more	than	4	GB	 of	physical 	memory	 is	installed,	 the	actual	 memory	 size	displayed	 will	be	less	 than	 the	size	 of	the physical memory installed. ŠDual channel memory architecture ŠSupport	for	DDR3	1600/1333	MHz	memory	modules ŠSupport for non-ECC memory modules ŠSupport	for	Extreme	Memory	Profile	(XMP)	memory	modules	 	
(Go	to	GIGABYTE's	 website	for	the	 latest	 supported	 memory	speeds	and	memory 	modules.)
Onboard 
Graphics
 ŠIntegrated Graphics Processor:	 -	 1	x	D-Sub	port,	supporting	a	maximum	resolution	of	1920x1200@60Hz	 -	 1	x	DVI-D	port,	supporting	a	maximum	resolution	of	1920x1200@60Hz	 *	 The	DVI-D	port	does	not	support	D-Sub	connection	by	adapter.	 -	 	
1	x	HDMI	port,	supporting	a	maximum	resolution	of	4096x2160@24Hz	or	2560x1600@60Hz*		
Support	for	HDMI	1.4a	version.  -   Support for up to 3 displays at the same time-   Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio ŠRealtek® ALC1150 codec ŠSupport for Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 ŠHigh	Definition	 Audio Š2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN ŠQualcomm®	Atheros	Killer	E2201	LAN	chip	(10/100/1000	Mbit)
Expansion Slots Š1	x	PCI	Express	x16	slot,	running	at	x16	(PCIEX16)	 *	 	
For	optimum	 performance,	 if	only	 one	PCI	Express	 graphics	 card	is	to	 be	 installed,	be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. Š1	x	PCI	Express	x16	slot,	running	at	x8	(PCIEX8)	 *	 	
The	PCIEX8	 slot	shares	 bandwidth	 with	the	PCIEX16	 slot.	When	 the	PCIEX8	 slot	is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. Š1	x	PCI	Express	x16	slot,	running	at	x4	(PCIEX4)	 	 *	 	
The	PCIEX4	 slot	shares	 bandwidth	 with	all	PCI	 Express	 x1	slots.	 All	PCI	 Express	 x1	slots will become unavailable when a PCIe x4 expansion card is installed\
.*		
When	 installing	 a	x8	 or	above	 card	in	the	 PCIEX4	 slot,	make	 sure	to	set	 PCIE 	Slot	Configuration	 (PCH)	in	BIOS	 Setup	 to	x4.	 (Refer	 to	Chapter	 2,	"BIOS	 Setup,"	"Peripherals,"	for	more	information.)
 (The	PCIEX16	and	PCIEX8	slots	conform	to	PCI	Express	3.0	standard.) Š3 x PCI Express x1 slots	 (The	PCIEX4	and	PCI	Express	x1	slots	 conform	to	PCI	Express	2.0	standard.) Š1 x PCI slot 
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