Gigabyte Z97n Gaming 5 Manual

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USB ŠChipset:
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4	x	USB	 2.0/1.1	 ports	(2	ports	 on	the	 back	 panel,	 2	ports	 available	 through	
the	internal	USB	header)
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6	x	USB	 3.0/2.0	 ports	(4	ports	 on	the	 back	 panel,	 2	ports	 available	 through	
the	internal	USB	header)
Internal 
Connectors
 Š1	x	24-pin	 ATX	main	power	connector
 Š1	x	8-pin	ATX	12V	power	connector
 Š5 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
 Š1 x CPU fan header
 Š1 x system fan header
 Š1 x front panel header
 Š1 x front panel...

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Unique Features ŠSupport for APP Center*		
Available	 applications	 in	APP 	Center	 may	differ	 by	motherboard	 model.	Supported	functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications.- @BIOS- EasyTune- EZ Setup- Fast Boot- Cloud Station- ON/OFF Charge- Smart TimeLock- Smart Recovery 2- System Information Viewer- USB Blocker
 ŠSupport for Q-Flash
 ŠSupport for Smart Switch
 ŠSupport	for	Xpress	Install
Bundled 
Software
 ŠNorton®	Internet...

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
1-3-1  Installing the CPUA. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
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. •Locate	 the	pin	one	 of	the	 CPU.	 The...

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Step 1:Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and	away	 from	the	socket	 with	your	 finger.	 Then	completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate/plastic cover will be lifted as well.
Step 2:Hold	the	CPU	 with	your	 thumb	 and	index	 fingers.	Align	the	CPU	 pin	one	 marking	 (triangle)	 with	the	pin	one	 corner	 of	the	 CPU 	socket	 (or	you	 may	 align 	the	CPU	 notches	 with	the	socket...

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow	the	steps	 below	 to	correctly	 install	the	CPU	 cooler	 on	the	 motherboard.	 (The	following	 procedure	 uses	Intel®	boxed	cooler	as	the	example	cooler.)
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
Step 5:After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above...

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1-4 Installing the Memory
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing \
the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is in\
stalled.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of 
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •Make sure that the motherboard supports...

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer an\
d unplug the power 
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are 
not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs\
 on this motherboard.
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
A	DDR3	 memory	 module	has	a	notch,	 so	it	can	 only	 fit	in	one	 direction.	 Follow	the	steps	 below	 to	correctly	 install	your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step...

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the e\
xpansion slot.1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is ful\
ly seated in the slot.3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into th\
e slot.4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.5. After...

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1-6 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	 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.
SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to a place where the signal is good.
DVI-I Port
The	 DVI-I	 port	conforms...

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Activity LEDConnection/Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State DescriptionOrange1 Gbps data rateGreen100 Mbps data rateOff10 Mbps data rate
State DescriptionBlinkingData transmission or receiving is occurringOffNo data transmission or receiving is occurring
Triple-Display	Configurations	for	the	Onboard	Graphics:Triple-display	configurations	 are	supported	 after	you	install	 motherboard	 drivers	in	OS.	 Only	 dual-display	configurations	are	supported	during	the	BIOS	Setup	or...