Gigabyte Z97n Gaming 5 Manual

							
GA-Z97N-Gaming 5
Users Manual
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							MotherboardGA-Z97N-Gaming 5
Apr. 7, 2014
Apr. 7, 2014
MotherboardGA-Z97N-Gaming 5
Wireless Module Country Approvals:
See the latest safety and regulatory documents at GIGABYTE's website.  
						

							
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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.
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Table of Contents
Box Contents ....................................................................................................\
...............6
Optional Items ....................................................................................................\
.............6
GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout .......................................................................7
GA-Z97N-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 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................19
1-7  Internal Connectors .......................................................................................22
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup ........................................................................\
..........................31
2-1  Startup Screen ...............................................................................................32
2-2  The Main Menu ..............................................................................................33
2 - 3 M . I .T. ..............................................................................................................36
2-4   System Information ........................................................................................45
2-5  BIOS Features ...............................................................................................46
2-6 Peripherals .....................................................................................................50
2-7  Power Management .......................................................................................53
2-8  Save & Exit ....................................................................................................55  
						

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Chapter	3	 Configuring	SATA	Hard	Drive(s) ..................................................................57
3-1	 Configuring	SATA	Controllers ........................................................................57
3-2  Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System .....................69
Chapter 4 Appendix .......................................................................................................73
Drivers Installation ........................................................................\
............................73
Regulatory Statements .............................................................................................74
Contact Us ................................................................................................................79  
						

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Box Contents
 5GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 motherboard
 5Motherboard driver disk
 5Wireless module driver disk
 5User's Manual
 5Quick Installation Guide
 5Two SATA cables
 5I/O Shield
 5One antenna
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)
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-Z97N-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB
F_USB30
DP_HDMI_SPDIF
CPU_FAN
LGA1150
AT X
GA-Z97N-Gaming 5
F_AUDIOAUDIO
B_BIOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX16
DDR3_1DDR3_2
B AT
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel® Z97
DVI ANTENNA_BRACKET
USB30_LAN
USB30_ESATA
CODEC
S ATA 3
CLR_CMOS
F_USBiTE® Super I/O
F_PANEL
WIFI Module
SPDIF_O
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN
4
SYS_FAN
1302
S ATA 3
CI  
						

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DVI-I
GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 Motherboard Block Diagram
For	detailed	product	information/limitation(s),	refer	to	"1-2	Product	Specifications."
PS/2 KB/Mouse
LPC Bus
LGA1150 CPU
PCI Express Bus
CPU	CLK+/-	(100	MHz)
PCIe CLK (100	MHz)
1 PCI Express x16
x16
DMI 2.0 
FDI 
DDR3	1600/1333	MHz
Dual Channel Memory
LAN
RJ45
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK (100	MHz)Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN
x1
Dual BIOS
6 USB 3.0/2.0
5 SATA 6Gb/s
1 eSATA 6Gb/s
4 USB 2.0/1.1
Intel® Z97
iTE® Super I/O
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MICLine In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker OutRear Speaker Out
CODEC
HDMI
DisplayPort
x1
Mini PCIe WiFi Module  
						

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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.
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 Š2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 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 DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz-		
1	x	HDMI	 port,	supporting	 a	maximum	 resolution	 of	4096x2160@24Hz	 or	2560x1600@60Hz*	 Support	for	HDMI	1.4a	version.-		
1	x	DisplayPort,	 supporting	a	maximum	 resolution	 of	4096x2160@24Hz	 or	3840x2160@60Hz*	 Support	for	DisplayPort	1.2	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)
Wireless 
Communication 
module
 ŠWi-Fi	802.11	a/b/g/n/ac,	supporting	2.4/5	GHz	Dual-Band
 ŠBluetooth 4.0, 3.0+HS, 2.1+EDR
 ŠSupport for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate*	 Actual	data	rate	may	vary	depending	on	environment	and	equipment.
Expansion Slots Š1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(The	PCIEX16	slot	conforms	to	PCI	Express	3.0	standard.)
 Š1 x mini-PCI Express slot for the wireless communication module
Storage Interface ŠChipset:	 -	 5	x	SATA 	6Gb/s	connectors	(SATA3	0/1/2/3/4) - 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector on the back panel*	 Actual	transfer	rate	is	dependent	on	the	device	being	connected. - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
Hardware Installation