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Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI User Manual

Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI
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GA-X99-SLI
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-X99SLI-1003R
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Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsQuad-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots8
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200 MHz
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA III connectors10
Number of Parallel ATA connectors-
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA, SATA III
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® X99
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX
PCI Express x1 slots3
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth305 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing the motherboard and components.

1-2 Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the GA-X99-SLI motherboard, including CPU, memory, and expansion slots.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its associated cooling solution.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guidelines and procedures for installing DDR4 memory modules into the motherboard sockets.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Instructions for installing expansion cards, such as graphics cards, into PCI Express slots.

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration

Guide on setting up multi-GPU configurations using AMD CrossFire or NVIDIA SLI technologies.

1-7 Back Panel Connectors

Identification and description of all external connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

1-8 Internal Connectors

Identification and description of all internal connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Describes the initial GIGABYTE logo screen that appears during system boot.

2-2 The Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS setup interface, including Startup Guide and ST Mode.

2-3 M.I.T.

Section for configuring system clocks, frequencies, voltages, and monitoring temperatures.

2-4 System Information

Displays motherboard model, BIOS version, and allows setting system language and time.

2-5 BIOS Features

Configuration options for boot order, security, fast boot, and other BIOS-level features.

2-6 Peripherals

Settings for initial display output, audio LED, USB support, and Ethernet connection.

2-7 Chipset

Configuration options for SATA controllers, including IDE, AHCI, and RAID modes.

2-8 Power Management

Settings related to system power states, AC power loss behavior, and keyboard/mouse power-on.

2-9 Save & Exit

Options for saving BIOS changes, loading defaults, and exiting the BIOS setup utility.

Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers

Instructions for installing SATA hard drives and configuring SATA controller modes in BIOS.

3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

Steps for installing Windows and the necessary SATA RAID/AHCI drivers.

Chapter 4 Appendix

Drivers Installation

Instructions on how to install system drivers using the provided motherboard driver disk.

Regulatory Statements

Contains important regulatory notices, RoHS, WEEE, and FCC compliance information.

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