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Gigabyte GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE User Manual

Gigabyte GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE
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GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27XDES-1001R
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Gigabyte GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Memory channelsHepta-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speeds2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3666, 3733, 3800, 3866 MHz
Supported memory module capacities4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
Intel® Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesi3-7xxx, i5-7xxx, i7-7xxx
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA connectors8
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z270
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
PCI Express x1 slots3
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

General guidelines and safety precautions before installing hardware components.

1-2 Product Specifications

Detailed specifications of the motherboard's components, including CPU, memory, and slots.

1-3 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guidance on correctly installing RAM modules into the motherboard's DIMM slots.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Instructions for installing various expansion cards into PCI Express slots.

1-6 Configuring Multi-GPU Setups

Steps for setting up AMD CrossFire or NVIDIA SLI configurations.

1-7 Back Panel Connectors

Description of rear panel I/O ports, including USB, audio, and video outputs.

1-8 Internal Connectors

Overview of internal headers and connectors on the motherboard for various devices.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Details the initial GIGABYTE logo screen upon system startup.

2-2 M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker)

Section for advanced system tuning, overclocking, and voltage adjustments.

2-3 System Information

Displays system model, BIOS version, and allows setting system date and time.

2-4 BIOS Configuration

Settings for boot order, security options, and other essential BIOS configurations.

2-5 Peripherals Configuration

Options to enable/disable onboard devices like graphics, audio, and USB ports.

2-6 Chipset Settings

Configuration of chipset-specific features like integrated graphics and LAN controller.

2-7 Power Management

Settings controlling system power states, AC BACK, and wake-up events.

2-8 Save & Exit BIOS

Options to save changes, load defaults, or exit the BIOS setup utility.

Chapter 3 Appendix

3-1 Configuring a RAID Set

Guide on setting up RAID arrays using EZ RAID or UEFI RAID features.

3-2 Enabling Intel® Optane™ Technology

Instructions for enabling Intel Optane Technology for storage acceleration.

3-3 Drivers Installation

Steps for installing essential motherboard drivers and software after OS installation.

Regulatory Statements

FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)

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