Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Gaming 5 User Manual

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GA-Z270X-Gaming 5
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27GME5-1001R

Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Gaming 5 Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3666, 3733, 3800, 3866, 4000 MHz
Supported memory module capacities	16GB
Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel® Z270
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, 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
BIOS type	EFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
PCI Express x1 slots	3
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
Thunderbolt headers	1
Number of SATA II connectors	0
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 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.

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	305 mm
Width	244 mm

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety steps before hardware installation.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for CPU installation.

Installing the Memory

Step-by-step guide for memory module installation.

Installing an Expansion Card

Guide to installing PCI Express cards.

Setting up AMD CrossFire /NVIDIA SLI Configuration

Configuration for multi-GPU setups.

Back Panel Connectors

Identification and function of rear I/O ports.

Onboard Buttons, Switch, and LEDs

Explanation of motherboard buttons and status indicators.

Changing the Operational Amplifier

Procedure for replacing the audio operational amplifier.

Internal Connectors

Overview of internal motherboard headers and connectors.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Initial BIOS screen and function keys overview.

M.I.T.

Advanced settings for CPU, memory, and voltage tuning.

System

System information and basic settings like date and language.

Peripherals

Configuration for onboard devices and controllers.

Chipset

Settings related to the motherboard chipset features.

Power

Power management and wake-up settings.

Save & Exit

Options for saving settings and exiting BIOS.

Chapter 3 Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set

Guide to setting up RAID arrays.

Drivers Installation

Instructions for installing essential system drivers.

Debug LED Codes

Explanation of POST codes for troubleshooting.

Regulatory Statements

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