Gigabyte GA-Z270X User Manual

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GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27ULGA-1001R

Gigabyte GA-Z270X Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Chipset	Intel Z270
CPU Socket	LGA 1151
Memory Support	DDR4
Maximum Memory	64GB
Audio	Realtek ALC1220
Memory Speed	3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz
Storage Interfaces	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
LAN	Intel GbE LAN
RAID Support	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
Multi-GPU Support	2-Way NVIDIA SLI
Memory Slots	4
PCIe Slots	3 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Summary

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Crucial safety and handling guidelines before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Comprehensive technical details for CPU, Memory, Graphics, LAN, and Expansion Slots.

Installing the CPU

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

Installing the Memory

Instructions for correctly inserting memory modules into the motherboard slots.

Installing an Expansion Card

Guidelines for installing PCI Express cards like graphics or network adapters.

Setting up Multi-GPU Configurations

Steps to configure multi-GPU setups for enhanced graphics performance.

Back Panel Connectors

Identification and function of ports located on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Details on internal headers and connectors for peripherals and power.

BIOS Setup

Startup Screen Overview

Description of the initial screen displayed during the computer's boot process.

M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker)

Advanced settings for CPU, memory, and system performance tuning.

System Information and Settings

View motherboard model, BIOS version, and configure system date/time.

BIOS Configuration Options

Settings related to boot configuration, security, and system startup behavior.

Peripherals Configuration

Settings for onboard devices like audio, LAN, USB, and RGB lighting.

Chipset Settings

Configuration options for integrated graphics, audio, LAN, and other chipset features.

Power Management Settings

Options for controlling system power states and wake-up events.

Save & Exit BIOS Settings

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

Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set

Guide on setting up hardware RAID arrays using SATA or M.2 drives.

Drivers Installation

Instructions for installing essential motherboard drivers and software.

Regulatory Statements

Contact Information and Support