EasyManua.ls Logo

Gigabyte GA-Z270XP-SLI - User Manual

Gigabyte GA-Z270XP-SLI
45 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Loading...
To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
GA-Z270XP-SLI
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27XPSL-1001R
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Gigabyte GA-Z270XP-SLI and is the answer not in the manual?

Gigabyte GA-Z270XP-SLI Specifications

General IconGeneral
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntelĀ® Z270
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Linux operating systems supportedYes
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 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
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3666, 3733, 3800, 3866 MHz
Supported memory module capacities16GB
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
PCI Express x1 slots3
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA III connectors6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors0
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.
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth305 mm
Width225 mm

Summary

Product Compliance and Safety Information

Declaration of Conformity

FCC Part 15 compliance statement for Class B digital devices.

Copyright and Revision Identification

Copyright information and how to identify motherboard revision.

Motherboard Layout and Package Contents

Component Layout Diagram

Diagram and identification of motherboard components.

Package Contents List

Lists the items included in the motherboard package.

Chapter 1: Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Important safety and installation precautions for hardware.

Product Specifications Overview

CPU, Chipset, Memory, Graphics, Audio, LAN Specs

Details on supported CPUs, chipset, memory, graphics, audio, and LAN.

Expansion Slots and Multi-Graphics Support

Specifications for PCI Express slots and multi-GPU technologies.

Storage Interface Capabilities

Information on M.2, SATA Express, and SATA connectors.

Product Specifications Details

USB Ports and Internal Connectors

USB ports and internal motherboard connectors.

Back Panel Connectors and I;O

Description of rear panel connectors and I/O.

I;O Controller and Hardware Monitor

I/O controller chip and hardware monitoring features.

Product Specifications Features

BIOS, Features, Software, OS Support

BIOS features, APP Center, bundled software, and OS compatibility.

Form Factor Dimensions

Motherboard form factor dimensions.

Hardware Installation Steps

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for CPU installation.

Installing the Memory

Guidelines for installing RAM modules.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Explanation of Dual Channel memory setup.

Hardware Installation Continued

Installing Expansion Cards

Procedures for installing expansion cards.

Multi-GPU Configuration Setup

Setting up AMD CrossFire/NVIDIA SLI.

Back Panel Connectors

Rear Panel Ports (PS;2, USB, HDMI)

Descriptions of PS/2, USB, and HDMI ports.

SLI Enable and LAN Port Details

Enabling SLI and details on the RJ-45 LAN port.

Back Panel Audio Connectors

Audio Jack Descriptions

Descriptions of various audio output and input jacks.

Internal Connectors Overview

Internal Connector Pin Assignments

Table listing internal connector pin assignments.

Power Connectors and Fan Headers

ATX Power Connectors

Details on ATX 12V and main power connectors.

CPU and System Fan Headers

Information on CPU and system fan headers.

Specialized Internal Connectors

CPU_OPT, Pump, SATA Express, SATA Connectors

Details on CPU_OPT, pump, SATA Express, and SATA connectors.

M.2 Connector and Notices

M.2 Socket 3 Connector

Information on M.2 connector for SSDs and RAID.

Connector Bandwidth Notices

Bandwidth sharing notices for PCIEX4, M.2, and SATA connectors.

Front Panel Headers

Front Panel Header (F_PANEL)

Pin assignments for front panel power and reset buttons.

Front Panel Audio Header (F_AUDIO)

Pin assignments for front panel audio connectors.

Other Internal Headers

S;PDIF Out, USB 3.1, USB 2.0 Headers

Descriptions and pin assignments for S/PDIF, USB 3.1, and USB 2.0 headers.

Specialized Internal Headers

TPM, Thunderbolt, Parallel Port Headers

Information on TPM, Thunderbolt, and Parallel Port headers.

Serial Port, Battery, and Status LEDs

Serial Port, CMOS Battery, Clear CMOS

Details on serial port, CMOS battery, and clearing CMOS.

System Status LEDs

Explanation of system status LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

Startup Screen and BIOS Access

Description of the startup screen and how to access/upgrade BIOS.

BIOS Setup: M.I.T. Overview

M.I.T. Section and Frequency Settings

Overview of M.I.T. section and CPU frequency settings.

BIOS Setup: M.I.T. CPU Core Settings

Advanced CPU Core Settings

Detailed CPU core frequency and ratio settings.

Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading Configuration

Configuration for Intel Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading.

BIOS Setup: M.I.T. CPU Power and Memory

CPU Power Saving States

Settings for CPU power saving states.

Thermal Monitor, EIST, XMP

CPU thermal protection, Speed Step, and XMP memory profiles.

BIOS Setup: M.I.T. Memory Tuning

System Memory Multiplier and Timing

Adjusting memory multiplier and timing modes.

Channel and Rank Interleaving

Enabling memory channel and rank interleaving.

BIOS Setup: M.I.T. Voltage and Health

Advanced Voltage and Health Settings

CPU/Chipset voltage settings and PC health monitoring.

Miscellaneous Settings

PCI Express link speed and benchmark enhancement.

BIOS Setup: M.I.T. Fan Control

Smart Fan 5 Settings

Fan speed and temperature control settings.

Fan Speed and Pump Control Modes

Options for controlling fan/pump speeds.

BIOS Setup: System Information

System Information and Settings

Displays system info; allows language, date, and time settings.

BIOS Setup: Boot Configuration

Boot Configuration and Security

Settings for boot order, security options, and fast boot.

BIOS Setup: Boot Options Continued

Device Boot Support

SATA, VGA, USB, PS2, and Network boot support.

CSM and PXE Options

CSM Support and LAN PXE boot options.

BIOS Setup: Boot Options & Security

Storage and PCI Device Boot ROM

UEFI/Legacy ROM options for storage and PCI devices.

Password Protection

Setting administrator and user passwords.

BIOS Setup: Peripherals

Peripheral Configuration

Settings for onboard peripherals like RAID, LEDs, PTT.

Security Features

TPM and Intel BIOS Guard security features.

Network Stack and NVMe

Network stack settings and NVMe configuration.

BIOS Setup: Peripherals Continued

USB and SATA Configuration

USB support and SATA controller settings.

SATA Mode and LPM

SATA mode selection (RAID/AHCI) and power management.

BIOS Setup: Chipset Settings

Chipset Configuration

Settings for chipset features like VT-d, graphics, audio.

Graphics, Audio, LAN Settings

Enabling/disabling onboard graphics, audio, and LAN.

BIOS Setup: Power Management

Power Management Settings

Power management settings like ASPM.

AC BACK and Wake-up Options

System state after AC power loss and wake-up settings.

BIOS Setup: Power Options Continued

Wake-up Features and Passwords

Keyboard/mouse wake-up, power-on password, ErP.

Power Button and Scheduled Power-on

Power button behavior and scheduled power-on.

BIOS Setup: Save & Exit

Save and Exit Options

Options for saving settings and exiting BIOS.

Load Defaults and Profiles

Loading default settings and managing profiles.

Chapter 3: Appendix - RAID Configuration

RAID Configuration Overview

Guide to configuring RAID arrays and SATA controllers.

Using EZ RAID

Steps for using the EZ RAID feature.

Appendix: RAID Configuration Methods

UEFI and Legacy RAID Configuration

Steps for UEFI and legacy RAID ROM configuration.

Appendix: OS and Driver Installation

OS and SATA Driver Installation

Guide to installing OS and SATA drivers.

Motherboard Driver Installation

Installing motherboard drivers using Xpress Install.

Regulatory Statements and Environmental

Notices, Commitment, RoHS, WEEE

Regulatory notices, environmental commitment, RoHS, and WEEE directives.

WEEE Symbol Explanation

Explanation of the WEEE symbol.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Notice (U.S.A.)

FCC compliance statement for Class B digital devices.

Industry Canada (IC) Notices

IC compliance statement for Class B digital apparatus.

Contact and Support Information

Company Contact Details

Company contact details and website addresses.

GIGABYTE eSupport Portal

Link to GIGABYTE's online support portal.

Related product manuals