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Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5
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GA-Z97X-Gaming 5
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z97XGM5-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1333, 1600, 1800, 1866, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000 MHz
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
HDMI version1.4a
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® Z97
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory1000 MB
Number of displays supported3
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth225 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Box Contents and Optional Items

Motherboard Layout and Block Diagram

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines and procedures before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard's components and features.

Component Installation Guides

Step-by-step instructions for installing CPU, cooler, memory, expansion cards, and connectors.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS Navigation and Main Menu

Introduction to the BIOS interface, startup screen, and main menu options.

Key BIOS Configuration Areas

Covers M.I.T., System Information, BIOS Features, Peripherals, Power Management, and Save & Exit settings.

Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

SATA Controller and RAID Configuration

Steps for installing SATA drives, configuring controllers (IDE, AHCI, RAID), and setting up RAID arrays.

Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

Installing System Drivers and Utilities

Guide for installing chipset drivers, application software, and other system utilities.

Chapter 5 Unique Features

BIOS Update Utilities

Explanation of Q-Flash and @BIOS tools for updating the motherboard's BIOS.

APP Center and Software Utilities

Overview of App Center and its features like EasyTune, System Info Viewer, and Game Controller.

Chapter 6 Appendix

Network, Audio, and Troubleshooting

Details on Killer Network Manager, audio configuration, troubleshooting steps, and debug codes.

Regulatory Statements and Compliance

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