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Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC Force - User Manual

Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC Force
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GA-Z97X-SOC Force
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z97XSOF-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC Force Specifications

General IconGeneral
SocketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel Z97
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4
Memory TypeDDR3
Max Memory32 GB
PCI Express x16 Slots3
PCI Express x1 Slots3
SATA 6Gb/s Ports6
SATA Express1
M.2 Slots1
USB 3.0 Ports6
USB 2.0 Ports6
AudioRealtek ALC1150
LAN1 x Gigabit Ethernet
RAID Support0/1/5/10

Summary

Product Contents and Layout

Motherboard Layout and Diagram

Visual guide to motherboard components and their interconnections.

Hardware Installation Basics

Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines and best practices for hardware installation.

Core Component Installation

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for CPU installation.

Installing the CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for CPU cooler installation.

Installing Memory Modules

Step-by-step guide for memory module installation.

Expansion Device Installation

Installing Expansion Cards

Procedure for installing graphics cards or other expansion devices.

Onboard Controls and Features

Overclocking Buttons and Switches

Dedicated buttons for overclocking adjustments and features.

Internal Connector Details

BIOS Setup and Configuration

Performance Tuning (M.I.T.)

Adjusting CPU, memory frequencies, voltages, and power.

Storage Configuration

RAID and Recovery Volume Management

Creating, deleting, and managing RAID and recovery volumes.

Driver and Software Installation

Operating System and SATA Driver Installation

Steps for installing the OS and necessary SATA drivers.

Unique Features and Utilities

Appendix

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