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Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK User Manual

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GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Z97U5BK-1101R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK Specifications

General IconGeneral
SocketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel Z97
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory32 GB
SATA 6Gb/s6
SATA Express1
M.21
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots3
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slots3
AudioRealtek ALC1150
Memory Speed1600/1333 MHz
USB Ports8 x USB 3.0, 6 x USB 2.0
LANIntel GbE LAN
RAID SupportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
BIOSAMI UEFI BIOS

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines and procedures before installing hardware components.

1-2 Product Specifications

Detailed list of hardware specifications for the motherboard.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its cooler.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Instructions on how to install RAM modules correctly.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Guide on how to install expansion cards into PCI Express slots.

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration

Steps for configuring multi-GPU setups like CrossFire and SLI.

1-7 Back Panel Connectors

Description and function of all rear panel connectors.

1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs

Explanation of the motherboard's onboard buttons, switches, and LED indicators.

1-9 Internal Connectors

Identification and purpose of internal motherboard connectors.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Description of the initial screen displayed when the computer boots.

2-2 The Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS main menu and its modes (Startup Guide, ST Mode).

2-3 M.I.T.

Menu for configuring CPU/memory clocks, frequencies, and voltages.

2-4 System Information

Displays system details like CPU, motherboard, and BIOS version.

2-5 BIOS Features

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

2-6 Peripherals

Configuration for onboard devices like SATA, USB, Audio, and LAN.

2-7 Power Management

Settings for system power states and wake-up events.

2-8 Save & Exit

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

Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

3-1 Configuring Intel® Z97 SATA Controllers

Guide to setting up SATA drives and RAID modes using Intel Z97 controllers.

3-2 Configuring Marvell® 88SE9172 SATA Controller

Instructions for configuring SATA drives and RAID with Marvell controllers.

3-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

Steps for installing OS and necessary drivers for SATA RAID/AHCI.

Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

4-1 Chipset Drivers

Instructions for installing chipset drivers for optimal system performance.

4-2 Application Software

Guide to installing GIGABYTE applications and free software.

Chapter 5 Unique Features

5-1 BIOS Update Utilities

Information on GIGABYTE's BIOS update tools, Q-Flash and @BIOS.

5-2 APP Center

Overview of GIGABYTE App Center for managing motherboard utilities.

Chapter 6 Appendix

6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager

Software for managing network connection status and bandwidth.

6-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output

Guide to configuring onboard audio jacks for input and output.

6-3 Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting steps and FAQs for common issues.

6-4 Debug LED Codes

List of POST codes and their meanings for debugging.

Regulatory Statements

FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)

Compliance information regarding FCC regulations for Class B digital devices.

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