Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMINGG1WIFI User Manual

GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BKUser's ManualRev. 100112ME-Z97G1BK-1001R

- 10 -Hardware Installation1-2 ProductSpecicationsCPU  Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processo

Unique Features- 100 -EZ Rapid StartA. System Requirements1. Intel® Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup2. AnSSDwithsizelargerthanthe

- 101 - Unique FeaturesEZ Smart ConnectA. System Requirements1. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup2. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8

Unique Features- 102 -XHDWith GIGABYTE XHD(Note1),userscanquicklycongureaRAID-readysystemforRAID0orRAID1whenanew SATA drive is adde

- 103 - Unique Features5-2-4 Fast BootThrough the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot(Note1) interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot A

Unique Features- 104 -5-2-5 Smart TimeLockGIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules

- 105 - Unique Features5-2-6 Smart Recovery 2SmartRecovery2allowsyoutobackupapartitionasanimageleeveryhour.Youcanusetheseimages

Unique Features- 106 -Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2:Steps:1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu.2. Select the location

- 107 - Unique Features5-2-7 USB BlockerGIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device t

Unique Features- 108 -5-2-8 Smart SwitchGIGABYTE Smart Switch provides you with the conventional Windows start menu, allowing you to easily access to

- 109 - Unique Features5-2-9 Cloud StationGIGABYTE Cloud Station is composed of several GIGABYTE's unique apps that allow your smart phones/tabl

- 11 -Hardware InstallationExpansion Slots  2xPCIExpressx16slots,runningatx8(PCIEX8_1~2) * ThePCIEX8_1slotsharesbandwidthwiththeP

Unique Features- 110 -On the Computer:Option FunctionAccount List Displayscurrentlysignedinaccount(s).Remove Remove the selected account.Share Fol

- 111 - Unique FeaturesGIGABYTE RemoteGIGABYTE Remote allows you to use your smart phone/tablet device to remotely control the mouse/keyboard/Windows

Unique Features- 112 -Remote OCRemote OC provides you with remote control options including overclocking and system tweaking, system monitoring plus t

- 113 - Unique FeaturesControl Tab:The Control tab allows you to select a system power saving mode. Button DescriptionStandby Enters Power on Suspend

Unique Features- 114 -HotSpotHotSpot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point and allows you to share your connection with your other

- 115 - Unique Features5-2-10 Game ControllerGIGABYTEGameControllerallowsyoutodeneyourownhotkeysandchangethemousesensitivity,helping

Unique Features- 116 -

- 117 -AppendixChapter 6 Appendix6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network ManagerThe Killer Network Manager allows you to view your network connection st

Appendix- 118 -6-2-1 Conguring2/5.1-ChannelAudioThe motherboard supports 2/5.1-channel audio. Refer tothefollowingforspeakercongurations. •

- 119 -AppendixSound Blaster Recon3Di To launch the Sound Blaster Recon3Di Control Panel, go to Apps>Creative and select Sound Blaster Recon3Di Con

- 12 -Hardware InstallationBack Panel Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x RJ-45 ports 5xaudiojacks(Center/SubwooferSp

Appendix- 120 -SCOUT MODE:This page allows you to enable or disable Scout Mode. This feature enables you to hear your opponents from further away in F

- 121 -AppendixEQUALIZER: This panel allows you to adjust the strength of certain frequencies for your audio signals.ADVANCED FEATURES: This page allo

Appendix- 122 -6-2-3 ConguringS/PDIFOutThe S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio qu

- 123 -AppendixStep 2: To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, it is recommended that you set the Mic volume at a middle level.

Appendix- 124 -Step 2: Right-click on the iconin the noticationarea andselect Recording devices.Step 3:On the Recording tab, right-click on L

- 125 -AppendixStep 3: Open the Sound Blaster Recon3Di Control Panel and go to the Mixer page. In the REC section, you can use the What U Hear slider

Appendix- 126 -6-3 Troubleshooting6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\F

- 127 -Appendix6-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solv

Appendix- 128 -If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support &a

- 129 -Appendix6-4 Debug LED CodesCode Description10 PEI Core is started. 11 Pre-memoryCPUinitializationisstarted.12~14 Reserved.15 Pre-memoryNo

- 13 -Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that t

Appendix- 130 -Code Description92 PCIBusinitializationisstarted.93 PCIBushotpluginitialization.94 PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many r

- 131 -AppendixCode DescriptionB4 USB device hot plug-in.B5 PCI device hot plug.B6 Clean-up of NVRAM.B7 RecongureNVRAMsettings.B8~BF Reserved.C0~CF

Appendix- 132 -Code DescriptionD2 PCHinitializationerror.D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available.D4 PCI resource allocation error.

- 133 -AppendixRegulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must

Appendix- 134 -FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa

- 135 -AppendixContact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist.,New Taipei City 231,TaiwanTEL: +886-2-8912-4

Appendix- 136 -• GIGABYTE Global Service SystemTosubmitatechnicalornon-technical(Sales/Marketing)question, please link to:http://ggts.gigabyte

- 14 -Hardware InstallationB. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Step 1:Gently press the CPU socket

- 15 -Hardware InstallationUse extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to

- 16 -Hardware Installation1-4 Installing the MemoryRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the mother

- 17 -Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a MemoryBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord f

- 18 -Hardware Installation1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure t

- 19 -Hardware Installation• Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refe

MotherboardGA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BKMar. 21, 2014Mar. 21, 2014MotherboardGA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK

- 20 -Hardware Installation1-7 Back Panel ConnectorsUSB 2.0/1.1 PortTheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.YoucanconnectaUSBDACto

- 21 -Hardware InstallationRJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1)The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following de

- 22 -Hardware Installation1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDsQuick ButtonsThis motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button, and

- 23 -Hardware InstallationAudio Gain Control SwitchesThe two switches allow for audio gain control for the headphone/speaker out jack on the back pan

- 24 -Hardware Installation1-9 ChangingtheOperationalAmplierStep 1:Use an IC extractor to carefully grip the IC's sides and extract it from

- 25 -Hardware Installation1-10 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices a

- 26 -Hardware Installation1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the pow

- 27 -Hardware Installation • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result

- 28 -Hardware Installation6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connec

- 29 -Hardware Installation108) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel® Z97 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/

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- 30 -Hardware InstallationThe front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED

- 31 -Hardware Installation11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'

- 32 -Hardware Installation13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovi

- 33 -Hardware Installation15) BAT (Battery) Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)

- 34 -Hardware Installation

- 35 -BIOS SetupBIOS(Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on themotherboard.Itsmajo

BIOS Setup- 36 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.Function Keys:<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH

- 37 -BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuA. Startup Guide (Default)TheStartupGuidescreensimpliesconventionalcomplicatedBIOSsetupmenusandpresents

BIOS Setup- 38 -Classic Setup Function Keys<f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu<h><i> Movetheselectionbart

- 39 -BIOS SetupBIOS Setup Menus  M.I.T. Usethismenutoconguretheclock,frequency,andvoltagesofyourCPUandmemory,etc.Orcheckthesyst

- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ...

BIOS Setup- 40 -2-3 M.I.T.Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent onyouroverallsystemcon

- 41 -BIOS Setup ` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. ` Advanced Frequency Settings &

BIOS Setup- 42 -(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.FormoreinformationaboutIntel® CPUs' uniq

- 43 -BIOS Setup & Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the speci

BIOS Setup- 44 - ` Advanced Memory Settings & ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings

- 45 -BIOS Setup & ProleDDRVoltage When using a non-XMP memory module or ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the valueisdispl

BIOS Setup- 46 - ` Advanced Voltage Settings ` Advanced Power Settings & CPU VRIN Loadline Calibration AllowsyoutosettheLoad-LineCalibratio

- 47 -BIOS Setup & DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel A and Channel B memory voltage for over-voltage

BIOS Setup- 48 - ` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keepsorclearstherecordofpreviouschassisintrusionstatus.(Default)

- 49 -BIOS Setup & CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/CPU VCCIOA/DRAM Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. & CPU/System/PCH

- 5 -Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ...894-1 Chipset Drivers ..

BIOS Setup- 50 - & 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and

- 51 -BIOS Setup ` Miscellaneous Settings & PCIeSlotConguration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2,

BIOS Setup- 52 -2-4 System InformationThis section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default l

- 53 -BIOS Setup2-5 BIOS Features & Boot Option Priorities Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.Removablestoragedevices

BIOS Setup- 54 - & Security Option Specieswhetherapasswordisrequiredeverytimethesystemboots,oronlywhenyouenterBIOSSetup.After

- 55 -BIOS Setup & Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for t

BIOS Setup- 56 - & Administrator Password Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,

- 57 -BIOS Setup2-6 Peripherals & Initial Display Output SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraph

BIOS Setup- 58 - & PCH LAN Controller (Intel® GbE LAN Chip, LAN2) Enables or disables the Intel®GbELANfunction.(Default:Enabled) If you wi

- 59 -BIOS Setup & XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support.(Defau

- 6 -Box Contents 5 GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Six SATA cables

BIOS Setup- 60 - & SATA Express SRIS capabilities Enablesor disables SATA ExpressSRIS (Separate ReferenceClocks with IndependentSSC)

- 61 -BIOS Setup & Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing i

BIOS Setup- 62 - & Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need

- 63 -BIOS Setup2-8 Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS

BIOS Setup- 64 -

- 65 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)3-1 ConguringIntel® Z97 SATA ControllersA. Installing SATA hard drive(s)

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 66 -The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual

- 67 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)C-1.UEFIRAIDCongurationOnlyWindows8/8.164-bitsupportsUEFIRAIDconguration.Step 1:In BIOS Setup, go to BI

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 68 -Step 3:On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create

- 69 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)Step 5:After setting the capacity, move to Create Volumeandpress<Enter>tobegin.(Figure6)After completi

- 7 -GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK Motherboard Layout(Note) Fordebugcodeinformation,pleaserefertoChapter6.CPU_FANATX_12V_2X4ATXAUDIODDR3_2DDR3_4

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 70 -Delete RAID VolumeTo delete a RAID array, press <Enter> on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Sto

- 71 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)C-2.ConguringLegacyRAIDROMEnter the Intel®legacyRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthis

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 72 -Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENUscreen,enteravolumenamewith1~16letters(letterscannotbespec

- 73 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)Step 5:Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to b

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 74 -Recovery Volume OptionsIntel® Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore

- 75 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)Figure 17Step 3:Press <Enter> under the Select Disks item. In the SELECT DISKS box, press <Tab> on the

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 76 -Delete RAID VolumeTo delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the DE

- 77 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)3-2 ConguringMarvell® 88SE9172 SATA ControllersA. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computerAttach one end o

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 78 -Figure 2C.ConguringaRAIDarrayinRAIDBIOSEntertheRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthi

- 79 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)Figure 4Create a RAID Array:Step 1: On the main screen, press <Enter> on the RAID tab. Then the RAIDCongme

- 8 -GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK Motherboard Block DiagramFordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 80 -Figure 6Step 3: On the Create VDmenu(Figure6),usetheupordownarrowkeytomovetheselectionbartoselect

- 81 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)ToexittheRAIDBIOSutility,press<Esc>onthemainscreenandpress<Y>toconrm.Now, you can proc

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 82 -3-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWith the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to inst

- 83 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)For the Marvell® 88SE9172:Step 1: Copy the Marvell folder under BootDrv in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive.

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 84 -B. Rebuilding an ArrayRebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. R

- 85 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating SystemWhile in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has be

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 86 -Step 2:Go to the Manage menu of the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility and click Recover data in Manage Volume

- 87 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)Step 2: The new hard drive will be displayed on the screen. Press <Enter> or <Space> on the new hard dr

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 88 - • Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating SystemYou can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the ne

- 89 -Drivers Installation4-1 Chipset DriversChapter 4 Drivers Installation•Beforeinstallingthe drivers, rst install theoperatingsystem.(

- 9 -Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become

Drivers Installation- 90 -4-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps

- 91 - Unique Features5-1 BIOS Update UtilitiesGIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and

Unique Features- 92 -B. Updating the BIOSIn the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS,

- 93 - Unique FeaturesStep 4:During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen a

Unique Features- 94 -5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminateand

- 95 - Unique Features5-2 APP CenterGIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGAB

Unique Features- 96 -5-2-1 EasyTuneGIGABYTE'sEasyTuneisasimpleandeasy-to-useinterfacethatallowsuserstone-tunetheirsystemsettings

- 97 - Unique Features5-2-2 System Information ViewerGIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operati

Unique Features- 98 -5-2-3 EZ SetupTheGIGABYTEEZSetuputilityincludesthefollowing'EZ'setupsapplicationsthatwilloffergreatlysi

- 99 - Unique FeaturesEZ Smart ResponseA. System Requirements1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature2. Intel® Core series pro