Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4P User Manual

GA-X99-UD4PUser's ManualRev. 100112ME-X99UD4P-1001R

- 10 -Hardware Installation1-2 ProductSpecicationsCPU  Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-3 package(GotoGIGABYTE'swebs

Unique Features- 100 -5-2-7 USB BlockerGIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device ty

- 101 - Unique Features5-2-8 Ambient LEDGIGABYTE Ambient LED allows you to enable or change the display mode for the onboard audio LED and rear panel

Unique Features- 102 -5-2-9 V-TunerGIGABYTE V-Tuner(Note1)allowsyoutoeasilyne-tuneyourgraphicscardintheWindowsenvironment.Youcan manu

- 103 - Unique Features5-2-10 Smart SwitchGIGABYTE Smart Switch provides you with the conventional Windows start menu, allowing you to easily access

Unique Features- 104 -5-2-11 Cloud Station ServerGIGABYTE Cloud Station Server is composed of several GIGABYTE's unique apps that allow your sma

- 105 - Unique FeaturesOn the Computer:Option FunctionAccount List Displayscurrentlysignedinaccount(s).Remove Remove the selected account.Share Fo

Unique Features- 106 -GIGABYTE RemoteGIGABYTE Remote allows you to use your smart phone/tablet device to remotely control the mouse/keyboard/Windows M

- 107 - Unique FeaturesRemote OCRemote OC provides you with remote control options including overclocking and system tweaking, system monitoring plus

Unique Features- 108 -Control Tab:The Control tab allows you to select a system power saving mode. Button DescriptionStandby Enters Power on Suspend m

- 109 - Unique FeaturesHotSpotHotSpot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point and allows you to share your connection with your other

- 11 -Hardware InstallationStorage Interface  Chipset:- 4xSATA6Gb/sconnectors(sSATA30~3),supportingIDEandAHCImodesonly(Anoperatingsy

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- 111 -Appendix6-1-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudioThe motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channe

Appendix- 112 -Step 2:Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to

- 113 -Appendix(Note) Enterthe Digital Output(Optical) screen to configure further settings if you use the S/PDIF Out connector(s)onthebackpane

Appendix- 114 -6-1-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecordingStep 2:ConnectyourmicrophonetotheMicinjack(pink)onthebackpanelortheMicinjack(pi

- 115 -AppendixStep 1:Switch to Windows desktop mode. Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on this icon. Select Recording Device

Appendix- 116 -Step 4:Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound.6-1-4 Using the Soun

- 117 -Appendix6-2 Troubleshooting6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\F

Appendix- 118 -6-2-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solv

- 119 -AppendixIf 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

- 12 -Hardware InstallationHardware Monitor  System voltage detection  CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection  CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detec

Appendix- 120 -Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must

- 121 -AppendixFCC 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

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- 127 -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- 128 - • G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - GermanyWEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de • G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K.WEB address : http://www

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

- 14 -Hardware InstallationB. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make

- 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 InstallationB. Connecting the Graphics CardsStep 1:Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossF

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- 20 -Hardware InstallationC-2. To Enable SLI FunctionAfter installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Pane

- 21 -Hardware Installation1-7 Back Panel ConnectorsPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortUsetheupperport(green)toconnectaPS/2mouseandthelower

- 22 -Hardware InstallationLine Out Jack (Green)The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recom

- 23 -Hardware Installation1-9 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices ar

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

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

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

- 27 -Hardware Installation9) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector) The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.F_USB30F_U

- 28 -Hardware Installation10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with S

- 29 -Hardware Installation12) M2_10G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) You can insert an M.2 SSD into this connector.F_USB30F_UB_ F_  F

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- 30 -Hardware InstallationFollow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 Wi-Fi module in the M.2 Wi-Fi connector. Step 1:Use a screw driver to un

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

- 32 -Hardware Installation15) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'

- 33 -Hardware Installation17) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) TheheaderconformstoUSB3.0/2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.Forpurch

- 34 -Hardware Installation201921F_USB30F_UB_ F_  F_ _BBS_BSB_B_SS_

- 35 -Hardware Installation21) BAT (Battery) Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)

- 36 -Hardware Installation2:OC Mode. (Please note that using this mode may result in in-compatibility.)1: DefaultF_USB30F_UB_

BIOS Setup- 37 -BIOS(Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters ofthe system in the CMOS on themotherboard.Itsmajor

BIOS Setup- 38 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.Function KeysFunction Keys:<DEL>: BIOS

BIOS Setup- 39 - • When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setu

- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ...

BIOS Setup- 40 -Classic Setup Function Keys<f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu<h><i> Movetheselectionbart

BIOS Setup- 41 -BIOS 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

BIOS Setup- 42 -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

BIOS Setup- 43 - ` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. ` Advanced Frequency Settings &

BIOS Setup- 44 -(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.FormoreinformationaboutIntel® CPUs' uniq

BIOS Setup- 45 - & Core Current Limit (Amps) AllowsyoutosetacurrentlimitforCPUTurbomode.WhentheCPUcurrentexceedsthespeciedcurr

BIOS Setup- 46 - ` Advanced Memory Settings & ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings

BIOS Setup- 47 - & Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access diffe

BIOS Setup- 48 - ` Advanced Voltage Settings ` Advanced Power Settings & CPU VRIN Loadline Calibration AllowsyoutosettheLoad-LineCalibratio

BIOS Setup- 49 - & DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel A and Channel B memory voltage for over-voltage

- 5 -Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ...834-1 Chipset Drivers ..

BIOS Setup- 50 - ` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keepsorclearstherecordofpreviouschassisintrusionstatus.(Default)

BIOS Setup- 51 - & Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header.Ifth

BIOS Setup- 52 - & 1st System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN1 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and

BIOS Setup- 53 - ` 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- 54 -2-4 System InformationThis section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default l

BIOS Setup- 55 -2-5 BIOS Features & Boot Option Priorities Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.Removablestoragedevices

BIOS Setup- 56 - & Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Speciesthebootorderforaspecicdevicetype,suc

BIOS Setup- 57 - & Next Boot After AC Power Loss NormalBoot EnablesnormalbootupuponthereturnoftheACpower.(Default) Fast Boot Keep

BIOS Setup- 58 -2-6 Peripherals & Initial Display Output SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromthePCIExpressgraphicscards.

BIOS Setup- 59 - & USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is

- 6 -Box Contents 5 GA-X99-UD4P motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Four SATA cables 5 I/O Shield

BIOS Setup- 60 - ` PCHsSATAConguration(sSATA30~3Connectors) & sSATA Controller  EnablesordisablestheintegratedSATAcontrollersthatco

BIOS Setup- 61 - ` SATA Mode options Thissub-menuprovidesSATA-relatedcongurationoptions. & sSATA Port0/1/2/3 EnablesordisableseachSATA

BIOS Setup- 62 -(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.FormoreinformationaboutIntel® CPUs' uniq

BIOS Setup- 63 - & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. AlwaysOff  Thesystemstayso

BIOS Setup- 64 - & Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN ConguresthewaytoturnoffthecomputerinMS-DOSmodeusingthepowerbutton. Instant-Off  Presst

BIOS Setup- 65 -2-9 Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS

BIOS Setup- 66 -

- 67 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)TocongureSATAharddrive(s),followthestepsbelow:A. InstallSATAhar

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 68 -The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual

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

- 7 -GA-X99-UD4P Motherboard LayoutATX_12V_2X4ATXAUDIOBATIntel® X99PCIE_1LGA2011-3GA-X99-UD4PR_USB30iTE®Super I/OKB_MSF_PANELIntel® GbE LANANTENNA_BRA

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 70 -Step 3:On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create

- 71 -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

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 72 -Delete RAID VolumeTo delete a RAID array, press <Enter> on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Sto

- 73 -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)- 74 -Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENUscreen,enteravolumenamewith1~16letters(letterscannotbespec

- 75 -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)- 76 -Recovery Volume OptionsIntel® Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore

- 77 -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)- 78 -Delete RAID VolumeTo delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the DE

- 79 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWith the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to inst

- 8 -GA-X99-UD4P Motherboard Block DiagramFordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."LGA2011-3CPUC

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)- 80 -B. Rebuilding an ArrayRebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. R

- 81 -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)- 82 -Step 2:Go to the Manage menu of the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility and click Recover data in Manage Volume

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

Drivers Installation- 84 -4-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps

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

Unique Features- 86 -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,

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

Unique Features- 88 -5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and

- 89 - Unique Features5-1-3 Using Q-Flash PlusA. Before You Begin1. FromGIGABYTE'swebsite,downloadthelatestcompressedBIOSupdateletha

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

Unique Features- 90 -5-2 APP CenterGIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABY

- 91 - Unique Features5-2-1 EasyTuneGIGABYTE'sEasyTuneisasimpleandeasy-to-useinterfacethatallowsuserstone-tunetheirsystemsettings

Unique Features- 92 -5-2-2 System Information ViewerGIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operatin

- 93 - Unique Features5-2-3 EZ SetupTheGIGABYTEEZSetuputilityincludesthefollowing'EZ'setupsapplicationsthatwilloffergreatlys

Unique Features- 94 -EZ Smart ResponseA. System Requirements1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature2. Intel® Core series proc

- 95 - Unique FeaturesXHDWith 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

Unique Features- 96 -5-2-4 Fast BootThrough the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot(Note1) interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot Aft

- 97 - Unique Features5-2-5 Smart TimeLockGIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules

Unique Features- 98 -5-2-6 Smart Recovery 2SmartRecovery2allowsyoutobackupapartitionasanimageleeveryhour.Youcanusetheseimagesto

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