Gigabyte Z97mxgaming 5 Manual

							
GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5
Users Manual
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							MotherboardGA-Z97MX-Gaming 5Apr. 3, 2014
Apr. 3, 2014
MotherboardGA-Z97MX-Gaming 5  
						

							
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In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the fol\
lowing types of
documentations: 0084For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide inclu\
ded with the product. 0084For detailed product information, carefully read the Users Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www
Identifying 
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: REV
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard rev\
ision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:   
						

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Table of Contents
Box Contents ....................................................................................................\
...............6
Optional Items ....................................................................................................\
.............6
GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout ....................................................................7
GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Motherboard Block Diagram .......................................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................\
.............9
1-1   Installation Precautions ...................................................................................9
1-2	 Product	Specifications ...................................................................................10
1-3  Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler...............................................................13
1-3-1  Installing the CPU ..................................................................................................13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ......................................................................................15
1- 4 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................16
1- 4-1	 Dual	Channel	Memory	Configuration ....................................................................16
1- 4-2  Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card .........................................................................18
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™	Configuration .............................19
1-7  Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................20
1-8	 Changing	the	Operational	Amplifier ..............................................................22
1-9  Internal Connectors .......................................................................................23
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup ........................................................................\
..........................33
2-1  Startup Screen ...............................................................................................34
2-2  The Main Menu ..............................................................................................35
2 - 3 M . I .T. ..............................................................................................................38
2-4   System Information ........................................................................................50
2-5  BIOS Features ...............................................................................................51
2-6 Peripherals .....................................................................................................55
2-7  Power Management .......................................................................................58
2-8  Save & Exit ....................................................................................................60
Chapter	3	 Configuring	SATA	Hard	Drive(s) ..................................................................61
3-1	 Configuring	SATA	Controllers ........................................................................61
3-2  Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System .....................73  
						

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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ........................................................................\
...............77
4-1  Chipset Drivers ..............................................................................................77
4-2  Application Software ......................................................................................78
4-3 Information ........................................................................\
.............................78
Chapter 5  Unique Features........................................................................\
...................79
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities .....................................................................................79
5-1-1  Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...........................................................79
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ............................................................82
5-2  APP Center ........................................................................\
............................83
5 - 2 -1 E a s yTu n e ...............................................................................................................84
5-2-2  System Information Viewer ........................................................................\
...........85
5-2-3  EZ Setup ........................................................................\
.......................................86
5-2- 4 Fast Boot ........................................................................\
........................................91
5-2-5 Smart TimeLock .....................................................................................................92
5-2- 6  Smart Recovery 2 ..................................................................................................93
5-2-7 USB Blocker ........................................................................\
..................................95
5-2-8 Smart Switch ........................................................................\
.................................96
5-2-9 Game Controller ........................................................................\
.............................97
Chapter 6  Appendix ........................................................................\
..............................99
6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager ...............................................99
6-2	 Configuring	Audio	Input	and	Output ............................................................100
6-2-1	 Configuring	2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel	Audio ...............................................................100
6-2-2	 Configuring	S/PDIF	Out .......................................................................................102
6-2-3	 Configuring 	Microphone 	Recording .....................................................................103
6-2- 4  Using the Sound Recorder ........................................................................\
..........105
6-2-5 Creative Software Suite ........................................................................\
..............106
6-3  Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................109
6-3-1  Frequently Asked Questions........................................................................\
........109
6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .................................................................................110
Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................112
Contact Us ...............................................................................................................115  
						

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Box Contents
 5GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 motherboard
 5Motherboard driver disk
 5User's Manual
 5Quick Installation Guide
 5Four SATA cables
 5I/O Shield
 5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
Optional Items
 †2-port	USB	2.0	bracket	(Part	No.	12CR1-1UB030-6*R)
 †eSATA	bracket	(Part	No.	12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)
 †3.5"	Front	Panel	with	2	USB	3.0/2.0	ports	(Part	No.	12CR1-FPX582-2*R)
 †HDMI-to-DVI	adapter	(Part	No.	12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you 
obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.  
						

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GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout
KB_MBCPU_FANATX_12V_2X4
AT X
F_AUDIOSPDIF_O
AUDIO
B_BIOS
PCIEX4
DDR3_2DDR3_4DDR3_3DDR3_1
B AT
F_PANEL
Intel® Z97
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1
PCIEX16
M.2
LGA1150
GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5
R_USB
VGADVI
USB30_LAN
F_USB30
R_USB30HDMI
PCIEX8
CPU_OPT
S ATA 3
S ATA 3
10
2435
SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN3
F_USB2F_USB1SYS_FAN2
iTE® Super I/O
CODEC
GAIN
TI Burr Brown® OPA2134
SATA_EXPRESS
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN  
						

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GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Motherboard Block Diagram
For	detailed	product	information/limitation(s),	refer	to	"1-2	Product	Specifications."
LGA1150 CPU
CPU	CLK+/-	(100	MHz)
Dual BIOS
8 USB 2.0/1.1
LPC Bus
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK (100	MHz)
1 PCI Express x1
x1x4
DMI 2.0 FDI 
4 SATA 6Gb/s
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK (100	MHz)
Switch
x8x16
1 PCI Express x162 PCI Express x8or
1 PCI Express x4
6 USB 3.0/2.0
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Intel® Z97x1
LAN 
RJ45
DVI-D
HDMI
D-Sub
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN
iTE® Super I/O
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
Line OutLine In
S/PDIF Out
Rear Speaker Out
MIC
CODEC
DDR3	1600/1333	MHz
Dual Channel Memory
SATA Express
M.2or
orSwitch
2 SATA 6Gb/s  
						

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1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and compo\
nents which can become damaged 
as	a	result	 of	electrostatic	 discharge	(ESD).	Prior	 to	installation,	 carefully	read	the	user's	 manual	 and	follow	
these procedures:
 •Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherb\
oard.
 •Prior	 to	installation,	 do	not	 remove	 or	break	 motherboard	 S/N	(Serial	 Number)	 sticker	or	warranty	 sticker	
provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
 •Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or 
removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
 •When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they\
 
are connected tightly and securely.
 •When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connect\
ors.
 •It	is	 best	 to	wear	 an	electrostatic	 discharge	(ESD)	wrist	strap	 when	 handling	 electronic	 components	 such	
as	a	motherboard,	 CPU	or	 memory.	 If	you	 do	not	 have	 an	ESD	 wrist	strap,	 keep	your	hands	 dry	and	 first	
touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
 •Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic 
shielding container.
 •Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been 
turned off.
 •Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local 
voltage standard.
 •Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connec\
tors of your hardware components 
are connected. 
 •To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in cont\
act with the motherboard 
circuit or its components.
 •Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the 
computer casing.
 •Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
 •Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
 •Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components 
as well as physical harm to the user.
 •If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem rela\
ted to the use of the product, please 
consult	a	certified	computer	technician.
Chapter 1  Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation  
						

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1-2	 Product	Specifications
CPU ŠSupport for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in 
the	LGA1150	 package	(Go	to	GIGABYTE's	 website	for	the	 latest	 CPU	support	 list.)
 ŠL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset ŠIntel® Z97 Express Chipset
Memory Š4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory	 *	 	
Due	to	a	Windows	 32-bit	operating	 system	limitation,	 when	more	than	4	GB	 of	physical 	memory	 is	installed,	 the	actual	 memory	 size	displayed	 will	be	less	 than	 the	size	 of	the physical memory installed.
 ŠDual channel memory architecture
 ŠSupport	for	DDR3	1600/1333	MHz	memory	modules
 ŠSupport for non-ECC memory modules
 ŠSupport	for	Extreme	Memory	Profile	(XMP)	memory	modules
	 	
(Go	to	GIGABYTE's	 website	for	the	 latest	 supported	 memory	speeds	and	memory 	
modules.)
Onboard 
Graphics
 ŠIntegrated Graphics Processor:
	 -	 1	x	D-Sub	port,	supporting	a	maximum	resolution	of	1920x1200@60Hz
	 -	 1	x	DVI-D	port,	supporting	a	maximum	resolution	of	1920x1200@60Hz	 *	 The	DVI-D	port	does	not	support	D-Sub	connection	by	adapter.
	 -	 	
1	x	HDMI	 port,	supporting	 a	maximum	 resolution	 of	4096x2160@24Hz	 or	
2560x1600@60Hz	 *	 Support	for	HDMI	1.4a	version.
- Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
- Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio ŠRealtek® ALC1150 codec
 ŠTI Burr Brown®	OPA2134	operational	amplifier
 ŠSupport for Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
 ŠHigh	Definition	 Audio
 Š2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
 ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN ŠQualcomm®	Atheros	Killer	E2201	LAN	chip	(10/100/1000	Mbit)	
Expansion Slots Š1	x	PCI	Express	x16	slot,	running	at	x16	(PCIEX16)	 *	 	
For	optimum	 performance,	 if	only	 one	PCI	Express	 graphics	 card	is	to	 be	 installed,	be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
 Š1	x	PCI	Express	x16	slot,	running	at	x8	(PCIEX8)
	 (The	PCIEX16	and	PCIEX8	slots	conform	to	PCI	Express	3.0	standard.)	 *	 	
The	PCIEX8	 slot	shares	 bandwidth	 with	the	PCIEX16	 slot.	When	 the	PCIEX8	 slot	is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.
 Š1	x	PCI	Express	x16	slot,	running	at	x4	(PCIEX4)
 Š1 x PCI Express x1 slot
	 (The	PCIEX4	and	PCIEX1	slots	conform	to	PCI	Express	2.0	standard.)
Multi-Graphics 
Technology ŠSupport for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology 
Hardware Installation