Gigabyte Z97mxgaming 5 Manual

							- 11 -
Storage Interface ŠChipset:
 - 1 x M.2 PCIe connector
 - 1 x SATA Express connector
 - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
	 (M.2,	 SATA	Express,	 and	SATA3	 4/5	connectors	 can	only	 be	used	 one	at	a	time.	 The	
SATA3	4/5	connectors	will	become	unavailable	when	an	M.2	SSD	is	installed.)
  - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
USB ŠChipset:
	 -	 	
6	x	USB	 3.0/2.0	 ports	(4	ports	 on	the	 back	 panel,	 2	ports	 available	 through	
the	internal	USB	header)
	 -	 	
8	x	USB	 2.0/1.1	 ports	(4	ports	 on	the	 back	 panel,	 4	ports	 available	 through	
the	internal	USB	headers)
Internal 
Connectors
 Š1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
 Š1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
 Š1 x M.2 PCIe connector
 Š1 x SATA Express connector
 Š6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
 Š1 x CPU fan header
 Š1	x	water	cooling	fan	header	(CPU_OPT)
 Š3 x system fan headers
 Š1 x front panel header
 Š1 x front panel audio header
 Š1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
 Š2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
 Š1 x S/PDIF Out header
 Š1 x Clear CMOS jumper
 Š1 x audio gain control switch
Back Panel 
Connectors
 Š1 x PS/2 keyboard port
 Š1 x PS/2 mouse port
 Š1 x D-Sub port
 Š1 x DVI-D port
 Š1 x HDMI port
 Š4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
 Š4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
 Š1 x RJ-45 port
 Š1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
 Š5	x	audio	 jacks	(Center/Subwoofer	 Speaker	Out,	Rear	 Speaker	 Out,	Line	In,	
Line	Out,	Mic	In)
I/O Controller ŠiTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware Installation  
						

							- 12 -
Hardware 
Monitor
 ŠSystem voltage detection
 ŠCPU/System/Chipset temperature detection
 ŠCPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection
 ŠCPU/System overheating warning
 ŠCPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning
 ŠCPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control	 *		
Whether	the	fan	speed	 control	 function	 is	supported	 will	depend	 on	the	 cooler	 you	install.
BIOS Š2	x	64	Mbit	flash
 ŠUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
 ŠSupport for DualBIOS™
 ŠPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0
Unique Features ŠSupport for APP Center*		
Available	 applications	 in	APP 	Center	 may	differ	 by	motherboard	 model.	Supported	functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- EZ Setup
- Fast Boot
- Game Controller
- ON/OFF Charge
- Smart TimeLock
- Smart Recovery 2
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
 ŠSupport for Q-Flash
 ŠSupport for Smart Switch
 ŠSupport for Xpress Install
Bundled 
Software
 ŠNorton®	Internet	Security	(OEM	version)
 ŠIntel® Rapid Start Technology
 ŠIntel® Smart Connect Technology
 ŠIntel® Smart Response Technology
Operating 
System ŠSupport for Windows 8.1/8/7
Form Factor ŠMicro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
*	 GIGABYTE 	reserves	 the	right	 to	make	 any	changes	 to	the	 product	 specifications	 and	product-related	 information	without	prior notice.*	 Please	visit	the	Support & Downloads\Utility	page	 on	GIGABYTE's	 website	to	check	 the	supported	 operating	system(s)	for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" \
columns. 
Hardware Installation  
						

							- 13 -
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.(Go	to	GIGABYTE's	website	for	the	latest	CPU	support	list.) •Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before in\
stalling the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •Locate	 the	pin	one	 of	the	 CPU.	 The	CPU	 cannot	 be	inserted	 if	oriented	 incorrectly.	 (Or	you	 may	locate	the	notches	on	both	sides	of	the	CPU	and	alignment	keys	on	the	CPU	socket.) •Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU\
. •Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. •Set	the	CPU	 host	frequency	 in	accordance	 with	the	CPU	 specifications.	 It	is	 not	 recommended	that	 the	system	 bus	frequency	 be	set	 beyond	 hardware	 specifications	 since	it	does	 not	meet	 the	standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications,	 please	do	so	according	 to	your	 hardware	 specifications	 including	the	CPU,	 graphics	card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1  Installing the CPUA. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Notch
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
Notch
LG A115 0  C P U
LGA1150 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Hardware Installation  
						

							- 14 -
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Step 1:Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and	away	 from	the	socket	 with	your	 finger.	 Then	completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate/plastic cover will be lifted as well.
Step 2:Hold	the	CPU	 with	your	 thumb	 and	index	 fingers.	Align	the	CPU	 pin	one	 marking	 (triangle)	 with	the	pin	one	 corner	 of	the	 CPU 	socket	 (or	you	 may	 align 	the	CPU	 notches	 with	the	socket	 alignment	 keys)	and gently insert the CPU into position.
Step 4:
Finally, secure the lever under its retention tab to 
complete the installation of the CPU.
NOTE:Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.
 •Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug\
 the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. •To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if \
the CPU is removed.
Step 3:Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully replace the load plate. When replacing the load plate, make sure the front end of the load plate is under the shoulder screw. Then press the CPU socket lever. The protective plastic cover may pop off from the load plate during the process of engaging	the	lever.	 Remove	 the	cover.	 (Save	the	cover properly and always replace it when the CPU	is	not	installed.) 
Hardware Installation  
						

							- 15 -
1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow	the	steps	 below	 to	correctly	 install	the	CPU	 cooler	 on	the	 motherboard.	 (The	following	 procedure	 uses	Intel®	boxed	cooler	as	the	example	cooler.)
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
Step 5:After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is complete.
Step 6:Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler	to	the	 CPU	 fan	header	 (CPU_FAN)	 on	the	motherboard.
Step 1:Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign	on	 the	 male	 push	pin.	(Turning	 the	push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the	cooler,	on	the	contrary,	is	to	install.)
Step 3:Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.
Step 4:You should hear a "click" when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely.(Refer	 to	your	 CPU	 cooler	 installation	 manual	for	instructions	on	installing	the	cooler.)
Male Push Pin
Female Push Pin
The Top of Female Push Pin
Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin
Hardware Installation  
						

							- 16 -
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.(Go	to	GIGABYTE's	website	for	the	latest	supported	memory	speeds	and	memory	modules.) •Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before in\
stalling the memory to prevent hardware damage. •Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DDR3_1DDR3_2DDR3_3DDR3_4
1-4-1	 Dual	Channel	Memory	ConfigurationThis motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory	 is	installed,	 the	BIOS	 will	automatically	 detect	the	specifications	 and	capacity	 of	the	 memory.	 Enabling	Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
 Dual	Channel	Memory	Configurations	TableDDR3_4DDR3_2DDR3_3DDR3_1Two Modules- -DS/SS- -DS/SSDS/SS- -DS/SS- -Four ModulesDS/SSDS/SSDS/SSDS/SS(SS=Single-Sided,	DS=Double-Sided,	"-	-"=No	Memory)
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing \
the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is in\
stalled.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is r\
ecommended that memory 
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3\
 
sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, 
we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. 
Hardware Installation  
						

							- 17 -
1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the 
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 
DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on 
this motherboard.
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips 
at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the 
socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on 
the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it 
vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The  clips  at  both  ends  of  the  socket  will  snap  into  place  when  the 
memory module is securely inserted.
Hardware Installation  
						

							- 18 -
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion c\
ard: •Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the e\
xpansion slot.1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back pan\
el.2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is ful\
ly seated in the slot.3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into th\
e slot.4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.5. After	installing	all	expansion	cards,	replace	the	chassis	cover(s).6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion	card(s).7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating sy\
stem.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
 •Installing a Graphics Card:Gently push down on the top edge of the card until 
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.
 •Removing the Card:Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straigh\
t out from the slot. 
Hardware Installation  
						

							- 19 -
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™	Configuration
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may di\
ffer by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards f\
or more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology.
(Note)	 The	bridge	connector(s)	may	be	needed	or	not	depending	on	your	graphics	cards.
C-2. To Enable SLI FunctionAfter installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to\
 the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Configure	 SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.
A. System Requirements -Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system -A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 sl\
ots and correct driver -CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and corre\
ct driver -CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -A	power	 supply	 with	sufficient	 power	is	recommended	 (Refer	to	the	 manual	 of	your	 graphics	 cards	for	the	power	requirement)
B. Connecting the Graphics CardsStep 1:Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots.
Step 2:Insert the CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on top \
of the cards.
Step 3:Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.
C.	Configuring	the	Graphics	Card	DriverC-1. To Enable CrossFire Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go 
to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Browse to Performance\
AMD CrossFireX™ and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check 
box is selected and click Apply.
Hardware Installation  
						

							- 20 -
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
 •When	 removing	 the	cable	 connected	 to	a	back	 panel	 connector,	 first	remove	 the	cable	 from	your	device and then remove it from the motherboard. •When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use	the	upper	 port	(green)	 to	connect	 a	PS/2	 mouse	 and	the	lower	 port	(purple)	 to	connect	 a	PS/2	 keyboard.
D-Sub Port
The	D-Sub	 port	supports	 a	15-pin	 D-Sub	 connector	 and	supports	 a	maximum	 resolution	of	1920x1200@60Hz 	(the	actual	 resolutions 	supported	 depend	on	the	 monitor	 being	used).	 Connect	 a	monitor	 that	supports	D-Sub connection to this port.
DVI-D Port (Note)
The	DVI-D	 port	conforms	 to	the	 DVI-D	 specification	 and	supports	 a	maximum	 resolution	of	1920x1200@60Hz 	(the	actual	 resolutions 	supported	 depend	on	the	 monitor	 being	used).	 Connect	 a	monitor	 that	supports	DVI-D connection to this port.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The	USB	 3.0	port	 supports	 the	USB	 3.0	specification	 and	is	compatible	 to	the	 USB	 2.0/1.1	 specification.	Use	this	port	for	USB	devices	such	as	a	USB	keyboard/mouse,	USB	printer,	USB	flash	drive	and	etc.
HDMI Port (Note)
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master	Audio 	formats. 	It 	also 	supports 	up 	to 	192KHz/24bit 	8-channel 	LPCM 	audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution 	is 	4096x2160@24Hz 	or 	2560x1600@60Hz, 	but 	the 	actual 	resolutions 	supported 	are 	dependent on the monitor being used.
In Windows 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and	 Sound>Sound>Playback,	 set	Intel(R)	 Display	Audio	to the default playback device.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The	item	name	 may	differ	 depending	 on	your	 operating	 system.	The	screenshot	 below	is	from	Windows	8.1.)
(Note)	 The	DVI-D	port	does	not	support	D-Sub	connection	by	adapter. 
Hardware Installation