Gigabyte Z97n Gaming 5 Manual

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USB ŠChipset:
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4	x	USB	 2.0/1.1	 ports	(2	ports	 on	the	 back	 panel,	 2	ports	 available	 through	
the	internal	USB	header)
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6	x	USB	 3.0/2.0	 ports	(4	ports	 on	the	 back	 panel,	 2	ports	 available	 through	
the	internal	USB	header)
Internal 
Connectors
 Š1	x	24-pin	 ATX	main	power	connector
 Š1	x	8-pin	ATX	12V	power	connector
 Š5 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
 Š1 x CPU fan header
 Š1 x system fan header
 Š1 x front panel header
 Š1 x front panel audio header
 Š1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
 Š1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
 Š1 x S/PDIF Out header
 Š1 x Clear CMOS jumper
 Š1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel 
Connectors
 Š1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
 Š2	x	SMA	antenna	connectors	(2T2R)
 Š1 x DVI-I port
 Š1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
 Š1 x HDMI port
 Š1 x DisplayPort
 Š1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector
 Š4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
 Š2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
 Š1 x RJ-45 port
 Š6	x	audio 	jacks	 (Center/Subwoofer 	Speaker 	Out,	 Rear 	Speaker 	Out, 	Side	 Speaker 	
Out,	Line	In,	Line	Out,	Mic	In)
I/O Controller ŠiTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware 
Monitor
 ŠSystem voltage detection
 ŠCPU/System temperature detection
 ŠCPU/System fan speed detection
 ŠCPU/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, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
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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- Cloud Station- 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
 ŠIntel® Wireless Display
Operating 
System ŠSupport for Windows 8.1/8/7
Form Factor ŠMini-ITX	Form	Factor;	17.0cm	x	17.0cm
*	 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.
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
1-3-1  Installing the CPUA. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
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 installing 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, otherwis\
e 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.
Notch
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
Notch
LGA1150 CPU
LGA1150 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
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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 cove\
r 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.)
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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
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1-4 Installing the 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 memory modules, it is recommended that memory of 
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
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 installing 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.
1-4-1	 Dual 	Channel 	Memory 	ConfigurationThis motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Chan\
nel 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 two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one me\
mory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2
DDR3_1DDR3_2
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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer an\
d 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 clip at the right end 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 clip at the right end of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.
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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
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 panel.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 x16 Slot
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.
 •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.
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1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The	USB	 port	supports	 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.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to a place where the signal is good.
DVI-I Port
The	 DVI-I	 port	conforms	 to	the	 DVI-I	 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-I connection to this port.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system th\
at supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an opt\
ical digital audio in connector.
HDMI Port
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.
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.)
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Activity LEDConnection/Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State DescriptionOrange1 Gbps data rateGreen100 Mbps data rateOff10 Mbps data rate
State DescriptionBlinkingData transmission or receiving is occurringOffNo data transmission or receiving is occurring
Triple-Display	Configurations	for	the	Onboard	Graphics:Triple-display	configurations	 are	supported	 after	you	install	 motherboard	 drivers	in	OS.	 Only	 dual-display	configurations	are	supported	during	the	BIOS	Setup	or	POST 	process.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to connect	your	DisplayPort-supported	 monitor.	The	maximum	 supported	 resolution	is	4096x2160@24Hz	or	3840x2160@60Hz,	but	the	actual	resolutions	supported	are	dependent	on	the	monitor	being	used.
eSATA 6Gb/s Connector(Note)
This	connector	supports	SATA 	6Gb/s	specification.	Use	the	port	to	connect	an	external	SATA 	device.
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 Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB	flash	drive	and	etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack
Use	this	audio	jack	to	connect	center/subwoofer	speakers	in	a	5.1/7.1-channel	audio	configuration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack
This	jack	can	be	used	to	connect	front	speakers	in	a	4/5.1/7.1-channel	audio	configuration.
Side Speaker Out Jack
Use	this	audio	jack	to	connect	side	speakers	in	a	7.1-channel	audio	configuration.
Line In Jack
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an opt\
ical drive, walkman, etc.
In Windows 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and	Sound>Sound>Playback,	 set	Intel(R)	 Display	Audio	to the default playback device.
(Note)	 Actual	transfer	rate	is	dependent	on	the	device	being	connected.
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