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GA-X99-SOC Champion User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X99SOCH-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-X99-SOC Champion Dec. 26, 2014 Motherboard GA-X99-SOC Champion Dec. 26, 2014 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 3
set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X99-SOC Champion Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X99-SOC Champion 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 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 5
Audio 109 6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 111 6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 112 6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 114 6-2 Troubleshooting 115 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 115 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 116 6-3 Debug LED Codes 118 Regulatory Statements 122 Contact Us...127 - 5 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-X99-SOC Champion motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 Two 3-Way SLI bridge connectors (GC-3SLI-X99 and GC-3SLI) 55 One 4-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 2-Way - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 7
R_USB R_USB30_2 ATX_12V_2X4 LGA2011-3 R_USB30_1 USB_LAN DDR4_1_A DDR4_2_B AUDIO CPU_OPTOC_PEG PCIE_1 PCIE_5 Intel® GbE LAN PCIE_4 PCIE_6 GA-X99-SOC Champion PCIE_2 CODEC PCIE_7 BAT System Sensor Temperature 2 PCIE_3 M2_20G RST_SW PW_SW CMOS_SW CPU_FAN SB TGR BIOS_SW SYS_FAN2 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 8
GA-X99-SOC Champion Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 1 Express or 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® X99 4 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 CODEC 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE® - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 9
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 10
for Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-3 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Š L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Š Intel® X99 Express Chipset Memory Audio Š 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 11
Express connector becomes unavailable when an M.2 SSD is installed, but the SATA3 4/5 connectors are still functional.) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (sSATA3 0~3), supporting IDE and AHCI modes only (An operating system installed on the SATA3 0~5 ports cannot be used on the sSATA 0~3 ports.) Chipset - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 12
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 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 13
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 installing the CPU - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 14
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • 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 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 15
to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. Step 2: Place the cooler - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 16
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 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 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. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 18
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• 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 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 19
and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon Note 3) (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for PCIE_3 To set up a 3-Way SLI configuration, use the GC-3SLI-X99 bridge connector. Refer to the table below when an i7-5820K CPU - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 20
ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note 1) The 4-Way SLI configuration is not supported when an i7-5820K CPU is installed. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may be differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 21
. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack (actual effects may vary by the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 22
audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software (supported functions may vary based on hardware specification). If you install a Side to the default Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 6, "Configuring - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 23
loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). F_ U F_ U - 23 - Hardware Installation F_USB30 F_USB30 F_USB30 F_ - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 24
S_ B SS S B SS S SF SF B_ B_ U __ 3 U __ 3 SS __ OC Trigger switch (TGR): This switch allows the overclockers to jump between low and extremely high frequencies in an instant. After remaining at a low frequency during system boot and OS optimization, the overclocker can then engage the Trigger - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 25
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1-9 Internal Connectors 51 1 4 5 3 6 2 10 8 8 7 9 12 13 17 16 15 19 14 11 18 5 1) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) OC_PEG 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN1/2/3 6) CPU_OPT 7) SATA_EXPRESS 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 9) sSATA3 0/1/2/3 10) M2_20G 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) SPDIF_O 14) F_USB30 15) F_USB1/ - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 27
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 2x4 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 28
S 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 S S B_ B 3) OC_PEG (PCIe Power Connector) _S The power connector provide auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x1S6_ slots. When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA powe_r cable(s) from the power supply to the OC_PEG - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 29
. Pin No. Definition 1 S3 1 GND 2 Speed ConBtroSl S S 3 Sense 4 VCC S_ SF 1 23 U B_ 7) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector) The SATA Express connector supports a singlSe SA_TA Express device. S_ M2_20G and SATA Express connectors can only be used one at a time. The SATA Express connector - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 30
with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 7 7 S_ SATA3 32 1 54 0 PGin.QNBoO - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 31
_ B S_ B B 10) M2_20G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) You can insert an M.2 PCIe SSD into this connector. S B_ B S S _S S_ _ B _U _ F B Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. F_USB3 F _0 Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 32
speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 33
audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 B_ front panel audio module, rBefSeSr to the instructions on how to time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. _S S_ _ B S3 B SS S Pin No - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 34
14) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition F_USB30 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 35
- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin B SS S U __ 3 S_ SF 17) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. B_ 1 S_ Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition GPIOA GPIOB N_-SLP_S3 N_-S4_S5 GND Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. S_ - 35 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 36
outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 37
on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 38
2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 39
2-2 The Main Menu A. Startup Guide (Default) The Startup Guide screen simplifies conventional complicated BIOS setup menus and presents only the most frequently used options in the easy-to-use interface. It helps first-time - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 40
/ Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to ST Mode or Startup Guide screen. Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 41
BIOS Setup Menus „„ M.I.T. Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. „„ System Information Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date. „„ - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 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 configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 43
the CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 44
cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 45
BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 46
settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 47
memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 48
`` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU VRIN Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load-Line Calibration level for the CPU VRIN. The levels are (from highest to lowest): Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VRIN voltage - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 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 protection. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 325.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && DDR CH(C/D) Voltage Protection - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 50
`` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` PC Health Status BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 51
full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && CPU OPT Fan Speed Control (CPU_OPT Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 52
can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 53
`` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 54
This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 55
such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 56
devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 57
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 58
brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 59
`` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 59 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 60
2-7 Chipset `` PCH sSATA Configuration (sSATA3 0~3 Connectors) && sSATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers that control the sSATA3 0~3 connectors. (Default: Enabled) && Configure sSATA as Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 61
&& sSATA Port0/1/2/3 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) `` PCH SATA Configuration (SATA3 0~5 Connectors) && SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers that - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 62
routed to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is turned off. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 63
2-8 Power Management && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 64
&& ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by alarm, PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft- - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 65
2-9 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 66
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Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 RAID 5 2 ≥3 Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 68
B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go to Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration, make sure SATA Controller - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 69
UEFI RAID configuration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 2 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 70
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next, use the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 71
Step 5: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press to begin. (Figure 6) Figure 6 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 72
Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press on Yes (Figure 8). Figure 8 Configuring SATA Hard Drive - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 73
C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 74
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 11). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 75
Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 13). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 13.1.0. - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 76
Recovery Volume Options Intel® Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can copy the data from the master drive to - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 77
On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the operating system. On Request also allows the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to complete. - 77 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 78
are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using this option in the RAID ROM utility. Steps: Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 79
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 8.1/8/7. A. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 80
automatic rebuild will be performed after you enter the operating system. If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 81
•• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the desktop. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 82
VOLUMES OPTIONS menu, select Enable Only Recovery Disk to show the recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All Rights - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 83
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 84
4-2 Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps you want and the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 85
GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? With Q-Flash you can update - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 86
The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file . 2. Select USB Flash Drive. Q-Flash Model Name : X99-SOC Champion BIOS Version : E4 BIOS Date : 10/24/2014 Flash - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 87
Step 4: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to load BIOS - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 88
the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without . Click Backup current image to save the currently used boot-up logo. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. C. After Updating the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 89
. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Restart your computer after in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 90
5-2-1 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 91
5-2-2 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system. You can also display the hardware monitor information on - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 92
5-2-3 EZ Setup The GIGABYTE EZ Setup utility includes the following 'EZ' setups applications switch the operating mode for your hard drive even after it's been installed with an operating system. Supported operating modes include IDE, AHCI, and RAID. You can select a disk mode and restart your - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 93
EZ Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature 2. Intel® Core series processor 3. Intel® SATA controllers set to RAID mode 4. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed (Note 1) 5. A conventional SATA disk and an - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 94
XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 or RAID RAID 0 or Create RAID 1 based on your need (Note 2). (Note 1) The XHD utility only supports the SATA connectors controlled by the Intel® Chipset. (Note 2) Except for the operating system drive, all - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 95
5-2-4 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot (Note 1) interface, you can enable or button, the system will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note 1) This function is supported by Windows 8.1/8 only. (Note 2) For more details about this function, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 96
5-2-5 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 97
recover your system from the backup image •• Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. •• You need to select the destination partition the backup and enter the user name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the main - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 98
to proceed with the restore immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system. All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup. If needed, be - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 99
5-2-7 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 100
5-2-8 Ambient LED GIGABYTE Ambient LED allows you to enable or change the display mode for the onboard audio LED and rear panel I/O shield LED (Note) while in the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 101
V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner (Note 1) allows you to easily fine-tune your graphics card in the Windows environment. You can manually overclock the card status at any time. The V-Tuner Interface Using V-Tuner You can manually select the values of each item or use the sliders for adjustment and then - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 102
5-2-10 Smart Switch GIGABYTE Smart Switch provides you with the conventional Windows start menu, allowing you to easily access to the apps that you frequently use. You can also - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 103
download it from App Store.) (Note 1) •• Your smart phone/tablet device must have Android 4.0/iOS 6.0 or above version. •• The first time you use HomeCloud, GIGABYTE Remote, and Remote OC, you must click Login with Google or Login with Facebook to sign in with your Google or Facebook account. Be - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 104
On the Computer: Option Function Account List Displays currently signed in account(s). Remove Remove the selected account. Share Folder Displays the shared folder directory of the currently signed in account. Open Folder Access the shared folder of the currently signed in account. On the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 105
device to remotely control the mouse/keyboard/ Windows Media Player on your computer. The GIGABYTE Remote Interface Using GIGABYTE Remote Step 1: Launch GIGABYTE Remote on your computer and enable GIGABYTE Remote Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 106
OC on your computer and enable Remote OC Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Tap on Remote OC - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 107
AutoGreen AutoGreen is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone/tablet device. When the device is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system will enter the specified power saving mode. Before - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 108
HotSpot HotSpot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point and allows you to share your connection with your other wireless devices. Make sure your computer has been connected to a network and Wi-Fi is enabled. The HotSpot Interface Using HotSpot: Configuring your computer: The - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 109
a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on the next page. High Definition - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 110
Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 111
6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Connects to a S/ - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 112
6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: Switch to Windows desktop mode. The HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 113
Step 5: To open the Sound Recorder, move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen, click the Start icon to switch to the Start screen (or press the Windows button on the keyboard). Click the icon on the bottom left corner of the screen to access the Apps screen. Step 6: On this - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 114
. Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. Appendix - 114 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 115
6-2 Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's If your board doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 116
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 117
& Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect the hard problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 118
initialization. IOH PEI initialization. PCH PEI initialization. Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services. CPU DXE initialization is started. PCI host bridge initialization is started. IOH DXE initialization. IOH SMM initialization. Reserved. PCH - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 119
Setup is started. Reserved. Wait user command in BIOS Setup. Reserved. Issue Ready To Boot event for OS Boot. Boot to Legacy OS. Exit Boot Services. Runtime AP installation begins. Runtime AP installation ends. Legacy Option ROM initialization. System reset if needed. - 119 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 120
Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8~BF C0~CF Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. Reserved. Reserved. S3 Resume Code E0 E1 E2 E3 Recovery Code F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5~F7 Error Code 50~55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C~5F D0 D1 Description S3 Resume is started ( - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 121
Code D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9~DA DB DC DE~DF E8 E9 EA EB EC~EF F8 F9 FA FB~FF Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 122
product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 123
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 124
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.tw •• G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9326 Tech. Support: http://esupport.gigabyte.com Warranty Info: http://rma.gigabyte.us Web address: http://www.gigabyte.us •• G.B.T. INC (USA) - Mexico Tel: +1-626-854-9338 x 215 (Soporte de habla hispano) FAX: +1-626-854-9326 Correo - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Champion | User Manual - Page 128
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GA-X99-SOC
Champion
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-X99SOCH-1002R
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