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GA-X99-SOC Force User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X99SOCF-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 Force | User Manual - Page 2
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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 Force | User Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X99-SOC Force Motherboard Layout 7 GA-X99-SOC Force 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 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 5
Audio 113 6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 115 6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 116 6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 118 6-2 Troubleshooting 119 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 119 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 120 6-3 Debug LED Codes 122 Regulatory Statements 126 Contact Us...128 - 5 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-X99-SOC Force motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six 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 Force | User Manual - Page 7
uPD720210 ATX_12V_2X4 LGA2011-3 CPU_OPT DDR4_1_1A DDR4_2_2A DDR4_3_1B DDR4_4_2B AUDIO PCIE_1 Intel® GbE PCIE_5 LAN PCIE_4 M2_20G PCIE_6 GA-X99-SOC Force PCIE_2 CODEC PCIE_7 System Sensor Temperature 2 PCIE_3 BAT LED_CON2 +_+_ CPU_FAN PW_SW RATIO_DW RATIO_UP FREQ_DW FREQ_UP GEAR TAG - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 8
GA-X99-SOC Force Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI 6Gb/s Intel® GbE LAN 4 SATA 6Gb/s x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® X99 4 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 CODEC 8 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | 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 Force | 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.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® X99 Express Chipset 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 11
USB Š Š Internal Š Connectors Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Š Back Panel Š Connectors Š Š Š Š - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (sSATA3 0~3), supporting IDE and AHCI modes only (An operating system installed on the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | 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 Force | 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 Force | 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 Force | 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 Force | 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 Force | 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 Force | 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 Force | User Manual - Page 19
and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Note 3) (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the PCIE_3 To set up a 3-Way SLI configuration, use the GC-3SLI-X99 bridge connector. Refer to the table below for setting up a 3-Way - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 20
contact with PCIe slot. Refer to the following installation instructions: Step 1: Step 2: As shown, align the screw OC Brace. (Note 1) The 4-Way SLI configuration is not supported when an i7-5820K CPU is installed. (Note 2) The bridge version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 21
this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 3.0/2.0 Port (White) 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 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 22
, 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 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 Force | User Manual - Page 23
may shutdown and data 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). FF__ UU FF__ - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 24
Slot LED Indicators The OC PCIe switch allows you to manually turn off specific PCI Express slot(s) (except for the PE4_L_LED PE2_L_LED PE3_L_LED Slot PCIE_1 PCIE_4 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 S3 S_ OC Buttons GIGABYTE's unique OC buttons help enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 25
BB BB B B B F_USB3FF_USB3F_FUSB3F_FUSB3F_FUSB3F_FUSB3F_FUSB3F_FUSB3F_FUSB3 F BB ______ __ _U _U _U _U _U _U _U _U _U BB __ S_ S_ S_ S_ S_ S_ S_ S_ S_ _S _S _S _S _S _S _S _S _S BB S B_ S B_ S B_ S B_ S B_ S B_ S B_ S B_ S B_ _ _ _ _ _ _ B _S_ B_ S_ B S_ B S_ B S_ B S S S U S S US S US S - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 26
1-9 Internal Connectors 1 4 5 2 6 3 19 11 9 9 8 21 10 13 14 5 18 17 16 7 15 12 20 5 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) OC_PEG 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN1/2/3 6) CPU_OPT 7) LED_CON2 8) SATA_EXPRESS 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 10) sSATA3 0/1/2/3 11) M2_20G 12) F_PANEL 13) F_AUDIO 14) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB30 16) F_USB1 - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 27
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector 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 off and all - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 28
U __ 3 B SS 1 _S S 1 23 F_ F_ U S_ 1 23 1 1 23 1 3) OC_PEG (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector provide auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recomme1n2d3 that you connect the SATA power cable(s) from the power supply to - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 29
power to the LEDs on the Chipset heatsink. S_ 1 Pin No. Definition SF 1 VCC 2 GND 8) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector) The SATA Express connector supports a singlSe SA_TA Express device. M2_20G and SATA Express connectors can only be used one at a time. The SATA Express connector becomes - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | 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. PGin.QNBoO.FMDefinition SATA3 1 GND - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 31
_ B S_ B B 11) M2_20G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) You can insert an M.2 PCIe SSD into this connector. S B_ B _S S_ _ B _U _ B Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. F_USB3 F Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | 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 Force | User Manual - Page 33
97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. _S S_ _ B S3 B SS - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 34
15) 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 Force | User Manual - Page 35
8 NCTS- 9 NRI- B SS S 10 No Pin U __ 3 S_ SF 18) 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 Force | User Manual - Page 36
from the power 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). Hardware Installation - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 37
21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 38
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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 Force | User Manual - Page 40
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 Force | User Manual - Page 41
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 Force | User Manual - Page 42
/ 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 Force | User Manual - Page 43
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 Force | User Manual - Page 44
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 Force | User Manual - Page 45
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 Force | User Manual - Page 46
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 - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 47
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 Force | User Manual - Page 48
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 - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 49
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 Force | User Manual - Page 50
`` 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 Force | User Manual - Page 51
&& 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 Force | User Manual - Page 52
`` 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 - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 53
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 Force | User Manual - Page 54
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 Force | User Manual - Page 55
`` 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 Force | User Manual - Page 56
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 Force | User Manual - Page 57
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 Force | User Manual - Page 58
Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 59
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 Force | User Manual - Page 60
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 Force | User Manual - Page 61
`` 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. - 61 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 62
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 Force | User Manual - Page 63
`` SATA Mode options This sub-menu provides SATA-related configuration options. && 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) && sSATA Device Type Allows you to select the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 64
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 Force | User Manual - Page 65
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 Force | User Manual - Page 66
&& 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 Force | User Manual - Page 67
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 Force | User Manual - Page 68
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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 Force | User Manual - Page 70
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 Force | User Manual - Page 71
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 Force | User Manual - Page 72
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 Force | User Manual - Page 73
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 Force | User Manual - Page 74
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 Force | User Manual - Page 75
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 Force | User Manual - Page 76
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 Force | User Manual - Page 77
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 Force | User Manual - Page 78
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 Force | User Manual - Page 79
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. - 79 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 80
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 Force | User Manual - Page 81
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 Force | User Manual - Page 82
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 Force | User Manual - Page 83
•• 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 Force | User Manual - Page 84
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 Force | User Manual - Page 85
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 Force | User Manual - Page 86
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 Force | User Manual - Page 87
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 sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash Plus? Q-Flash Plus is a new - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 88
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 Force BIOS Version : F1q BIOS Date : 07/25/2014 Flash - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 89
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 Force | User Manual - Page 90
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 Force | User Manual - Page 91
compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Insert the USB flash drive into the white USB port on the - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 92
. 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. Unique - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 93
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 Force | User Manual - Page 94
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 Force | User Manual - Page 95
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 Force | User Manual - Page 96
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® the BIOS settings, be it IDE or AHCI mode, the system will be forced to RAID mode. Unique Features - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 97
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 Force | User Manual - Page 98
5-2-4 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot (Note 1) interface, you can enable or change Now 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 Features - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 99
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 Force | User Manual - Page 100
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 Force | User Manual - Page 101
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 Force | User Manual - Page 102
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 Force | User Manual - Page 103
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 Force | User Manual - Page 104
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 Force | User Manual - Page 105
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 Force | User Manual - Page 106
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 Force | User Manual - Page 107
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 Force | User Manual - Page 108
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 Force | User Manual - Page 109
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 Force | User Manual - Page 110
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 Force | User Manual - Page 111
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 Force | User Manual - Page 112
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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 Force | User Manual - Page 114
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 Force | User Manual - Page 115
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. O.C. Connects to a - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 116
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 Force | User Manual - Page 117
Step 5: To open the Sounder 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 Force | User Manual - Page 118
. 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 - 118 - - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 119
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 Force | User Manual - Page 120
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 Force | User Manual - Page 121
& 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 Force | User Manual - Page 122
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 Force | User Manual - Page 123
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. - 123 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force | User Manual - Page 124
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 Force | User Manual - Page 125
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 Force | User Manual - Page 126
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 Force | User Manual - Page 127
. 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 Force | User Manual - Page 128
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GA-X99-SOC Force
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-X99SOCF-1002R
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