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GA-Z87X-UD5 TH User's Manual Rev. 1102 12ME-Z87UD5T-1102R - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 2
GA-Z87X-UD5 TH Aug. 16, 2013 Wireless Module Country Approvals: Motherboard GA-Z87X-UD5 TH Aug. 16, 2013 See the latest safety and regulatory documents at GIGABYTE's website. - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z87X-UD5 TH Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z87X-UD5 TH Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 5
/Out 119 6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 121 6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 123 6-1-5 Creative Software Suite 124 6-2 Troubleshooting 127 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 127 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 128 6-3 Debug LED Codes 130 Regulatory Statements 134 Contact Us...139 - 5 - - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-Z87X-UD5 TH motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Wireless module driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One antenna The box contents above - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 7
MDP2 MDP1 AUDIO Intel® DSL4510 Intel® GbE LAN CPU_FAN DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30_1 ATX4P MINI_PCIE CPU_OPT PCIEX16 SYS_FAN1 GA-Z87X-UD5 TH Renesas® uPD720210 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX8 MBIOS_LED PLX® PEX8605 BBIOS_LED BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS PCIe to PCI Bridge SPDIF_IN F_AUDIO - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 8
GA-Z87X-UD5 TH Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x4+1 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or or - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 10
i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 11
2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot 1 x mini-PCI Express slot for the wireless communication module Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™/2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technology Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5) - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Marvell® 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 15
" 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.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | 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. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 19
System Requirements -- Windows 8/7 operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 20
1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 21
for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-I and the MDP2 Thunderbolt port is not supported. If a monitor is connected to the MDP2 Thunderbolt port , the DVI-I port will become unavailable. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 22
to retask other audio jack to be Side Speaker out. Only microphones still MUST be connected 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 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | 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). - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 24
1 23 1 2 1 1 B_ B SSS1 B SSS1 B_ S 123 1 1 23 1 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 1 1 23 S 1 23 S 1 1 23 S 1 23 S 1 23 S 1 23 S 1 23 S 1 23 S 1 23 Voltage Measurement Points S 1 23 Users can use a multimeter to measure component voltages, including VRIN, VIOAS, - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 25
1-9 Internal Connectors 1 5 4 2 6 5 14 3 7 8 9 5 12 18 11 13 5 16 17 15 14 10 5 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) ATX4P 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5 6) CPU_OPT 7) BAT 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 9) GSATA3 6/7 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) SPDIF_IN 13) SPDIF_O 14) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 15) F_USB1/ - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 26
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 27
__ 3 B SS 1 _S S 1 23 F_ F_ U F_USB30 U 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 1 23 1 23 1 3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector) 1 23 The power connector provides auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more 1 23 graphics cards are in1stalled, we recommend that you connect the SATA power - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 28
6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 29
compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Marvell® 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. GSATA3 7 6 7 7 G.QBOFM 1 1 Pin No - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 30
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 31
provides an AC'97 1 23 1 front panel audio module, refer1to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter simultane- ously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 6, " - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 32
information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 No Pin S 1 23 Only the USB ports routed to the F_USB30_1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge2 function. B SS S Prior to installing the USB front - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 33
15) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 F_USB30 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 34
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 - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 35
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 36
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 37
2-2 The Main Menu A. Dashboard Mode (Default) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can easily point and click through various settings and make adjustments for optimum performance. In Dashboard Mode, you can use - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 38
Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 39
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 - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 40
the CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 41
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. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 42
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 43
and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 43 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 44
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 45
`` 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 Vcore more - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 46
&& CPU VRIN Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on the CPU VRIN voltage for over-voltage protection. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 500.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection Allows you to set the - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 47
`` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 48
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 49
temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 50
Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 2 mode only. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 51
section provides information on your CPU, memory, 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 is - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 52
submenu will be presented here. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list UEFI:" string. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 53
Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 54
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 Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 55
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 56
2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 57
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 58
&& EHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && PCIE - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 59
&& External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Intel(R) Thunderbolt onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 59 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 60
`` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell® 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6/7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell® 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current status of each - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 61
2-7 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configur this setting.(Default:Auto) && Resume by Alarm - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 62
&& 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 returns to its last known awake - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 63
2-8 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 64
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, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA3 0~5 ports are supported by the Intel® Z87 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 66
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 Peripherals\SATA Configuration, make sure Integrated SATA - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 67
Windows 8 64-bit installation only. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never (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 - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 68
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 69
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 70
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 71
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | 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 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 73
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 - 12.0.0. - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 74
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 75
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. - 75 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 76
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 77
3-2 Configuring Marvell® 88SE9172 SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. The Marvell® 88SE9172 SATA controller controls the onboard - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 78
C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 79
Create a RAID Array: Step 1: On the main screen, press on the RAID tab. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 4). Press on the Create VD item. [ Selection ] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter ] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 80
Step 3: On the Create VD menu (Figure 6), use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar to select an item and press to display options. Set the required items in sequence and press the down arrow key to proceed to the next item. Sequence: 1. RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Options - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 81
When completed, the RAID tab will display the new array (Figure 8). [ Selection ] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter ] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] [Virtual Disks] ID Name Size Level 0 GBT 152.4GB RAID0 [Physical Disks] Port Disk Name S0 SATA: WDC - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 82
3-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 8/7. A. Installing Windows 8/7 For the Intel® Z87: As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 83
For the Marvell® 88SE9172: Step 1: Copy the Marvell folder under BootDrv in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows 8/7 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 3: Insert the - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 84
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 - 12.0.0.1783 Copyright - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 85
•• 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 86
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 - 12.0.0.1783 Copyright(C) 2003-13 Intel Corporation - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 87
For the Marvell® 88SE9172: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Restart your computer. To enable an automatic rebuild in the operating system, you have to set the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 88
Activity Progress item, indicating that the RAID volume is being rebuilt. When completed, the status will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 89
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 90
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 91
BIOS chip. What is DualBIOS™? Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? With Q-Flash you Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 92
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 Flash. 2. Select USB Flash Drive. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87X-UD5 TH BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 07/05/2013 Flash Type/Size : - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 93
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 94
@BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without screen. 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 95
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 96
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 97
5-2-2 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 98
EZ Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature (Note 1) 2. Intel® Core series processor 3. Intel® SATA controller set to RAID mode 4. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed (Note 1) 5. A conventional SATA disk and - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 99
1. Intel® Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. An SSD with size larger than the total system memory 3. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8 4. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array, it cannot be used to set up and Intel® Rapid Start store - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 100
EZ Smart Connect A. System Requirements 1. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8 3. Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4. Properly-working network connection 5. Programs added to the White List must be turned on (Note) B. Using EZ Smart - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 101
XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 or 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 data - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 102
5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2 GIGABYTE ON/OFF Charge2 Technology can automatically detect your mobile device displays it on the screen. Available functions may vary by device. If your mobile device does not support data sync, select Fast Charge/No Sync to enable a quick charge. •• Fast Charge: Automatically - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 103
5-2-4 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 104
5-2-5 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows users to effectively manage computer usage time with simple rules and options. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 105
recover your system from the backup image •• Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. •• You need to select the destination partition in 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 106
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 107
computer to the target computer (File Transfer). Third, it surely can be used as a normal wireless LAN card (WiFi). The Wi-Fi Share utility is supported in Windows 8/7 only. To use Wi-Fi Share for the first time, click the Wi-Fi Share Manager icon on the Start screen (Windows 8) or - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 108
Step 2: When the Wi-Fi Share Settings dialog box appears, select a currently running network connection you want to share from the Share Connection list. Then click Save. The Password represents the network security key which is required when other computer wants to access the Internet through the - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 109
B. File Transfer The File Transfer allows two computers with File Transfer enabled to share files to each other. Note: Be sure to turn off the firewall on both computers before using File Transfer. Step 1: Make sure the two computers are installed with the Wi-Fi Share utility and have File - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 110
Step 5: The confirmation message will also appear on the target computer, asking whether to accept the file/folder from the source computer. Click Yes to confirm. You must respond in 15 seconds. The RX light will be on when the file/data is being received. Step 6: The data will be automatically - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 111
, share resources, and control your desktop PC systems. Two GIGABYTE's unique iOS APPs are available now: EasyTune Touch and PictureView 5, iPhone 4, iPhone 3, and iPad series (iPhone 3 and iPad series only support Wi-Fi connection) EasyTune Touch: EasyTune Touch is a simple and easy-to-use - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 112
to connect your Apple devices to the target computer: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB connections. iPhone 3 and iPad series only support Wi-Fi connection and iPhone 4/5 series supports all of the three connections. Below we use iPhone 4 as the demonstration Apple device. (Make sure i-Tunes is installed - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 113
Using EasyTune Touch Step 1: Go to the main menu of the EasyTune Touch application on your iPhone. Select Connection. Step 2: On the Connection page, select Wifi. iPhone will begin to search for the computer using the same network connection. When the computer is displayed, select it. Then return to - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 114
Step 3: Click the photo you want to share and your photo will be shown instantly on the desktop of the target computer. B. BlueTooth Connection: Step 1: On your iPhone, go to Settings > Personal Hotspot and turn on this function. Then go to Settings > General > Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on. Step - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 115
-click it, and select Connect using > Access Point to complete the configuration. Now, you are ready to use EasyTune Touch or PictureView. Refer to the instructions on configuration Wi-Fi connection and select Bluetooth connection. - 115 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 116
Apple Mobile Device Ethernet is present. If not, re-check the connection. Now, you are ready to use EasyTune Touch or PictureView. Refer to the instructions on configuration Wi-Fi connection and select USB connection. Unique Features - 116 - - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 117
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 118
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 119
6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out A. S/PDIF In The S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF In Cable: Connect a S/PDIF in cable to the SPDIF_IN header on the motherboard as shown below. 2. Configuring S/PDIF In: - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 120
B. 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 the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for transmitting the S/ - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 121
6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Then 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 122
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). Right-click on the screen and click the All apps icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 123
. 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. - 123 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 124
6-1-5 Creative Software Suite After installing the audio driver, you can find the Creative Software Suite in All apps>Creative. The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative Software AutoUpdate, Alchemy, and Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3. Creative Alchemy Through the Creative Alchemy, you can enable - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 125
to hear the dialog over the rest of the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening environment. • SMART VOLUME Addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs by automatically and continuously measuring volume, and intelligently applying gain and - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 126
EAX EFFECTS & EQ: This panel allows you to enable EAX effects and adjust the strength of certain frequencies for your audio signals. ADVANCED SETTING: This page allows you to set the output device to speakers or headphones and set up your speaker/headphone configurations. (Note: Speakers and - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 127
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 128
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 129
& 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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 130
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 131
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. - 131 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 132
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 stared ( - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 133
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 134
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-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 135
, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, ) et No 5 (Nov 2001). « Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé a l'intérieur et devrait être - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 136
use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use. 2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services. L'uso degli apparati è regolamentato da: 1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 137
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) FAX: +1-626-854-9326 Correo: [email protected] Tech. Support: http://rma.gigabyte.us Web address: http://latam.giga-byte.com •• Giga-Byte SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - Singapore WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg •• Thailand WEB address : http://th.giga-byte.com •• Vietnam WEB address : http - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5 TH | User Manual - Page 140
, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. •• GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. Appendix - 140 -
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GA-Z87X-UD5 TH
User's Manual
Rev. 1102
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