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    GA-X170-Extreme ECC User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-X170EEC-1001R 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.
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    Motherboard GA-X170-Extreme ECC Feb. 16, 2016 Motherboard GA-X170-Extreme ECC Feb. 16, 2016
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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
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    Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X170-Extreme ECC Motherboard Layout 7 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...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
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    Software Suite 88 6-2-3 Configuring S/PDIF Out 92 6-2-4 Configuring Audio Recording 93 6-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 95 6-3 Troubleshooting 96 6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 96 6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 97 6-4 Debug LED Codes 99 Regulatory Statements 103 Contact Us...107 - 5 -
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    Box Contents 55 GA-X170-Extreme ECC 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 One G Connector 55 One pack of back I/O dust covers 55 Two velcro
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    Renesas® USB 3.0 Hub SYS_FAN3 F_USB30_1 F_USB30_2 RST_SW PW_SW Debug LED (Note) CMOS_SW ATX 6 2 7 3 SATA EXPRESS SATA3 SATA EXPRESS GA-X170-Extreme ECC PCIEX1_2 80H PCIEX8 60H 42H M2H_32G Intel® C236 ASMedia® ASM1061 4 0 5 1 SATA3 Creative® Sound Core 3D F_AUDIO PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4
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    (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the user. •• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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    DDR4 2133 MHz memory modules ŠŠ Support for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules * To support ECC, you must install an Intel® Xeon processor. ŠŠ Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard
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    x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (available through the internal USB headers) Chipset+Intel® USB 3.1 Controller: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x M.2 Socket
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    Security (OEM version) Intel® Smart Response Technology (Olny for iRST mode) Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form
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    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
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    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
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    pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, HD power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Connecting
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    >Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. •• When removing the cable connected
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    -C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is Red) The USB 3.1 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is compatible external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before Headphone This audio output jack supports audio amplifying function. For better
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    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). Hardware Installation - 22 -
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    1 23 1 23 S S Audio Gain Control Switch The switch allows for audio gain control for the headphone/speaker out jack on the back panel. Please set it according to your headphone specification (actual effects may vary by the device being used). S3 S_ CAP_SW
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    1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier Step 1: Use an IC extractor to carefully grip the IC's sides and extract it from the socket. Step 2: Align the notch on your OP chip with the notch on the socket and gently press the chip into the socket until seated. For purchasing the IC extractor and OP Chip
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    1-10 Internal Connectors 41 53 2 13 4 10 13 8 7 10 6 7 9 6 17 12 16 15 14 4 11 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) CPU_OPT 6) SATA EXPRESS 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) SATA3 6/7 9) BAT 10) M2D_32G/M2H_32G 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 14) F_USB1/F_USB2
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    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
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    3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess 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
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    to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible 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 a RAID array. 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAIDUSet," for instructionBs_ on
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    The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. S_ SATA3 7 6 7 1 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND U B_ 9) BAT (Battery) The battery provides
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    , as shown in the picture above. • Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut. • If the iRSTe Support item in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled, the RAID function will become unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD is installed. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup
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    , and PCIe x2 SSDs), be sure to refer to the supported configurations in the tables below according to the operating mode of a a (Note 1) The PCIe x4 SSD runs at x2 speed. (Note 2) If the iRSTe Support item in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled, the RAID function will become unavailable when an M.2 PCIe
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    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
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    12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel® High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module
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    14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (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 10 F_USB30 Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 1 2 Power (5V)
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    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). - 35 - Hardware Installation
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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
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    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
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    2-2 The Main Menu The Main Menu On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F2a) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language
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    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
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    `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Graphics Slice Ratio Allows you to set the Graphics Slice Ratio. && Graphics UnSlice Ratio Allows you to set the Graphics UnSlice Ratio. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to
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    the power. Auto sets the current limit 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 - 42 -
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    The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage
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    temperature is too high. (Default: Enabled) && Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled) && Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent
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    memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 45 - BIOS Setup
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    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
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    `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS
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    `` 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. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage
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    `` 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
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    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
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    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
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    `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed 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) && 3DMark01
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    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
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    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:
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    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. (Default
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    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
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    of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. && LED Hue Allows you to change the color of the audio LEDs. (Default: Yellow) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an
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    specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && iRSTe Support Allows you to set the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology disk management mode. Note: If you change the settings after the operating system is
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    ) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related
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    system. (Default: Enabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled) (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 - 60 -
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    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 returns to
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    && 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-
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    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
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    . (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 3) If the iRSTe Support item in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled, the RAID function will become unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD is installed. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup
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    SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup (The following instructions are based on Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to RAID and iRSTe Support to Enabled (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: If you want to configure UEFI RAID, follow
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    UEFI RAID configuration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 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
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    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(Stripe), RAID 1(Mirror), Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being
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    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 RSTe SATA Controller screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on the
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    Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press on the volume to be deleted on the Intel RSTe SATA Controller screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press on Yes (Figure 8). Figure 8 Configuring a RAID Set - 70 -
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    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
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    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
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    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 enterprise - SATA Option
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    Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press . When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 15), press to confirm or
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    3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. 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
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    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 enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 4.3.0.1018
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    •• 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 enterprise utility from the desktop. Step 1: Go to the Intel® Rapid Storae Technology
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    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
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    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
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    computer. What is DualBIOS™? Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? With Q-Flash you can Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update
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    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 : X170-Extreme ECC BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 02/19/2016 Flash
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    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
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    the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without up screen. Click Backup current image to save the current boot-up logo. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. C. After Updating the BIOS
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    5-2 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
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    Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Killer Network Manager The Killer Network Manager allows you to view your network connection status and Internet bandwidth and to configure your network settings. After installing the LAN driver, you can access the Killer Network Manager in Apps>Killer Networking>Killer
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    6-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6-2-1 Configuring 2/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard supports 2/5.1-channel audio. Refer to the following for speaker configurations. •• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. •• 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/
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    experience. The Crossover Frequency feature is available only when a 2-channel stereo speaker system is installed. • Smart Volume: Addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs by automatically and continuously measuring volume, and intelligently applying
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    the connected devices, you can select 5.1 Surround, Stereo, or Headphones. If a 5.1-channel configuration is set, you can cancel or open a specific speaker manually. MIXER: This page allows you to increase or decrease the playback and recording volumes for your input/output device. Appendix - 90 -
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    EQUALIZER: This panel allows you to adjust the strength of certain frequencies for your audio signals. ADVANCED FEATURES: This page allows you to play stereo mix to digital output. You can output the mixed audio signals simultaneously to the speakers and S/PDIF out to obtain 2-channel sound. Note:
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    Playback tab, right-click on SPDIF Out, select Set as Default Device, and then open the Properties dialog box. Step 3: You can go to the Supported Formats tab to select the formats to be decoded or the Advanced tab to select the sample rate and bit depth. Appendix - 92 -
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    6-2-4 Configuring Audio Recording You can record the sound from the microphone or Line in device or record the sound from your computer. 1. Configuring your microphone: Step 1: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack on the back panel or the Mic in jack on the front panel. Note: The microphone
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    Step 2: Right-click on the icon in the notification area and select Recording devices. Step 3: On the Recording tab, right-click on Line-In, and select Set as Default Device. 3. Recording the sound from your computer: Step 1: While in the operating system, right-click on the icon in the notification
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    . 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. - 95 - Appendix
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    6-3 Troubleshooting 6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: 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
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    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
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    the device works successfully). The problem is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as
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    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
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    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. Appendix - 100 -
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    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 (
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    Code D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9~DA DB DC DE~DF E8 E9 EA EB EC~EF F8 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
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    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
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    . 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
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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
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    .co.uk •• Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl •• GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE - France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr •• Sweden WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se •• Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it •• Spain WEB address : http://www.giga
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GA-X170-Extreme ECC
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