Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 Users Manual
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GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z27MGM5-1001R 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. - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 Motherboard GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 Dec. 9, 2016 Dec. 9, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 4
ATX ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller TYPEC USB31 F_USB30_1 SYS_FAN3_PUMP USB30_LAN Rivet Networks Killer™ E2500 LAN AUDIO 110 80 60 42 PCIEX16 GA-Z270MX-Gaming 1 0 U2_32G Box Contents 55 GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 5
(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. - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 6
i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z270 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 7
: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel ŠŠ Chipset ports available through the internal USB header) ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x water - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 8
before installing Windows 7. Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 9
Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 10
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-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 11
and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB Type-C™ Port The - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 12
provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When removing the cable connected to a back - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 13
1-8 Internal Connectors 41 63 4 2 5 10 14 8 19 9 12 13 7 17 16 15 20 11 18 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) SYS_FAN3_PUMP 6) CPU_OPT 7) LED_C 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 9) U2_32G 10) M2A_32G 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) SPDIF_O 14) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 15) F_USB 16) TPM 17) - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 14
(Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 3 GND 7 4 GND 8 Definition +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 15
the damage of the LED strip. USB 0_ B For how to turn on/off the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip, refer to the instructions in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." B_ Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 16
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, RSAID _5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM SATA3 5 3 1 420 G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 17
Socket 3 Con_n0ectoFr) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through the Intel® Chipset in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 18
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 . 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 19
13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND F_USB30 F_ U F_ - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 20
Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. S3 B SS S U _ 1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. S_ SF _ __ Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 21
B_ S _S _ 19) 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 22
when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily . •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 23
to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important 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-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 24
Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 25
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled) - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 26
sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 27
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-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 28
. You 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 in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 29
System 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. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 30
Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 31
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 - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 32
launch Disables option ROM. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI devices Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 33
LAN, set this item to Disabled. && EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && LED_C Connect Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected to the LED_C header on the - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 34
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. && Ipv4 HTTP - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 35
Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 36
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. - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 37
. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 38
. && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Move Move the mouse to turn on the system. Double - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 39
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-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 40
motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to . 2. Go to the Mode tab to select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 41
this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 42
-x64 4. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 43
the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) •• After install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 44
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-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 45
. 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-Z270MX-Gaming 5 | Users Manual - Page 46
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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.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27MGM5-1001R