Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 Users Manual
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GA-Z270X-UD3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z27XUD3-1001R 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-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z270X-UD3 Motherboard GA-Z270X-UD3 Nov. 11, 2016 Nov. 11, 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 protected by - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents GA-Z270X-UD3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 39 3-2 Drivers Installation 41 Regulatory Statements 42 Contact Us...44 - 3 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 4
SPDIF_O THB_C BAT B_BIOS M_BIOS Intel® Z270 CLR_CMOS SATA3 5 4 32 10 F_AUDIO COMA LPT TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL CPU DRAM SYS_FAN3 VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 GA-Z270X-UD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 5
manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard motherboard motherboard motherboard motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard motherboard problem - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 6
® 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 sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 7
Controller: - 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: available through the internal USB headers ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 8
in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Ambient LED - AutoGreen - BIOS Setup - Color Temperature - Cloud Station - EasyTune - Easy RAID - Fast Boot - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 9
CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 10
expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. Driver C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Browse to Gaming - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 11
driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual ) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 12
. Mic In (Pink) The Mic in jack. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 13
1 34 2 11 7 4 5 17 6 14 18 9 19 10 16 15 13 12 4 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) SATA EXPRESS 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 7) M2A_32G 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 12 cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 14
-12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND NC +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 15
Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express instructions on configuring a RAID array. B_ U B_ USB 0_ B 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 16
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-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 17
supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard audio cable, carefully read the manual fo_r ySour expansion card. S_ - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 18
1 23 1 1 23 1 F_USB30 11) F_USB30_1/F_USBF3_0GU_.2QB(OUFSM B 3.1 Gen 1 Headers) F_ The headers conform to USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 2.0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 19
B_ S _S _ _ _B 14) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. B_ USB 0_ B _ 1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 15) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 20
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). 19) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 21
is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 22
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: This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 23
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-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 24
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 to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled) - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 25
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) present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 25 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 26
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-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 27
status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 28
2-3 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 29
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-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 30
only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 31
ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 32
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. && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 33
OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 34
Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 35
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. - 35 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 36
. && 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-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 37
. && 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-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 38
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-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 39
setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards tab to select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 40
for a non-RAID configuration. Step: 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 or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 41
and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical - Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 42
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards 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-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 43
. 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-Z270X-UD3 | Users Manual - Page 44
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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-Z270X-UD3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27XUD3-1001R