Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus User Manual
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GA-Z97X-Game Plus User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z97XGPL-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z97X-Game Plus Motherboard GA-Z97X-Game Plus Apr. 14, 2015 Apr. 14, 2015 Copyright © 2015 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-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents GA-Z97X-Game Plus Motherboard Layout 4 GA-Z97X-Game Plus Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 4
F_USB30 SPDIF_O COMA SYS_FAN3 F_USB2 F_PANEL SYS_FAN2 TPM F_USB1 Box Contents 55 GA-Z97X-Game Plus motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are for - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 5
GA-Z97X-Game Plus Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or HDMI DVI-D DMI 2.0 FDI x16 x16 Switch PCI - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 6
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 any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 7
/Intel® Core™ 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® Z97 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 8
The SATA3 4/5 connectors will become unavailable when an M.2 SSD is installed.) - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 USB ŠŠ Chipset: internal USB headers) Internal ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x M.2 PCIe connector - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 9
motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - EZ Setup - Fast Boot - Game Operating System ŠŠ Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 10
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. LGA1150 CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 11
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-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 12
differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@24Hz or 2560x1600@60Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 13
for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 14
Connectors 1 53 2 4 12 8 7 6 7 16 11 10 17 4 14 15 4 13 9 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) M.2 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB30 cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 15
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) ATX) 12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User 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, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATA3 1 0 G.QBOFM SATA3 3 2 54 Pin - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 17
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. •• On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M.2 SSD. Select the proper hole for the a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 18
supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. F_USB30 B SS S SF Pin No. Definition - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 19
13) 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. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+ - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 20
Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 21
use the key to switch between these modes. The Startup Guide screen (default) simplifies conventional complicated BIOS setup menus and presents only basic system setups more quickly and easily. The ST Mode (for the GA-Z97M-D3HP only) provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 22
disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual. (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. - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 23
may vary by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (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. - 23 - - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 24
the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 25
are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 26
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-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 27
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. 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 28
to certain BIOS settings but not all. 2-4 BIOS Features && 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 list. To boot from an operating system that - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 29
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-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 30
the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) (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 - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 31
. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press on this item, type - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 32
in OS. Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. This mode is similar to Auto EHCI. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 33
: Enabled) && 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) `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 34
2-6 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 configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 35
keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Password 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 36
2-7 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-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 37
. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 8.1/8 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Steps: 1. After you set the SATA controller to RAID mode, go to BIOS Features and set Windows - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 38
the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 39
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. the drivers you need. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 39 - - Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 40
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-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 41
. 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-Z97X-Game Plus | User Manual - Page 42
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GA-Z97X-Game Plus
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z97XGPL-1001R