GA-Z97X-UD3H (rev. 1.0) Intel Z97 Chipset Supports 4 th and 5 th Generation Intel Core processors Extreme multi graphics support SATA Express support for 10 Gb/s data transfer M.2 for SSDs drives ith up to 10 Gb/s data transfer Intel GbE LAN ith CFOS internet accelerator softare Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio ith built-in rear audio amplifier 2x copper PCB design Highly efficient MOSFET design Long lifespan Durable Black Solid caps APP Center including EasyTune and Cloud Station utilities GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Support for Intel Core i7 processors/intel Core i5 processors/intel Core i3 processors/ Intel Pentium processors/intel Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package L3 cache varies ith CPU (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.) Intel Z97 Express Chipset 1. 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windos 32-bit operating system limitation, hen more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed ill be less than the size of the physical memory installed. 2. Dual channel memory architecture 3. Support for DDR3 3100(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2500(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 MHz memory modules 4. Support for non-ecc memory modules 5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.) Integrated Graphics Processor: 1. 1 x D-Sub port 2. 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. 3. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. 4. Support for up to 3 displays at the same time 5. Maximum shared memory of 1 GB 1. Realtek ALC1150 codec 2. High Definition Audio 3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel 4. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1. Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. Expansion Slots 2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandidth ith the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot ill operate at up to x8 mode.
3. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) Expansion Slots 4. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 5. 1 x PCI slots * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandidth ith all PCI Express x1 slots. All PCI Express x1 slots ill become unavailable hen a PCIe x4 expansion card is installed. * When installing a x4 or above card in the PCIEX4 slot, make sure to set PCIE Slot Configuration (PCH) in BIOS Setup to x4. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," for more information). Multi-Graphics Technology Storage Interface USB Internal I/O Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1. Support for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire and 2-Way NVIDIA SLI Technology. Chipset: 1. 1 x M.2 PCIe connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA & PCIe SSD support) 2. 1 x SATA Express connector 3. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (M.2, SATA Express, and SATA3 4/5 connectors can only be used one at a time. The SATA3 4/5 connectors ill become unavailable hen an M.2 SSD is installed.) 4. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: 1. Up to 6 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 2. Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main poer connector 2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V poer connector 3. 1 x M.2 PCIe connector 4. 1 x SATA Express connector 5. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 6. 1 x CPU fan header 7. 1 x ater cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 8. 3 x system fan headers 9. 1 x front panel header 10. 1 x front panel audio header 11. 1 x S/PDIF Out header 12. 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 13. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 14. 1 x serial port header 15. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 16. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1. 1 x PS/2 mouse port 2. 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 3. 1 x D-Sub port 4. 1 x DVI-D port 5. 1 x HDMI port 6. 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8. 1 x RJ-45 port 9. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 10. 5 x audio jacks (Center/Suboofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In) I/O Controller ite I/O Controller Chipip H/W Monitoring 1. System voltage detection 2. CPU/Chipset/System temperature detection 3. CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection 4. CPU/System overheating arning 5. CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail arning 6. CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control *(it depend on the cooler you install)
BIOS Unique Features 1. 2 x 64 Mbit flash 2. Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS 3. Support for DualBIOS 4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 1. Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. @BIOS EasyTune EZ Setup Fast Boot ON/OFF Charge Smart TimeLock Smart Recovery 2 System Information Vieer USB Blocker 2. Support for Q-Flash 3. Support for Smart Sitch 4. Support for Xpress Install Bundle Softare 1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version) 2. Intel Rapid Start Technology 3. Intel Smart Connect Technology 4. Intel Smart Response Technology 5. cfosspeed Operating System Support for Windos 8.1/8/7 Form Factor Remark ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm 1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please donload Linux driver from chipset vendors' ebsite or 3rd party ebsite. 2. Most hardare/softare vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, e ill update them on the GIGABYTE ebsite.
Overvie GIGABYTE 9 Series Motherboards GIGABYTE 9 Series motherboards support the latest 4th & 5th Generation Intel Core processors, bringing together a unique blend of features and technologies that offer the absolute ultimate platform for your next PC build. Extreme Multi-GPU Support Flexible graphics capabilities supported for either 3- Way CrossFire or 2-Way SLI action, delivering the ultimate in graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts ho demand the highest frame rates ithout compromising on resolution. M.2 Onboard Connector SATA Express Connector GIGABYTE 9 series motherboards come equipped ith an onboard M.2 slot, providing users PCI-Express connectivity for SSD devices. Delivering up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds, M.2 offers users considerably faster storage performance than current msata and even SATA Revision 3 (6Gb/s) storage devices. SATA Express interface provides multiple PCI Express lanes and 2 SATA 3.0 6 Gb/s ports, exposed through the same connector, alloing use of both PCI Express and SATA storage devices. Exposed PCI Express lanes are providing a pure PCI Express connection to the storage device, ithout any additional layers of abstraction. Intel Gigabit LAN Intel Gigabit LAN netorking, a popular choice ith gamers that features several performanceenhancing features such as advanced interrupt handling to help reduce CPU overhead and Jumbo Frame support for extra large data packets.
cfosspeed GIGABYTE motherboards feature cfos Speed, a netork traffic management application hich helps to improve netork latency, maintaining lo ping times to deliver better responsiveness in a croded LAN environment. cfos Speed orks in a similar ay to an OS driver, monitoring netork traffic packets at the application layer, alloing optimization and improved netork performance for specific applications. Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio The ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience ith up to 115dB SNR, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC. The ALC1150 provides ten DAC channels that simultaneously support 7.1- channel sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs. To stereo ADCs are integrated and can support a microphone array ith Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Beam Forming (BF), and Noise Suppression (NS) technologies. The ALC1150 incorporates Realtek proprietary converter technology to achieve Front differential output 115dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) playback (DAC) quality and 104dB SNR recording (ADC) quality. Built-in Rear Audio Amplifier APP Center EasyTune Specially designed for gamers, GIGABYTE 9 series Ultra Durable motherboards utilize a high-capacity amplifier hich is able to drive 600Ω loads, giving gamers a fuller range of dynamic sound ith crisper details and less distortion hen using high quality professional headphones. GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to ealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allos you to launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system. Smart Quick Boost provides users ith different levels of CPU frequencies to choose to achieve desired system performance. Advanced CPU OC allos users to set CPU base clock, frequency, and voltages, and integrated graphics frequency. Advanced DDR OC allos users to set the memory clock. 3D Poer allos users to change poer phase, voltage, and frequency settings.
Cloud Station GIGABYTE Cloud Station is composed of several GIGABYTE unique apps that allo your smart phones/tablet devices to communicate, share resources, and control desktop PCs via ireless connection. HomeCloud HomeCloud allos users to share the files beteen your smart phone/tablet device and computer or back up the files from the device to the computer. Remote OC Remote OC allos users to remotely control their desktop PC ith a poerful suite of softare functions that Include overclocking and system teaking, system monitoring plus the ability to also remotely poer don/reset the PC hen needed. HotSpot HotSpot turns your computer into a virtual ireless access point and allos you to share your connection ith your other ireless devices. Auto Green Auto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users ith simple options to enable system poer savings via a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone/tablet devices. When the device is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system ill enter the specified poer saving mode. GIGABYTE Remote GIGABYTE Remote allos users to remotely control the mouse / keyboard / Windos Media Player on your computer from your smart phone/tablet device. 10K Durable Black Soild Caps GIGABYTE 9 series motherboards integrate the absolute best quality solid state capacitors that are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for a guaranteed minimum of 10K hours. Not only do they provide ultra-lo ESR no matter ho high the CPU loading, they also come in customized jet black from Nippon Chemi-Con and Nichicon.
2x Copper PCB Design (2 oz Copper PCB) GIGABYTE's exclusive 2X Copper PCBs design provides sufficient poer trace paths beteen components to handle greater than normal poer loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU poer delivery area. This is essential to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased poer loading that is necessary hen overclocking. 5x (15μ) Gold Plated CPU Socket Design GIGABYTE 9 Series motherboards come equipped ith a gold plated CPU socket, hich means that enthusiasts can enjoy absolute reliability and longevity for the CPU socket overtime, ithout r s.g m ste sy M sy.m ste m sl td. having any concerns about corroded pins and bad contacts. GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS (UEFI) Design GIGABYTE 9 series Ultra Durable motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC s most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS means that your motherboard has both a Main BIOS and a Backup BIOS, making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardare malfunction, improper OC settings or poer failure during the update process. ESD Protection for USB and LAN GIGABYTE 9 Series motherboards raise the bar in terms of protecting your system, providing advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your Ethernet LAN and USB ports, both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each LAN and USB port is paired ith a dedicated protection filter that can ithstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges and even direct lighting strikes.
Poer Failure Protection ith Anti-Surge IC GIGABYTE 9 series Ultra Durable motherboards also feature special anti-surge ICs that protect your motherboard, and your PC from any surge in poer delivery that may occur, helping to ensure that your PC is equipped to deal ith any potentially irregular and inconsistent poer delivery. Humidity Protection ith Ne Glass Fabric PCB td. There is nothing more harmful to the longevity of your PC than moisture, and most parts of the orld experience moisture in the air as humidity at some point during the year. GIGABYTE 9 series motherboards have been designed to make sure that humidity is never an issue, incorporating a ne Glass Fabric PCB technology that repels moisture caused by humid and damp conditions. sl Glass Fabric PCB technology uses a ne PCB material hich reduces the amount of space beteen the fiber eave, making it much more difficult for moisture to penetrate compared to traditional motherboard PCBs. This offers much better protection from r s.g m ste sy M sy.m ste m short circuit and system malfunction caused by humid and damp conditions. All Ne Heat Sink Design GIGABYTE 9 series motherboards feature ne heat sink designs that offer uncompromisingly efficient cooling on key areas of the motherboard including the PWM area and chipset (PCH). GIGABYTE 9 Series motherboards offer cooling support of the crucial PWM area so even the most aggressive and extreme configurations ill be kept ell ithin optimal thermal parameters.
GIGABYTE OPT Fan Support Many of today s 3rd party ater cooling systems require CPU fan poer support for both the cooling fan and the ater pump. GIGABYTE 9 Series motherboards feature OPT fan support, an additional CPU fan pin header that can be used to connect a ater pump and configured for continuous full speed operation. The OPT Fan is also useful for high performance coolers employing to fans. 4K Ultra HD Support 4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE motherboards provide native 4K support ith integrated Intel HD Graphics via HDMI. HDMI -The Next Generation Multimedia Interface HDMI is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface hich provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p ithout the quality losses associated ith analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI is compatible ith HDCP (High-bandidth Digital Content Protection), alloing the playback of Bluray/HD DVD and other protected media content. DVI Support DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a video interface standard designed for carrying uncompressed digital video data and to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices, such as LCD monitors, digital projectors, and so on. In addition, the DVI interface is compatible ith HDCP (High-bandidth Digital Content Protection).