Contents
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 4 : Unique GIGABYTE Features
Why Build Your Own PC
P.01
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 5 Plus
What is a PC
P.02
Ultra Cool
P.27
P.27
Key PC Components
P.03
Ultra Performance
P.27
Ultra Safe
P.28
Chapter 2 : Hardware Installation
Ultra USB 3.0
P.28
Step 1 : Installing the Power Supply
P.10
New GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™
Step 2 : Preparing the Motherboard
P.10
Step 3 : Installing the Motherboard
P.12
Step 4 : Installing the Drives
P.13
Step 5 : Installing the Graphics Card
P.16
Chapter 5 :Exclusive GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio
Step 6 : Finishing Touches
P.17
Exclusive Upgradable OP AMP
P.32
Creative Sound Core3D™
P.33
Step 7 : Connecting the Peripherals,
with Dashboard Mode
P.28
New GIGABYTE App Center
P.29
P.17
SoundBlaster with SBX ProStudio™
P.33
Nichicon Pro Audio Caps
Speakers and Monitor
P.33
Chapter 3 : First Start Up
Gaming Headphone Amplifier
P.33
UEFI BIOS Settings
P.20
Gold Audio Plated Hardware
P.34
Setting the Boot Priority
P.24
Audio Noise Guard
P.34
Installing the OS
P.25
USB DAC-UP
P.35
Driver Installation
P.26
Gain Boost
P.35
How to Get Help
All GIGABYTE products feature a serial number and it might not always be clear where this is located. We
need this serial number to be able to help you, especially if there is a need for a product replacement for
whatever reason.
Once you’ve located your product serial number, you can find the contact details of your closest GIGABYTE
representative at www.gigabyte.com if you don’t know how to get in touch with us. You can also submit
questions via the GIGABYTE Technical Service Zone which can be found in the Support and Downloads
section on the GIGABYTE website. This puts you in touch with our engineers and they’ll do their best to help
you resolve your problem, or contact GIGABYTE eSupport.
GIGABYTE Technical Service Zone: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/technical-support.aspx
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
No.6, Bao Chiang Road,Hsin-Tien Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
(02) 8912-4000
www.gigabyte.com
Publication date March 2014
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