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GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK (rev. 1.0)

Intel Z97 / LGA1150 ATX board, four DDR3 DIMMs and three shared-lane PCIe x16-length slots; revision 1.0 record. This is a dedicated model record; revision, CPU and firmware qualifications are documented below.

Original local schematic of GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK (rev. 1.0); not a product photograph or dimensional drawing
ORIGINAL LOCAL SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE OR A PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPH

IDENTIFICATION: Verify the printed model and PCB revision against manufacturer support files before selecting a processor, memory kit, firmware image or replacement board. Similar names can describe electrically different products.

Specifications

Catalog subcategoryEnthusiast Intel platforms
Exact board / revisionGA-Z97X-UD5H-BK (rev. 1.0)
Platform / eraIntel Haswell / Broadwell desktop platform, 2014
CPU socket / compatibilityLGA1150; 4th-generation Intel Core processors and specifically listed 5th-generation models when supported by the installed BIOS. Confirm the exact PCB revision and CPU table.
ChipsetIntel Z97 Express
MemoryFour dual-channel DDR3 DIMM sockets, up to 32 GB non-ECC unbuffered memory; XMP and higher-than-standard rates are configuration/overclock dependent.
Expansion slotsThree PCIe 3.0 x16-length slots electrically arranged up to x16, x8 or x4 with shared processor lanes; three PCIe x1 and one legacy PCI slot.
Form factorATX, approximately 305 × 244 mm; confirm case/standoff support and PCB dimensions in the manufacturer manual.
Storage / I/OSix Intel SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus additional SATA/SATA Express connectors from onboard controllers; M.2 and lane-sharing behavior are revision/documentation dependent.
Firmware and validationUse only firmware for this exact model and revision. Confirm the selected CPU in the manufacturer CPU support table and satisfy its stated minimum BIOS; consult the board manual and memory QVL for DIMM placement, shared lanes and port limitations.

Compatibility and revision notes

ATX (305 × 244 mm). Match the label “GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK” and PCB revision 1.0 before using firmware or instructions. This board takes DDR3; verify CPU support and minimum BIOS in the GIGABYTE list, then check PCIe lane sharing, M.2/SATA sharing and DIMM rank/population notes in the manual.

Physical socket fit, chipset family or a matching module notch does not independently guarantee compatibility. Confirm the exact CPU, BIOS release, memory type/capacity, slot wiring, device protocol and board dimensions in the manufacturer documentation before building or servicing a system.

Preservation and repair

Record the full PCB model, revision and BIOS identifier before maintenance. Inspect socket contacts, DIMM/PCIe connectors, VRM area and electrolytic components; document any corrosion, rework or missing hardware. Use ESD-safe handling and follow the manual’s clear-CMOS procedure.

For an archive record, photograph labels and connector condition before cleaning. Do not cross-flash firmware from a similar model or revision, and never power a board with loose conductive hardware beneath it.

Manufacturer sources

  1. GIGABYTE — GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK (rev. 1.0) specificationsOfficial manufacturer product/manual documentation for this exact model.
  2. GIGABYTE — GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK (rev. 1.0) manuals and supportOfficial manufacturer CPU/firmware/support reference; confirm the board marking and revision.

Specifications and compatibility can vary with PCB revision, regional SKU, processor stepping and BIOS. Consult the linked manufacturer support material for the exact board.