Disable Bluetooth on Gigabyte Z77n-WIFI

[bazpaul]

Hi I'm just wondered if there is a safe non-destructible way to disable the Bluetooth on my mobo.

I'd rather not get into why i need it but I need to test a new bluetooth dongle with any interference.

I mailed Gigabyte and they said it cant be turned off in the BIOS. Is there a method of removing the Bluetooth chip from the board or something?

Thanks

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

You can disable it in Device Manager.
Right-click the device and choose "Disable".
Do not choose "Uninstall" because Windows will just re-install it at the next restart.
When disabled their will be a small red cross over it in Device Manager.

It will remain disabled for all subsequent reboots and Windows sessions until you click "Enable" in Device Manager.

 

[cin19]

You can remove the intel wifi module like this http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless-AC-7260-network-adapter/3122324.aspx?cm_cat=GoogleBase&cm_ite=3122324&cm_pla=NA-NA-INT_NI&cm_ven=ShoppingFeeds&ef_id=UynHCwAAAbLEFHJv:20140319171030:s&gclid=CJae5NaLn70CFQ2hOgodtlUA2g

You can see it on the MB near the CMOS battery.