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... order to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. Motherboard GA-Z170-HD3 GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 Motherboard GA-Z170-HD3 GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 Jul. 17, 2015 Jul. 17, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
... order to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. Motherboard GA-Z170-HD3 GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 Motherboard GA-Z170-HD3 GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 Jul. 17, 2015 Jul. 17, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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... GA-Z170-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System Information 27 2-4 BIOS Features 28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...33 2-7 Power Management 34 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers...
... GA-Z170-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System Information 27 2-4 BIOS Features 28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...33 2-7 Power Management 34 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers...
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... codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor-
... codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor-
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... the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB...
... the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB...
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... M.2 devices. GA-Z170-HD3 GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10/8.1/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.9cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 9 - Smart Backup - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Easy RAID - Fast Boot -
... M.2 devices. GA-Z170-HD3 GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10/8.1/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.9cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 9 - Smart Backup - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Easy RAID - Fast Boot -
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... is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to insert the memory, switch the direction. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory...
... is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to insert the memory, switch the direction. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory...
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.../SS - - j Only for GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3. - 11 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to this port. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that supports D-Sub connection to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200@60...
.../SS - - j Only for GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3. - 11 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to this port. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that supports D-Sub connection to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that memory of 1920x1200@60...
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.... 1 _S - 17 - 1 23 1 1 23 1 _ B S_ B B S A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. •• NC (Orange): No...
.... 1 _S - 17 - 1 23 1 1 23 1 _ B S_ B B S A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. •• NC (Orange): No...
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... Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). - 20 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Definition Pin No. 16) COMA (Serial Port Header...
... Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). - 20 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Definition Pin No. 16) COMA (Serial Port Header...
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for reference only...
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for reference only...
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... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the power limit according to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the power limit according to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
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... when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for the processor. the second is the memory frequency that is present only when you to decrease average power consumption and heat production. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. Auto sets memory multiplier...
... when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for the processor. the second is the memory frequency that is present only when you to decrease average power consumption and heat production. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. Auto sets memory multiplier...
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... system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to run at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays...
... system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to run at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays...
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...the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is present only if at system startup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device...
...the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is present only if at system startup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device...
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... UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control...
... UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control...
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... first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function.(Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. Off Disables this function. Still Mode The LEDs stay constantly on. (Default) Beat Mode The brightness of the LED changes according to the music rhythm. Pulse Mode The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
... first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function.(Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. Off Disables this function. Still Mode The LEDs stay constantly on. (Default) Beat Mode The brightness of the LED changes according to the music rhythm. Pulse Mode The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
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...device. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers...
...device. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers...
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... the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Auto...
... the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Auto...
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...your motherboard. C-1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set SATA Mode Selection to the hard drives. B. If you have and the BIOS version. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on the motherboard. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on the motherboard you want to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Steps...
...your motherboard. C-1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set SATA Mode Selection to the hard drives. B. If you have and the BIOS version. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on the motherboard. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on the motherboard you want to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Steps...
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... you can be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. After you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to your USB thumb drive. 2. Exit in the driver disk to the steps below: 1. Boot from 4 KB to begin creating the RAID array. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Create...
... you can be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. After you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to your USB thumb drive. 2. Exit in the driver disk to the steps below: 1. Boot from 4 KB to begin creating the RAID array. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Create...