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Table of Contents GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 27 2-4 BIOS Features 28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power Management 34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory ...
Table of Contents GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 27 2-4 BIOS Features 28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power Management 34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory ...
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... M2_WIFI F_PANEL SPEAKER SATA EXPRESS SATA3 32 10 SATA3 HDMI Intel® USB 3.1 Controller TYPEC_1 USB30_LAN Rivet Networks Killer™ E2400/E2201 LAN(Note) F_USB30 M_BIOS SPDIF_O GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 4 M.2(Note) 5 B_BIOS Intel® Z170 AUDIO BAT F_AUDIO CODEC F_USB iTE® CI Super I/O PCIEX16 CLR_CMOS Box Contents 55 GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Wireless module driver disk 55 One...
... M2_WIFI F_PANEL SPEAKER SATA EXPRESS SATA3 32 10 SATA3 HDMI Intel® USB 3.1 Controller TYPEC_1 USB30_LAN Rivet Networks Killer™ E2400/E2201 LAN(Note) F_USB30 M_BIOS SPDIF_O GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 4 M.2(Note) 5 B_BIOS Intel® Z170 AUDIO BAT F_AUDIO CODEC F_USB iTE® CI Super I/O PCIEX16 CLR_CMOS Box Contents 55 GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Wireless module driver disk 55 One...
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... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory...
... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory...
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AutoGreen - Fast Boot - Smart Keyboard - Cloud Station - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. System Information Viewer - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Wireless Display Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and...
AutoGreen - Fast Boot - Smart Keyboard - Cloud Station - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. System Information Viewer - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Wireless Display Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and...
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... the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on hardware installation. - 10 - 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 inserting the CPU. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details...
... the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on hardware installation. - 10 - 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 inserting the CPU. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details...
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... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to a place where the signal is installed. 2. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to connect an antenna. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is good. - 11 - Use this connector to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to a place where the signal is installed. 2. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to connect an antenna. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is good. - 11 - Use this connector to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
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..., but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used). RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Rear Speaker Out This jack can use this audio jack for USB devices. This jack supports audio amplifying function. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to the USB 3.0/ 2.0/1.1 specification. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Use this jack (actual...
..., but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used). RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Rear Speaker Out This jack can use this audio jack for USB devices. This jack supports audio amplifying function. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to the USB 3.0/ 2.0/1.1 specification. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Use this jack (actual...
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... the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is used (500W or greater). ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition Pin No. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: Pin No. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to...
... the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is used (500W or greater). ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition Pin No. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: Pin No. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to...
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... turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 14) F_USB (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) The header conforms to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
... turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 14) F_USB (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) The header conforms to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
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... introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. When the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the...
... introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. When the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the...
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... of CPU cores may vary by CPU). Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo...
... of CPU cores may vary by CPU). Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo...
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... CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that support this feature. For more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that support this feature. For more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is automatically adjusted...
The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is automatically adjusted...
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... provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is required every time the system boots, or only when...
... provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is required every time the system boots, or only when...
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.... (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 29 - This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive...
.... (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 29 - This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive...
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... entering any password. Press again when prompted to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device...
... entering any password. Press again when prompted to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device...
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...® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) && 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. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to...
...® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) && 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. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to...
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... for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. If the power button is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for less than 4 seconds, the system will be turned off the computer in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and...
... for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. If the power button is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for less than 4 seconds, the system will be turned off the computer in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and...
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...install your power supply to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). B. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. Enter a volume name with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the M.2 connector(s) on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for your motherboard. The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-1." UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. C-1. Configuring the Onboard SATA...
...install your power supply to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). B. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. Enter a volume name with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the M.2 connector(s) on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for your motherboard. The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-1." UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. C-1. Configuring the Onboard SATA...
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... Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be brought back to 128 KB. Once you 'll be included in MAIN MENU. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Then, select a RAID level. Enter the array capacity and press . Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you...
... Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be brought back to 128 KB. Once you 'll be included in MAIN MENU. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Then, select a RAID level. Enter the array capacity and press . Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you...