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...; For quick set-up of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the...
...; For quick set-up of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the...
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Table of Contents GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 13 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 13 1-10 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 M.I.T...23 2-3 System Information 29 2-4 BIOS Features 30 2-5 Peripherals...33 2-7...
Table of Contents GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 13 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 13 1-10 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 M.I.T...23 2-3 System Information 29 2-4 BIOS Features 30 2-5 Peripherals...33 2-7...
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... one PCI Express graphics card is installed in the M2H_32G connector. 4 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies Support for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up...
... one PCI Express graphics card is installed in the M2H_32G connector. 4 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies Support for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up...
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... by motherboard model. EasyTune - Easy RAID - ON/OFF Charge - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Fast Boot - 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 Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - I/O Controller...
... by motherboard model. EasyTune - Easy RAID - ON/OFF Charge - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Fast Boot - 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 Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - I/O Controller...
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... that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before you are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications.
... that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before you are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications.
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...174; SLI™ Configuration A. CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Browse to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Carefully read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 2 Modules - - C. Dual Channel mode cannot be needed or not depending on top of your graphics cards. - 10 - Step 3: Plug the display cable...
...174; SLI™ Configuration A. CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Browse to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Carefully read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 2 Modules - - C. Dual Channel mode cannot be needed or not depending on top of your graphics cards. - 10 - Step 3: Plug the display cable...
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... the chassis front panel. or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the speaker on the chassis to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Definition For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. The LED is...
... the chassis front panel. or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the speaker on the chassis to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Definition For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. The LED is...
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... Pin 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 21 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always 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. For purchasing the optional...
... Pin 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 21 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always 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. For purchasing the optional...
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... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) Function Keys •• When the system is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user...
... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) Function Keys •• When the system is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user...
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.... - 24 - Auto sets the power limit according to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Uncore Ratio Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note...
.... - 24 - Auto sets the power limit according to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Uncore Ratio Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note...
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... CPU is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). && C3 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... CPU is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). && C3 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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... set in BIOS under heavy load. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to be configurable. If this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory...
... set in BIOS under heavy load. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to be configurable. If this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory...
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`` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No". If the system chassis cover is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and ...
`` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No". If the system chassis cover is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and ...
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... support Boot from LAN function, etc. 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 this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device...
... support Boot from LAN function, etc. 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 this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item to shorten the OS boot process. 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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... 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 Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows...
... 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 Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows...
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... 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/mouse to be used...
... 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/mouse to be used...
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... Trust Technology is installed. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 34 - Set to External TPM2.0 if you install an Infineon TPM 2.0 module (optional). (Default: PTT) && Device Select Allows you to support TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 device. && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for the TPM 2.0 device. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to TPM Clear...
... Trust Technology is installed. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 34 - Set to External TPM2.0 if you install an Infineon TPM 2.0 module (optional). (Default: PTT) && Device Select Allows you to support TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 device. && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for the TPM 2.0 device. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to TPM Clear...
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... a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. 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 USB DAC connector on the back panel. If the power button...
... a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. 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 USB DAC connector on the back panel. If the power button...
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... SATA hard drives or M.2 SSDs (Note 1) (to the hard drives. The BIOS Setup menus described in the M.2 connector(s) on the motherboard you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Steps: 1. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," "M.2 Socket 3 Connector," for more information. C-1. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. B. The actual BIOS Setup menu options...
... SATA hard drives or M.2 SSDs (Note 1) (to the hard drives. The BIOS Setup menus described in the M.2 connector(s) on the motherboard you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Steps: 1. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," "M.2 Socket 3 Connector," for more information. C-1. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. B. The actual BIOS Setup menu options...
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... do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: 1. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility". After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for information on the hard drives to be set from 4 KB to be included in MAIN MENU. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16...
... do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: 1. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility". After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for information on the hard drives to be set from 4 KB to be included in MAIN MENU. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16...