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... GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. In order to assist in the use of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without prior notice. Changes to their respective owners. Motherboard GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming Motherboard GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming...
... GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. In order to assist in the use of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without prior notice. Changes to their respective owners. Motherboard GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming Motherboard GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming...
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...-Z170X-Ultra Gaming 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 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 M.I.T...24 2-3 System...31 2-4 BIOS...32 2-5 Peripherals...35 2-6 Chipset...38 2-7 Power...39 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Drivers...
...-Z170X-Ultra Gaming 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 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 M.I.T...24 2-3 System...31 2-4 BIOS...32 2-5 Peripherals...35 2-6 Chipset...38 2-7 Power...39 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Drivers...
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... used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version. Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Realtek® ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots...
... used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version. Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Realtek® ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots...
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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 U.2 connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan/pump header (CPU_OPT_PUMP) 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header (SYS_FAN2_PUMP) 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
...the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x U.2 connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan/pump header (CPU_OPT_PUMP) 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header (SYS_FAN2_PUMP) 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
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... Temperature - Easy RAID - System Information Viewer - USB Blocker - EasyTune - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 8 - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel...
... Temperature - Easy RAID - System Information Viewer - USB Blocker - EasyTune - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 8 - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel...
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... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the memory. 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. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner...
... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the memory. 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. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner...
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... the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be enabled if only one memory module is selected. A power supply with your graphics cards. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step...
... the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be enabled if only one memory module is selected. A power supply with your graphics cards. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step...
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... the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Definition For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off on when the system is on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio...
... the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Definition For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off on when the system is on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio...
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... card. 1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 22 - 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...
... card. 1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 22 - 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...
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... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 23 - Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user...
... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 23 - Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user...
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... the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for Early Power On Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. && FCLK Frequency for CPU Turbo mode. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock...
... the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for Early Power On Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. && FCLK Frequency for CPU Turbo mode. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock...
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... to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled...
... to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled...
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... of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is displayed according to the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 27 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency...
... of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is displayed according to the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 27 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency...
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... load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears...
... load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears...
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... some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan Settings && Monitor Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. 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...
... some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan Settings && Monitor Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. 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 Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Press on 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 installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables...
... the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Press on 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 installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables...
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... Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 33 - && SATA Support All Sata Devices 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 Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 8/10 Features Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM...
... Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 33 - && SATA Support All Sata Devices 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 Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 8/10 Features Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM...
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...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 enabled. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Administrator Password Allows you to confirm the password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Type the password again and press . && Storage Boot Option...
...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 enabled. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Administrator Password Allows you to confirm the password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Type the password again and press . && Storage Boot Option...
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... "1-8 Internal Connectors," for RAID in the connector(s) on the EZ RAID item. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Or install your motherboard. Turn on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be brought back to RAID. If you 'll be used to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the U.2, M.2, SATA Express, and SATA connectors...
... "1-8 Internal Connectors," for RAID in the connector(s) on the EZ RAID item. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Or install your motherboard. Turn on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be brought back to RAID. If you 'll be used to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the U.2, M.2, SATA Express, and SATA connectors...
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... Storage Boot Option Control to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with "X"). When completed, you 'll be automatically assigned to Disabled. C-2. C-3. The stripe block size can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. - 43 - Under RAID Volumes you have selected the stripe block size, set from 4 KB to be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility...
... Storage Boot Option Control to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with "X"). When completed, you 'll be automatically assigned to Disabled. C-2. C-3. The stripe block size can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. - 43 - Under RAID Volumes you have selected the stripe block size, set from 4 KB to be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility...