Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Manuale utente

GA-Z170X-Gaming 7

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-Z17XGE7-1001R

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Motherboard

GA-Z170X-Gaming 7

Jul. 24, 2015

Motherboard

GA-Z170X-Gaming 7

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Documentation Classications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of

documentations:

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, 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 looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"

means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating

motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents...................................................................................................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout......................................................................7

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9

1-2 ProductSpecications.................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 14

1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................14

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................16

1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 17

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................17

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................18

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 19

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™Conguration .............................. 20

1-7 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 21

1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches...................................................................... 23

1-9 ChangingtheOperationalAmplier ............................................................... 25

1-10 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 26

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................39

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 40

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 41

2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 43

2-4 System Information ........................................................................................ 56

2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 57

2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 60

2-7 Chipset........................................................................................................... 63

2-8 Power Management....................................................................................... 64

2-9 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 66

Chapter3 ConguringaRAIDSet................................................................................67

3-1 ConguringSATAControllers......................................................................... 67

3-2 InstallingtheSATARAID/AHCIDriverandOperatingSystem....................... 79

Chapter 4 Drivers Installation........................................................................................83

4-1 Drivers & Software ......................................................................................... 83

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4-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 84

4-3 Information ..................................................................................................... 84

Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................85

5-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 85

5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................85

5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................88

5-2 APP Center .................................................................................................... 89

5-2-1 EasyTune................................................................................................................90

5-2-2 System Information Viewer.....................................................................................91

5-2-3 Fast Boot ................................................................................................................92

5-2-4 Smart TimeLock......................................................................................................93

5-2-5 USB Blocker ...........................................................................................................94

5-2-6 Smart Keyboard......................................................................................................95

5-2-7 Smart Backup.........................................................................................................96

5-2-8 Ambient LED ..........................................................................................................98

5-2-9 3D OSD ..................................................................................................................99

5-2-10 Cloud Station........................................................................................................100

5-2-11 AutoGreen ............................................................................................................105

5-2-12 EasyRAID............................................................................................................106

5-3 Smart Switch................................................................................................ 109

Chapter 6 Appendix .................................................................................................... 111

6-1 Killer Network Manager.................................................................................111

6-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput............................................................. 112

6-2-1 Conguring2/5.1-ChannelAudio..........................................................................112

6-2-2 Creative Software Suite........................................................................................112

6-2-3 ConguringS/PDIFOut........................................................................................116

6-2-4 ConguringAudioRecording................................................................................117

6-2-5 UsingtheSoundRecorder ...................................................................................119

6-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 120

6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................120

6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................121

6-4 Debug LED Codes ....................................................................................... 123

RegulatoryStatements............................................................................................ 127

Contact Us .............................................................................................................. 131

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Optional Items

2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-6*R)

eSATAbracket(PartNo.12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

3.5"FrontPanelwith2USB3.0/2.0ports(PartNo.12CR1-FPX582-2*R)

HDMI-to-DVIadapter(PartNo.12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)

COMportcable(PartNo.12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Box Contents

5GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 motherboard

5Motherboard driver disk

5User's Manual

5Quick Installation Guide

5Four SATA cables

5I/O Shield

5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector

5One G Connector

5One pack of back I/O dust covers

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GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout

(Note) Fordebugcodeinformation,pleaserefertoChapter6.

KB_MS_USB30

CPU_FAN

ATX_12V_2X4

ATX

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

B_BIOS

PCIEX8

DDR4_2

DDR4_1

DDR4_4

DDR4_3

BAT

F_PANELCOMA

Intel®Z170

CLR_CMOS

M_BIOS

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16

F_USB1

LGA1151

GA-Z170X-Gaming 7

USB30_LAN1

SATAEXPRESS

F_USB30_2

PCIEX1_2

SYS_FAN3

SATA3

iTE®

Super I/O

SYS_FAN2F_USB2

SYS_FAN1

TPM

M2D_32G

Intel®

GbE LAN

SATA3 7 6

3 2

CPU_OPT

TYPEC

5 4

1 0

SATAEXPRESS

F_USB30_1

MegaChips

MCDP2800

R_USB30

LAN2

DP_HDMI

M2H_32G

RivetNetworks

Killer™E2400 LAN

PCIEX1_3

PCIEX4

Debug LED(註)

ECO

PW_SW

CMOS_SW

RST_SW

ASMedia®

ASM1061

TI Burr Brown

OPA2134

CAP_SW SB

Creative®

Sound Core 3D

LED_IO

Intel®

Thunderbolt™3

Controller

Renesas®

USB 3.0 Hub

80D 60D 42D

80H 60H 42H

System Temperature

Sensor

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Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become

damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's

manual and follow these procedures:

•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•Priortoinstallation, do not remove orbreakmotherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make

sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure

the power supply has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation

and/or grounding instructions.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation

1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU Support for Intel®Core™i7 processors/Intel®Core™i5 processors/

Intel®Core™i3 processors/Intel®Pentium®processors/

Intel®Celeron®processors in the LGA1151 package

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel®Z170 Express Chipset

Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64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 architecture

SupportforDDR42133MHzmemorymodules

SupportforECCUDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8memorymodules(operateinnon-ECCmode)

Supportfornon-ECCUDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules

SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory

modules.)

Onboard

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel®HD Graphics support:

- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of

4096x2304@60 Hz

* SupportforDisplayPort1.2version.

Integrated Graphics Processor+MegaChips MCDP2800 chip:

- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz

* SupportforHDMI2.0version.(RequiresthelatestIntel®graphics driver from the

GIGABYTEwebsite.)

Maximum shared memory of 512 MB

Audio Creative®Sound Core 3D chip

SupportforSoundBlasterRecon3Di

TI Burr Brown®OPA2134operationalamplier

HighDenitionAudio

2/5.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN 1 x Intel®GbELANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)(LAN1)

1xRivetNetworksKiller™E2400chip(10/100/1000Mbit)(LAN2)

 * Teamingisnotsupported.

Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)

 * Foroptimumperformance,ifonlyonePCIExpressgraphicscardistobeinstalled,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx8(PCIEX8)

 * ThePCIEX8slotsharesbandwidthwiththePCIEX16slot.WhenthePCIEX8slot

is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.

1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)

* ThePCIEX4slotsharesbandwidthwiththeM2H_32Gconnector.ThePCIEX4slot

will become unavailable when an SSD is installed in the M2H_32G connector.

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

 (AllofthePCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress3.0standard.)

Multi-Graphics

Technology Support for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™and 2-Way NVIDIA®SLI™Technology

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