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Motherboard GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming Motherboard GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming Jun. 01, 2016 Jun. 01, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
Table of Contents GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming Motherboard Layout.................................................................4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................5 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 5 Product Specifications.......................................................................................
GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller R_USB31 SYS_FAN3 CPU_OPT_PUMP TYPEC LGA1151 MDP_IN MDP_OUT ATX HDMI R_USB30 80M 60M 42M M2M_32G PCIEX1_2 THB_C Intel® Z170 SATA3 5 4 1 0 BAT PCIEX8 B_BIOS PCIEX4 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_O U2_32G M_BIOS PCIEX1_3 Box Contents DDR4_1 GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming iTE® Super I/O CODEC DDR4_3 PCIEX16 DDR4_2 Intel® GbE LAN DDR4_4 PCIEX1_1 TPM F_USB2 55 GA-Z170X-Ultra Gami
Chapter 1 1-1 Hardware Installation 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.
1-2 Product Specifications 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.
Multi-Graphics Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Storage Interface Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 1 x U.
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features System voltage detection CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection CPU/CPU OPT/System fan (pump) speed detection CPU/System/Chipset overheating warning CPU/CPU OPT/System fan (pump) fail warning CPU/CPU OPT/System fan (pump) speed control * Whether the speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 -DS/SS DS/SS -4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) 2 Modules DDR4_3 -DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_1 DS/SS -DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Thunderbolt™ 3 Connector The connector supports standard DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs. You can connect a standard DisplayPort/Thunderbolt™ monitor to this connector with an adapter. The Thunderbolt™ connector can daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt™ devices.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. HDMI Port The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor.
1-8 Internal Connectors 4 5 3 1 4 2 15 11 18 9 8 7 12 10 8 14 17 6 16 13 19 1) ATX_12V_2X4 11) M2M_32G 2) ATX 12) U2_32G 3) CPU_FAN 13) F_PANEL 4) SYS_FAN1/3 14) F_AUDIO 5) CPU_OPT_PUMP 15) F_USB30 6) SYS_FAN2_PUMP 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 7) SATA EXPRESS 17) TPM 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 18) THB_C 9) BAT 19) CLR_CMOS 10) SPDIF_O Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: •• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wis
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
1 B_ 1 _S 1 1 1 2 3 S 1 2 3 5/6) CPU_OPT_PUMP/SYS_FAN2_PUMP (Fan/Pump B_ Headers) B SS 1 The fan/pump headers are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, S it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
B S_ B _ B S B_ B 9) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) S in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low S level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.
12) U2_32G (U.2 Connector) The U.2 connector supports a single U.2 device. Please note that an U.2 SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an U.2 SSD, you must set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
Table 2: When two of PCIEX4, U2_32G, and M2M_32G are populated Availability of the SATA and SATA Express connectors Connectors Configuration SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA Express PCIEX4+U2_32G PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD r r r a a a PCIEX4+M2M_32G PCIe x4 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD a r r r a a a a a a M.2 PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD a a a r r r r r r r - r r r r r r a a r a r r a r a M.2 SATA SSD+U.2 SSD r a r r a a a M.2 PCIe x2 SSD+U.
Table 3: When all three of PCIEX4, U2_32G, and M2M_32G are populated Availability of the SATA/SATA Express connectors Configuration SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA Express PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD r PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x2 SSD r PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 SATA SSD r PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD a PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x2 SSD a PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 SATA SSD a Other PCIe devices+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD a Other PCIe devices+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x2 SSD a Other PCIe devices+U.
13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- HD+ HDRESRES+ CICI+ SPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- PLED+ PLEDPW+ PW- Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): Power LED Power Switch Speaker Connects to the power status indicator System Status LED on the chassis front panel.
F_USB30 F_ U F_ 15) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) G.QBOFM F_ The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 10 Definition D2+ D2GND SSTX2+ SS SSTX2GND SSRX2+ SSRX2VBUS No Pin 1 11 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 B 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 _S 1 1 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1+ NC 1 20 Pin No.
18) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. B_ U 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
2-2 M.I.T. This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and CPU voltage, etc. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
&& CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. && FCLK Frequency for Early Power On Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz.
&& Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state.
&& Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that lets the processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (Default: Enabled) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. (Note) Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings.
&& Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` IMC Timing Settings This sub-menu provides options for tuning memory compatibility and stability. `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory.
&& Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages.
&& CPU OPT/Pump Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. (Default) PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump. && CPU OPT/Pump Fan Speed Control (CPU_OPT_PUMP Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan/pump speed control function and adjust the fan/pump speed.
2-3 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value.
2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string.
&& 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 previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM.
&& Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
2-5 Peripherals && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® 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. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display.
&& Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed.
&& Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` SSD Security Erase This sub-menu allows you to erase your SSD's data. `` Intel(R) Thunderbolt This sub-menu provides Intel® Thunderbolt™ related information and configuration options.
2-6 Chipset && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Disabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~512M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX.
&& PCIEx4 Slot Link Width Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4 slot. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the expansion card being installed. (Default) x4 PCIEX4 operates at x4 mode. x2 PCIEX4 operates at x2 mode. 2-7 Power && 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 the device connected to the CPU PEG bus.
&& Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
Chapter 3 3-1 Appendix Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 ≥2 2 ≥3 4 Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No Array Capacity Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes Before you begin, please prepare the following items: (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes •• At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs.
C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen.
Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process.
3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.
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