Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming G1 User manual

GA-Z170X-Gaming G1
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z17XGG1-1002R
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Motherboard
GA-Z170X-Gaming G1
Jul. 24, 2015
Jul. 24, 2015
Motherboard
GA-Z170X-Gaming G1
Wireless Module Country Approvals:
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Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of docu-
mentations:
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 G1 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 Installing the GC-M2-U2-MiniSAS................................................................. 26
1-11 Installing the GC-USB3.1 BAY ...................................................................... 27
1-12 Installing the MMCX Antenna Connectors (2T2R) ........................................ 28
1-13 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 29
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................41
2-1 Startup Screen............................................................................................... 42
2-2 The Main Menu.............................................................................................. 43
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 45
2-4 System Information........................................................................................ 58
2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 59
2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 62
2-7 Chipset........................................................................................................... 65
2-8 Power Management....................................................................................... 66
2-9 Save & Exit .................................................................................................... 68
Chapter3 ConguringaRAIDSet ...............................................................................69
3-1 ConguringSATAControllers........................................................................ 69
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ..................... 81

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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................85
4-1 Drivers & Software......................................................................................... 85
4-2 Application Software...................................................................................... 86
4-3 Information..................................................................................................... 86
Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................87
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 87
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...........................................................87
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility........................................................... 90
5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus................................................................................................91
5-2 APP Center.................................................................................................... 92
5-2-1 EasyTune ................................................................................................................93
5-2-2 System Information Viewer................................................................................... 94
5-2-3 Fast Boot ............................................................................................................... 95
5-2-4 Smart TimeLock.................................................................................................... 96
5-2-5 USB Blocker...........................................................................................................97
5-2-6 Smart Keyboard.................................................................................................... 98
5-2-7 Smart Backup ....................................................................................................... 99
5-2-8 Ambient LED........................................................................................................101
5-2-9 3D OSD................................................................................................................102
5-2-10 Cloud Station .......................................................................................................103
5-2-11 AutoGreen............................................................................................................108
5-2-12 Easy RAID............................................................................................................109
5-3 Smart Switch.................................................................................................112
Chapter 6 Appendix.................................................................................................... 113
6-1 Killer Network Manager ................................................................................113
6-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput.............................................................114
6-2-1 Conguring2/5.1-ChannelAudio ........................................................................114
6-2-2 Creative Software Suite.......................................................................................114
6-2-3 ConguringS/PDIFOut.......................................................................................118
6-2-4 ConguringAudioRecording ..............................................................................119
6-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ..................................................................................121
6-3 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 122
6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................................................122
6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .................................................................................123
6-4 Debug LED Codes....................................................................................... 125
Regulatory Statements........................................................................................... 129
Contact Us .............................................................................................................. 135

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Box Contents
5GA-Z170X-Gaming G1 motherboard
5Motherboard driver disk
5Wireless module driver disk
5User's Manual
5Quick Installation Guide
5Six SATA cables
5I/O Shield
5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
5One 3-Way SLI bridge connector
5One 4-Way SLI bridge connector
5One 2-Way CrossFire bridge connector
5One set of GC-USB3.1 BAY
5One GC-M2-U2-MiniSAS
5One G Connector
5One Wi-Fi antenna
5One Wi-Fi antenna retention cover
5One pack of back I/O dust covers
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)
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.

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GA-Z170X-Gaming G1 Motherboard Layout
(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 6.
KB_MS_USB
HDMITYPEC
FBIOS_LED
M2_WIFI
R_USB30_2R_USB30_1
USB31_LAN2
USB30_LAN1
LGA1151
ATX
AUDIO
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
BAT
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel®Z170
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
Renesas®
USB 3.0 Hub
MegaChips
MCDP2800
ASMedia®
ASM1184e
ASMedia®
ASM1061
ASMedia®
ASM1061
Rivet Networks Killer™
E2400 LAN
Rivet Networks Killer™
E2400 LAN
Renesas®
USB 3.0 Hub
PCIEX8_1
PCIEX8_2
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX16_1
PEX8747
42C
42B
60C
60B
80C
80B
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
F_USB30_2 F_USB30_1
SYS_FAN5
M2C_32GM2B_32G
M.2M.2
Creative®
Sound Core 3D
GA-Z170X-Gaming G1
F_PANEL
System Temperature
Sensor 1
System Temperature
Sensor 2
F_USB1F_USB2TPMCAP_SW_R BIOS_SW SBCAP_SW_F ATX4P
SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN2
CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT
LED_IO
SYS_FAN4
SYS_FAN3
iTE®
Super I/O
CMOS_SW
ECO
OC
RST_SW
PW_SW
SATA3 SATA3GSATA3 7 6
3 2
5 4 1 0
9 8
SATA EXPRESS SATA EXPRESS
BBIOS_LED1
MBIOS_LED1
Debug
LED (Note)
TI Burr Brown®
OPA2134
Intel®
Thunderbolt™3
Controller
F_AUDIO
JRC NJM2114
JRC NJM2114

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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 com-
ponents 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 instal-
lation 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+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
2 x JRC NJM2114 and 1 x TI Burr Brown® OPA2134 operational ampliers
Support for Sound Blaster Recon3Di
High Denition Audio
2/5.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN 2 x Rivet Networks Killer™E2400 chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)
* Teaming is not supported.
Wireless
Communication
module
Killer™Wireless-AC 1535
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
Bluetooth 4.1
Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be
sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; if you are installing two PCI Express graphics
cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2
slots.
2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2)
* The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_2
slot with PCIEX16_2. The PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2 slot will operate at up to x8 mode
when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated.
(The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
(The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology Support for 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™technology