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Z370 HD3P
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z37HD3P-1002R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
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  • Page 1 Z370 HD3P User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z37HD3P-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
  • Page 2 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. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Z370 HD3P Motherboard Layout ..................4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................5 Installation Precautions ..................5 ..................6 Installing the CPU .................... 9 Installing the Memory ..................9 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 10 Back Panel Connectors .................. 10 Internal Connectors ..................

  • Page 4: Z370 Hd3P Motherboard Layout

    Z370 HD3P Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 D-Sub LGA1151 ASMedia ® USB31 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller TYPEC HDMI USB30_LAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 Z370 HD3P PCIEX16 Intel ® SYS_FAN2 GbE LAN PCIEX1_2 ® Super I/O PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel Z370 ®...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 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.
  • Page 6 Chipset Intel ® Z370 Express Chipset Memory Dual channel memory architecture non-ECC mode) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel ® HD Graphics support: Graphics * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
  • Page 7 Chipset+ASMedia ® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller: 1 x USB Type-C ™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel Chipset: 1 x USB Type-C ™...
  • Page 8 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website Please visit the Support\Utility List for support lists of CPU, memory page on GIGABYTE's website to modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. download the latest version of apps. - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Installing The Cpu

    Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 10: Installing An Expansion Card

    The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: 2 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
  • Page 11 The Mic in jack. HD Audio Manager application. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more audio software information. device and then remove it from the motherboard. When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

  • Page 12: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 13 With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components 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. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU.
  • Page 14 rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. Pin No. triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of LED Strip the digital LED strip header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
  • Page 15 M2A_32G M2Q_32G Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole Step 2: Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
  • Page 16 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. (Power LED, Yellow/Purple): Power LED Power Switch Speaker Connects to the power status indicator...
  • Page 17 This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time.
  • Page 18 optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Pin No. Power (5V) USB DY+ Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY- No Pin USB DX+ Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
  • Page 19 The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Pin No. NDCD- NSIN NSOUT NCTS- No Pin level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
  • Page 21 Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot.
  • Page 22 The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the menu. (Note) AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio. Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency.
  • Page 23 C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. this setting.
  • Page 24 (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) (Note) System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data.
  • Page 25 Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. lets the BIOS Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. lets the BIOS automatically This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory.
  • Page 26 Displays the current system voltages. Max Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation setting. (Default: Auto) Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment.

  • Page 27: System

    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. Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set, the default will display as .) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings;...
  • Page 28 A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, string.
  • Page 29 Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) is set to Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
  • Page 30 than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. CSM Support is set to <Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings.

  • Page 31: Peripherals

    Peripherals graphics. Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space).
  • Page 32 Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) Paralle Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) Enables or disables the Intel ®...
  • Page 33 Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) 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.

  • Page 34: Chipset

    Chipset VT-d (Note) ® Enables or disables Intel Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) (Default: 256M) Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.

  • Page 35: Power

    Power Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) is set to . (Default: Enabled) is set to . (Default: Enabled) is set to . (Default: Enabled) Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
  • Page 36 Set the password when is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>. Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings.

  • Page 37: Save & Exit

    Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS.

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Number of hard (Number of hard (Number of hard drive smallest drive the smallest drive smallest drive Fault Tolerance (Note 1) At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you (Note 2) use two hard drives with identical model and capacity).
  • Page 39 Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to and set CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the sub-menu. 3. On the menu, press <Enter> on to enter the under the Name installed).

  • Page 40: Installing An Intel ® Optane ™ Memory

    With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. ® As some operating systems already include Intel performance and compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA 1. Copy the folder under \Boot in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive.

  • Page 41: Drivers Installation

    After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click install. You can click the the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Please visit GIGABYTE's website more software information. software.
  • Page 42 Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
  • Page 43 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

  • Page 44: Contact Us

    Contact Us TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://esupport.gigabyte.com - 44 -...

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