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GA-Z170N-WIFI
GA-H170N-WIFI
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z170NWF-1001R
GA-Z170N-WIFI
GA-H170N-WIFI
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- Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z170NWF-1001R GA-Z170N-WIFI GA-H170N-WIFI 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 Motherboard GA-Z170N-WIFI/GA-H170N-WIFI Motherboard GA-Z170N-WIFI GA-H170N-WIFI Aug. 10, 2015 Aug. 10, 2015 Wireless Module Country Approvals: See the latest safety and regulatory documents at: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5518#ov...
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Page 3: Identifying Motherboard Revision
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GA-Z170N-WIFI/GA-H170N-WIFI Motherboard Layout ..........5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the CPU ..................10 Installing the Memory ..................10 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 11 Back Panel Connectors .................. 11 Internal Connectors .................. -
Page 5: Ga-Z170N-Wifi/Ga-H170N-Wifi Motherboard Layout
® AUDIO Super I/O F_AUDIO PCIEX16 CODEC Box Contents 5 GA-Z170N-WIFI or GA-H170N-WIFI motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 Two SATA cables 5 User's Manual 5 I/O Shield 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Wireless module driver disk 5 One antenna The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. -
Page 6: 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. •... -
Page 7: 1-2 Product Specifications
Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules M Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support Š... - Page 8 Storage Interface Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the supported configurations with the M.2, SATA Express, and SATA connectors. Chipset: Š 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x USB Type-C...
- Page 9 System Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. GA-Z170N-WIFI GA-H170N-WIFI Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
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Page 10: 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 11: Installing An Expansion Card
The two memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 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 12 If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
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Page 13: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN SPEAKER SYS_FAN SPDIF_O F_USB30 SATA EXPRESS F_USB SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • 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. -
Page 14: Cpu_Fan/Sys_Fan Fan Headers
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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. - Page 15 B S S 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low B S S level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
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Page 16: Ahci Mode
8) M.2 (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through the Intel Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA ®... - Page 17 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, 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. RES+ Reset Switch Power Switch RES- PLED-...
- Page 18 11) SPEAKER (Speaker Header) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. Pin No. Definition SPK- 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by...
- Page 19 14) F_USB (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Power (5V) USB DY+ Power (5V)
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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: M.i.t
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. -
Page 22: Cpu Clock Ratio
& 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. ` Advanced CPU Core Settings & CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. - Page 23 & C3 State Support (Note 1) 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.
- Page 24 & Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Auto Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. &...
- Page 25 ` 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. ` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status.
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Page 26: System Information
` Miscellaneous Settings & 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 mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. -
Page 27: Bios Features
System (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show 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) & Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. - Page 28 & 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.
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Page 29: Network Stack
& Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disables option ROM. Disabled Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. -
Page 30: Peripherals
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. Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. -
Page 31: Hot Plug
` Super IO Configuration ` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. ® ` SATA Configuration & SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) & SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. -
Page 32: Chipset
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) &... -
Page 33: Power Management
Power Management & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. -
Page 34: Resume By Alarm
& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. -
Page 35: Save & Exit
Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup 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. &... -
Page 36: Chapter 3 Appendix
Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 ≥3 ≥4 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard Size of the smallest (Number of hard (Number of hard drives * Size of the drive drives -1) * Size of drives/2) * Size of the... - Page 37 3. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed).
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Page 38: Drivers Installation
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. -
Page 39: Regulatory Statements
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 40 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 41 Canada-Industry Canada (IC): This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
- Page 42 European Community Directive R&TTE Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of March 9, 1999 on Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (R&TTE). This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States.
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Page 44: Contact Us
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