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GA-Z170-Gaming K3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z17GAK3-1001R
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  • Page 1 GA-Z170-Gaming K3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z17GAK3-1001R 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. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. 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 GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard Layout ..............4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................5 Installation Precautions ..................5 1-2 Product Specifications ..................6 Installing the CPU .................... 9 Installing the Memory ..................9 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 10 Back Panel Connectors .................. 10 Internal Connectors ..................

  • Page 4: Ga-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard Layout

    COMA F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL SYS_FAN2 Box Contents 5 GA-Z170-Gaming K3 motherboard 5 Four SATA cables 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 I/O Shield 5 User's Manual 5 One G Connector 5 Quick Installation Guide * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

  • 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. •...

  • Page 6: 1-2 Product Specifications

    Support for DDR4 2133 MHz memory modules Š Support for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Š Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Š Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel ® HD Graphics support: Graphics 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
  • Page 7 Š Chipset: 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers Š Chipset+USB 3.1 Controller: 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Š...
  • Page 8 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.1cm * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.

  • 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: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) 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 Mic In (Pink) The Mic in jack. 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.

  • Page 12: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O CPU_FAN F_USB30_1 SYS_FAN1/2/3 F_USB1/F_USB2 CPU_OPT SATA EXPRESS THB_C SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 COMA M2A_32G F_PANEL 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 13 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.
  • Page 14 5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses 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.
  • Page 15 8) M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with the Intel ® Chipset. an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe 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. 110A 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 for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut first.
  • Page 16 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) 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. •...
  • Page 17 11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 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 LRESET SB3V SERIRQ LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 SUSCLK 15) THB_C (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connector) ™ This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt ™ add-in card. Pin No. Definition GPIOA GPIOB Supports a Thunderbolt ™ add-in card. N_-SLP_S3 N_-S4_S5 16) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable.
  • Page 19 17) 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 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. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3.

  • 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. 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.
  • Page 22 & 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.
  • 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 & System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) & Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. ` Advanced Memory Settings &...
  • Page 25 ` Advanced Power Settings & CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) & VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) ` PC Health Status &...
  • Page 26 & Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU OPT Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value / C ~ 2.50 PWM value / & 1st System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN1 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature.

  • Page 27: System Information

    System Information 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. &...

  • Page 28: Bios Features

    A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (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.
  • Page 29 & 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.
  • Page 30 & 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. Disabled Disables option ROM. Enables legacy option ROM only. Legacy Only UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. & Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server.

  • Page 31: Peripherals

    Peripherals & Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel ® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) & Initial Display Output1 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. Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot & OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.
  • Page 32 ` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. ` Trusted Computing 2.0 This sub-menu appears only when Intel Platform Trust Technology is set to Enabled. & Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Default: Enable) &...

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
  • Page 35 & Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) 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 36: 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 37: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 ≥2 ≥3 ≥4 Minimum Number of Hard 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 38 3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the folder that you previously copied. 4. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Drivers Installation

    • 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.) "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 39 -...

  • Page 40: 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 41 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 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.
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  • Page 44: Contact Us

    Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Road, Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231,Taiwan 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 • GIGABYTE eSupport To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://esupport.gigabyte.com...

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