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GA-Z270N-WIFI
GA-H270N-WIFI
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z270NWF-1002R
GA-Z270N-WIFI
GA-H270N-WIFI
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  • Page 1 GA-Z270N-WIFI GA-H270N-WIFI User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z270NWF-1002R GA-Z270N-WIFI GA-H270N-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-Z270N-WIFI/GA-H270N-WIFI Motherboard GA-Z270N-WIFI GA-H270N-WIFI Dec. 9, 2016 Dec. 9, 2016 Wireless Module Country Approvals: See the latest safety and regulatory documents at GIGABYTE's website.
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2017 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. prior notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-Z270N-WIFI/GA-H270N-WIFI Motherboard Layout ..........5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 ..................7 Installing the CPU ..................10 Installing the Memory ..................10 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 11 Back Panel Connectors .................. 11 Internal Connectors ..................13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ....................20...

  • Page 5: Ga-Z270N-Wifi/Ga-H270N-Wifi Motherboard Layout

    SPDIF_O AUDIO ® Super I/O F_AUDIO PCIEX16 CODEC Box Contents GA-Z270N-WIFI or GA-H270N-WIFI motherboard Motherboard driver disk Wireless module driver disk User's Manual I/O Shield Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables 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. Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
  • Page 7 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Only for GA-Z270N-WIFI. Only for GA-H270N-WIFI. - 7 -...
  • Page 8 Chipset: 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support ™...
  • Page 9 Windows 7. Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm prior notice. GA-Z270N-WIFI GA-H270N-WIFI 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 10: Installing The Cpu

    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.

  • Page 11: Installing An Expansion Card

    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. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
  • Page 12 USB Type-C Port ™ Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange) Rear Speaker Out (Black) Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Line In (Blue) The line in jack.

  • Page 13: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_AUDIO SPEAKER CPU_FAN SPDIF_O SYS_FAN F_USB30 F_USB1 SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL 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 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 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 15 5) BAT (Battery) 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 cable: 1.
  • Page 16 7) M.2 (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector (on the back of the motherboard) supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be ® used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive and can only be used to a RAID array.
  • Page 17 8) 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 10) 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. SPK- 11) 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 13) F_USB1 (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) 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 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 20: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-Z270N-WIFI F1a) Function Keys There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the <F2> key to switch between the two modes.
  • Page 21 FCLK Frequency for Early Power On Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: Normal (800Mhz)) Only for GA-Z270N-WIFI. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
  • Page 22 When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto Only for GA-Z270N-WIFI. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
  • 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 Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) Memory Odd Ratio(100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency.
  • Page 25 Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.
  • Page 26 Smart Fan 5 Settings Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) Fan Speed Control 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 temperature.

  • 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. Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS.

  • Page 28: Bios

    BIOS Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) Security Option Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
  • 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. Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
  • Page 30 Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. CSM Support is set to Enabled.

  • Page 31: Peripherals

    PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) ® Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. ® Only for GA-Z270N-WIFI. - 31 -...
  • Page 32 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. (Default: Disabled) Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Network Stack is enabled. Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4.

  • Page 33: Chipset

    SATA Mode Selection to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers.

  • Page 34: Power

    Audio Controller 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. PCH LAN Controller (LAN1) 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 35 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 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. Exit Without Saving Press <Enter>...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Chapter 3 Appendix RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 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 smallest drive the smallest drive...
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 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 Inte SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate l®...

  • Page 40: Drivers Installation

    Drivers Installation Windows 10 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."...

  • Page 41: Regulatory Statements

    Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.
  • Page 42 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 43 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 44 European Community Directive R&TTE Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. Member States. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only. Restrictions d'utilisation en France: Pour la France métropolitaine 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à...
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  • Page 48: Contact Us

    Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., 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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