Gigabyte Z170n-gaming 5 Manual

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GA-Z170N-Gaming 5
Users Manual
Rev
12ME-Z170NG5-1003R  
						

							MotherboardGA-Z170N-Gaming 5
Aug. 21, 2015
Aug. 21, 2015
MotherboardGA-Z170N-Gaming 5
Wireless Module Country Approvals:
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Changes  to  the  specifications  and  features  in  this  manual  may  be  made  by  GIGABYTE 
without prior notice.
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form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
 „For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide inclu\
ded 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
GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout .....................................................................5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................\
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1-1 Installation Precautions ....................................................................................6
1-2 Product Specifications ......................................................................................7
1-3 Installing the CPU ..........................................................................................10
1-4 Installing the Memory .....................................................................................10
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card .........................................................................11
1-6 Back Panel Connectors ..................................................................................11
1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................13
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup ........................................................................\
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2-1 Startup Screen ...............................................................................................20
2-2 M.I.T. ..............................................................................................................21
2-3  System Information ........................................................................................27
2-4 BIOS Features ...............................................................................................28
2-5 Peripherals .....................................................................................................31
2-7 Chipset ...........................................................................................................33
2-8 Power Management .......................................................................................34
2-9 Save & Exit .....................................................................................................36
Chapter 3  Appendix ........................................................................\
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3-1 Configuring a RAID Set ..................................................................................37
3-2 Drivers Installation ..........................................................................................39
Regulatory Statements ..............................................................................................40
Contact Us .......................................................................................................\
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							(Note) This connector/chip is on the back of the motherboard.
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GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout
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.
Box Contents
 5GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 motherboard
 5Motherboard driver disk 5Two SATA cables
 5User's Manual
 5Quick Installation Guide
 5One antenna
 5I/O Shield
 5Wireless module driver disk
KB_MS_USB3
CLR_CMOS
HDMI
SYS_FAN
LGA1151
AT X
GA-Z170N-Gaming 5
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
F_USB
DDR4_1DDR4_2
B AT
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel® Z170
DVI ANTENNA BRACKET
USB30_LAN
CODEC
SPEAKER
iTE® Super I/O
F_PANEL
WIFI Module
SPDIF_O
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN(Note)
45
CPU_FAN
3210
S ATA 3
M2_WIFI
SATA EXPRESS
S ATA 3
CI
M_BIOSB_BIOS
F_USB30
PCIEX16
TYPEC_1
M.2(Note)
Intel®  USB 3.1 Controller  
						

							Chapter 1 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 motherb\
oard.
 •Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial N\
umber) 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 connect\
ors.
 •It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic 
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, 
keep your hands dry and first 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 environmen\
t.
 •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 certified computer technician.
 •If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation 
and/or grounding instructions.
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							1-2	 Product	Specifications
CPU ŠSupport 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.) ŠL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset ŠIntel® Z170 Express Chipset
Memory Š2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 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. ŠDual channel memory architecture ŠSupport for DDR4 2133 MHz memory modules ŠSupport for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode\
) ŠSupport for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules  ŠSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules  (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Onboard Graphics ŠIntegrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:  - 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.  - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz* Support for HDMI 1.4 version. ŠMaximum shared memory of 512 MB
Audio ŠRealtek® ALC1150 codec ŠSupport for Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 ŠHigh Definition Audio Š2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN ŠQualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Wireless Communication module
 ŠWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
 ŠBluetooth 4.2, 4.1, BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1+EDR ŠSupport for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate*  Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Expansion Slots Š1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Š1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for the wireless communication module (M2_WI\
FI)
Storage Interface ŠChipset: -  1 x M.2  Socket  3 connector  on the  back  of the  motherboard  (Socket 3, M key , type 2260/2280 SA TA  & PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support)  -   2 x SATA Express connectors -   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  supported  configurations  with  the  M.2, SATA Express, and SATA connectors.
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							USB ŠChipset: -   2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers -   5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) ŠChipset+Intel® USB 3.1 Controller:-   1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support- 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
Internal Connectors Š1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š2 x SATA Express connectors Š1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector Š1 x CPU fan header Š1 x system fan header Š1 x front panel header Š1 x front panel audio header Š1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header Š1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header Š1 x S/PDIF Out header Š1 x speaker header Š1 x Clear CMOS jumper Š1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel Connectors Š1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Š1 x HDMI port Š2 SMA antenna connectors Š1 x DVI-D port Š1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 support Š1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) Š3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports Š1 x RJ-45 port Š1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector Š 
5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line I\
n, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller ŠiTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor ŠSystem voltage detection ŠCPU/System temperature detection ŠCPU/System fan speed detection ŠCPU/System overheating warning ŠCPU/System fan fail warning ŠCPU/System fan speed control  *   Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
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							BIOS Š2 x 64 Mbit flash ŠUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS ŠSupport for DualBIOS™
 ŠPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features ŠSupport for APP Center*   Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.-  3D OSD- @BIOS- AutoGreen- Cloud Station- EasyTune- Easy RAID- Fast Boot- Smart TimeLock- Smart Keyboard- Smart Backup- System Information Viewer- USB Blocker ŠSupport for Q-Flash ŠSupport for Smart Switch ŠSupport for Xpress Install
Bundled Software ŠNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) ŠIntel® Smart Response Technology ŠIntel® Wireless Display
Operating System ŠSupport for Windows 10/8.1/7
Form Factor ŠMini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm
*  GIGABYTE  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.
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							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 in\
stalling the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CP\
U socket.) •Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU\
. •Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. •Set  the  CPU  host  frequency  in  accordance  with  the  CPU  specifications.  It  is  not  recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3 Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches \
on the CPU.
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate 
automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you inse\
rt the CPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
 •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 me\
mory modules.)
 •Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before in\
stalling the 
memory to prevent hardware damage.
 •Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. 
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
LGA1151 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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