Gigabyte Z170x Gaming 5 Manual

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GA-Z170X-Gaming 5
Users Manual
Rev
12ME-Z17XGE5-1001R  
						

							MotherboardGA-Z170X-Gaming 5
Jul. 28, 2015
Jul. 28, 2015
MotherboardGA-Z170X-Gaming 5
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Table of Contents
GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout ......................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................\
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1-1 Installation Precautions ....................................................................................5
1-2	 Product	Specifications ......................................................................................6
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .................................................................9
1-4 Installing the Memory .......................................................................................9
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card .........................................................................10
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™	Configuration ..............................10
1-7 Back Panel Connectors ..................................................................................11
1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches ......................................................................13
1-9	 Changing	the	Operational	 Amplifier ...............................................................13
1-10 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................14
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup ........................................................................\
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2-1 Startup Screen ...............................................................................................22
2-2 M.I.T. ..............................................................................................................23
2-3  System Information ........................................................................................28
2-4 BIOS Features ...............................................................................................29
2-5 Peripherals .....................................................................................................32
2-7 Chipset ...........................................................................................................34
2-8 Power Management .......................................................................................35
2-9 Save & Exit .....................................................................................................37
Chapter 3  Appendix ........................................................................\
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3-1 Configuring	a 	RAID	Set ..................................................................................38
3-2 Drivers Installation ..........................................................................................40
3-3 Debug LED Codes .........................................................................................41
Regulatory	Statements ..............................................................................................45
Contact Us .......................................................................................................\
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GA-Z170X-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-Z170X-Gaming 5 motherboard 5Four SATA cables
 5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
 5User's Manual 5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
 5Quick Installation Guide 5One G Connector
KB_MS_USBCPU_FAN
ATX_12V_2X4
AT X
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
PCIEX8
DDR4_2DDR4_1DDR4_4DDR4_3
B AT
F_PANELCOMA
Intel® Z170
CLR_CMOSM_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16
F_USB1
LGA1151
GA-Z170X-Gaming 5
HDMI
USB30_LAN1
SATA	EXPRESS
F_USB30_2
PCIEX1_2
SYS_FAN3
S ATA 3
iTE® Super I/O
SYS_FAN2F_USB2
SYS_FAN1
TPM
M2D_32GIntel® GbE LAN
S ATA 3
32
CPU_OPTTYPEC
OC
5410
SATA	EXPRESS
F_USB30_1
THB_C
Genesys Logic USB 2.0 Hub
R_USB30
USB_LAN2
DP
M2H_32G
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX1_4
PCIEX4
Debug LED (Note)
ECO
TI Burr Brown® OPA2134
CODEC
GAIN
SPDIF_O
80D60D42D
80H60H42H
Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3Controller
(Note)  For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 6.  
						

							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 Š4	x	DDR4	DIMM	sockets	supporting	up	to	64	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 DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz or 3840x2160@60 Hz* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.  -   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 ŠHigh	Definition	 Audio Š2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN Š1 x Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)(LAN1)
 Š1 x Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN2) * Teaming is not supported.
Expansion Slots Š1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)  *   For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. Š1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)  *   The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. Š1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)*   The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2H_32G connector. The PCIEX4 slot will become unavailable when an SSD is installed in the M2H_32G connecto\
r. Š4 x PCI Express x1 slots  (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics Technology ŠSupport for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology
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							Storage Interface ŠChipset: - 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors -   3 x SATA Express connectors -   6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors	 -	 	
Support	for	RAID	0,	RAID	1,	RAID	 5,	and	RAID	10	 *		
Refer	to	"1-10	 Internal	 Connectors,"	 for	the	 supported	 configurations	 with	the	M.2,	SATA Express, and SATA connectors. 
USB ŠChipset:  -   7 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) -   6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) ŠChipset+GENESYS LOGIC USB 2.0 Hub: -   2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (available through the internal USB header) ŠChipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller: -   1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support -   1 x USB 3.1 port on the back panel
Internal Connectors Š1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors Š3 x SATA Express connectors Š6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š1 x CPU fan header Š1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) Š3 x system fan headers Š1 x front panel header Š1 x front panel audio header Š2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers Š2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers Š1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header Š1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector Š1 x serial port header Š1 x Clear CMOS jumper Š1 x ECO button Š1 x OC button Š1 x audio gain control switch
Back Panel Connectors Š1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Š1 x DisplayPort Š1 x HDMI port Š1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 support Š1 x USB 3.1 port Š3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
 Š4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Š2	x	RJ-45	ports Š1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector Š	
5	x	audio	 jacks	(Center/Subwoofer	 Speaker	Out,	Rear	 Speaker	 Out,	Line	In,	Line Out, Mic In)
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							I/O Controller ŠiTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor ŠSystem voltage detection ŠCPU/System/Chipset temperature detection
 ŠCPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection ŠCPU/System/Chipset overheating warning ŠCPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning ŠCPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control *   Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS Š2	x	128	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- Ambient LED- 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
Operating System ŠSupport for Windows 10/8.1/7
Form Factor ŠATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
*		
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 & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.
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							1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
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.
Installing the CPULocate 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 insert 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
Dual	Channel	Memory	ConfigurationThis motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is	installed,	 the	BIOS	 will	automatically	 detect	the	specifications	 and	capacity	 of	the	 memory.	 Enabling	 Dual	Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
LGA1151 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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							1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read	the	following	guidelines	before	you	begin	to	install	an	expansion	card: •Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
B. Connecting the Graphics CardsStep 1:Observe	 the	steps	 in	"1-5	 Installing	 an	Expansion	 Card"	and	install	 CrossFire/SLI	 graphics	cards	on	the	 PCI	Express x16 slots.Step 2:Insert the CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on top \
of the cards.Step 3:Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.
1-6  Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™	Configuration
A. System Requirements -Windows 10/8.1/7 operating system -A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 sl\
ots and correct driver -CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and corre\
ct driver	 (Current	 GPUs	that	support	 3-Way	CrossFire	 technology	 include	the	ATI	 Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, HD 5800	 series,	 and	AMD	 Radeon™ HD 6800, HD 6900, HD 7800, and HD 7900 series. For the latest GPU support information, please refer to the AMD/NVIDIA® website.) -CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -A	power	 supply	 with	sufficient	 power	is	recommended	 (Refer	to	the	 manual	 of	your	 graphics	 cards	for	the	power requirement)
(Note)  The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing \
the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is install\
ed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is r\
ecommended that memory 
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored sock\
ets.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel h\
as two memory sockets as following: Channel	A:	DDR4_2,	DDR4_4 Channel	B:	DDR4_1,	DDR4_3
Dual	Channel	Memory	Configurations	 Table
DDR4_4DDR4_2DDR4_3DDR4_1
2 Modules- -DS/SS- -DS/SSDS/SS- -DS/SS- -4 ModulesDS/SSDS/SSDS/SSDS/SS(SS=Single-Sided,	DS=Double-Sided,	"-	-"=No	Memory)
C.	Configuring	the	Graphics	Card	DriverC-1. To Enable CrossFire FunctionAfter installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to\
 the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Browse to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is selected. If your system has more than two CrossFire cards, select the GPU combination you want to use and click Apply. (Available combination options are dependent on the number of graphics car\
ds.)
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