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GA-Z170-Gaming K3 User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-Z17GAK3-1101R 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.
GA-Z170-Gaming K3 User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-Z17GAK3-1101R 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.
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..., transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation ...gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard GA-Z170-Gaming K3...
..., transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation ...gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard GA-Z170-Gaming K3...
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... the product package you obtain. DVI SYS_FAN3 110A 80A 60A 42A M2A_32G DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 ATX F_USB30_1 GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB3 ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1151 R_USB31 HDMI Asmedia® USB 3.1 Controller USB30_LAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 ...1 SATA3 F_AUDIO COMA TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATA EXPRESS SATA3 3 2 Box Contents 55 GA-Z170-Gaming K3 motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide * The box contents above are subject to change...
... the product package you obtain. DVI SYS_FAN3 110A 80A 60A 42A M2A_32G DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 ATX F_USB30_1 GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB3 ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1151 R_USB31 HDMI Asmedia® USB 3.1 Controller USB30_LAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 ...1 SATA3 F_AUDIO COMA TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATA EXPRESS SATA3 3 2 Box Contents 55 GA-Z170-Gaming K3 motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide * The box contents above are subject to change...
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... not place the computer system in contact with the motherboard circuit or its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 5 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power...
... not place the computer system in contact with the motherboard circuit or its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 5 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power...
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DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode ...
DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode ...
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... coUmputer bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the...
... coUmputer bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the...
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... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to...
... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to...
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... Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is for advanced users only and we recommend you to manually set the CPU base clock in system's failure to set the Graphics UnSlice Ratio. && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you with the overclock/overvoltage settings you...
... Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is for advanced users only and we recommend you to manually set the CPU base clock in system's failure to set the Graphics UnSlice Ratio. && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you with the overclock/overvoltage settings you...
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...Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Enhanced Stability) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Note: ...: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is the normal operating frequency of...
...Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Enhanced Stability) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Note: ...: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is the normal operating frequency of...
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...to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set in BIOS under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed...will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the...
...to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set in BIOS under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed...will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the...
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...whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run ... Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent...
...whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run ... Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent...
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... Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to all . - 27 - You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is 13:00:00. is set, the default will display as...
... Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to all . - 27 - You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is 13:00:00. is set, the default will display as...
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...reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be prosecuted. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your...natural resources needed to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the time of printing. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. To prevent...