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...-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. Motherboard GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Motherboard GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Apr. 29, 2016 Apr. 29, 2016 Copyright © 2016...
...-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. Motherboard GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Motherboard GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Apr. 29, 2016 Apr. 29, 2016 Copyright © 2016...
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Table of Contents GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA...
Table of Contents GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA...
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GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB TYPEC R_USB30 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 Intel® USB 3.1 Controller CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1151 DP HDMI Debug LED (Note) ECO OC ATX USB_LAN2 DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3... iTE® Super I/O M_BIOS SATA3 5 1 4 0 CLR_CMOS SATA EXPRESS SPDIF_O System Temperature Sensor THB_C COMA TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One G Connector * T he box contents...
GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB TYPEC R_USB30 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 Intel® USB 3.1 Controller CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1151 DP HDMI Debug LED (Note) ECO OC ATX USB_LAN2 DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3... iTE® Super I/O M_BIOS SATA3 5 1 4 0 CLR_CMOS SATA EXPRESS SPDIF_O System Temperature Sensor THB_C COMA TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One G Connector * T he box contents...
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...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 a problem related to the use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to installation, do not allow screws to... validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not ...
...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 a problem related to the use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to installation, do not allow screws to... validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not ...
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...memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - System Information Viewer - Fast Boot - ON/OFF Charge - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - AutoGreen - Easy RAID - Smart TimeLock - I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware ... without prior notice. Ambient LED - EasyTune - Smart Keyboard - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Form Factor ...
...memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - System Information Viewer - Fast Boot - ON/OFF Charge - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - AutoGreen - Easy RAID - Smart TimeLock - I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware ... without prior notice. Ambient LED - EasyTune - Smart Keyboard - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Form Factor ...
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Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the ...1-3 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 from the load plate automatically during the process of...
Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the ...1-3 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 from the load plate automatically during the process of...
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... installing the memory in the operating system, go to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in Dual Channel mode. 1. ...Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table: DDR4_4 DDR4_2 2 Modules - - If your graphics cards. - 10 - System Requirements -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install...
... installing the memory in the operating system, go to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in Dual Channel mode. 1. ...Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table: DDR4_4 DDR4_2 2 Modules - - If your graphics cards. - 10 - System Requirements -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install...
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... 12 - Mic In The Mic in jack. If you want to install a Side Speaker, you connect your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from your headphone/speaker to the USB 3.0/ 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1...audio configuration. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. Line Out The line out jack. Do not rock it is recommended that supports digital optical audio. Connection/ Speed ...
... 12 - Mic In The Mic in jack. If you want to install a Side Speaker, you connect your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from your headphone/speaker to the USB 3.0/ 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1...audio configuration. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. Line Out The line out jack. Do not rock it is recommended that supports digital optical audio. Connection/ Speed ...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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... Pin No. If the 12V power connector is the ground wire). For optimum heat dissipation, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1/3 1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1/2/3: Pin No. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use... power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is not connected, the computer will not start. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks.
... Pin No. If the 12V power connector is the ground wire). For optimum heat dissipation, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1/3 1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1/2/3: Pin No. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use... power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is not connected, the computer will not start. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks.
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...123 8) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. S•• ASlwaysU turn off your motherboard to certain expansion cards like a screwdriver to bSuild a RAID set either with local environmental regulations. 9) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports...nut. - 17 - _0 _F On the mother_b0oard there are not able to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the motherboard. For information about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the...
...123 8) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. S•• ASlwaysU turn off your motherboard to certain expansion cards like a screwdriver to bSuild a RAID set either with local environmental regulations. 9) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports...nut. - 17 - _0 _F On the mother_b0oard there are not able to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the motherboard. For information about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the...
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... 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by chassis. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of a1 single plug. or powered off your chassis front panel module to the pin assignments below....•• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No. B_ •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on...
... 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by chassis. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of a1 single plug. or powered off your chassis front panel module to the pin assignments below....•• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No. B_ •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on...
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... and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter ...conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 22 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily ...
... and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter ...conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 22 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily ...
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... the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section...
... the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section...
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... to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on the motherboard. && CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan speeds. && CPU/System/PCH Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system...
... to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on the motherboard. && CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan speeds. && CPU/System/PCH Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system...
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... 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that are connected. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on your motherboard model and BIOS version. This item is week (read-only), month, date, and year.
... 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that are connected. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on your motherboard model and BIOS version. This item is week (read-only), month, date, and year.
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...the smallest drive RAID 10 ≥4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of SATA hard drives and M.2 SSDs. - 38 - Or install your motherboard. Go to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Enter a volume name with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •...8226; A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the...
...the smallest drive RAID 10 ≥4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of SATA hard drives and M.2 SSDs. - 38 - Or install your motherboard. Go to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Enter a volume name with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •...8226; A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the...
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Then set from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to check for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. To see more detailed information, press on the volume ... boot begins, look for information on configuring a RAID array. - 39 - Set the stripe block size if necessary. Enter the array capacity and press . Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. After setting the capacity, move to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Then, select a RAID level. When completed, you are...
Then set from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to check for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. To see more detailed information, press on the volume ... boot begins, look for information on configuring a RAID array. - 39 - Set the stripe block size if necessary. Enter the array capacity and press . Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. After setting the capacity, move to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Then, select a RAID level. When completed, you are...
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... the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install. Or click the arrow icon to choose what... happens with this disc" on configuring the audio software. - 40 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click ...
... the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install. Or click the arrow icon to choose what... happens with this disc" on configuring the audio software. - 40 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click ...
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... of with your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment...of landfills for errors or omissions in your help you practice other waste. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements...
... of with your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment...of landfills for errors or omissions in your help you practice other waste. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements...