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Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z170 User Manual

Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z170
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G1.Sniper Z170
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-G1SNP17-1002R
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Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z170 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds3466, 3400, 3333, 3300, 3200, 3000, 2800, 2666, 2400, 2133 MHz
Supported memory module capacities16GB
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
USB 2.0 connectors2
Thunderbolt headers1
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of SATA Express connectors3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors0
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth305 mm
Width225 mm

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

Explains how to identify the revision number of the motherboard.

G1.Sniper Z170 Motherboard Layout

Box Contents

Lists the items included in the product package.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential guidelines to prevent damage during installation.

Product Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the motherboard components.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for installing the Central Processing Unit.

Installing the Memory

Step-by-step instructions for installing RAM modules.

Installing an Expansion Card

Guidance on how to install peripheral cards into expansion slots.

Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration

Instructions for configuring multi-GPU setups for enhanced graphics performance.

Back Panel Connectors

Identifies and explains the function of rear I/O ports.

Internal Connectors

Details the various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Describes the initial screen displayed when the computer boots.

M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker)

Provides system information and advanced settings for overclocking and performance tuning.

System Information

Displays detailed information about the motherboard and BIOS version.

BIOS Features

Explains various boot options, security settings, and system startup features.

Peripherals

Allows configuration of onboard devices like audio, USB, and SATA controllers.

Chipset

Settings related to the motherboard chipset, including graphics, audio, and LAN.

Power Management

Options for managing system power states and wake-up events.

Save & Exit

Options for saving BIOS settings, loading defaults, and exiting the setup utility.

Chapter 3 Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set

Guides on setting up Redundant Array of Independent Disks for storage.

Drivers Installation

Instructions for installing essential motherboard drivers and software.

Regulatory Statements

Regulatory Notices

Legal disclaimers and copyright information for the manual.

FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)

Compliance statement regarding FCC regulations for Class B digital devices.

Contact Us

GIGABYTE eSupport

Information on how to contact GIGABYTE for technical support and inquiries.

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