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Gigabyte GA-Z170-Gaming K3 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-Z170-Gaming K3
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GA-Z170-Gaming
K3
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Z17GAK3-1101R
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Gigabyte GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466 MHz
Supported memory module capacities1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Processor socket-
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA connectors8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA
PCI Express x1 slots4
HDMI version1.4
USB connector typeUSB Type-A
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.
LAN controllerAtheros Killer E2201
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, 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 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Graphics cardHD Graphics
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version), Intel® Smart Response Technology
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth231 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Identifying Motherboard Revision

GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard Layout

Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing motherboard components.

1-2 Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the GA-Z170-Gaming K3 motherboard, including CPU, memory, and expansion slots.

1-3 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide on how to safely and correctly install the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing RAM modules into the motherboard's memory sockets for optimal performance.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Guidance on how to install expansion cards like graphics or sound cards into PCIe slots.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

Description of all ports and connectors located on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.

1-7 Internal Connectors

Detailed diagram and explanation of all internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Overview of the initial screen displayed when booting the computer, showing BIOS version information.

2-2 M.I.T.

Detailed explanation of the Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) menu for performance tuning and overclocking.

2-3 System Information

Displays current motherboard and BIOS system information, including model, version, date, and time.

2-4 BIOS Features

Configuration options for system boot order, security settings, and other BIOS-related features.

2-5 Peripherals

Settings for configuring onboard devices such as LAN, Audio, USB, and Trusted Platform Technology (PTT).

2-6 Chipset

Configuration options related to the motherboard's chipset, including integrated graphics and audio.

2-7 Power Management

Settings for managing system power states, AC BACK, and wake-up events.

2-8 Save & Exit

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

Appendix

3-1 Configuring a RAID Set

Step-by-step guide on setting up RAID arrays using the onboard SATA controller.

3-2 Drivers Installation

Instructions for installing essential motherboard drivers and software after operating system installation.

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