Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 User Manual

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GA-Z170-HD3 GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3
GA-Z170-HD3
GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z170HD3-1002R

Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 Specifications

General

ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel® Z170
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 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
Cables included	SATA
Bundled software	CFosSpeed Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	1024 MB
Number of displays supported	3
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
HDMI version	1.4a
eSATA ports quantity	-
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
BIOS memory size	128 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	199 mm
Width	305 mm

Summary

GA-Z170-HD3 Motherboard Layout

GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 Motherboard Layout

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Guidelines for safe and proper motherboard installation.

1-2 Product Specifications

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooler.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Instructions for installing expansion cards into the motherboard slots.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

1-7 Internal Connectors

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-2 M.I.T.

Monitoring and Overclocking settings for CPU, memory, and voltage.

2-4 BIOS Features

Configuration options for system boot behavior and features.

2-5 Peripherals

2-6 Chipset

2-7 Power Management

2-8 Save & Exit

Chapter 3 Appendix

3-1 Configuring a RAID Set

Guide for setting up RAID arrays with SATA and M.2 storage devices.

3-2 Drivers Installation