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Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI User Manual

Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI
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GA-Z170N-WIFI GA-H170N-WIFI
GA-Z170N-WIFI
GA-H170N-WIFI
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z170NWF-1001R
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Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGigabyte
ModelGA-Z170N-WIFI
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions and Safety

Essential safety and preparatory steps before installing the motherboard and components.

Product Specifications

Installing Core Components

CPU Installation Procedure and Precautions

Step-by-step instructions and precautions for installing the CPU correctly.

RAM Installation and Dual Channel

Guidelines for installing memory modules and configuring dual-channel.

Expansion Cards and External Connectivity

Internal Motherboard Connectors

Power and Fan Connectors

System Power and Storage Interfaces

M.2 Socket 3 Installation and Compatibility

Front Panel I/O Connections

System Configuration Jumpers and Headers

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

Accessing and Navigating BIOS

How to enter the BIOS Setup program and general navigation methods.

BIOS Update Utilities and Risks

Information on BIOS update tools (Q-Flash, @BIOS) and associated risks.

M.I.T. - Status and Frequency Settings

M.I.T. Current Status Overview

Displays current system status including BIOS version, frequencies, and temperatures.

Advanced Frequency Settings

Options for adjusting CPU and memory frequencies and performance.

CPU Base Clock and Upgrade Options

Allows manual adjustment of the CPU base clock and CPU upgrade settings.

M.I.T. - CPU Core and Memory Settings

Advanced CPU Core and Turbo Boost Settings

Detailed settings for CPU core ratios, Turbo Boost, and power management.

CPU Power State and Memory Profile Settings

Controls for CPU C-states, EIST, and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).

System Memory Multiplier and Frequency

Options to adjust memory multiplier and view/set memory frequency.

Memory Boot Mode and Timing Control

Controls memory detection, boot mode, and memory timing configurations.

Memory Voltage and Interleaving Settings

Options for memory voltage, channel, and rank interleaving for performance.

Advanced Voltage Settings Calibration

Configuration for CPU Vcore and VAXG load-line calibration.

CPU/Chipset/DRAM Voltage Control

Options for controlling CPU, Chipset, and DRAM voltages for performance tuning.

PC Health Status and Fan Control

System monitoring features and settings to manage CPU/system fan speeds.

BIOS Features: Boot and Security

Boot Option Priorities Setup

Configures the order of devices for system boot-up.

Security Settings and Passwords

Controls NumLock state and sets system/setup security passwords.

Logo Display and Fast Boot Acceleration

Options to display the boot logo and accelerate the OS boot process.

Device Boot Support Configuration

Settings for SATA, VGA, USB, PS/2, and network boot device support.

CSM Support and Storage Boot Options

Settings for CSM support and storage controller boot options.

Administrator and User Password Configuration

Instructions for setting administrator and user passwords for BIOS security.

Peripheral Configuration

Intel BIOS Guard and SATA Controller Modes

Settings for BIOS Guard protection and SATA controller configuration (RAID/AHCI).

Chipset Configuration Options

Power Management Features

AC Power Loss and Power-On Methods

Configures system behavior after AC power loss and power-on methods.

Saving and Exiting BIOS Setup

Save, Exit, and Discard Changes

Instructions for saving changes, exiting, or discarding BIOS settings.

Load Optimized Defaults and Boot Override

Resets BIOS to defaults or selects a boot device immediately.

Chapter 3: Appendix - RAID and Drivers

Driver Installation Guide

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