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General| Component for | PC |
|---|---|
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® Z170 |
| Audio output channels | 5.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| 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 |
| Compatible processor series | Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
| Non-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, 3666, 3733, 3866 MHz |
| Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2304 pixels |
| Maximum graphics card memory | 1024 MB |
| Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| Serial port headers | 1 |
| Number of SATA II connectors | 0 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 8 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | - |
| Number of SATA Express connectors | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.2 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 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. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 5 |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| ACPI version | 5.0 |
| BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
| LAN controller | Atheros Killer E2400 |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bundled software | Norton Internet Security (OEM version) |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 244 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
Important safety and handling guidelines before installing hardware components.
Detailed technical specifications of the GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 motherboard's components.
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooler onto the motherboard.
Guide to installing RAM modules into the motherboard slots, including dual-channel setup.
Instructions for installing expansion cards into PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
Guide for configuring multi-GPU setups using CrossFire or SLI technologies.
Details on Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker for CPU/memory overclocking and system monitoring.
Steps for installing hard drives and configuring SATA controller modes in BIOS Setup.
Guide to installing the OS and necessary SATA RAID/AHCI drivers for proper system operation.
Guide to using the Xpress Install feature for installing motherboard drivers and software.
Information on GIGABYTE's Q-Flash and @BIOS tools for updating the motherboard BIOS.
Utility for fine-tuning system settings and overclocking within the Windows environment.
Simplified utility for configuring SATA controller modes and RAID setups with ease.
Frequently asked questions and solutions for common motherboard and system issues.
Answers to common questions regarding motherboard behavior and troubleshooting steps.
Step-by-step flowchart for diagnosing and resolving system startup problems.
