Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming K3 User Manual

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GA-Z270-Gaming K3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27GMK3-1001R

Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Specifications

General

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, 3600, 3666, 3733, 3800, 3866 MHz
Supported memory module capacities	16GB
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel® Z270
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 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
Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
Serial port headers	1
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	-
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0
PCI Express x1 slots	3
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.
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
BIOS memory size	128 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	305 mm
Width	244 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Guidelines for safe motherboard installation to prevent damage.

Product Specifications

Key technical specifications of the GA-Z270-Gaming K3 motherboard.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for correct CPU installation.

Installing the Memory

Guidance on proper RAM module installation for optimal performance.

Installing an Expansion Card

Procedures for installing expansion cards like graphics or sound cards.

Back Panel Connectors

Identification and description of ports on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Details various internal motherboard headers and connectors.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Displays the GIGABYTE logo screen during the computer's boot process.

M.I.T.

Advanced system tuning for frequency, voltage, and fan control settings.

System

System information and configuration of language and time settings.

BIOS

Essential BIOS settings including boot order, security, and boot options.

Peripherals

Configuration of onboard devices: LAN, audio, USB, and SATA controllers.

Chipset

Settings management for the motherboard chipset, including graphics and audio.

Power

Control of power management features, including AC BACK and wake-up options.

Save & Exit

Options for saving BIOS changes, loading defaults, and exiting setup.

Chapter 3 Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set

Instructions for setting up Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID).

Drivers Installation

Guide for installing necessary drivers and software for system functionality.

Regulatory Statements

Environmental and Safety Compliance

Information on RoHS, WEEE directives, and environmental responsibility.

Radio Frequency Compliance

FCC (USA) and IC (Canada) notices regarding radio frequency emissions.

Contact Us

GIGABYTE eSupport

Contact information and links for technical support and inquiries.