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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1151 |
| Chipset | Intel Z170 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB |
| PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots | 2 |
| PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots | 3 |
| SATA 6Gb/s Ports | 6 |
| M.2 Slots | 1 |
| USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports | 4 |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 6 (2 on back panel, 4 via internal headers) |
| LAN | 1 x Intel I219V Gigabit LAN |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1150 |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports | 2 (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C) |
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU onto the motherboard.
Instructions for properly installing DDR4 memory modules into the DIMM slots.
Guide for connecting the front panel connectors to the motherboard header.
Steps for securely mounting the motherboard inside the computer chassis.
Instructions on how to install SATA devices like SSDs and HDDs.
Guide for installing a graphics card into the appropriate PCIe slot.
How to connect external devices like keyboards, mice, and monitors.
Details on connecting the main power supply connectors to the motherboard.
Steps to power on the system after assembly and component installation.
Description of CPU socket and DIMM slots for memory installation.
Information on SATA, SATAe, and M.2 storage interface connectors.
Details on power connectors, front panel headers, USB, and TPM connectors.
Explains the function of the Clear CMOS jumper and the EZ Debug LED indicators.
Methods and function keys for accessing the system's BIOS setup utility.
Steps for resetting BIOS settings and updating the BIOS via M-FLASH or Live Update.
Explanation of the EZ Mode interface and its basic system information features.
Explanation of the Advanced Mode interface and its menu navigation.
Configuration options within the SETTINGS menu, including system status and advanced settings.
System boot order, passwords, and trusted computing configurations.
Options for discarding or saving BIOS changes and exiting the setup utility.
Overview of RAID types and instructions to enter Intel Rapid Storage Technology ROM.
Guidance for resolving common problems like no power, no signal, boot failures, audio, network, and USB issues.
