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GA-Q170M-MK User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Q170MMK-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Q170M-MK Motherboard GA-Q170M-MK Dec. 11, 2015 Dec. 11, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents GA-Q170M-MK Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 4
® Q170 Buzzer BIOS CLR_CMOS F_PANEL SPDIF_O COMA COMB LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 4 0 5 1 SATA EXPRESS SATA3 Box Contents 55 GA-Q170M-MK motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 5
(ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the user. •• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 6
for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz * Because the upper HDMI port - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 7
Connectors ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support) - 3 x SATA Express connectors - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 8
(OEM version) Intel® Small Business Advantage Intel® Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Form Factor ŠŠ Micro - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 9
Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 10
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 11
Port Off 10 Mbps data rate USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When removing the cable - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 12
1-7 Internal Connectors 41 3 2 7 17 10 9 11 14 15 13 12 6 5 6 5 16 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1 5) SATA EXPRESS 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 7) M.2 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPKR 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 14) COMA/COMB 15) LPT 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BAT Read - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 13
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 14
supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter S3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. S S_ 80A 60A 42A Follow the - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 15
PCIe x4 SSDs, and PCIe x2 SSDs), be sure to refer to the supported configurations in the tables below according to the operating mode of your SATA issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 16
Out (L) 10 Sense 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will be present on both . One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. This header can provide manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 17
F_USB30 F_ U F_ 12) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.0/2.0 Headers) The headers conform to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 18
outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 19
when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily . •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 20
2-2 M.I.T. This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and Vcore. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 21
The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 22
you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled) && Adjacent Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 23
can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 24
Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 25
such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 26
Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 27
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 28
to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Intel TXT(LT) Support (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT). Intel® Trusted Execution Technology provides a hardware-based security foundation. (Default - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 29
. Set to External TPM2.0 if you install an Infineon TPM 2.0 module (optional). (Default: PTT) && Device Select Allows you to select whether to support TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 device. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` AMT Configuration This section allows you to - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 30
) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Intel(R) I211 Gigabit - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 31
Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in the operating system. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 31 - - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 32
2-7 Power Management && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 33
&& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 34
2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 35
volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 36
) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend driver and continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 37
the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 38
product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 39
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Gigabyte GA-Q170M-MK | User Manual - Page 40
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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
GA-Q170M-MK
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Q170MMK-1002R