Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI User Manual
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GA-Z170N-WIFI GA-H170N-WIFI User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z170NWF-1001R GA-Z170N-WIFI GA-H170N-WIFI 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z170N-WIFI/GA-H170N-WIFI Aug 10, 2015 Wireless Module Country Approvals: Motherboard GA-Z170N-WIFI GA-H170N-WIFI Aug. 10, 2015 See the latest safety and regulatory documents at: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5518#ov - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 3
set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. „„ For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents GA-Z170N-WIFI/GA-H170N-WIFI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 5
CODEC Intel® Z170j Intel® H170k M.2 (Note) 4 5 CLR_CMOS Box Contents 55 GA-Z170N-WIFI or GA-H170N-WIFI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Wireless module driver disk 55 One antenna The box contents - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 6
(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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 7
Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modulesj (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported the motherboard - 2 x SATA Express connectors - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors MM Only for GA-Z170N-WIFI. NN Only for GA-H170N-WIFI. - 7 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 8
(4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.0 support 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA Express connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x CPU - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 9
for Windows 10/8.1/7 Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. GA-Z170N-WIFI GA-H170N-WIFI Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 10
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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 11
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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 12
, etc. Line Out (Green) The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When removing the cable connected - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 13
1-7 Internal Connectors 1 34 2 9 11 5 7 13 6 12 14 15 10 16 87 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) BAT 6) SATA EXPRESS 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) M.2 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPEAKER 12) SPDIF_O 13) F_USB30 14) F_USB 15) CLR_CMOS 16) CI Read the following guidelines before - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 14
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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 15
compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector 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 on configuring a RAID array. S_ 1 7 32 SATA3 10 Pin No - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 16
and support RAID configuration through the Intel® Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive and can only be used to build a RAID set with UEFI. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 17
header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 18
no problem is detected at system startup. Pin No. Definition 1 VCC 2 NC 1 3 NC 4 SPK- 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 19
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). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 20
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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 21
) Provides you with five different overclocking configurations. Options are: 20% (Default: Auto) && CPU Base Clockj Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. MM Only for GA-Z170N-WIFI. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 22
) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 23
are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. MM Only for GA-Z170N-WIFI. (Note 1) 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. (Note 2) This - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 24
. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 25
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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 26
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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 27
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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 28
ROM 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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 29
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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 30
of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 31
that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Port - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 32
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. - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 33
2-8 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 34
&& 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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 35
2-9 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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 36
UEFI RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 37
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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 38
the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 39
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-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 40
, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 41
LAN devices. Avertissement: Le guide d'utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 42
use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use. 2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services. L'uso degli apparati è regolamentato da: 1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del - Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI | User Manual - Page 43
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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.
GA-Z170N-WIFI
GA-H170N-WIFI
GA-Z170N-WIFI
GA-H170N-WIFI
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z170NWF-1001R