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GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 User's Manual Rev. 1102 12ME-Z17XGE6-1102R 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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 Motherboard GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 Apr. 29, 2016 Apr. 29, 2016 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 4
THB_C COMA TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One G Connector * The box contents above are for - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 5
manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard motherboard motherboard motherboard motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard motherboard problem - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 6
processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 7
+Intel® USB 3.1 Controller: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 8
Security (OEM version) 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 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | 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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | 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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 11
may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling / SLI technology. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 12
Line Out The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 13
not only get S ECO Button: Press this button to enable this feature. B SS S OC Button: Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE _S overclocking configuration for your hardware. S_ Audio Gain Control Switch _ B This switch allows for audio gain control for the line-out jack - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 14
53 2 4 10 13 7 10 6 7 8 6 9 18 12 16 17 15 14 4 11 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) CPU_OPT 6) SATA EXPRESS 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) BAT 9) SPDIF_O 10) M2D_32G/M2H_32G 11) F_PANEL 12 the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 15
-12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND NC +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 16
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_ S_ SATA3 5 4 10 7 1 7 S_ B_ - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 17
supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin 3S, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. S 80D 60D - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 18
When installing different types of M.2 SSDs (including SATA SSDs, 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 controller (AHCI mode or RAID mode). •• AHCI mode: M2D_32G M.2 connector - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 19
One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 20
F_USB30 F_ U F_ 13) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.0/2.0 Headers) The headers conform toGU.QSBBOF3M.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. 1 23 1 Pin No. - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 21
in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ _B B_ 1 Pin No_. 1 2 3 Definition GPIOA GPIOB N_-SLP_S3 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 4 N_- (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 22
is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 23
80% Upgrade, 100% Upgrade. (Default: Auto) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 24
) 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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 25
. 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 1) 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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 26
. 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. - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 27
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 28
speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when 3rd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 29
2-3 System 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 30
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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 31
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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 32
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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 33
of the LED changes according to the music rhythm. Pulse Mode The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. && 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 34
SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing 2.0 This sub-menu appears only when Intel Platform Trust Technology is set to Enabled. && Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Default: Enable) && Pending operation To clear TPM related settings, set this item to TPM - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 35
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. - 35 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 36
&& Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Any Key Keyboard 98 Password Press any key to turn - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 37
&& 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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 38
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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 39
. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 40
item and press . Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 41
following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk 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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 42
initialization. IOH PEI initialization. PCH PEI initialization. Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services. CPU DXE initialization is started. PCI host bridge initialization is started. IOH DXE initialization. IOH SMM initialization. Reserved. PCH - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 43
Setup is started. Reserved. Wait user command in BIOS Setup. Reserved. Issue Ready To Boot event for OS Boot. Boot to Legacy OS. Exit Boot Services. Runtime AP installation begins. Runtime AP installation ends. Legacy Option ROM initialization. System reset if needed. - 43 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 44
Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8~BF C0~CF Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. Reserved. Reserved. S3 Resume Code E0 E1 E2 E3 Recovery Code F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5~F7 Error Code 50~55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C~5F D0 D1 Description S3 Resume is started ( - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 45
Code D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9~DA DB DC DE~DF E8 E9 EA EB EC~EF F8 FA FB~FF Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 46
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards 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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 47
. 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-Z170X-Gaming 6 | User Manual - Page 48
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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-Z170X-Gaming 6
User's Manual
Rev. 1102
12ME-Z17XGE6-1102R