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GA-Z270-Gaming 3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z27EMG3-1001R 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-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z270-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-Z270-Gaming 3 Nov. 30, 2016 Nov. 30, 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 protected - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents GA-Z270-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory Statements 41 Contact Us...44 - 3 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 4
2 3 B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL SYS_FAN3_PUMP CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 GA-Z270-Gaming 3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One G Connector * The box contents above are for - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users 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-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 6
® 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® Z270 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 7
Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor ŠŠ Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel ŠŠ Chipset: - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 8
to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps. - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users 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-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users 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-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 11
LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Center/ audio configuration. Mic In (Pink) The Mic in jack. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When removing the cable connected to - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 12
1-7 Internal Connectors 41 53 4 2 13 9 16 8 17 7 18 11 19 12 15 14 6 10 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) CPU_OPT 6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP 7) SATA EXPRESS 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 9) M2M_32G 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) SPDIF_O 13) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 15) TPM 16) - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 13
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 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-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 14
EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector) Each SATA S_ Express coSnne3ctor supports a single SBATSAS ExprSess device. U __ SF _ DEBUG 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 15
Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through the Intel® Chipset. instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 16
by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects . 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 17
F_USB30 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND F_ U F_ 13) - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 18
8 LADS2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 NC 16) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 S3 B SS S U Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. __ 3 U B_ _ B_ USB 0_ B S_ SF _ 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 19
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). 19) CPU/DRAMVGA//BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users 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-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 21
to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users 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) && Intel(R) Speed Shift - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 23
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 to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled) - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 24
sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio(100/133 or 200/266) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 25
memory timing settings for each channel of memory. 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 the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 26
. You 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 in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 27
System 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. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 28
Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 29
only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 30
launch Disables option ROM. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI devices Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 31
set this item to Disabled. && EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 32
from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 33
Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 34
system. (Default: Enabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (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. - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 35
2-7 Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 36
&& Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password. Press on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. To turn on the system, enter the password and press . Note: To cancel the password, press on - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 37
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-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 38
2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring and the BIOS version. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature Go to the Mode tab to select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 39
for a non-RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control toLegacy. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 39 - - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 40
Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the - Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 41
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-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 42
. 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-Z270-Gaming 3 | Users Manual - Page 43
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-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw •• GIGABYTE eSupport To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please
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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-Z270-Gaming 3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27EMG3-1001R