Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU User Manual
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GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z17XGE7-1002R 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-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Jul. 24, 2015 Motherboard GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Jul. 24, 2015 - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | 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-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 14 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...14 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 5
Suite 112 6-2-3 Configuring S/PDIF Out 116 6-2-4 Configuring Audio Recording 117 6-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 119 6-3 Troubleshooting 120 6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 120 6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 121 6-4 Debug LED Codes 123 Regulatory Statements 127 Contact Us...131 - 5 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One G Connector 55 One pack of back I/O dust covers The box contents - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 7
® USB 3.0 Hub SYS_FAN3 F_USB30_1 F_USB30_2 RST_SW PW_SW Debug LED (註) CMOS_SW ECO OC ATX 6 2 7 3 SATA EXPRESS SATA3 SATA EXPRESS GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 PCIEX1_2 80H PCIEX8 60H 42H M2H_32G Intel® Z170 ASMedia® ASM1061 4 0 5 1 SATA3 Creative® Sound Core 3D F_AUDIO PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 8
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(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-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 10
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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 11
3.0/2.0 ports (available through the internal USB headers) Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 12
keyboard/mouse port ŠŠ 1 x DisplayPort ŠŠ 1 x HDMI port ŠŠ 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 support ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) ŠŠ 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ŠŠ 2 x RJ-45 ports the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 13
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. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps. - 13 - Hardware - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 14
and CPU Cooler 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 CPU - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 15
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. •• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 16
" when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 17
the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 18
1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 19
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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 20
graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, HD power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Connecting - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 21
>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. 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. Use this port for USB devices. •• When removing the cable connected - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 22
-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is Red) The USB 3.1 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is compatible external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before Headphone This audio output jack supports audio amplifying function. For better - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 23
may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur. •• 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). - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 24
device being used). S3 S_ CAP_SW B SS S U 1: 2.5x (Default) 2 1 2: 6x SF _ B_ _ __ 3 F_US _ _B S_ ECO Button and OC Button GIGABYTE's unique ECO button provides power-saving features by automatically reducing the overall power consumption according to current system load. The OC button - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 25
SSSSSSSS 1 231 231 231 231 231 231 231 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 SSSSSSSS 1 231 231 231 231 231 231 231 23 Voltage Measurement Points Use a multimeter to measure the following motherboard voltages. You can employ following way to measure - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 26
1-10 Internal Connectors 6 41 53 2 13 4 10 13 9 8 10 7 8 17 7 18 12 16 15 14 4 11 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) CPU_OPT 6) LED_IO 7) SATA EXPRESS 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 9) SATA3 6/7 10) M2D_32G/M2H_32G 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 14) F_USB1/ - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 27
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-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 28
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 it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 29
the back panel connectors with the installed guide for your chassis.) I/O shield. Connect the I/O shield LED indicators, refer to the instructions on in Chapter 2, "BIOS B_ Setup," "Peripherals ) 3 B SS S U Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device. S_ U B_ S_ SF - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 30
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. S3 7 S _7 SATA3 5 4 1 B 0S S S SATA3 B_ - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 31
_ B S_ B B 10) M2D_32G/M2H_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs 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 S _ B_B B an up tMhe. - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 32
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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 33
speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status 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 to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 34
12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel® High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 35
14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 10 F_USB30 Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 1 2 Power (5V) - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 36
16) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 9 1 3 NSOUT 10 2 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 37
from the power 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). - 37 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 38
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on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 40
2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 41
2-2 The Main Menu The Main Menu On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 42
BIOS Setup Menus „„ M.I.T. Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. „„ System Information Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date. „„ - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 43
2-3 M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 44
% 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 Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 45
may vary by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (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. - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 46
. 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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 47
&& System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 48
, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 49
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-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 50
`` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 51
`` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 52
`` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 53
full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan 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. && CPU OPT Fan Speed Control (CPU_OPT Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 54
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-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 55
`` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 56
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-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 57
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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 58
are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 59
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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 60
2-6 Peripherals && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 61
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) - 61 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 62
) && 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) Ethernet Network - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 63
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. - 63 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 64
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 to - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 65
&& ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm, PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft- - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 66
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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 67
Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 RAID 5 2 ≥3 Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 68
B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go to Peripherals\SATA Configuration, make sure SATA Controller - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 69
UEFI RAID configuration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 2 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 70
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next, use the - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 71
Step 5: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press to begin. (Figure 6) Figure 6 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 72
Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press on Yes (Figure 8). Figure 8 Configuring a RAID Set - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 73
C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 74
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 11). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 75
Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 13). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 14.0.0. - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 76
Recovery Volume Options Intel® Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can copy the data from the master drive to - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 77
On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the operating system. On Request also allows creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to complete. - 77 - Configuring a RAID Set - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 78
are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using this option in the RAID ROM utility. Steps: Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 79
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. A. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 80
automatic rebuild will be performed after you enter the operating system. If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 14.0.0.2209 Copyright - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 81
•• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the desktop. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 82
VOLUMES OPTIONS menu, select Enable Only Recovery Disk to show the recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All Rights - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 83
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 84
4-2 Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps you want and the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 85
computer. What is DualBIOS™? Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? With Q-Flash you can Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 86
The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file Flash. 2. Select USB Flash Drive. Q-Flash Model Name : Z170X-Gaming 7 BIOS Version : D20 BIOS Date : 06/18/2015 - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 87
Step 4: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to load BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 88
the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without up screen. Click Backup current image to save the current boot-up logo. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. C. After Updating the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 89
. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Restart your computer after in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 90
5-2-1 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows and CPU. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 91
5-2-2 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system. You can also display the hardware monitor information on - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 92
5-2-3 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot (Note 1) interface, you can enable or change Now button, the system will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note 1) This function is supported by Windows 10/8.1 only. (Note 2) For more details about this function, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 93
5-2-4 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 94
5-2-5 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 95
5-2-6 Smart Keyboard GIGABYTE Smart Keyboard allows you to define your own commands/hotkeys, change the mouse sensitivity, and create shortcut and password to (Note) It is recommended that Smart Keyboard be closed if it violates the end user license agreement of your game. - 95 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 96
to recover your system from the backup image •• Smart Backup only supports NTFS file system. •• You need to select the destination partition in the backup and enter the user name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 97
to proceed with the restore immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system. All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup. If needed, be - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 98
5-2-8 Ambient LED GIGABYTE Ambient LED allows you to enable or change the display mode for the onboard audio LEDs and rear panel I/O shield (Note) LEDs while in the - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 99
5-2-9 3D OSD 3D OSD (Note) automatically detects and displays your system information during games, allowing you to easily get hold of your system information without switching between screens. The 3D OSD Interface Using 3D OSD Main Menu: Allows you - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 100
Cloud Station on the remote computer. •• Your smart phone/tablet device must have Android 4.0/iOS 6.0 or above version. •• The first time you use HomeCloud, GIGABYTE Remote, and Remote OC, you must sign in with your Google/ Facebook/Windows Live account. Be sure to use the same account to sign in - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 101
Cloud Station: Using HomeCloud Step 1: Launch HomeCloud on the host computer (installed with Cloud Station (Server)), sign in with your Google/ Facebook/Windows Live account or select the account on the Account List. Then enable HomeCloud Function. To automatically enable this function after system - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 102
to remotely control the mouse/keyboard/ Windows Media Player on your computer. The GIGABYTE Remote Interface Using GIGABYTE Remote Step 1: On the host computer, launch GIGABYTE Remote and enable GIGABYTE Remote Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 103
launch Remote OC and enable Remote OC Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Tap on Remote OC - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 104
HotSpot HotSpot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point and allows you to share your connection with your other wireless devices. Make sure your computer has been connected to a network and Wi-Fi is enabled. The HotSpot Interface Using HotSpot: Configuring your host computer: The - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 105
5-2-11 AutoGreen AutoGreen (Note) is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone/tablet device. When the device is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system will enter the specified power - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 106
5-2-12 Easy RAID The GIGABYTE Easy RAID utility includes the following 'EZ' setups applications that will offer greatly simplified install and configuration procedures: Disk Mode Switch, EZ Smart Response, and - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 107
EZ Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature 2. Intel® Core series processor 3. Intel® SATA controllers set to RAID mode 4. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed (Note 1) 5. A conventional SATA disk and an - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 108
XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 when XHD and click Create RAID 0 based on your need (Note 2). (Note 1) The XHD utility only supports the SATA connectors controlled by the Intel® Chipset. (Note 2) Except for the operating system drive, all - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 109
5-3 Smart Switch GIGABYTE Smart Switch provides you with the conventional Windows start menu, allowing you to easily access to the apps that you frequently use. You can also - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 110
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screen, you can set the priority for an application or online game to use the bandwidth to access the Internet. To change the priority, use the drop-down menu below the application's/game's icon to select a priority level. You can change the upload and - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 112
Input and Output 6-2-1 Configuring 2/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard supports 2/5.1-channel audio. Refer to the following for speaker your games to obtain the most realistic gaming experience. Steps: Go to Apps>Creative to launch Creative Alchemy. On the left panel, select the game for which - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 113
as the artist originally intended and adds an enhanced level of realism for movies and games. • Bass: This feature is available only when a stereo speaker or headphone is system is installed. • Smart Volume: Addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 114
set hot keys which can be used enable or disable this feature during games. SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES: This page allows you to set the output device to 5.1-channel configuration is set, you can cancel or open a specific speaker manually. MIXER: This page allows you to increase or decrease the playback and - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 115
EQUALIZER: This panel allows you to adjust the strength of certain frequencies for your audio signals. ADVANCED FEATURES: This page allows you to play stereo mix to digital output. You can output the mixed audio signals simultaneously to the speakers and S/PDIF out to obtain 2-channel sound. Note: - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 116
Playback tab, right-click on SPDIF Out, select Set as Default Device, and then open the Properties dialog box. Step 3: You can go to the Supported Formats tab to select the formats to be decoded or the Advanced tab to select the sample rate and bit depth. Appendix - 116 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 117
6-2-4 Configuring Audio Recording You can record the sound from the microphone or Line in device or record the sound from your computer. 1. Configuring your microphone: Step 1: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack on the back panel or the Mic in jack on the front panel. Note: The microphone - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 118
Step 2: Right-click on the icon in the notification area and select Recording devices. Step 3: On the Recording tab, right-click on Line-In, and select Set as Default Device. 3. Recording the sound from your computer: Step 1: While in the operating system, right-click on the icon in the notification - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 119
. Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 119 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 120
6-3 Troubleshooting 6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: If your board doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 121
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 122
the device works successfully). The problem is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 123
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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 124
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. Appendix - 124 - - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 125
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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 126
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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 127
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-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 128
. 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 7-EU | User Manual - Page 129
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.tw •• G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9326 Tech. Support: http://esupport.gigabyte.com Warranty Info: http://rma.gigabyte.us Web address: http://www.gigabyte.us •• G.B.T. INC (USA) - Mexico Tel: +1-626-854-9338 x 215 (Soporte de habla hispano) FAX: +1-626-854-9326 Correo - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU | User Manual - Page 132
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GA-Z170X-Gaming 7
User's Manual
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