Gigabyte GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Owner's manual

GA-Z170-Gaming K3
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GA-Z170-Gaming K3
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GA-Z170-Gaming K3
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Z17GAK3-1101R
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 copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
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by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
In order to assist in the use of this product, 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 your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means
the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard
BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
Motherboard
GA-Z170-Gaming K3
Apr. 6, 2016
Apr. 6, 2016
Motherboard
GA-Z170-Gaming K3
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Table of Contents
GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard Layout ......................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 5
1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 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 Connectors ........................................................................................ 12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................20
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 20
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 21
2-3 System Information ........................................................................................ 27
2-4 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 28
2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 31
2-6 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 33
2-7 Power Management ....................................................................................... 34
2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................37
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 37
3-2 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 39
RegulatoryStatements .............................................................................................. 40
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 44
Asmedia®
USB 3.1 Controller
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GA-Z170-Gaming K3 Motherboard Layout
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Box Contents
5GA-Z170-Gaming K3 motherboard 5Four SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual 5One G Connector
5Quick Installation Guide
KB_MS_USB3
CPU_FAN
ATX_12V_2X4
ATX
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
DDR4_2
DDR4_1
DDR4_4
DDR4_3
BAT
F_PANEL
COMA
Intel® Z170
CLR_CMOS
CODEC
M_BIOS
PCIEX16
SPDIF_O
LGA1151
GA-Z170-Gaming K3
DVI
HDMI
USB30_LAN
PCIEX1_2
SYS_FAN3
SATA3
iTE®
Super I/O
SYS_FAN2
F_USB2
SYS_FAN1
TPM
M2A_32G
PCIEX1_4
SATA3 3 2
CPU_OPT
5 4
1 0
SATAEXPRESS
F_USB30_1
THB_C
PCIEX1_1
80A
60A
42A
110A
F_USB1
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX4
RivetNetworks
Killer™ E2400/
E2201 LAN
R_USB31
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's
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S/N(SerialNumber)stickeror
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,
keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface.
•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureorwetenvironment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 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.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset
Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory
* DuetoaWindows32-bitoperatingsystemlimitation,whenmorethan4GBofphysical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
the physical memory installed.
Dualchannelmemoryarchitecture
SupportforDDR42133MHzmemorymodules
SupportforECCUn-buffered1Rx8/2Rx8memorymodules
* To support ECC memory, you must install an Intel® Xeon processor.
Supportfornon-ECCUn-buffered1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel®HDGraphicssupport:
- 1xDVI-Dport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
* TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
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1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@24Hz
* SupportforHDMI1.4version.
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Audio Realtek® ALC1150 codec
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
SupportforS/PDIFOut
LAN RivetNetworksKiller™E2400/2201LANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_3 slot. When the PCIEX1_3
slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot will operate at up to x2 mode.
4 x PCI Express x1 slots
 (AllofthePCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress3.0standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology Supportfor2-WayAMDCrossFire™ technology
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIex4/x2/x1SSDsupport)
- 2 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supportedcongurationswiththeM.2,
SATA Express, and SATA connectors.
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USB Chipset:
- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
theinternalUSBheader)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller:
- 2xUSB3.1Type-Aports(red)onthebackpanel
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
2 x SATA Express connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1xwatercoolingfanheader(CPU_OPT)
3 x system fan headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1xS/PDIFOutheader
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1xTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header
1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1xDVI-Dport
1xHDMIport
2xUSB3.1Type-Aports(red)
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1xRJ-45port
6xaudiojacks(Center/SubwooferSpeakerOut,RearSpeakerOut,SideSpeaker
Out,LineIn,LineOut,MicIn)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection
CPU/System overheating warning
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS 2x64Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
SupportforDualBIOS™
PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0
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Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- 3DOSD
- @BIOS
- AmbientLED
- AutoGreen
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- EasyRAID
- Fast Boot
- Smart TimeLock
- Smart Keyboard
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Smart Switch
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)
Intel®SmartResponseTechnology
Operating
System
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 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.1cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecications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.
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1-3 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
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locatethenotchesonbothsidesoftheCPUandalignmentkeysontheCPUsocket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•DonotturnonthecomputeriftheCPUcoolerisnotinstalled,otherwiseoverheatinganddamage
of the CPU may occur.
•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load
plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallthememory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports 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 prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Alignment
Key
Alignment
Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
DualChannelMemoryConguration
ThismotherboardprovidesfourmemorysocketsandsupportsDualChannelTechnology.Afterthememory
isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
LGA1151 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Notch
Notch
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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1-5 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 outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
DuetoCPUlimitations,readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeinstallingthememoryinDualChannelmode.
1. DualChannelmodecannotbeenabledifonlyonememorymoduleisinstalled.
2. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored sockets.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
ChannelA:DDR4_2,DDR4_4
ChannelB:DDR4_1,DDR4_3
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
TheUSB3.0portsupportstheUSB3.0specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0/1.1specication.
Use this port for USB devices.
DVI-D Port (Note)
TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).ConnectamonitorthatsupportsDVI-D
connection to this port.
USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Red)
TheUSB3.1portsupportstheUSB3.1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB3.0/2.0/1.1specication.
Use this port for USB devices.
(Note) TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
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HDMI Port
TheHDMIportisHDCPcompliantandsupportsDolbyTrueHDandDTSHD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio
output.YoucanusethisporttoconnectyourHDMI-supportedmonitor.Themaximumsupportedresolution
is4096x2160@24Hz,buttheactualresolutionssupportedaredependentonthemonitorbeingused.
AfterinstallingtheHDMIdevice,makesuretosetthedefaultsoundplaybackdevicetoHDMI.(The
itemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.)
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describesthestatesoftheLANportLEDs.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectrearspeakersina7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Side Speaker Out (Gray)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectsidespeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Line In (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out (Green)
The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended
thatyouconnectyourheadphone/speakertothisjack(actualeffectsmayvarybythedevicebeingused).
Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers
ina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Mic In (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
ActivityLED
Connection/
SpeedLED
LAN Port
ActivityLED:Connection/SpeedLED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking
Datatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring
Off
No data transmission or receiving is occurring
•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
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1-7 Internal Connectors
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices:
•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
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) M2A_32G
9) F_PANEL
10) F_ AUDIO
11) SPDIF_O
12) F_USB30_1
13) F_USB1/F_USB2
14) TPM
15) THB_C
16) COMA
17) BAT
18) CLR_CMOS
2
4
14
12
1610
1
4
18
3
11
8
9
15
17
13
4
5
6
7
7
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
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,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
powerconsumptionbeused(500Worgreater).Ifapowersupplyisusedthatdoesnotprovidethe
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON(softOn/Off)
5GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
95VSB(standby+5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
3GND 7 +12V
4GND 8 +12V
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requirestheuseofafanwithfanspeedcontroldesign.For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X4
4
1
8
5
CPU_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN1/2/3:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Speed Control
3 Sense
4 VCC
SYS_FAN3
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
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5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)
The fan header is 4-pin and possesses 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
requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design.
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 Speed Control
3 Sense
4 VCC
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
6) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors)
Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
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BS_
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SB_
B
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S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
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

B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are 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,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguring
aRAIDarray.
1
1
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
SATA3 5 4
1 0
7
7
Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Peripherals\SATA
Conguration,"formoreinformation.
SATA3 2
3
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
7
7
1
1
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F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
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 
123
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123
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1
1
1
1
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S
_S 
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 
1 2 3  
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


8) M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
 TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDconguration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SATASSDoraSATAharddrive.TocreateaRAIDarraywithanM.2PCIeSSD,youmustset
upthecongurationinUEFIBIOSmode.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructions
onconguringaRAIDarray.
80A 60A 42A
FollowthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstallanM.2SSDintheM.2connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole
fortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.
Step 2:
SlidetheM.2SSDintotheconnectoratanangle.
Step 3:
PresstheM.2SSDdownandthensecureitwiththescrew.
SelecttheproperholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandrefastenthescrewandnut.
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congurationsinthetablesbelowaccordingtotheoperatingmodeofyour
SATAcontroller(AHCImodeorRAIDmode).
110A
•AHCI mode:
SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_4 SATA3_5
SATA Express - SATA Express
M.2SATASSD raaaaa
a-a
M.2PCIex4SSD a a a a a a
a-a
M.2PCIex2SSD a a a a a a
a-a
NoM.2SSDs
Installed
a a a a a a
a-a
a: Supported, r: Not supported.
Connector
TypeofSSD
•RAID mode:
SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_4 SATA3_5
SATA Express - SATA Express
M.2SATASSD raaaaa
a-a
M.2PCIex4SSD aaaaar
a-r
M.2PCIex2SSD aaaaar
a-r
NoM.2SSDs
Installed
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a-a
a: Supported, r: Not supported.
Connector
TypeofSSD
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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset
switch,powerLED,harddriveactivityLED,speakerandetc.Whenconnectingyourchassisfrontpanel
module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator
on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
•PW(PowerSwitch,Red):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
congure the way to turn off your system using thepower switch
(referto Chapter 2,"BIOSSetup,""PowerManagement,"formore
information).
•SPEAK (Speaker,Orange):
Connects to the 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.
•PLED/PWR_LED (PowerLED,Yellow/Purple):
Connects to the power status indicator
onthechassisfrontpanel.TheLEDison
whenthesystemisoperating.TheLEDis
off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state
orpoweredoff(S5).
•HD (HardDriveActivityLED,Blue):
 ConnectstotheharddriveactivityLEDonthechassisfrontpanel.TheLEDisonwhentheharddriveis
reading or writing data.
•RES (ResetSwitch,Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the
computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
•CI (ChassisIntrusionHeader,Gray):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been
removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
•NC (Orange):NoConnection.
PowerLED
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
2
19
20
CI-
CI+
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
PLED-
PW-
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
PLED+
PW+
PowerLED
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
HardDrive
ActivityLED
Reset
Switch Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power Switch Speaker
PWR_LED-
NC
NC
10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'97audio.Youmayconnect
your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module
connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module
connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
ForHDFrontPanelAudio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
•ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsHDaudiobydefault.
•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
•Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead
of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different
wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2GND
3MIC2_R
4-ACZ_DET
5LINE2_R
6 Sense
7FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 Sense
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5LineOut(R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9LineOut(L)
10 NC
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


9 1
10 2
- 16 -
11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion
cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and
sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for
digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display
to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information
about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
Pin No. Denition
1 SPDIFO
2 GND
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 11 D2+
2SSRX1- 12 D2-
3SSRX1+ 13 GND
4GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7GND 17 SSRX2+
8D1- 18 SSRX2-
9D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
12) F_USB30_1 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)
 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.0/2.0specicationand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.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


10
20 1
11
1
13) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
 TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1Power(5V) 6USBDY+
2Power(5V) 7GND
3USBDX- 8GND
4USBDY- 9 No Pin
5USBDX+ 10 NC
•DonotplugtheIEEE1394bracket(2x5-pin)cableintotheUSB2.0/1.1header.
•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
10
9
2
1
- 17 -
20
19
2
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 
 S3 BSSS U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
 YoumayconnectaTPM(TrustedPlatformModule)tothisheader.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 LCLK 11 LAD0
2GND 12 GND
3LFRAME 13 NC
4 No Pin 14 NC
5LRESET 15 SB3V
6 NC 16 SERIRQ
7LAD3 17 GND
8LAD2 18 NC
9 VCC3 19 NC
10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK
15) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector)
This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
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Pin No. Denition
1 GPIOA
2 GPIOB
3 N_-SLP_S3
4 N_-S4_S5
5GND
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
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2 NSIN 7 NRTS-
3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-
4NDTR- 9NRI-
5GND 10 No Pin
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.
10
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17) BAT (Battery)
 Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)
intheCMOSwhenthecomputeristurnedoff.Replacethebatterywhenthebatteryvoltagedropstoalow
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a
metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery
holder,makingthemshortfor5seconds.)
3. Replacethebattery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•Replacethebatterywithanequivalentone.Dangerofexplosionifthebatteryisreplacedwith
an incorrect model.
•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself
or uncertain about the battery model.
•Wheninstallingthebattery,notetheorientationofthepositiveside(+)andthenegativeside(-)
ofthebattery(thepositivesideshouldfaceup).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
 UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOScongurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclear
the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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conguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
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•When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.
•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
BIOS(Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in theCMOS on the
motherboard.ItsmajorfunctionsincludeconductingthePower-OnSelf-Test(POST)duringsystemstartup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
theusertomodifybasicsystemcongurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to
keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.
ToaccesstheBIOSSetupprogram,pressthe<Delete>keyduringthePOST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 upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
•@BIOSisaWindows-basedutilitythatsearchesanddownloadsthelatestversionofBIOSfromtheInternet
and updates the BIOS.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,
itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashing
may result in system malfunction.
•Itisrecommendedthatyounotalterthedefaultsettings(unlessyouneedto)topreventsysteminstabilityorother
unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to
cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.(Refertothe"LoadOptimizedDefaults"sectionin
thischapterorintroductionsofthebattery/clearCMOSjumperinChapter1forhowtocleartheCMOSvalues.)
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
(SampleBIOSVersion:F1c)
Function Keys
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