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Z170-CLAYMORE USER MANUAL

Recommend memory configuration

Model 

Sockets 

DIMM1   DIMM2   DIMM3   DIMM4 

1 DIMM 

~ 

Populated 

~ 

~ 

1 DIMM 

~ 

~ 

~ 

Populated 

2 DIMMs 

~ 

Populated 

~ 

Populated 

3 DIMMs 

Populated 

Populated 

~ 

Populated 

3 DIMMs 

~ 

Populated 

Populated 

Populated 

4 DIMMs 

Populated 

Populated 

Populated 

Populated 

Due to Intel CPU spec definition, please follow the table above for
recommended memory configuration.

1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users give
priority to the DIMMs (DIMM1/DIMM3) when installing DIMMs.
2. We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the
same brand and type memory on this motherboard.

Summary of Contents for Z170-CLAYMORE

Page 1: ...has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf...

Page 2: ...m rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology...

Page 3: ...installation of motherboard components page 7 page 29 page 63 Installing the Motherboard IntroducingtheMotherboard Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility Describes the motherboard softwa...

Page 4: ...Z170 CLAYMORE USER MANUAL iv Memo...

Page 5: ...ive 22 ConnectingCaseComponents 23 Front Panel Header 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction 1 PakageContents 1 Specifications 2 Motherboard Components 4...

Page 6: ...igentEZUtility 65 Chapter 5 67 AMD CrossFireTM Technology Support 67 Requirements 67 Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards 67 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box 69 To Enable CrossFireTM 69 Chapt...

Page 7: ...0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports and six USB 3 0 ports four USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports and two USB 3 1 ports at the rea...

Page 8: ...U TDP 95W and MB TDP designs up to 240W Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list Note Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list AMDCrossFireXTM Technology Suppor...

Page 9: ...g BIOS parameters to USB flash drive System BIOS ATX Size 305mm x 244mm Form Factor ECS Exclusive AP Supports eBLU 1 eDLU eSF 1 EZ Charger 1 3rd Party Bundled software Intel XTU 2 Norton Anti Virus 2...

Page 10: ...Chapter 1 4 Z170 CLAYMORE USER MANUAL Motherboard Components...

Page 11: ...10 SATAE Serial ATA express connector 11 POSTH POSTL Debug POST LEDs 12 RESET Reset switch 13 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 14 POWER Power on switch 15 CASE CASE open header 16 FUSBEZC Front p...

Page 12: ...computer to the Network 9 Audio ports Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices The D port is for stereo line in signal while the F port is for microphone in signal This motherboard supports 8 cha...

Page 13: ...rboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electrici...

Page 14: ...ation shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings...

Page 15: ...change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU inst...

Page 16: ...ge IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab Then the cover will flick automatically P...

Page 17: ...herboard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components To achieve better airflow rates a...

Page 18: ...install at least one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 64 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules C The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edg...

Page 19: ...ulated Populated Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec definition please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration 1 For best performance an...

Page 20: ...that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system PCIEX16_1 5 Slots The PCI Express x16 slots are used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Expre...

Page 21: ...ew For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add on card Follow these instructions to install an...

Page 22: ...MANUAL 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices No Components No Components 1 USB3F 5 FUSB FUSBEZC 2 SATA3_1 4 6 SPDIFO...

Page 23: ...3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate 1 USB3F Front Panel USB 3 0 Header SATA3_1 4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb s device simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly I...

Page 24: ...UAL 4 CASE Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS 3...

Page 25: ...2 0 ports Additionally some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard 5 FUS...

Page 26: ...is header supports HD audio by default If you want connect an AC 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as below picture 8 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header Trusted platform module TPM i...

Page 27: ...e tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect For reference only If you use AC 97 Front Panel please tick off the option of Disabled Front Panel Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please don t...

Page 28: ...below to install the SATA hard drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable You can connect...

Page 29: ...No Components 1 CPUFAN1 2 5 SYSFAN2 2 SYSFAN3 6 BZ 3 ATX_POWER 7 SYSFAN1 4 F_PANEL 8 ATX_12V After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Re...

Page 30: ...nector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V 3 8 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector ATX_12V 8 pin ATX 12V PowerConnector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER...

Page 31: ...onnecting 24 pin power cable 24 pin power cable The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 8 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfect...

Page 32: ...rting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power...

Page 33: ...Chapter 2 27 Z170 CLAYMORE USER MANUAL 6 BZ Buzzer Header This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS...

Page 34: ...Chapter 2 28 Z170 CLAYMORE USER MANUAL Memo...

Page 35: ...s This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we rec ommend that you read this ch...

Page 36: ...ing BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates which option is currently sel...

Page 37: ...Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F1 General Help ESC Exits the current menu Enter Select In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by an icon F4 Save Exi...

Page 38: ...tem is used to set system language This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time Choosethesystemdefault language Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Securi...

Page 39: ...arameters Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit LAN Configuration PC Health Status PowerManagementSetup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computin...

Page 40: ...nable or disable Onboard LAN controller Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Disabled...

Page 41: ...ht Click Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Smart Fan start PWM value 180...

Page 42: ...he smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 This item is used to set t...

Page 43: ...the system from power saving mode Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit About Resumeby PCI PCI E LAN Ext USB3 1 PME PowerManagementSetup Resume By PME Disabled ResumeByUSB Disabled Resume B...

Page 44: ...uspend to RAM Sleep State default Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit SelectthehighestACPIsleep state the system will enter whentheSUSPENDbut...

Page 45: ...ckage CPU Configuration Intel R Core TM i5 6600K CPU 3 50GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3600 MHz Processor Stepping 506E3 Microcode Revision 23 Processor Cores 4 Intel HTTechnology Not Supported...

Page 46: ...tion Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks reducing the need for virus related repair Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When disabled a VMM can...

Page 47: ...Disabled SATAPort3 Not Present SATAPort4 Not Present M 2 Not Present SATA Port 1 4 M 2 Not Present This motherboard supports four SATA channels and one M 2 slot each channel allows one SATA device to...

Page 48: ...bled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit USB Support Parameters USB Configu...

Page 49: ...F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit TPM Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the TPM support O S will not show TPM Reset of platform...

Page 50: ...ers Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration ME Configuration Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2...

Page 51: ...xpress graphics devices under Windows 7 8 8 1 Multi Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devic...

Page 52: ...all e g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit SelectwhichofIGFX PEG PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display...

Page 53: ...onal changes Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Disconnect this display Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 8 8 1 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Pa...

Page 54: ...er What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must selectApply before making additional changes 3 4 3 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Dis...

Page 55: ...opened up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened No This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Main Advanced...

Page 56: ...evice PTT or dTPM PTT Enables PTT in SkuMgr dTPM 1 2 Disables PTT in SkuMgr Warning PTT dTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Change...

Page 57: ...y 4096MB EIST Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Prev...

Page 58: ...icates the time window over which TDP value should be maintained Power Limit 3 4 Settings Use these items to enable or disable the limit 3 4 override If these options are disabled BIOS will leave the...

Page 59: ...emory Frequency 2400 Timing Default Current Target Command Rate 0 2 2 tCL 16 16 16 tRCD 16 16 16 tRP 16 16 16 tRCD tRP 16 16 16 tRAS 39 39 39 tRFC1 313 313 313 tRFC2 193 193 193 tRFC4 133 133 133 tWR...

Page 60: ...aptive Ring Extra Turbo Voltage 0 Ring Voltage Offset 0 Offset Preflx GT Slice Domain GT OverClocking Frequency 0 GT Voltage Mode Adaptive GT Extra Turbo Voltage 0 GT Voltage Offset 0 Offset Prefix GT...

Page 61: ...offset from 1000 to 998mV Offset Prefix This item allows you to select the offset value as positive or negative Ring Max OC Ratio 0 This item allows you to set the Ring max OC ratio GT OverClocking Fr...

Page 62: ...M I B X Menu page Profile Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Select Profile to configure Profile Configuration EmptyProfile Save Profile Restore last setting Disabled Save...

Page 63: ...ecover from it 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then boot the PC up 3 Two seconds after the PC boots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS return...

Page 64: ...word Status Not Install This item shows administrator password installed or not User Password Status Not Install This item shows user password installed or not Secure Boot Disabled This item is used t...

Page 65: ...his item enables or disables to update system BIOS Boot Mode Select LEGACY Use this item to select boot mode Boot Option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 These items show the boot priorities Windows 7 or other OS Boot...

Page 66: ...without saving any changes This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes Exit Menu Back to EZ Mode This item enables you to back to EZ mode Save Changes and Exi...

Page 67: ...bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files t...

Page 68: ...Chapter 3 Z170 CLAYMORE USER MANUAL 62 Memo...

Page 69: ...path for all software and drivers available on the disk Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click Exit button to close the Auto Setup window Browse CD Click the Setup butt...

Page 70: ...tall the items 4 Click Next to run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm com...

Page 71: ...y Software Intelligent EZ Utility ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O S which makes your computing more easily and conveniently If the driver you want to install do...

Page 72: ...d hassle by listing all the latest drivers online Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed...

Page 73: ...ion 2 You would need one CrossfireXTM bridge cable 3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireXTM technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com 4 Mak...

Page 74: ...ource from the power supply to the graphics cards 2 Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireXTM ready graphics card installed on the PCIEX16 slot Monitor Cable B For 3 way configuration t...

Page 75: ...USER MANUAL Chapter 5 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box To enable CrossFireXTM Install AMD graphic card driver Enter the Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box check the Enable CrossFireXTM item Cl...

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Page 77: ...FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short c...

Page 78: ...replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Re...

Page 79: ...o r p t o n y r o m e m M M I D e r u l i a f y r o m e m r o d e t r e s n i s p e e b t r o h s 8 d n a p e e b g n o l 1 f I d e t c e t e d t o n A G V s e Y s e Y n e e r c s T S O P t a t l a H...

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Page 81: ...crocode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 12 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 13 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 14 Pre m...

Page 82: ...on error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed 5A Inter...

Page 83: ...Bridge module specific 6E North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 6F North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started 71...

Page 84: ...OEM BDS initialization codes D0 CPU initialization error D1 North Bridge initialization error D2 South Bridge initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI resou...

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