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GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming

User's Manual

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Summary of Contents for GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming

Page 1: ...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 GA Z170X UltraGaming User s Manual Rev 1002 12ME Z17ULTG 1002R ...

Page 2: ...thout 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 exa...

Page 3: ...5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1 6 Setting up AMD CrossFire NVIDIA SLI Configuration 10 1 7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1 8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2 1 Startup Screen 23 2 2 M I T 24 2 3 System 31 2 4 BIOS 32 2 5 Peripherals 35 2 6 Chipset 38 2 7 Power 39 2 8 Save Exit 41 Chapter 3 Appendix 42 3 1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3 2 Drivers Installation 45 Regulatory Statements 46...

Page 4: ... bridge connector 5 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 5 One G Connector 5 5 Two Velcro Cable Ties KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO B_BIOS PCIEX8 DDR4_2 DDR4_1 DDR4_4 DDR4_3 BAT F_PANEL Intel Z170 CLR_CMOS M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 F_USB1 LGA1151 GA Z170X Ultra Gaming MDP_OUT MDP_IN HDMI R_USB30 USB30_LAN F_USB30 SYS_FAN3 iTE Super I O SYS_FAN2_PUMP F_USB2 SYS_FAN1 TPM M2M_32G Intel GbE LAN...

Page 5: ...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 volta...

Page 6: ...g a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 60 Hz Support for DisplayPort 1 2 version Intel Thunderbolt 3 Controller 1 x Intel Thunderbolt 3 connector supporting DisplayPort andThunderbolt video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 60 Hz Because of the limited I O resources of the PC architecture the number of Thunderbolt devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devi...

Page 7: ...2 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB headers Internal Connectors 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x U 2 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 pump header CPU_OPT_PUMP 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan water cooling pump header SYS_...

Page 8: ...plication may also vary depending on motherboard specifications 3D OSD BIOS AutoGreen BIOS Setup Color Temperature Cloud Station EasyTune Easy RAID Fast Boot ON OFF Charge Platform Power Management Smart TimeLock Smart Keyboard Smart Backup System Information Viewer USB Blocker V Tuner Support for Q Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Norton Internet Security...

Page 9: ...ting 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 su...

Page 10: ...cs cards 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 socket...

Page 11: ... specification and is compatible to the USB 3 0 2 0 specification You can use this port for USB devices too USB 3 1 Type A Port Red The USB 3 1 port supports the USB 3 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3 0 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices Mini DisplayPort In Port White The DisplayPort In port offers vedio outputs to the motherboard Refer to the Thunderbolt 3 Connector...

Page 12: ...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 Activity LED Connection Speed LED LAN Port Activity LED Connection Speed LED State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate On...

Page 13: ...he 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 3 5 CPU_OPT_PUMP 6 SYS_FAN2_PUMP 7 SATA EXPRESS 8 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 9 BAT 10 SPDIF_O 11 M2M_32G 12 U2_32G 13 F_PANEL 14 F_AUDIO 15 F_USB30 16 F_USB1 F_USB2 1...

Page 14: ...er Good 20 NC 9 5VSB 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 Definition Pin No Definition 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 3 GND 7 12V 4 GND 8 12V 3 4 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 3 Fan Headers All fan headers o...

Page 15: ...ress connector supports a single SATA Express device 8 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 SATAconnector supports a single SATAdevice 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 arra...

Page 16: ...ided 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 a...

Page 17: ...he SATAand SATAExpress connectors when one two or all three of the PCIEX4 U2_32G and M2M_32G connectors are populated Connector Device Installed Availability of the SATA and SATA Express connectors SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA Express SATA Express PCIEX4 PCIe x4 SSD Note 1 r r a a a a r a PCIe x2 SSD Note 2 a a a a a a a a Other PCIe Devices Note 2 a a a a a a a a U2_32G U ...

Page 18: ...a a a r r a r Other PCIe devices M 2 PCIe x4 SSD a a a a r r a r Other PCIe devices M 2 PCIe x2 SSD a a a a r r a r Other PCIe devices M 2 SATA SSD a a a a r r a r M2M_32G U2_32G M 2 PCIe x4 SSD U 2 SSD a a r r r r a r M 2 PCIe x2 SSD U 2 SSD a a r r r r a r M 2 SATA SSD U 2 SSD a a r r r r a r Table 2 When two of PCIEX4 U2_32G and M2M_32G are populated Example When PCIEX4 is installed with a PCIe...

Page 19: ...SD M 2 SATA SSD r r r r r r r r PCIe x2 SSD U 2 SSD M 2 PCIe x4 SSD a a r r r r a r PCIe x2 SSD U 2 SSD M 2 PCIe x2 SSD a a r r r r a r PCIe x2 SSD U 2 SSD M 2 SATA SSD a a r r r r a r Other PCIe devices U 2 SSD M 2 PCIe x4 SSD a a r r r r a r Other PCIe devices U 2 SSD M 2 PCIe x2 SSD a a r r r r a r Other PCIe devices U 2 SSD M 2 SATA SSD a a r r r r a r Table 3 When all three of PCIEX4 U2_32G a...

Page 20: ...rt the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart CI Chassis Intrusion Header 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 No Connection Power LED 1 2 19 20 CI CI PWR_LED PWR_LED PLED PW SPEAK SPEAK PLED PW Power LED HD RES H...

Page 21: ...USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 Power 5V 6 USB DY 2 Power 5V 7 GND 3 USB DX 8 GND 4 USB DY 9 No Pin 5 USB 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 co...

Page 22: ... 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 configure the BIOS settings refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup for B...

Page 23: ... from the Internet and updates the BIOS Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent ...

Page 24: ... and reset the board to default values M I T Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters Advanced Frequency Settings Performance Upgrade Note Provides you with five different overclocking configurations Options are 20 Upgrade 40 Upgrade 60 Upgrade 80 Upgrade 100 Upgrade Default Auto CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0 01 MHz in...

Page 25: ... Default Disabled CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio The adjustable range may vary by CPU Default 20 Intel R Turbo Boost Technology Note Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Turbo Ratio Note Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active co...

Page 26: ...lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto C8 State Support Note Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption The C8 state is a more enhanced power saving state than C6 C7 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this set...

Page 27: ...lly configure this setting Default Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings Normal basic performance Relax OC Enhanced Stability and Enhanced Performance Default Normal Memory Timing Mode Manu...

Page 28: ...or 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 automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel s specifications Default Auto VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VAXG ...

Page 29: ...perature Displays current CPU temperature 1st System Temperature Displays current System temperature 2nd System Temperature 3rd System Temperature Displays current Chipset temperature Fan Speed CPU_FAN CPU_OPT_PUMP SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2_PUMP and SYS_FAN3 Connectors Displays current CPU CPU water cooling system system fan pump fan speeds CPU System PCH Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for...

Page 30: ... control the fan speed in the curve graph Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds 2nd System Fan Pump Control Mode SYS_FAN2_PUMP Connector Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan pump installed and sets the optimal control mode Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3 pin fan pump Default PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4 pin fan pump 2nd System Fan Pump Speed Control ...

Page 31: ... Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 00 00 Use Enter to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used If no password is set t...

Page 32: ... enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are connected This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default On Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup Aft...

Page 33: ...2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST Default This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network Default Enabled Enables booting from the network This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fas...

Page 34: ... Network Stack is enabled Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed Default 1 X Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password Press Enter on this item type the password and then press Enter You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press Enter You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup ...

Page 35: ...ckly set up a RAID array Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set for instructions on configuring a RAID array PCIE x16 slot LED Enables or disables the PCIe x16 slots LEDs On All of the PCIe x16 LEDs stay constantly lit Default Off Disables this function Auto The PCIe x16 LEDs are lit only when the corresponding PCIe x16 slot is populated Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED fun...

Page 36: ...communication interface for the TPM 2 0 device Set to External TPM2 0 if you install an Infineon TPM 2 0 module optional Default PTT Device Select Allows you to select whether to support TPM 1 2 or TPM 2 0 device Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Intel R Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel BIOS Guard feature which protects the BIOS from malicious ...

Page 37: ...nables or disables support for external SATA devices Default Disabled SSD Security Erase This sub menu allows you to erase your SSD s data Intel R Thunderbolt This sub menu provides Intel Thunderbolt related information and configuration options Intel R Ethernet Network Connection This sub menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options 37 ...

Page 38: ...party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the Intel GbE LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function Default Enabled High Precision Timer Enables or disables High ...

Page 39: ...ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Enabled 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 sys...

Page 40: ...rmines 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 byAlarm PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button Instant Off Press the power butt...

Page 41: ...the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Press Enter to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to save the profile to your storage device Load Profiles...

Page 42: ... may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version C 1 Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature allowing you to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps Steps 1 After restarting the computer enter the BIOS Setup and go to Peripherals Press ...

Page 43: ...p utility to configure a RAID array Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non RAID configuration Steps 1 In BIOS Setup go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy Only Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins look for a message which says Pr...

Page 44: ... installed requires that you provide additional SATA RAID AHCI driver during the OS installation process please refer to the steps below 1 Copy the iRST folder under Boot in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive 2 Boot from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps When the screen requesting you to load the driver appears select Browse 3 Insert the USB thumb drive and the...

Page 45: ...Run Run exe Or go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program 3 2 Drivers Installation Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Xpress Install button and Xpress Install will install all of the selected drivers Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you...

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