Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P User Manual

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.
1-3 Installing the CPU
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 KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
LGA1151 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Notch
Notch
DualChannelMemoryConguration
Thismotherboardprovides four DDR4 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.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P Specifications

General

ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	3333, 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Serial port headers	1
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	-
Number of SATA Express connectors	3
RAID levels	1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
HDMI version	1.4
eSATA ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel® Z170
PC health monitoring	FAN, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	512 MB
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	199 mm
Width	305 mm