Gigabyte ga-z170-gaming k3. v1. [3/44] Chapter 1 hardware installation

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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