• CPU
    CPU
    1. Support for 7th/6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package
      * For 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processors support need to update the latest BIOS.
    2. L3 cache varies with CPU
    (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
  • Chipset
    Chipset
    1. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset
  • Memory
    Memory
    1. 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.
    2. Dual channel memory architecture
    3. Support for DDR4 3866(O.C)/3733(O.C)/3666(O.C) /3600(O.C.) /3466(O.C.) /3400(O.C.) /3333(O.C.) /3300(O.C.) /3200(O.C.) /3000(O.C.) /2800(O.C.) /2666(O.C.) /2400(O.C.) /2133 MHz memory modules
    4. Support for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
    5. Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
    6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
    (Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.)
  • Onboard Graphics
    Onboard Graphics
    Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
    1. 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.
    2. 1 x Mini-DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
      * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.
    3. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz
      * Support for HDMI 1.4 version.
    Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
    Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
  • Audio
    Audio
    1. Realtek® ALC1150 codec
    2. High Definition Audio
    3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
    4. Support for S/PDIF Out
  • LAN
    LAN
    1. Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
  • Expansion Slots
    Expansion Slots
    1. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)
      * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; if you are installing two PCI Express graphics cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots.
    2. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2)
      * The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_2 slot with PCIEX16_2. The PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2 slot will operate at up to x8 mode when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated.
    3. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
      (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
  • Multi-Graphics Technology
    Multi-Graphics Technology
    1. Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies
    2. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
  • Storage Interface
    Storage Interface
    Chipset:
    1. 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA & PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support)
    2. 3 x SATA Express connectors
    3. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5)
    4. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
      * Refer to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the supported configurations with the M.2, SATA Express, and SATA connectors.
    ASMedia® ASM1061 chip:
    1. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 6~7), supporting AHCI mode onlyŠŠ
  • USB
    USB
    Chipset+Intel® USB 3.1 Controller:
    1. 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support
    2. 1 x USB 3.1 port on the back panel
    Chipset:
    1. 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
    2. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports onboard, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
    Chipset+Renesas® USB 3.0 Hub:
    1. 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (available through the internal USB headers)
  • Internal I/O Connectors
    Internal I/O Connectors
    1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
    3. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
    4. 1 x OC PEG Power Connector
    5. 3 x SATA Express connectors
    6. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    7. 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
    8. 1 x CPU fan header
    9. 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT)
    10. 6 x system fan headers
    11. 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector
    12. 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector*
    13. 1 x front panel header
    14. 1 x front panel audio header
    15. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
    16. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers
    17. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
    18. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    19. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
    20. 1 x serial port header
    21. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
    22. 1 x power button
    23. 1 x reset button
    24. 1 x Clear CMOS button
    25. 1 x Gear button
    26. 1 x OC Tag button
    27. 1 x OC Trigger switch
    28. 1 x CPU BCLK Down button
    29. 1 x CPU BCLK Up button
    30. 1 x CPU Ratio Down button
    31. 1 x CPU Ratio Up button
    32. 1 x Settings Lock button
    33. 1 x Direct to BIOS button
    34. 1 x Memory Safe button
    35. 1 x OC PCIe switch
    36. 1 x OC Ignition button
    37. 1 x Clear Battery button
    38. 1 x DualBIOS switch
    39. 1 x BIOS switch
    40. 1 x onboard voltage measurement module
    * Does not support device plug and play as well as surprise removal while system is powered on.
  • Back Panel Connectors
    Back Panel Connectors
    1. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    2. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
    3. 1 x DVI-D port
    4. 1 x OCPSW button
    5. 1 x Mini-DisplayPort
    6. 1 x HDMI port
    7. 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
    8. 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 support
    9. 1 x USB 3.1 port
    10. 1 x RJ-45 port
    11. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
    12. 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
  • I/O Controller
    I/O Controller
    1. iTE® I/O Controller Chip
  • H/W Monitoring
    H/W Monitoring
    1. System voltage detection
    2. CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection
    3. CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection
    4. CPU/System/Chipset overheating warning
    5. CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning
    6. CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control
      * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
  • BIOS
    BIOS
    1. 2 x 128 Mbit flash
    2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
    3. Support for DualBIOS™
    4. Support for Q-Flash Plus
      * The USB flash drive used must be a USB 2.0 flash drive.
    5. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
  • Unique Features
    Unique Features
    1. 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 specifications.
      3D OSD
      @BIOS
      Ambient LED
      AutoGreen
      Cloud Station
      EasyTune
      Easy RAID
      Fast Boot
      Smart TimeLock
      Smart Keyboard
      Smart Backup
      System Information Viewer
      USB Blocker
    2. Support for Q-Flash
    3. Support for Smart Switch
    4. Support for Xpress Install
    5. Support for GIGABYTE HW OC
      * Please download the app from Google Play or App Store to your smart phone/tablet device.
  • Bundled Software
    Bundled Software
    1. Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
    2. Intel® Smart Response Technology
    3. cFosSpeed
  • Operating System
    Operating System
    1. Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
    2. 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
    Form Factor
    1. E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm
  • Box Contents
    Box Contents
    1. GA-Z170X-SOC Force motherboard
    2. Motherboard driver disk
    3. User's Manual
    4. Quick Installation Guide
    5. Four SATA cables
    6. I/O Shield
    7. One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
    8. One 3-Way SLI bridge connector
    9. One 4-Way SLI bridge connector
    10. One 2-Way CrossFire bridge connector
    11. Eight voltage measurement cables
    12. One OC Brace
    13. One G Connector
    14. One pack of back I/O dust covers
  • Remark
    Remark
    1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
    2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.

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