Gigabyte Z170x Gaming 5 Manual

1-7 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The	USB	 port	supports	 the	USB	 2.0/1.1	 specification.	 You	can	connect	 a	USB	 DAC	 to	this	 port	 or	use	this port for USB devices.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PortUse this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB Type-C™ PortThe	 reversible	 USB	port	supports 	the	 USB	 3.1	specification	 and	is	compatible	 to	the	 USB	 3.0/2.0 	specification.	Use	this	port	for	USB	devices.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The	USB	 3.0	port	 supports	 the	USB	 3.0	specification	 and	is...

USB 3.1 Port
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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Use	this	audio	jack	to	connect	center/subwoofer	speakers	in	a	5.1/7.1-channel	audio	configuration.
Rear Speaker Out
This	jack	can	be	used	to	connect	front	speakers	in	a	4/5.1/7.1-channel	audio	configuration.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system th\
at...

1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches
ECO Button and OC ButtonGIGABYTE's unique ECO button provides power-saving features by automatic\
ally reducing the overall power consumption according to current system load. The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware, but also the absolute most enj\
oyable OC experience.
Audio Gain Control SwitchesThis switch allows for audio gain control for the line-out jack on the back panel. Please make sure all of the...

1-10 Internal Connectors
Read	the	following	guidelines	before	connecting	external	devices: •First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish \
to connect. •Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the 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.
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PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
AT X
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)  With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on	the	 motherboard.	 Before	connecting	 the	power	 connector,	 first	make	 sure	the	power	 supply	 is	turned	off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.  The...

5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)  The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When\
 connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the \
ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design.
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2Speed Control
3Sense
4VCC
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
6) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors)
  Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device....

8) BAT (Battery)	 The	 battery	provides	 power	to	keep	 the	values	 (such	as	BIOS	 configurations,	 date,	and	time	 information)	in	the	 CMOS	 when	the	computer	 is	turned	 off.	Replace	 the	battery	 when	the	battery	 voltage	 drops	to	a	low	level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minut\
e. (Or use a metal...

  
When installing different types of M.2 SSDs (including SATA SSDs, PCIe x4 SSDs, and PCIe x2 SSDs), be sure	to	refer	 to	the	 supported	 configurations	 in	the	 tables	 below	according	 to	the	 operating	 mode	of	your	SATA 	controller	(AHCI	mode	or	RAID	mode).
 •AHCI mode:
M2D_32G M.2 connectorSATA3_0SATA3_1SATA3_2SATA3_3SATA3_4SATA3_5SATA ExpressSATA ExpressSATA ExpressSATA SSDaaaraaaraPCIe x4 SSDrrrraaa(Note)raPCIe x2 SSDaarraaaraa: Supported, r: Not supported.
Connector
Type of SSD
 •RAID...

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)  Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin...

Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1VBUS11D2+
2SSRX1-12D2-
3SSRX1+13GND
4GND14SSTX2+
5SSTX1-15SSTX2-
6SSTX1+16GND
7GND17SSRX2+
8D1-18SSRX2-
9D1+19VBUS
10NC20No Pin
13) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.0/2.0 Headers)	 The	 headers	conform	to	USB	 3.0/2.0	 specification	 and	each	 header	 can	provide	 two	USB	 ports.	 For	purchasing	 the	optional	 3.5"	front	 panel	 that	provides	 two	USB 	3.0/2.0	 ports,	please	 contact	 the	local	 dealer.
F_USB30F_U
B_ F_F_

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B
BS_
B
SB_
B
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B
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B



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