GIGABYTE Z170 ATX Motherboard GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0) Supports 6th Generation Intel® CoreTM Processor Dual Channel DDR4, 4 DIMMs Intel® USB 3.1 with USB Type-CTM- the world’s next Universal connector 3-Way Graphics Support with Exclusive Ultra Durable Metal Shielding over the PCIe Slots Dual PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 Connectors with up to 32Gb/s Data Transfer (PCIe & SATA SSD support) 3 SATA Express Connectors for up to 16Gb/s Data Transfer 115dB SNR HD Audio with Built-in Rear Audio Amplifier KillerTM E2200 and Intel® Gaming Networks High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with LED Trace Path Lighting APP Center Including EasyTuneTM and Cloud StationTM Utilities GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOSTM Technology Extreme Intel® USB 3.1 Controller The Intel® USB 3.1 controller utilizes 2 PCIe Gen3 lanes, offering 16 Gb/s of total bandwidth, for uncompromised transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s per USB 3.1. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation.

Backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0, the much improved USB 3.1 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-CTM and the traditional USB Standard-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices. GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 Connecting the Future – USB Type-CTM: The World’s Next Universal Connector Reversible USB Type-CTM with USB 3.1 GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 The USB Type-CTM is a new reversible connector that is loaded with useful features such as USB 3.1 support for 10Gb/s transfer speed. Powered by the Intel® USB 3.1 controller, this little port provides the best USB Type-CTM experience possible. * Display feature may vary by model. GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio The ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience with up to 115dB SNR, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC.

With two PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 connectors onboard, GIGABYTE brings to the user PCI-Express connectivity for SSD devices. Delivering up to 32 Gb/s data transfer speed per connector, the dual M.2 provides an ideal storage solution as it also supports RAID modes.

Thanks to the onboard TURBO B-Clock Tuning IC, GIGABYTE Motherboards enable Overclockers to have the ability to change their BCLK Frequency to a desired value of their choice. With the new linear range adjustment option of the Tuning IC, ranges from 90MHz to 200MHz are now possible, so that overclockers are not limited to the 5% ranges of traditional straps.