GA-Z270X-GAMING-SOC | Gigabyte GA-Z270X Gaming SOC (rev.1.0) Motherboard

Overview

• Supports 7th/ 6th Generation Intel® Coreâ„¢ Processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
• Fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 with USB Type-Câ„¢ and Type-A
• 3-Way Graphics Support with Ultra Durableâ„¢ Metal Shielding over PCIe Slots
• Support OC Touch Panel for Extreme Overclocking
• Triple NVMe PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 Support
• Dual Ultra-Fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 &SATA interface
• Intel® Optaneâ„¢ Memory Ready
• ALC1220 120dB SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp
• Intel® GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
• USB DAC-UP 2 with Adjustable Voltage
• RGB FUSION LED Light Show design
• Swappable Overlay for Accent LED
• Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers
• Lightning-Fast Intel® Thunderboltâ„¢ 3 AIC Support
• GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOSâ„¢
• APP Center Including EasyTuneâ„¢ and Cloud Stationâ„¢ Utilities

FEATURES

RGB FUSION

• Set the Color that Matches Your Style
• GIGABYTE's 200 series motherboards boast the most advanced LED system in the market today. With more customizability than ever and a convenient and intuitive UI thanks to the RGB Fusion App, you’ll have a blast making your GIGABYTE your own. LED enthusiasts now have even more options with the ability to customize multiple zones independently. For a more functional use, the bright and vibrant LEDs can be configured to display the PC’s temperature or load. For even more LED goodness RGBW strips are now supported for more true and vibrant whites.

Multi-Zone Light Show Design

• 16.8M RGB Colors
• 2 Programmable Sections
• 7 Different Lighting Effects
• 1 RGBW Light Strip Pin Header
• Accent LED with Interchangeable Overlay
• Advanced Mode for Extreme Customizability
• *Lighting zone, programmable sections, wave mode may vary by model.

GIGABYTE RGB Fusion APP

• Don't just make your PC shine, make it a work of art that friends will envy. With the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app users can watch as they control the lighting within their gaming PC. This gives users ease of access as they try and adjust colors and speeds for different modes, all this can be done away from the keyboard and monitor of their PC.

Surround Lighting

• Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.

Supports RGBW Light Strips

• Independently Programmable Onboard Pin Header for RGBW LED Strips
• Not bright enough? You can install standard 12V external RGB or RGBW light strips on the RGBW pin header and control its color from the RGB Fusion software. With RGBW light strips that have a dedicated white color LED, you can have brighter and more vibrant colors.
• No need to worry when choosing light strips as the GIGABYTE motherboards support a wide variety of RGBW light strips on the market thanks to the RGB Fusion software that allows users to redefine the pin location for the R/G/B Signal.
• Richer Color : With dedicated white LEDs, light strips can produce a richer and brighter color on the color scale.
• True White Color : RGBW light strips can produce a pure white color instead of mixing R/G/B to produce an innacurate white.
• RGB Calibration : Different light strip sometimes have different RGB pin definitions, RGB fusion software can relocate each pin location for the best compatibility.

RGB Fusion (Advanced mode)

• With the all new RGB Fusion software, users have access to different preset LED lighting configurations with choice of colors. You can even set the LEDs to synchronize with your favorite music or have them change colors to indicate the CPU temperature.
• For true lighting experts there is an Advanced Mode, which can be fully customized by individual area with its own effects and color transitions, along with specific duration and transition times.
• Once done, it’s simple to save and share your lighting profile with others.

Smart Fan 5

• With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.
• 6 Temperature Sensors
• 5 Hybrid Fan Headers
• 5 Fan/Water Pump Connectors
• All Fan Pin Header upgraded to hybrid fan headers
• Supports high current fans up to 24W (2Ax12V) Over-current protection
• Intuitive UI for Fan Control

All Hybrid Fan Pin Headers

• All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage mode.
• Supports up to 2 amps with built-in overcurrent protection—a must for high-end high current fans.

Hybrid Fan Pin Header

Closed Loop Watercooling                          

CPU Fan

System Fan                                                  

Watercooling Pump

New Smart Fan 5 Software

• Choose from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage scenario. For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger thresholds and corresponding fan speeds.
• Interoperable Sensors and Fans
  Each fan can be customized to operate at different speeds according to any defined temperature source input (except the CPU fan).
• Fan Curve
  Customize fan curves based on specific temperatures with the intuitive graphical UI.

Enhanced BIOS Interface

• The enhanced BIOS interface also has the advanced features seen in the Smart Fan 5 UI, such as: the ability to set triggers based on different temperature sensors on the board, fan curve definition and the temperature interval setting, which can prevent fan rotation noise caused by sudden temperature changeall without having to load Windows.

ALC 1220 120dB SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp

• The ALC1220 is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec with up to 120dB SNR for crystal clear audio and features such as Smart Headphone Amp, 114dB SNR recording for precise voice chats and hardware decoding of DSD128, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC.

Smart Headphone Amp

• Automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, whether earbuds or high-end headphones to provide optimal audio dynamicspreventing issues such as low volume and distortion.

High-End Audio Capacitors

• GIGABYTE Gaming motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.

AMP-UP Audio Technology withUpgradable OP-AMP

• Customizable
• + Users can choose audio quality based on individual listening preferences.
  + Wide availability of additional OP-AMPs
• Low Cost way to dramatically improve audio quality
• + Improve audio dynamics and overall sound-quality with little cost.
  + No need for expensive speakers or high-end audio equipment

USB DAC-UP 2

• Adjustable Voltage USB Port with Dedicated Power Design
• GIGABYTE improves upon USB DAC-UP technologies with USB DAC-UP 2.
  USB DAC-UP 2 continues to provide clean, isolated and low-noise power while adding the ability to compensate for voltage drop.
• Virtual reality pioneers and gamers alike can rest assured that their expensive accessories and peripherals will not encounter connectivity or power deficiency issues with the GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2. With Gaming Gear drawing large amounts of power and having firm specification requirements USB DAC-UP 2 is up for the challenge.

Immersive VR Gaming Experience

•  VR requires more performance than Full HD graphics for a steady 90FPS or greater.
   Only Gaming PCs can provide the best VR experience.

IntelGbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Networking

• IntelGbE LAN features cFosSpeed, a network traffic management application which helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments.

Triple NVMe PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 Support

• Extreme Performance with Gen3 x4 NVMe PCIe SSDs
• GIGABYTE's Z270 motherboards offers the industrys best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for users who demand high capacity and seek the best performance. GIGABYTE's unique design supports up to three Intel 750 Series NVMe PCIe SSDs which can be configured in RAID for record speeds of up to 3525 MB/s (Sequential Read), making GIGABYTE the obvious choice for the ultimate PC.
  

U.2 Onboard (NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4)

• NVMe Performance for PCIe SSDs
• The new Intel 750 series SSDs offer an incredible increase in performance over SATA drives. Using the NVMe protocol which takes advantage of the fast bandwidth of PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes (32 Gb/s), the drives are a clear advantage for users looking to boot their OS faster, load their games in a flash and access large files without waiting. By implementing the U.2 port onboard to support the 2.5 Intel 750 Series drive, GIGABYTE ensures that the users can benefit from the best performance.
• *SSDs and cables not included.

High-Bandwidth(HB) SLI Bridge

• Take your gaming performances to a whole new level by multiple GeForce GTX cards with High-Bandwidth(HB) SLI Bridge.

Fast Onboard Storage with NVMe  PCIe Gen3 x4 110mm M.2 (Up to 32 Gb/s)

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  GIGABYTE' M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for both PCIe and SATA interfaces for M.2 SSD devices.
  

OC Touch Panel Support (Optional)

• Overclocking Made Easy
• GIGABYTE OC Touch provides an array of physical buttons and switches to bring access to overclocking features at your fingertipsmaking overclocking on the fly extremely fast and easy.
• * OC Touch Panel not included.

OC Connect

• OC Connect positions two USB connectors on the near side of the motherboard facing the overclocker. This makes it easier to save data, flash the BIOS or install software in open bench testing platforms whether for extreme overclocking or simply pretesting the PC before final component installation inside a case scenarios where accessing the rear panel I/O can be an inconvenience.

PURE SPEED

• GIGABYTEExtreme USB 3.1 Motherboards
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  The ASMEDIA2142 USB 3.1 controller utilizes 2 PCIe Gen3 lanes, offering a total of up to 16 Gb/s, which means you have extra bandwidth to take full control of the 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 ports. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation, and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0, the much improved USB 3.1 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.

Connecting the Future - USB Type-C

• The World's Next Universal Connector
• Reversible USB Type-C with USB 3.1 Gen 2

2-Way SLI / 3-Way CrossFire Multi Graphics

• Multi-graphics configuration offers better graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.

Turbo B-Clock

• Built-in Advanced Performance Tuning IC
• Turbo B-Clock Tuning IC in the GIGABYTE 200 series 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 500MHz are now possible, so that overclockers are not limited to the 5% ranges of traditional straps.
• *Turbo B-Clock overclocking range may vary according to CPU capabilities.

Diagnostic LEDs

• Hardware Troubleshooting at a Glance
• Onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS indicate if a malfunction is occurring, allowing users to quickly diagnose which major component (CPU/DDR/VGA/HDD) is malfunctioning so they may take action promptly.

Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 4133MHz and Beyond

• GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 4133MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their GIGABYTE motherboard.

What is XMP?
DDR4 memory modules are available at a stock frequency of 2133MHz, but as frequency tweaking requires a considerable amount of effort and knowledge, memory vendors encode XMP profiles which can automatically modify the timings of the supported memory modules to work with your CPU and to achieve increased performance.

• * XMP Profile support may vary depending on memory module. Please visit www.gigabyte.com to see the complete validated memory support list. Product features may vary by model.
  

Broad DDR4 Compatibility with Support List of 1000+ DDR4 Validated

• GIGABYTE partners very closely with memory vendors from around the world to ensure that modules offered by popular memory brands are compatible with GIGABYTE Motherboards. GIGABYTE has verified over 1000+ different modules to ensure performance in a GIGABYTE built system.

Anti-Sulfur Resistor Design

• Sulfur compounds in the air can penetrate tiny onboard resistors creating chemical change and causing these resistors to open or short. If either of these occurs the motherboard will fail to function. By equipping resistors with an Anti-Sulfur Design GIGABYTE gives Ultra Durable Motherboards a whole new meaning.

Refreshed BIOSEasy, Smart, and Friendly

• The BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting up their new system.

GIGABYTE APP Center

• The GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the latest apps, drivers, and BIOS.

EasyTune

• GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.
• Overclocking to Boost Your Frame Rates
• Get the highest levels of performance from your PC with easy-to-use GIGABYTE overclocking features.

System Information Viewer

• GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your systems behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.

@BIOS

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  The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your systems BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE serversor you can update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup your BIOS to an image.

3D OSD

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  3D OSD automatically detects and displays your system information during games, allowing you to easily get a hold of your system information without switching between screens.
  

GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS (UEFI) Design

• GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', protecting users from BIOS failure due to virus, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.

Long Lifespan Durable Black Solid Caps

• GIGABYTE motherboards integrate the absolute best quality solid state capacitors that are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for extended periods, even in extreme performance configurations. With ultra-low ESR no matter how high the CPU load, this provides peace of mind for end users who want to push their system hard, yet demand absolute reliability and stability. These exclusive capacitors also come in customized jet black, exclusively on GIGABYTE motherboards.

2x Copper PCB Design (2oz Copper PCB)

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  GIGABYTE's exclusive 2X Copper PCB design provides sufficient power trace paths between components to handle greater than normal power loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU power delivery area. This is essential to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased power loading that is necessary when overclocking.

15 Gold Plated CPU Socket Design

• GIGABYTE motherboards come equipped with a 15 microinch thick gold plated CPU socket, which means that enthusiasts can enjoy absolute reliability and longevity for the CPU socket overtime, without having any concerns about corroded pins or bad contacts.

Easy to Install "G-Connector" Design

• The tiny cables of the front panel connectors can be hard to manipulate as space is restricted and indicators being tiny. With the G-Connector, you can connect all the FP cables at once, simplifying the process of building your next PC and saving you some frustrations.

Supports High-Performance EK Monoblock

• Designed and engineered in co-operation with EK Water Blocks, this monoblock uses the award winning EK-Supremacy EVO cooling engine to ensure the best possible CPU cooling. It directly cools the CPU and power regulation (MOSFET) module as water flows directly over all critical areas. It is a very high flow water block that can be easily used with a system using weaker water pumps.

4K Ultra HD Support

• 4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE motherboards provide native 4K support with integrated IntelHD Graphics via HDMI.

HDMI - The Next Generation Multimedia Interface

• HDMI is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface which provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere

• Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chatskeeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!

TriDefSmartCam | Custom Stream Modding

• To facilitate being the full streaming solution each GIGABYTE motherboard includes TriDefSmartCam software, you are now able to remove backgrounds without the hassle of using a green screen. Through the SmartCam application you can now apply live filters, and fully control your background, not only while streaming, but also through other video applications such as Skype.

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