The Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini-ITX Motherboard comes with an LGA1151 socket that supports 6th-generation Skylake Intel processors. You can build a system with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM by utilising its two memory slots. Gigabyte has equipped the motherboard with 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2 technologies that wirelessly connect to networks, headsets, and speakers. For gaming needs, a single PCI express 3.0 x16 slot supports an optional dedicated graphics card.
The Gaming 5 motherboard supports up to six SATA-based storage drives and can configure them into a RAID mode. It provides an M.2 slot that is compatible with an M.2 PCI-based SSD, which transfers data faster than a SATA-based SSD. You also have two SATA Express connectors that combine the benefits of PCI Express and SATA to provide a theoretical bandwidth up to 16 Gb/s.
Gigabyte has designed this motherboard with various ports and jacks so you can connect nearly all your devices. The back panel provides three USB 3.0 and two USB 3.1 ports with 10 Gb/s speeds. One of these USB 3.1 ports features a small, reversible type-C design that allows you connect the very first time. For graphics, this motherboard supports integrated GPUs and outputs visuals via the DVI-D and HDMI ports. You can create a 7.1-channel surround sound setup with your speakers and subwoofer by connecting them to the motherboard's five audio jacks. With legacy devices, a PS/2 combo port is designed for a keyboard or mouse. In addition, the GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 is outfitted with a Gigabit RJ-45 port to access a wired network.
Features
Intel USB 3.1 Controller
This Intel controller utilises two PCI Express 3.0 lanes to provide a data transfer rate of 10 Gb/s per USB 3.1 port, which is twice as fast as USB 3.0. One of these USB 3.1 ports features a small, reversible type-C design that allows you connect the very first time. In addition, these ports are backwards compatible with existing USB devices.
Realtek ALC1150 HD Audio
The ALC1150 is a multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec that delivers up to 115 dB SNR, offering HD quality audio from your computer. It provides ten DAC channels that simultaneously support 7.1-channel sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs. Two integrated stereo ADCs can support a microphone array with Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Beam Forming (BF), and Noise Suppression (NS) technologies. The ALC1150 incorporates Realtek proprietary convertor technology to achieve Front differential output 115 dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) playback (DAC) quality and 104 dB SNR recording (ADC) quality.
Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
Gigabyte includes the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software suite, which is an audio platform offering quality audio effects and features for gamers.
Audio Capacitors
Japanese branded Nichicon audio capacitors are used to offer sound resolution and sound expansion to help create realistic sound effects.
Killer E2200 Gaming Network
This Gaming 5 motherboard features the Killer E2200 from Qualcomm Atheros, an adaptive Gigabit Ethernet controller that offers smooth online gaming and online media performance compared to standard solutions.
PCIe Metal Shielding
Gigabyte reinforces the PCIe connectors with a one-piece stainless steel shield that provides extra strength to support heavier graphics cards.
Ambient LED
Gigabyte motherboards feature LED lighting for the audio guard path, providing a custom look to your system. Not only does the Audio Noise Guard protect the board's sensitive analogue audio components, but its LEDs can also be programmed to beat at the rhythm of the music you are listening to or pulse at a soothing pace to enhance the environment of your game, movie, or music.
PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 M.2 Connector
This motherboard comes with an M.2 slot that runs on the PCI Express lanes, which allow the slot to transfer data at rate of 32 Gb/s.
Intel Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi + BT 4.2 Module
The onboard 802.11ac Wi-Fi module from Intel supports up to 867 Mb/s wireless networks and Bluetooth 4.2. The bonded 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Dual Band and 2T2R antenna expands your coverage.
SATA Express
SATA Express combines the benefits of PCI-Express and SATA to provide much higher bandwidth, featuring data transfer rates of up to 16 Gb/s.
Gigabyte App Centre Including EasyTune and Cloud Station Utilities
Access Gigabyte apps via the APP Centre, which can help you get the most of your Gigabyte motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, Gigabyte APP Centre allows you to launch all Gigabyte apps installed on your system.
EasyTune app - is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows you to fine-tune the system's 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.
Gigabyte Cloud Station - is composed of several unique apps, which allows your smart phone/tablet device to communicate, share resources, and control desktop PCs via wireless connection.
Durable Black Solid Caps
Jet-black solid-state capacitors offer ultra-low ESR and are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for extended periods, even in extreme performance configurations.
Gold-Plated Audio Hardware
The audio and HDMI connectors are plated with gold that provides improved connectivity and long lasting durability. Gold offers increased signal conductivity and will not tarnish over extended periods of use. The audio controller is also shielded by a gold plated cover, which eliminates electrostatic interference.
15µ Gold-Plated CPU Socket Design
To provide reliability and longevity, the CPU socket has been gold-plated to help prevent corroded pins and bad contacts.
4K HD HDMI Support
This motherboard provides native 4K support for integrated Intel HD Graphics via a HDMI port. This High-Definition Multimedia Interface provides up to 5 Gb/s of bandwidth for transmitting video and 8-channels of audio all through a single cable. Capable of transmitting uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analogue interfaces and their digital-to-analogue conversion. In addition, HDMI is compatible with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection, allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.
Bundled Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Wireless Display
Specifications
| Processor Supported | Supports Intel Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package |
| Chipset | Intel Z170 Express chipset |
| Memory | 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR4 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 Support for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Intel HD Graphics supported 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz Maximum shared memory of 512 MB |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1150 codec Support for Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out |
| LAN | Killer E2201 LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
| Wireless Communication Module | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Bluetooth 4.2, 4.1, BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1+EDR Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) |
| Storage Interface | 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector (M key, type 2260/2280 SATA & PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support) 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 |
| USB | Chipset: 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 (1 port available through the internal USB headers) 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) Chipset+Intel USB 3.1 Controller: 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA Express connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x System fan header 1 x Front panel header 1 x Front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Speaker header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Chassis intrusion header |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x HDMI port 2 x SMA antenna connectors 1 x DVI-D port 1 x USB 3.1 (10 Gb/s) Type-C port 1 x USB 3.1 (10 Gb/s, red) Type-A port 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x Audio jacks (centre/subwoofer speaker out, rear speaker out, line in, line out, mic in) |
| I/O Controller | iTE I/O controller chip |
| H/W Monitoring | System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control |
| BIOS | 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licenced AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Supported Features | APP Centre Q-Flash Smart Switch Xpress Instal |
| Operating System Supported | Windows 7, 8.1, 10 |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX |
| Dimensions | 6.7 x 6.7" / 17.0 x 17.0 cm |
