Description

Will only work with 8th Gen CPUs

– Supports 8th Gen Intel Core Processors
– Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
– Intel Optane Memory Ready
– Intel USB 3.1 Gen1 with USB Type-C
– 2-Way CrossFire Multi-Graphics Support
– Intel Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
– Ultra Durable 25KV ESD and 15KV Surge LAN Protection
– High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with LED Trace Path Lighting
– Dual Ultra-Fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA interface
– RGB FUSION supports RGB LED strips in 7 colors
– Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
– Anti-Sulfur Resistors Design
– APP Center Including EasyTune and Cloud Station Utilities

CPU
Support for 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/Intel Core i3 processors in the LGA1151 package
L3 cache varies with CPU
(Please refer “CPU Support List” for more information.)

Chipset
Intel Z370 Express Chipset

Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(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 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.)

Form Factor
Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

BIOS
2 x 128 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

LAN
Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Audio
Realtek ALC892 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out

Expansion
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60 Hz
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2.
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB

Multi-Graphics Technology
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies

Storage Interface
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_32G)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* Refer to “1-7 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
Intel Optane Memory Ready

USB
Chipset:
1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2×6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
1 x serial port header
1 x parallel port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel I/O Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Side Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.

OS
Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Accessories
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
cFosSpeed

Regulations/Certifications/Remarks
Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors’ website or 3rd party website.
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.

Additional Features
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
AutoGreen
BIOS Setup
Color Temperature
Cloud Station
EasyTune
Easy RAID
Fast Boot
Game Boost
ON/OFF Charge
Platform Power Management
RGB Fusion
Smart Backup
Smart Keyboard
Smart TimeLock
Smart HUD
System Information Viewer
USB Blocker
V-Tuner
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install