EVGA Z170 STINGER User Manual

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User Guide

EVGA Z170 STINGER
Specs and Initial Installation

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Table of Contents

Before you Begin………………………………………………………………………4
Parts Not in the kit…………………………………………………………………….5
Intentions of the kit……………………………………………………………………5
Motherboard Specifications……………………………………………………………6
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions……………………………………………………..8
Equipment……………………………………………………………………………..8
Component legend………..………………………………………………………..…10
PCI-E Slot Breakdown………………………………………………………………..11
Rear I/O Panel legend………………………………………………………………..12
Preparing the Motherboard…………………………………………………………...13
Installing the CPU…………………………………………………………………….13
Installing the Cooling Device……………………………………….…………...…….14

Installing System Memory (DIMMs)……………...………………….......…..………...15

Installing the Motherboard….………………………………………………………...16
Installing the I/O Shield/Cover………………………………………………………16
Securing the Motherboard to the case………………………………………………...17
Connecting Cables……………………………………………………………………19
24 Pin ATX Power…………………………………………………………………...20

EPS 8 Pin 12v Power………………………………………………………………....20

Connecting Internal Headers……………………...…………………………………..21
Front Panel Header………..……………………………………………….…………21
Fan Header……………………………………………………………………….…..22
USB Headers………………………………………………………...………………..23
Front Panel Audio………………………………………………………………..…...24
S/PDIF Header………………………………………………………………...……..24
Thunderbolt GPIO……………………………………….…………...………...…….25

EVGauge……………...………………….......…..…………………………………....25

Probe It….……………………………………………………………………….…...26
SATA3/6G & SATA Express…………………………………………………...……26
6pin PCI-E………………………………………………………………………...….27
PCI-E and M.2 Slots………………………………………………………….………28
Onboard Buttons……………………………………………………………….……29

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Clear CMOS Button…………………………………………………………………..29

Reset and Power button……………………………………………………………....29

Post Debug LED and LED Status Indicators………..………………………………..30
Post Port Debug LED………………………………………………………………..30
LED Status Indicators………………………………………………………………...30
Installing Drivers and Software……………………………………………………….31
Windows 10/8/7 Driver Installation………………………………………………….31

POST Codes…………………………………….…………...……………….…….....32

AMI POST Codes……………...………………….......…..…………………………..32

Glossary of Terms….………………………………………………………………....36

Compliance Information….…………………………………………………………..39

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Before You Begin…

Mainstream performance has been redefined, introducing the EVGA Z170 STINGER.
The Z170 platform is the first mainstream chipset to feature DDR4 memory, and the
new 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors! Features upgrades to the already top
notch UEFI interface, 4 phase VRM, 1 M.2 slot, Native SATA 3/6G, USB3, Intel NIC,
and more sitting on an 10 layer PCB.

As with any EVGA motherboard, it's designed for the overclocker. Built from the
ground up to give you all the essentials that you need for overclocking, and stability,
with a GUI BIOS/UEFI that is focused on functionality, high quality components and
next generation dual channel DDR4 memory.

With these features and more, it is clear that the EVGA Z170 motherboards are
engineered to set the new standard for the mainstream chipset motherboard.

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Parts NOT in the Kit

This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new
EVGA Z170 STINGER Motherboard. However, it does NOT contain the
following items that must be purchased separately in order to make the system
fully functional and install an Operating System:

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Intel Socket 1151 Processor

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DDR4 System Memory

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CPU Cooling Device

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PCI Express Graphics Card

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Power Supply

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Hard Drive or SSD

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Keyboard / Mouse

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Monitor

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(Optional) Optical Drive

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Operating System

EVGA assumes you have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for
proper system functionality. For a full list of supported CPUs on this
motherboard, please visit www.evga.com/support/motherboard

Intentions of the Kit

This kit provides you with the motherboard and all connecting cables necessary
to install the motherboard into a PC case.

When replacing a motherboard in an existing PC, you will need to reinstall an
operating system even though the current storage drive may already have one
installed.

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Motherboard Specifications

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Size:

mITX form factor of 6.7 (170.18mm) inches x 6.7 inches (170.18mm)

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Microprocessor support:
Intel Socket 1151 Processor

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Operating Systems:
Supports Windows 10 / 8 / 7

-For Windows 7 users, please remember drivers are REQUIRED for USB3
and above support.

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Contains Intel Z170 chipset

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System Memory support:
Supports Dual channel DDR4 up to 3200MHz+.
Supports up to 32GB of DDR4 memory.

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USB 2.0 Ports:

2x from Intel Z170 PCH, on I/O Panel
Supports hot plug
Supports wake-up from S3 and S4 mode
Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate

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USB 3.0 Ports:

8x from Intel Z170 PCH – 6x external on I/O panel, 2x internal (1 Header)
Supports transfer speeds up to 5Gbps
Backwards compatible USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 support

Motherboard

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SATA Ports:

Intel Z170 PCH Controller
4x SATA 3/6G (600 MB/s) data transfer rate

- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, AND RAID 10

- Supports hot plug

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Onboard LAN:

1x Intel i219 Gigabit Ethernet PHY
Supports 10/100/1000 Mb/sec Ethernet

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Onboard Audio:

Realtek HD Audio (ALC1150)
Supports 8-channel (7.1) audio
Supports Optical Output

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Power Functions:

Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
Supports S0 (normal), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - depends

on OS), and S5 (soft - off)

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Expansion Slots:

1x PCI-E 3.0 1x16 slot
1x M.2 Key E

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2x Video Out (on I/O Panel):

-1x DP 1.2

-1x HDMI 1.4

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3x Fan Headers:

-1x PWM Fan headers supporting up to 1amp @ 12Volt MAX

-2x DC/PWM fan headers supporting up to 1amp @ 12Volt MAX
(selectable in BIOS, can function as DC or PWM)

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Equipment

The following accessories are included with the EVGA Z170 STINGER
Motherboard:

Unpacking and

Parts Descriptions

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Component Legend
Intel Z170 STINGER Motherboard

The EVGA Z170 STINGER Motherboard with the Intel Z170 and PCH Chipset.
Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors

FIGURE 1. Z170 STINGER Motherboard Layout

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1. CPU Socket 1151 8. Front Panel Connectors 15. M.2 Socket 1 Key-E

2. Intel Z170 PCH 9. Debug LED / CPU Temp Monitor 16. Back Panel Connectors (Figure 2)

3. CPU Fan Header (1 amp PWM) 10. CMOS Battery 17. Removable BIOS Chip

4. Fan Headers (1 amp DC/PWM) 11. USB 3.0 Header 18. Shielded/backlit audio traces

5. DDR4 Memory DIMM Slots 1-2 12. Power Button 19. 8 pin EPS Connector

6. 24-pin ATX power connector 13. Reset Button 20. Front Panel Audio

7. Intel SATA 6G Ports 14. PCI-E Slot x16

PCI-E Slot Breakdown

PCI-E Lane Distribution

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PE1 – x16, from CPU

 This motherboard does not have lane replication via PLX; all lanes are

derived from CPU and PCH.

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Figure 2. Chassis Rear Panel Connectors

Analog Audio Port

1. USB 2.0 4. Intel i219 NIC 7. Optical Out

2. USB 3.0 5. Display Port 1.2 8. Analog Audio Output Jacks

3. BIOS/CMOS Reset 6. HDMI 1.4

Breakdown 2/2.1 Channel 4.0/4.1 Channel 5.1 (6 Channel) 7.1 (8 Channel)

Blue Line in Line In Line in * Side Speaker Out

Green

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Black

Orange

* Only used in 7.1 and is changed via Realtek Software from within Windows.

Front Speaker Out/

Front Speaker + Sub

Front Speaker Out/

Front Speaker + Sub

Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Center/Sub Out Center/Sub Out

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Preparing the Motherboard

Installing the CPU

Be very careful when handling the CPU. Hold the processor
only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the
processor.

Note: Use extreme caution when working with the CPU,
not to damage any pins in the CPU socket on the
motherboard!

Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the
motherboard:

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Remove the plastic protective socket cover by pulling
it straight up. Be sure not to damage any of the pins
inside the socket.

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Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and away
from the socket.

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Pull the socket lever back and the load plate will lift.

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Open the load plate and make sure not to damage
any of the pins inside the socket.

Note: After removing the CPU socket cover, it is

recommended to store it in case you ever
need to transport your motherboard. If you
ever remove the CPU, it is highly
recommended to reinstall the socket cover.

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Align the notches on the CPU to the notches in the
socket.

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Lower the processor straight down into the socket.

Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in

the socket.

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Lower the load plate so it is resting on the CPU.

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Carefully lock the lever back into place.

Installing the CPU Cooling Device

There are many different cooling devices that can be used with this
motherboard. Follow the instructions that come with your cooling assembly.

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Installing System Memory (DIMMs)

Your Z170 Classified has 2 (288-pin) slots for DDR4 memory. These slots
support 4GB, 8GB and 16GB DDR4 DIMMs. There must be at least one
memory slot populated to ensure normal operation.

The Intel Z170 chipset supports dual channel memory
recommended to be populated in pairs; supports a maximum of
32GB of DDR4 and up to 3200MHz+ in dual channel
configuration. Slot 1 is the primary priority slots.

Use the following procedure to install DIMMs. Note that there is
only one gap near the center of the DIMM slots. This slot matches
the slot on the DIMM to ensure the component is installed
properly.

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Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clip.

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Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module
vertically into the DIMM slot, pressing straight down to seat the
module. The plastic clips at top side of the DIMM slot automatically
lock the DIMM into the connector.

Note: The memory controller on most Skylake CPUs runs at a default frequency of

2133MHz. To achieve memory speeds above 2133+ may require manual
setting of the memory timings, frequency and voltages and/or overclocking of
the CPU.

Refer to the memory manufacturer specifications for the recommended

memory timings. For overclocking support you can visit our forums:

http://forums.evga.com/

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Installing the Motherboard

The sequence of installing the motherboard into a system case depends on the
chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or
working with an empty system case. Determine if it would be easier to make all
the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make
all the connections. It is normally easier to secure the motherboard first.

Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the
motherboard into the chassis.

Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the system

case covers to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure
the CPU Fan assembly is aligned with the vents on the covers. This will
depend on the system case being used.

Installing the I/O Shield/Cover

The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block internal
components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within
the chassis.

Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the
chassis. Press the I/O shield into place and make sure it fits securely.

Also included is an I/O cover. This I/O cover adds a unique appearance to the
I/O area of the motherboard and is completely optional. If you wish to use the
cover, please place it over the I/O area, and install the chassis screws. The
chassis screws are intended to hold the I/O cover down.

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Securing the Motherboard into a System Case

Most system cases have a base with mounting holes you thread standoffs onto to
allow the motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short
circuits. If there are studs that do not align with a mounting hole on the
motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that standoff to prevent the
possibility of a short circuit.

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Carefully place the motherboard onto the standoffs located inside the
chassis.

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Align the mounting holes with the standoffs.

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Align the connectors to the I/O shield and/or I/O cover.

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Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to
the fan assembly instruction.

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Secure the motherboard with nine (9), or ten (10) screws depending on the
specific board in the series, less fasteners are needed on mATX and mITX
boards, please see pic on following page for locations of all standoff
locations for this board series. Ensure that each screw is lined up with and
screwing into the corresponding standoff under the board. Double check
alignment to make sure nothing gets cross-threaded.

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See the picture below for a zoomed in view of a hole to use a standoff in as
well as the locations of standoff holes for all boards in the Z170 series.

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Above, all locations safe to secure the board to a standoff with are
circled in red, and the upper left side of that picture is a zoomed in
view of the hole.

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Keep in mind that when the screws are installed but not fully tightened,
the motherboard should have 1-2mm of movement; this can help with
getting cards mounted or other tight tolerance/close fitting cards.

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Connecting Cables

This section takes you through all the necessary connections on the
motherboard. This will include:

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Power Connections
24pin ATX power (
EPS 8pin 12V power

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Internal Headers

Front Panel connectors (power/reset/LED’s)
Fan Headers (PWM for CPU and DC/PWM for case fans )

USB 3.0 Header
USB 3.1 Header
Audio Header
S/PDIF
Thunderbolt GPIO
EVGauge
ProbeIT

SATA III
6pin PCIE

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Rear I/O Panel

PW1

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24-pin ATX Power (ATX_PWR_24P)

ATX_PWR_24p

right edge of the board. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are
properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power
supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.
The 24pin Power Connector may be standard or right angled depending on
your motherboard model.

is the main power supply connector located along the lower

EPS 8-pin 12V Power (PWR

EPS PWR 8P1

, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connections, is used to provide

8P1

)

power to the CPU. Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated.
The secondary is optional for improved overclocking. Please remember to
make sure that the tab on the EPS socket is aligned with the release clip on the
cable, because if they are on opposite sides, while it will be able to fit, it is the
incorrect cable and WILL damage the board if powered on, as that is a PCI-E
8pin cable.

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Connecting Internal Headers

Front Panel Header

The front panel header on this motherboard is used to connect the following
four cables.

 PWRLED

Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector.
The Power LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is powered
on, the LED will be on.

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PWRSW
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing
the power button on the front panel turns the system on and off rather
than using the onboard button.

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HD_LED

Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The
HDD indicator LED indicates the activity status of the hard disks.

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RESET

Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these
two pins.

Note: Some system cases may not have all four cables. Be sure to match the

name on the connectors to the corresponding pins.

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Fan Header

This motherboard line only has 4pin fan headers, which are backwards
compatible with 3 pin, can be controlled by PWM or DC controls and has an
absolute safe power limit of 1 Amp @ 12 Volts (12 Watts). These plugs are for
your CPU heatsink and chassis cooling fans.

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USB Headers

This motherboard contains USB 3.1, 3.0, and 2.0 ports that are exposed on the
rear panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains 19-pin internal header
connectors onboard that can be used to connect an optional external bracket
containing up to (2) USB 3.0 ports.

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Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not
all chassis are equipped with the front panel option).

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Connect the two ends of the cables to the USB 3.0 or 3.1 headers on
the motherboard.

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Front Panel Audio

The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of
audio output choices: the Front Audio and the Rear Audio.

S/PDIF Header

The S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) is used for specific Audio­Out applications, typically for using an audio pass-through device.

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Thunderbolt GPIO

Thunderbolt technology is a transformational high-speed, dual protocol, PC
I/O delivering performance, simplicity and flexibility. Thunderbolt I/O
technology lets you move data between your devices and your computer with 2
channels of 20Gbps flowing both ways (upstream and downstream) at the same
time. And it allows you to connect as many as 6 devices, daisy chained, through
a single compact port.

EVGauge

The EVGauge gives you a physical gauge to view the speed your processor is
running at. This will show you live updates showing idle speeds as well as your
Boost/Overclock speeds.

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Probe IT

The Probe IT offers a means of monitoring several different voltages under any
level of load with a digital multi-meter so you can see exactly what voltages your
board is pushing, mainly used for extreme overclocking.

SATA 3/6G & SATA Express

SATA3/6G is the current standard for HDD/SSD/Optical interface. These
cables are the data interconnect for the motherboard. Don’t forget that these
devices will still need a separate power connection.

SATA Express is a significant increase over SATA3 but has a much larger
connector; the internals of the connector are segmented in such a way that they
will support standard SATA cables/devices at the devices native speed.

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6pin PCIE

The 6pin PCIE connector present on the motherboard is there to provide
additional power to the PCIE slots rather than pulling it all from the 24 pin
main power. It is advised when using SLI especially with higher power draw
cards, 3 and 4 way SLI it is strongly recommended to use this, regardless of
GPU.

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PCI-E & M.2 Slots

All of the boards in this series have at least 1 PCI-E x16 slot available, which is
typically used for a video card, however if you use a CPU with onboard video you
can leave it empty or place a different type of card into the slot. You will also see x4
PCIE slots as well as 2 variants of M.2

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Onboard Buttons

External Clear CMOS Button

These onboard buttons include RESET, POWER and Clear CMOS. These
functions allow you to easily reset the system, turn on/off the system, or clear
the CMOS.

Clear CMOS Button

The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to
store all the set parameters. The CMOS can be
cleared by pressing the Clear CMOS button
either onboard or on the external I/O Panel.

RESET and POWER Button

These onboard buttons allow you to easily turn on/off the system. These
buttons allow for easy debugging and testing of the system during
troubleshooting situations.

The POWER button with an integrated LED indicates the system’s status.
When the system is powered on, the LED remains a solid red.

The RESET button with an integrated LED indicates the activity status of the
hard disk drives and will flicker accordingly.

Power

Button

Reset
Button

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Post Debug LED and LED Status Indicators

Post Port Debug LED

Provides two-digit diagnostic POST codes which shows system boot status and
can also show why the system may be failing to boot. It is very useful during
troubleshooting situations.

This Debug LED will display a series of hexadecimal (0-F) codes during the
POST and upon a successful boot, will display current CPU socket
temperatures after the system has fully booted into the Operating System. See
the “POST CODE” section below for more detailed descriptions of specific
POST Codes.

Debug LED with CPU

LED Status Indicators

Theses LEDs indicate the system’s status and are located near the 24pin
connector.

Temperature Monitor

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POWER LED (Green):

When the System is powered on: This LED is on.

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DIMM LED (Yellow):

When the Memory slot is functional: This LED is on.

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STANDBY LED (Blue):

When the System is in Standby Mode: This LED is on. This LED will

remain on as long as the motherboard is receiving constant power.

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Installing Drivers and

Software

Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped

in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports
64 bit versions of Windows 10 and 8, also 64 & 32 bit versions of Windows 7.

The kit comes with a CD that contains utilities, drivers, and additional software.

The CD that has been shipped with the EVGA Z170 Motherboard contains the
following software and drivers:

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Chipset Drivers

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Audio Drivers

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RAID Drivers

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LAN Drivers

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USB 3.0 Drivers

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USB 3.1 Drivers

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ME Drivers

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SATA Drivers

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EVGA E-LEET X

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User’s Manual

Windows 10/8/7 Driver Installation

1. Insert the EVGA Z170 installation CD for the motherboard included in the

kit.

2. The CD will autorun. Install the drivers and utilities listed on the install

screen. If the CD does not run, go to My Computer and click on the CD
to open.

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POST Codes

This section provides the AMI POST Codes for the
EVGA Z170 Dark Motherboard during system boot
up.

The POST Codes are displayed on the Debug LED
readout located directly onboard the motherboard.

This Debug LED will also display current CPU
temperatures after the system has fully booted
into the Operating System.

AMI POST Codes

01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
02 AP initialization before microcode loading
03 North Bridge initialization before microcode loading
04 South Bridge initialization before microcode loading
05 OEM initialization before microcode loading
06 Microcode loading
07 AP initialization after microcode loading
08 North Bridge initialization after microcode loading
09 South Bridge initialization after microcode loading
0A OEM initialization after microcode loading
0B Cache initialization

0C-0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

0E Microcode not found
0F Microcode not loaded

10 PEI Core is started
11-14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15-18 Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is started

19-1C Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is started

1D-2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes

2B Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data

reading
2C Memory initialization. Memory presence detection
2D Memory initialization. Programming memory timing

Debug LED with CPU

Temperature Monitor

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information
2E Memory initialization. Configuring memory
2F Memory initialization (other).

30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
31 Memory Installed
32 CPU post-memory initialization is started
33 CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization
34 CPU post-memory initialization. Application Processor(s) (AP)

initialization

35 CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP)

selection

36 CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode

(SMM) initialization

37-3A Post-Memory North Bridge initialization is started

3B-3E Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started

3F-4E OEM post memory initialization codes

4F DXE IPL is started

50 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or

incompatible memory speed

51 Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed
52 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory

modules do not match.

53 Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected
54 Unspecified memory initialization error.
55 Memory not installed
56 Invalid CPU type or Speed
57 CPU mismatch
58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error

59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
5A Internal CPU error
5B reset PPI is not available

5C-5F Reserved for future AMI error codes

E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE

IPL)
E1 S3 Boot Script execution
E2 Video repost
E3 OS S3 wake vector call

E4-E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
E8-EB S3 Resume Failed
EC-EF Reserved for future AMI error codes

F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)
F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
F2 Recovery process started

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F3 Recovery firmware image is found
F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded

F5-F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

F8 Recovery PPI is not available
F9 Recovery capsule is not found
FA Invalid recovery capsule

FB–FF Reserved for future AMI error codes

60 DXE Core is started
61 NVRAM initialization
62 Installation of the South Bridge Runtime Services

63-67 CPU DXE initialization is started

68 PCI host bridge initialization
69 North Bridge DXE initialization is started

6A North Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

6B-6F North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started
71 South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started
72 South Bridge devices initialization

73-77 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

78 ACPI module initialization
79 CSM initialization

7A–7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

80–8F OEM DXE initialization codes

90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
91 Driver connecting is started
92 PCI Bus initialization is started
93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
94 PCI Bus Enumeration
95 PCI Bus Request Resources
96 PCI Bus Assign Resources
97 Console Output devices connect
98 Console input devices connect

99 Super IO Initialization
9A USB initialization is started
9B USB Reset
9C USB Detect
9D USB Enable

9E–9F Reserved for future AMI codes

A0 IDE initialization is started
A1 IDE Reset
A2 IDE Detect
A3 IDE Enable
A4 SCSI initialization is started

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A5 SCSI Reset
A6 SCSI Detect
A7 SCSI Enable
A8 Setup Verifying Password
A9 Start of Setup
AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AB Setup Input Wait
AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AD Ready To Boot event
AE Legacy Boot event
AF Exit Boot Services event
B0 CPU Memory controller configuration
B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2 iMC init
B3 Memory training
B4 Memory training
B5 Memory training / timing training
B6 Memory training
B7 Memory training

B8-BF Memory training / DRAM final configuration

C0–CF OEM BDS initialization codes

D0 CPU initialization error
D1 North Bridge initialization error
D2 South Bridge initialization error
D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM
D6 No Console Output Devices are found
D7 No Console Input Devices are found
D8 Invalid password
D9 Error loading Boot Option (Load Image returned error)
DA Boot Option is failed (Start Image returned error)

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EVGA Glossary of Terms

AC – Alternating Current

ACPI - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

AHCI – Advanced Host Controller Interface

AFR – Alternate Frame Rendering

APIC - Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller

BCLK – Base Clock (or operating frequency of base system bus)

BIOS - Basic Input Output System

CMOS - Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

CPU – Central Processing Unit

DDR - Double Data Rate

DIMM - Dual In-line Memory Module

DMI – Direct Memory Interface

DRAM - Dynamic random access memory

DVI – Digital Video Interface

ELEET/ELEET X – EVGA motherboard monitoring and tuning software

GHz – Gigahertz

GPU – Graphics Processing Unit

HDD - Hard Disk Drive

HDMI - High-Definition Multimedia Interface

HDR – High Dynamic Range Lighting

HPET - High Precision Event Timer

HT – Hyper-Threading

HSF - Heat Sink Fan

I/O - Input/ Output

IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IGP - Integrated Graphics Processors

IMC – Integrated memory controller

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IRQ - Interrupt Request

JBOD - Just a Bunch of Disks

JEDEC - Joint Electron Device Engineering Council

LAN - Local Area Network

LCD - Liquid Crystal Display

LGA – Land Grid Array

LN2 – Liquid Nitrogen Cooling

MAC - Media Access Control

MCP - Media and Communications Processor

Intel ME – Intel Management Engine

MHz – Megahertz

MMIO – Memory Mapped I/O

NB - Northbridge

NCQ - Native Command Queuing

NIC - Network Interface Card

NTFS - New Technology File System

OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer

PATA - Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment

PCB - Printed Circuit Board

PCH – Platform Controller Hub

PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect

PCI-E - Peripheral Component Interconnect Express

PLL – Phase Locked Loop

POST – Power on Self Test

PWM – Pulse Width Modulation

QDR - Quad Data Rate

QPI – Quick Path Interconnect

RAID - Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks

RAM – Random Access Memory

ROM – Read Only Memory

RGB - Red Green Blue

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SATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

SAS – Serial Attached SCSI

SB - Southbridge

SCSI - Small Computer System Interface

SFR – Split Frame Rendering

SLI - Scalable Link Interface

SPD - Serial Presence Detect

S/PDIF - Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format

SPP - System Platform Processors

SSD – Solid State Drive

TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

USB - Universal Serial Bus

VDroop - Voltage Droop

VGA - Video Graphics Array

VREG – Voltage Regulator

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Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Information

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
(1) Increase the separation between the equipment and signal source, or (2) connect the equipment to an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the signal source is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced computer
technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of peripheral devices to the PC systems is required to
ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CE Compliance Information

Generic Radiation Interference Standard for Information Technology Equipment. (EN 55022: 2006, Class B), (EN 61000­3-2: 2006), (EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2005). Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measure. Generic
Immunity Standard for Information Technology Equipment. (EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003).

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