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GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI (Rev. 1.0)
Compact Intel Z170 enthusiast platform with socketed LGA1151 CPU support and onboard wireless. Details below identify GA-Z170N-WIFI Rev. 1.0; do not apply them to a differently revised or similarly named board.
IDENTIFICATION: Confirm the complete model suffix and PCB revision printed on the board. Select firmware and parts from the documentation for this exact revision; a matching socket or product family alone does not establish compatibility.
Specifications
| Exact model / PCB revision | GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI (Rev. 1.0) |
|---|---|
| Processor / socket | LGA1151 socket supporting listed 6th-generation Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron processors; selected 7th-generation CPU support depends on a suitable BIOS. Verify CPU support and minimum BIOS in GIGABYTE’s revision-specific table. |
| Chipset | Intel Z170 Express. |
| Form factor | Mini-ITX, 170 × 170 mm. |
| Memory and slots | Two DDR4 dual-channel UDIMM slots, up to 32 GB; overclocked memory profiles up to the model’s advertised OC rates depend on CPU, BIOS and DIMM kit. Standard unbuffered non-ECC configuration. |
| Expansion | One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot; M.2 Socket 3 supports the documented PCIe/SATA SSD types and lengths. |
| Storage | Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, two SATA Express connectors and one M.2 Socket 3 storage socket; read the manual’s lane-sharing and RAID tables before connecting drives. |
| Network and onboard I/O | Dual Intel Gigabit Ethernet, onboard dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, external antenna connectors; Realtek HD audio and CPU-dependent onboard display output. |
| Power connections | 24-pin ATX motherboard power and CPU ATX12V/EPS input; check the exact Rev. 1.0 connector details and PSU capacity in the official manual. |
| BIOS / firmware | GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS. BIOS revision governs support for newer LGA1151 processors; confirm CPU-list minimum and use Rev. 1.0 firmware only. |
| Enclosure compatibility | 170 × 170 mm Mini-ITX footprint. Check board standoff alignment, full-length/dual-slot GPU clearance, CPU cooler height, rear-side M.2 access and antenna cable bend radius in compact cases. |
Compatibility and revision notes
Z170 is the overclocking chipset, but processor, memory and thermal capability remain CPU-, BIOS- and cooling-dependent. A matching LGA1151 socket alone does not guarantee CPU support.
Before assembly, verify the exact CPU support list and minimum firmware, memory generation and population order, storage lane sharing, add-in card dimensions, chassis standoffs and PSU leads in the cited revision-matched manual. Observe ESD precautions and never update with firmware for a similarly named board.
Installation and preservation
Inspect the PCB revision silkscreen, socket or soldered processor, memory slots, power connectors, storage sockets and rear-I/O ports before use. Record BIOS version, date/serial identifiers, installed accessories and test conditions; keep the board manual and firmware tied to its exact model and revision.
Manufacturer sources & manuals
- GIGABYTE — GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI (Rev. 1.0) specificationsOfficial specification record for this motherboard and revision.
- GIGABYTE — GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI (Rev. 1.0) manual, BIOS and support downloadsOfficial revision-specific support page; use its manual, CPU support list and firmware downloads to verify installation and compatibility.
Specifications above are a static reference summary. The matching manufacturer manual, PCB revision and support list are authoritative.