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GA-X170-EXTREME ECC

Model GA-X170-EXTREME ECC

Intel C236 ATX motherboard for Socket LGA1151 processors, with 4 DDR4 slots (up to 64 GB) and 2 x 1 GbE LAN.

Socket
LGA1151
Chipset
Intel C236
Form factor
ATX
Memory
4 x DDR4, up to 64 GB
LAN
2 x 1 GbE
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Overview

Highlights

  • Intel Thunderbolt 3 certified C236 chipset motherboard
  • Supports the Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/E3-1200 v6 processor and 7th/6th Gen. Intel Core/Pentium/ Celeron Processor
  • Dual Channel ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
  • Intel USB 3.1 with USB Type-C
  • 3-Way Graphics Support with Ultra Durable Metal Shielding over the PCIe Slots
  • Dual PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 Connectors with up to 32Gb/s Data Transfer (PCIe NVMe & SATA SSD support)

Platform

Socket
LGA1151
Chipset
Intel C236
Form factor
ATX 30.5 x 24.4 cm
Memory
DDR4
  • 4 DIMM slots
  • Up to 64 GB
  • Up to 2400 MHz
Dual channel
Processor support
  • Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5
  • E3-1200 v6 processors
  • Intel Core processors
  • Intel Pentium processors
  • Intel Celeron processors
Expansion slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, running at x16
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, running at x8
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, running at x4
  • 3 x PCIe x1 slots
PCIe 3.0
Storage
2 x M.2
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
LAN
  • 1 x Intel GbE LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit)(LAN1)
  • 1 x Rivet Networks Killer E2400 (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN2)
Wireless
Not included
Display outputs
1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort For processors with integrated graphics
Power inputs
  • 24-pin ATX
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V

At a glance

Platform
Intel
Socket
LGA1151
Chipset
C236
Form factor
ATX
Memory
DDR4
Series
Ultra Durable
Full specifications

Specifications

Platform

CPU
Support for Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/E3-1200 v6 processors/Intel Core processors/Intel Pentium processors/Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package* For Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 / 7th Generation Intel Core processors support need to update the latest BIOS.L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel C236 Chipset
Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.Dual channel memory architectureSupport for DDR4 2400/2133 MHz memory modulesSupport for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules* ECC support varies by CPU.Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

Graphics and audio

Onboard graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.Integrated Graphics Processor+MegaChips MCDP2800 chip:1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 HzMaximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Audio
Creative Sound Core 3D chipSupport for Sound Blaster Recon3DiTI Burr Brown OPA2134 operational amplifierHigh Definition Audio2/5.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out
Multi-Graphics technology
Support for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire and 2-Way NVIDIA SLI Technologies

Networking

LAN
1 x Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)(LAN1)1 x Rivet Networks Killer E2400 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN2)* Teaming is not supported.

Expansion and storage

Expansion slots
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 x8 (PCIEX8)* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2H_32G connector. The PCIEX4 slot will become unavailable when an SSD is installed in the M2H_32G connector.3 x PCI Express x1 slots(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Storage interface
Chipset:2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support)3 x SATA Express connectors6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5)Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10ASMedia ASM1061 chip:2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 6~7), supporting AHCI mode only

Ports and connectors

USB
Chipset:5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (available through the internal USB headers)Chipset+Renesas USB 3.0 Hub:4 x USB 3.0/2.0 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 support1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
Internal I/O connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors3 x SATA Express connector8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x CPU fan header1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT)3 x system fan headers1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header1 x serial port header1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x power button1 x reset button1 x Clear CMOS button1 x audio gain control switchVoltage Measurement Points1 x BIOS switch
Back panel connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI port1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 support1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red)5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports2 x RJ-45 ports1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector5 x audio jacks (Centre/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In/Mic In, Line Out, Headphone)
I/O controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Firmware and software

H/W monitoring
System voltage detectionCPU/System/Chipset temperature detectionCPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detectionCPU/System/Chipset overheating warningCPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warningCPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS
2 x 128 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSSupport for DualBIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique features
Support for APP Center@BIOSON/OFF ChargeSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Smart SwitchSupport for Xpress Install
Bundle software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)Intel Smart Response Technology (Olny for iRST mode)
Operating system
Windows 10 64-bit (for 7th Generation Intel Processors)Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 7 32-bit / 64-bits (for 6th Generation Intel Processors)

Board

Form factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Processor and memory

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Graphics cards

A spread of current cards, from top tier to entry level. Each card page lists its length and recommended power supply.

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Power supplies

Ratings from 400 W to 3000 W. This board's power inputs: 24-pin ATX and 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V. Size the supply to the recommended PSU of the graphics card you fit.

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CPU coolers for LGA1151

Coolers whose specifications list socket LGA1151.

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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE EAGLE 360

    GIGABYTE

    EAGLE 360

    GP-GIGABYTE EAGLE 360

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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Cabinets for ATX boards

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Parts to plan with this motherboard

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Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per GIGABYTE’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

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Practical notes

  1. Update the BIOS only from the official support page, following the brand’s instructions.
  2. Check the CPU support list for the BIOS version before buying a processor.
  3. Install chipset, LAN and audio drivers from the official support page.

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