Schematic Gigabyte GA-Z170M-Hero Rev 1.0 Schematic

[Salim Badakhshan]

Gigabyte GA-Z170M-Hero Rev 1.0 Schematic

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Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Brand	Gigabyte Technology
Model	GA-Z170M-HERO
Motherboard Manufacturer	Gigabyte Technology
Board Number	GA-Z170M-HERO
Revision	1.0
Date	Tuesday, July 28, 2015
CPU Platform	Intel LGA1151 (Skylake)
PCH / Southbridge	Z170/H170
EC / KBC	ITE 8628
Audio Codec	Realtek ALC892
BIOS / SPI Flash	SPI Dual BIOS (64M)
LAN IC	Intel I219V
RAM Type	DDR4
RAM Architecture	DDR4 DIMM X 2
RAM Quantity / Slots	DDR4 DIMM X 2
HDMI Level Shifter	PTN3356
Card Reader IC	ASM1083
USB Hub IC	ASM1083
Charging IC	ISL95858_856
Power IC(s)	ISL95858_856, RT8120_DDR_VDDQ, RT8068A_VPP_25V, RT8120_PCH_VCC1_0_PCH
GPU Type	Intel LGA1151 (Skylake)
Graphics Architecture	Intel LGA1151 (Skylake)
Thermal Sensor	NCT3933

Technical Summary

The Gigabyte GA-Z170M-HERO revision 1.0 motherboard, dated July 28, 2015, is built on the Intel LGA1151 (Skylake) CPU platform with a Z170/H170 PCH. The board features a dual BIOS configuration utilizing SPI 64M flash memory. System management is handled by an ITE 8628 EC/KBC, while audio is provided by a Realtek ALC892 codec. Networking is supported by an Intel I219V LAN IC. The memory architecture consists of two DDR4 DIMM slots. Power regulation includes ISL95858_856, RT8120_DDR_VDDQ, RT8068A_VPP_25V, and RT8120_PCH_VCC1_0_PCH ICs. The board incorporates an ASM1083 PCI bridge functioning as a card reader and USB hub controller. Display connectivity is managed through a PTN3356 DP to VGA converter. Thermal monitoring is handled by an NCT3933 sensor.

Technician FAQ

Q: What is the BIOS flash configuration on this motherboard?

A: The GA-Z170M-HERO uses a SPI Dual BIOS configuration with 64M flash capacity.

Q: What EC/KBC is used on this motherboard?

A: The board uses an ITE 8628 LPC I/O controller as the EC/KBC.

Q: What is the LAN IC on this motherboard?

A: The board uses an Intel I219V PHY for networking.

Q: What is the audio codec on this motherboard?

A: The board uses a Realtek ALC892 codec.

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GA-Z170M-HERO Board Number Intel LGA1151 (Skylake) CPU Platform Z170/H170 PCH / Southbridge 8628 EC / KBC ALC892 Audio Codec I219V LAN Controller DDR4 RAM Type PTN3356 Signal Conditioning IC ASM1083 Card Reader IC ASM1083 USB Controller ISL95858_856 Charging / PD IC ISL95858_856 Power IC RT8068A_VPP_25V Power IC RT8120_DDR_VDDQ Power IC RT8120_PCH_VCC1_0_PCH Power IC Intel LGA1151 (Skylake) Graphics Intel LGA1151 (Skylake) Graphics NCT3933 Thermal / Fan Control