Schematic Gigabyte GA-Z270N-GAMING Schematic

[Vahab Hemmati]

Gigabyte GA-Z270N-GAMING Schematic

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Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Brand	Gigabyte
Model	GA-Z270N-Gaming 5
Motherboard Manufacturer	Gigabyte Technology
Document Number	Custom
Revision	1.0
Date	Wednesday, January 18, 2017
CPU Platform	Intel LGA1151 (Skylake+KBL)
PCH / Southbridge	Z1270/H270
EC / KBC	ITE 8686 LPC I/O
Audio Codec	Realtek ALC1220
LAN IC	Intel i219V
RAM Type	DDR4
RAM Architecture	Dual Channel
RAM Quantity / Slots	2
WiFi / WLAN IC	M.2 WiFi
Charging IC	IR35201 PWM-SMD VCORE+VCCGT
Power IC(s)	RT8120_PCH, RT8120_DDR_CHOKE-IRON-2L, RT8068A_VPP_25V
USB Hub IC	ASM2142 USB31
HDMI Level Shifter	HDMI, DP
Card Reader IC	NCT3933
Thermal Sensor	NTC MAP
Graphics Architecture	MVP 8
dGPU Chip Number	TI HD3SS3212&TUSB321_B

Technical Summary

The Gigabyte GA-Z270N-Gaming 5 motherboard, revision 1.0, dated January 18, 2017, is built on the Intel LGA1151 platform supporting Skylake and Kaby Lake processors with a Z1270/H270 PCH. It features dual-channel DDR4 memory across two DIMM slots. The system is managed by an ITE 8686 LPC I/O controller, with audio handled by a Realtek ALC1220 codec and networking by an Intel i219V LAN controller. Power regulation includes an IR35201 PWM for VCORE and VCCGT, alongside RT8120 and RT8068A regulators. USB 3.1 connectivity is provided via an ASM2142 hub, while display output supports HDMI and DP interfaces. The board also includes an M.2 WiFi slot, NCT3933 thermal monitoring, and TI HD3SS3212 and TUSB321_B for GPU switching.

Technician FAQ

Q: What EC/KBC controller is used on the GA-Z270N-Gaming 5?

A: The motherboard uses an ITE 8686 LPC I/O controller.

Q: What audio codec is integrated on this motherboard?

A: The audio codec is a Realtek ALC1220.

Q: What is the LAN controller on the GA-Z270N-Gaming 5?

A: The LAN controller is an Intel i219V.

Q: What power management ICs are used for VCORE and VCCGT?

A: The IR35201 PWM is used for VCORE and VCCGT regulation.

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Intel LGA1151 (Skylake+KBL) CPU Platform Z1270/H270 PCH / Southbridge 8686 LPC I/O EC / KBC ALC1220 Audio Codec I219V LAN Controller DDR4 RAM Type M.2/WIFI WiFi / WLAN IR35201 PWM-SMD VCORE+VCCGT Charging / PD IC RT8068A_VPP_25V Power IC RT8120_DDR_CHOKE-IRON-2L Power IC RT8120_PCH Power IC ASM2142 USB31 USB Controller HDMI Signal Conditioning IC NCT3933 Card Reader IC MVP 8 Graphics HD3SS3212&TUSB321_B Graphics