BIOSTAR has introduced the Hi-Fi Z170Z5, an ATX motherboard based on Intel’s Z170 chipset, a single-chip design that supports Intel 6th generation socket 1151 Intel Core processors. The motherboard includes:
- DDR4 or DDR3 Combo Memory – Support of either DDR3 or DDR4 memory modules with 2-DIMM DDR3L-1866(OC)/1600/1333 for up to a 16G maximum capacity and 2-DIMM DDR4-2133/1866 for up to a 32G maximum capacity.
- Audio+ – Hi-Fi Technology built inside, delivering Blu-Ray audio, Puro Hi-Fi features an integrated independent audio power design with a built-in amplifier.
- Video+ – Supports DirectX 12 which introduces the next version of Direct3D, the graphics API at the heart of DirectX.
- Speed+ – PCI-E 3.0 technology provides 2 times the bandwidth of PCI-E 2.0 and allows for up to 1GB/s of bandwidth per lane per direction.
- SmartSpeedLAN – A free software application that monitors and manages the PC’s network behavior.
- Charger Booster II – Enables users to power up their smart phones and tablets.
- BIOS Flasher and BIOS Online Update – For updating and restoration of the BIOS, as well as BIO-Remote2 for remote control of the system via Android and Apple devices.
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Hi-Fi Z170Z5 Motherboard Specifications |
|
Chipset |
Intel Z170 |
CPU Support |
Intel Core i7 LGA 1151 Processor |
Memory |
Support Dual Channel DDR3L 1600/ 1333 MHz |
Expansion Slot |
2 x PCI-E x16 3.0 Slot (x16 + x4) |
Storage |
4 x SATA3 Connector |
USB |
4 x USB 3.0 Port |
LAN |
Intel I219V – Gigabit Ethernet PHY |
Integrated Video |
By CPU model |
CODEC |
Realtek ALC892 8-Channel Blu-ray Audio |
Rear I/O |
1 x PS/2 Keyboard |
Internal I/O |
1 x USB 3.0 Header |