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C7Z170-SQ Headline Product Specifications •

Product highlights / Unique Selling Propositions •Media reviews / testimonials •

General SuperO / Supermicro product benefits •

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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQBuilt with Power in Every Fiber.

Headline Product Specifications• ATX form factor• Supporting 6th Gen Intel® Core ® i3/i5/i7 Series Processors• Socket H4 / LGA 1151 • Intel® Z170 Express chipset• Ultimate reliability of multi-layer design• A Pro-gamer Experience with industrial quality components• Ultimate power efficiency • Supporting up to 64GB DDR4 3200+ MHz (OC)

Expansion Slots• 6 PCI-e expansion slots (3x -X16 / 1x -X4 / 2x -X1)• 1 PCI-e M.2 (X4)• 6 SATA3• 6x USB 3.0 ports (2 rear, 4 via headers)• 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 rear, 4 via headers)• 1x USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Type C port (rear)• 1x Thunderbolt AIC header• 7.1 HD Jacks• 1x DVI - D, 1x DP (Display Port), 1x HDMI

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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQ Connectivity

15μ gold plating Optimized connectivity Improved use components Minimize signal loss Best-in-Class signal stability

Features 15µ gold plating that is 7.5X thicker than the standard design of 2µ on PCI-E sockets, connectors, and CPU sockets.


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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQ Connectivity

PCI-e x4 connects up to 32Gbit/sFor RAID and networking AICs

Multiple PCI-e x16 slots supporting Multi GPU graphics


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Accurate OverclockingOverclocking BCLK, CPU, Memory and GPU cards has never been so accurate as with the SuperO C7Z170-SQ motherboard.

The Debug LEDs allow you to fine tune the highest possible system performance with greatest accuracy.

Feel the power of the C7Z170-SQ ..

• Accurate Overclocking• Maximize Performance• Feature-rich UEFI BIOS

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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQ Recovery

BIOS RecoveryIf you need to go back to square one and start over, the SuperO C7Z170-SQ is equipped with a customer friendly tool to recover the BIOS easily. Just by turning the switch and a simple reboot the system goes back to a fresh and clean start.

• Easy BIOS Recovery• Single switch


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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQ Maximizing resources - Overclocking


Unlocking the full potential of the C7Z170-SQ motherboard can be done by overclocking Intel’s CPUs & Memory modules. The heritage of server quality makes this board an excellent choice for the performance gamer at a highly competitive price. Maximize output of your system, sit back and enjoy the full power without comprising on quality, endurance or stability.

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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQ UEFI BIOS

SuperFlashNo more DOS commands or annoying and complicated ways of updating your BIOS. With SuperO’s SuperFlash you can now flash your update from within the BIOS. Just select the file, update and your done.

• Flash upgrade• No search or command needed


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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQ Capture Performance

Capturing all performance and still run at cool temperatures. By using top quality VRMs, the SuperO C7Z170-SQ provides clean power voltage for CPU & Memory.

Power EfficiencyThe VRM’s achieve the highest possible efficiency in power input & output without compromising performance.

That’s why this motherboard has been found one of the best in efficient computing, keeping preservation of our environment in mind as well.

VRM’s Key Assets• Increase voltage accuracy• qualify for the highest standards • Run at lower temperature• Use less power• Require less cooling • Increase product life cycle


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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQ Built with Power in Every Fiber.

Retail PackageA great product deserves a clean & stylish packaging. Simple and functional, easy to understand that it holds the highest class of product.

Just unwrap me ..


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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQ Built with Power in Every Fiber.

USA – Tom’s Hardware: “Superb CPU stability after finding the right O/C settings.”

USA – CPU Magazine:“Reliability is always going to be a key benefit for Supermicro’s products, and this board shows off how well Supermicro can take those stability additions and translate them over to better overclocks.”

Media ReviewsDon’t just take our word for our quality, reliability, overclocking, efficiency, and everything. We gladly leave this up to the independent experts around the globe. Here’s what they said.

USA – Techspot: “… the Supermicro C7Z170-SQ proved to be a solid Z170 solution and the LatencyMon result was the best of any tested. .”

USA - Tweaktown:“Supermicro is known for high quality, and their C7Z170-SQ exemplifies just that; bringing the latest in server components and digital PWM technology to a reasonably priced motherboard.”


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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQTestimonials

Switzerland | ocaholic | Silver Award“The Supermicro Z170-SQ features excellent power efficiency”

Netherlands | Guru3D | Recommended“With the “Server Quality” C7Z170-SQ you will receive a motherboard that was 100% stable in our testing, it was also the most energy friendly board we tested with very low IDLE and LOAD power consumption”

Italy | nexthardware | Score 4.5 of 5“Our tests confirm the ‘server quality built for gaming’ is paying off in product quality.. .”

United Kingdom | eTeknix | Overclocker’s dream“A great mainstream entry from the server giant, perfect for anyone who likes to fine-tune their overclocks and have peace of mind from high-quality components.”

Germany | PC Games Hardware“Supermicro workstation boards have a very good reputation. This expertise is now taken into the retail market.”

NL – Hardware.info“It consistently ends up in the top of all Z170 boards”


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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQServer DNA Benefits

Unleashing Professional Performance Taking professional server hardware solutions to the gaming world allowed our engineers to build a next-gen motherboard so powerful, it reveals an extremely balanced performance experience to the gamer that have not been thought possible.

Reliable & StableEnterprise Grade components and a server quality PCB, intensely tested under the most extreme conditions, ensures anyone to rely on Supero motherboards. Bring it on ..


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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQServer DNA Benefits

Design A SuperO motherboard is designed to last, to perform safely and consistently, regardless of the circumstances. Every (pro) user, gamer or even the absolute ‘rebel’ needs to be able to simply rely on his motherboard. Period.

Epoxy glass Resin PCBThe six-layer PCB of the SuperO C7Z170 series allow performance to be streamed and remain stable, cool and minimal signal resistance.

An absolute need for any demanding user.


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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQServer Quality Components

BenefitsWith the help of the multi-layer PCB, the industrial-grade capacitors provide a large number of benefits to the gamer & prosumer:

• Optimized cooling & Less heat production• Less resistance & Optimized signal strength• Increased signal stability • Superior OverClocking Performance• Improved lifespan & MTBF• Leading cost efficiency Ceramic Chip

Capacitors

Nippon NPCAP Capacitors


Ceramic Caps Adding to the overall enhanced stability of the motherboard design, SuperO uses hundreds of X5R / X7R class ceramic chip capacitors per motherboard. Nippon NPCAP capacitorsSuperO carefully selects industry-leading components. NPCAP capacitors feature:• Super Low ESR• Extended Lifecycle• High standard Ripple rejection

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CORE GAMING C7Z170-SQ USP’SValidation, Test & Quality

Validation, Testing & Quality ControlTo ensure putting your mind at rest, every SuperO motherboard has been tested under extreme circumstances withstanding stress loads used for mission critical server solutions.

SuperO motherboards are thoroughly tested under:• Extreme workload• Individual task testing• Memory use• Thermal load• Clock speed• Voltage variations• 150+ hours of 100% load


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