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SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The support of individual CPUs. The PCIe x16_3 is subject to www.asus....com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. Integrated ...
SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The support of individual CPUs. The PCIe x16_3 is subject to www.asus....com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. Integrated ...
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..., 4 port @back panel, black) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C) (continued on the CPU installed. **** These SATA ports are not supported. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid...
..., 4 port @back panel, black) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C) (continued on the CPU installed. **** These SATA ports are not supported. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid...
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SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x TUF Detective USB port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, supports Key Express) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black, supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports...
SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x TUF Detective USB port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, supports Key Express) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black, supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports...
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... ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x Assistant fans (40 mm & 35 mm) 2 x DRAM slot covers TUF Accessory Installation Guide 1 x CPU ... caps 2 x Short fan screws 4 x Long fan screws 2 x M.2 screws package 1 x back I/O dust frame 1 x back I/O dust grid ASUS HYPER M.2 X4 MINI quick start guide 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card 1 x Low-profile bracket • If any of the above items is damaged...
... ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x Assistant fans (40 mm & 35 mm) 2 x DRAM slot covers TUF Accessory Installation Guide 1 x CPU ... caps 2 x Short fan screws 4 x Long fan screws 2 x M.2 screws package 1 x back I/O dust frame 1 x back I/O dust grid ASUS HYPER M.2 X4 MINI quick start guide 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card 1 x Low-profile bracket • If any of the above items is damaged...
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.... Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in a faster pace. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It...The Thermal Armor is a perfect choice for the very fastest USB data transfers - Chapter 1 PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Support With a 4x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to 10Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. It also provides customizable fan management that 's up to...
.... Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in a faster pace. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It...The Thermal Armor is a perfect choice for the very fastest USB data transfers - Chapter 1 PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Support With a 4x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to 10Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. It also provides customizable fan management that 's up to...
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... TUF Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-3 These TUF components support up on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to the components' optimal functions, data ... motherboard's lifespan. MemOK! Chapter 1 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. TUF ESD Guards 2 TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against ...
... TUF Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-3 These TUF components support up on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to the components' optimal functions, data ... motherboard's lifespan. MemOK! Chapter 1 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. TUF ESD Guards 2 TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against ...
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...XMP at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on the CPU's capabilities. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on... memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-11 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is subject to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ...
...XMP at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on the CPU's capabilities. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on... memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-11 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is subject to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ...
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...Chapter 1: Product Introduction These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 5. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, assistant fan, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-6; 4-pin ASST_FAN1... water cooling device. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN...
...Chapter 1: Product Introduction These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 5. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, assistant fan, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-6; 4-pin ASST_FAN1... water cooling device. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN...
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... eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The configuration options for this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock ...system performance. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items...
... eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The configuration options for this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock ...system performance. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items...
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...assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. If you to set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-17 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize...650.0 MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is displayed. BCLK Frequency [100] This item allows you to set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Manual] or [XMP...
...assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. If you to set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-17 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize...650.0 MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is displayed. BCLK Frequency [100] This item allows you to set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Manual] or [XMP...
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...best energy saving condition. Enable this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current ...[Enabled] Set this menu allow you to adjust the value. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
...best energy saving condition. Enable this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current ...[Enabled] Set this menu allow you to adjust the value. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...The actual performance boost may vary depending on your system. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-19 Select from levels 1 to 8 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 2 to 4 for best memory overclocking. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption...] Enable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] Allows you to enable or disable the Channel ...
...The actual performance boost may vary depending on your system. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-19 Select from levels 1 to 8 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 2 to 4 for best memory overclocking. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption...] Enable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] Allows you to enable or disable the Channel ...
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...KHz) [300] This item allows you to set the power phase control of 50 KHz. Use the or to configure a higher frequency for CPU at initial boot. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [115] - [136] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options:...the DRAM. The values range from 300 KHz to set a higher frequency for extra power support. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-21
...KHz) [300] This item allows you to set the power phase control of 50 KHz. Use the or to configure a higher frequency for CPU at initial boot. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [115] - [136] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options:...the DRAM. The values range from 300 KHz to set a higher frequency for extra power support. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-21
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... item allows you to the operating system. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the CPU package. This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to disable or enable the CFG Lock.
... item allows you to the operating system. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the CPU package. This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to disable or enable the CFG Lock.
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... control items of the DMI Link. Primary Display [Auto] This item allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. PCH - PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control ...SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration Chapter 3 VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS...
... control items of the DMI Link. Primary Display [Auto] This item allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. PCH - PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control ...SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration Chapter 3 VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS...
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...Inverse rotate periodically Second: [30 Seconds] This item allows you to 100%. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15 Seconds] [30 Seconds] [45 Seconds] Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (...Water Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle. The values range from 20% to set the assistant fan inverse settings. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-45 Water Pump Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to adjust the minimum Water Pump duty cycle. Water Pump Min....
...Inverse rotate periodically Second: [30 Seconds] This item allows you to 100%. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15 Seconds] [30 Seconds] [45 Seconds] Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (...Water Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle. The values range from 20% to set the assistant fan inverse settings. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-45 Water Pump Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to adjust the minimum Water Pump duty cycle. Water Pump Min....
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Click or tap to go the DRAM configurations screen 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support Chapter 4 Click or tap to go the CPU configurations screen Click or tap to scroll down/up DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltage controllers. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Recorder Displays and monitors the status of the thermal setting and condition of your system.
Click or tap to go the DRAM configurations screen 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support Chapter 4 Click or tap to go the CPU configurations screen Click or tap to scroll down/up DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltage controllers. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. Recorder Displays and monitors the status of the thermal setting and condition of your system.
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Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software Support Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click on the left of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the processor's information. X99 2 5 Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. 4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information.
Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software Support Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click on the left of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the processor's information. X99 2 5 Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. 4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information.