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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard...
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...The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with max. Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 1024MB * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, ... Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is default set at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* (max. SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/...
...The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with max. Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 1024MB * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, ... Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is default set at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* (max. SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/...
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SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x S ATA Express ports (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3... for left and right track, ensuring both SATA & PCIE mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (4 from SATA Express) - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 6 x U SB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 2 port @back panel, blue) - 8 x U SB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel,...
SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x S ATA Express ports (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3... for left and right track, ensuring both SATA & PCIE mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (4 from SATA Express) - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 6 x U SB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 2 port @back panel, blue) - 8 x U SB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel,...
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... Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" TUF ESD Guards 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS O.C. Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-Shield - Power Design - 8+4 Digital Phase Power Design - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, TUF Alloy Chokes & MOSFET; TUF LANGuard - MemOK...
... Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" TUF ESD Guards 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS O.C. Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-Shield - Power Design - 8+4 Digital Phase Power Design - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, TUF Alloy Chokes & MOSFET; TUF LANGuard - MemOK...
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SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 1 x LAN (RJ45) ...4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 2 x Assistant Fan connectors (1 x 3-pin, 1 x 4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x DRCT(...
SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 1 x LAN (RJ45) ...4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 2 x Assistant Fan connectors (1 x 3-pin, 1 x 4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x DRCT(...
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xiii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating System Support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3... My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* ...
xiii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating System Support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3... My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* ...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 screws set 1 x back I/O dust frame 1 x back I/O dust grid • If any of the above items...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 screws set 1 x back I/O dust frame 1 x back I/O dust grid • If any of the above items...
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...provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can control your fan and monitor your motherboard from lightening strikes and static electricity. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-3 Moreover, you to simply press a button to detect and diagnose errors and adjust your system operation with touchscreen... during the most extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" right on for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. ...
...provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can control your fan and monitor your motherboard from lightening strikes and static electricity. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-3 Moreover, you to simply press a button to detect and diagnose errors and adjust your system operation with touchscreen... during the most extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" right on for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. ...
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...European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and ... This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and easy to use software package. It also allows you to regularly check for your ultimate convenience. It allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-5 This is ...
...European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and ... This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and easy to use software package. It also allows you to regularly check for your ultimate convenience. It allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-5 This is ...
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... NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard... is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1151 socket only.
... NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard... is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1151 socket only.
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...the total size of accessing information from a memory module. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. ... you install memory modules of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). •...
...the total size of accessing information from a memory module. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. ... you install memory modules of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). •...
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You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is ... the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 48 MBps connection speed. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-21 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up...
You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is ... the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 48 MBps connection speed. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-21 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up...
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... back I/O dust grid and four (4) fasteners of the I /O shield with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the dust frame. 2. Back I/O dust frame Back I/O dust grid I/O shield Clean your back I/O dust filter from time to time,... I /O shield then push to ensure optimum airflow. 3. 2.1.2 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-3 Match and align the four (4) fasteners of the back I/O dust frame and grid assembly to the four (4) circular holes on the back ...
... back I/O dust grid and four (4) fasteners of the I /O shield with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the dust frame. 2. Back I/O dust frame Back I/O dust grid I/O shield Clean your back I/O dust filter from time to time,... I /O shield then push to ensure optimum airflow. 3. 2.1.2 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-3 Match and align the four (4) fasteners of the back I/O dust frame and grid assembly to the four (4) circular holes on the back ...
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... CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. Top of the CPU Installation Tool when installing, removing, or picking up the CPU Installation Tool. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-7
... CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. Top of the CPU Installation Tool when installing, removing, or picking up the CPU Installation Tool. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-7
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2.1.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 SABERTOOTH Z170 S AAFP 2-13
2.1.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 SABERTOOTH Z170 S AAFP 2-13
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... download the latest BIOS version. 4. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the USB Flashback port. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS...
... download the latest BIOS version. 4. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the USB Flashback port. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS...
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... may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Please refer to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly...Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly ...
... may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Please refer to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly...Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly ...
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... the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-17 When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply ...Limit. CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to [...
... the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-17 When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply ...Limit. CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to [...
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... to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCIE] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-29 PCH - Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] SA - Configuration...
... to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCIE] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-29 PCH - Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] SA - Configuration...
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...port to the corresponding SATA port. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on ... Remapping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you want to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-31 The following item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to set the SATA Mode Selection...
...port to the corresponding SATA port. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on ... Remapping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you want to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-31 The following item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to set the SATA Mode Selection...