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.../Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™ Maximum shared memory of 1024MB * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0...max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with SATA6G_56. 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 ...
.../Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™ Maximum shared memory of 1024MB * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0...max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with SATA6G_56. 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 ...
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...® USB 3.1 controller 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. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - Retasking - SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Storage...
...® USB 3.1 controller 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. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - Retasking - SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Storage...
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...headers 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector (continued on the next page) xii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI...CPU coolers control with auto detection support [Beige] 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin) 6 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 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...
...headers 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector (continued on the next page) xii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI...CPU coolers control with auto detection support [Beige] 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin) 6 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 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...
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xiv 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 is...
xiv 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 is...
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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 Complete USB 3.1 ...data transfers - It also provides customizable fan management that 's up to 32 Gbit/s of data transfer speed. 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 control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal Radar 2 Thermal ...
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 Complete USB 3.1 ...data transfers - It also provides customizable fan management that 's up to 32 Gbit/s of data transfer speed. 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 control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal Radar 2 Thermal ...
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These TUF components support up to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. Your PC doesn't even need to protect your fingertips - SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-3 Guardian Angel TUF Detective 2 TUF Detective ... "Safe & Stable!" 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. right on for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. TUF ESD Guards 2 TUF...
These TUF components support up to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. Your PC doesn't even need to protect your fingertips - SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-3 Guardian Angel TUF Detective 2 TUF Detective ... "Safe & Stable!" 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. right on for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. TUF ESD Guards 2 TUF...
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..., we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. Full DIMM support is subject to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. •...when you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-11 Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz ... the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. The stability and compatibility of the lower...
..., we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. Full DIMM support is subject to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. •...when you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-11 Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz ... the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. The stability and compatibility of the lower...
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...ASST_FAN2) Connect the fan cables 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 connectors support the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard. Do not place... jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the fan connectors ...
...ASST_FAN2) Connect the fan cables 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 connectors support the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard. Do not place... jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the fan connectors ...
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...Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this section vary depending on the motherboard. The [X.M.P.] ...configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for...
...Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this section vary depending on the motherboard. The [X.M.P.] ...configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for...
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...MHz to adjust the value. If you to set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for more ... items appear. When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ...[Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to all cores. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-17 Use the or to 650.0...
...MHz to adjust the value. If you to set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for more ... items appear. When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ...[Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to all cores. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-17 Use the or to 650.0...
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...control features. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to apply the optimized setting. Select the auto mode to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ... the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. Misc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency ...
...control features. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to apply the optimized setting. Select the auto mode to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ... the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. Misc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency ...
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...could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM... SPD Write [Disabled] Enable this item to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to enable SMBus programming....
...could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM... SPD Write [Disabled] Enable this item to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to enable SMBus programming....
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...item provides a total power range for DRAM overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for CPU at initial boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-21 A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range ... thermal production. Select [Manual] to enlarge the overclocking potential. The following item appears only when you set a higher frequency for extra power support. Use the or to [Manual].
...item provides a total power range for DRAM overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for CPU at initial boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-21 A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range ... thermal production. Select [Manual] to enlarge the overclocking potential. The following item appears only when you set a higher frequency for extra power support. Use the or to [Manual].
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... disable or enable the CFG Lock. 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1...
... disable or enable the CFG Lock. 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCIE] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-29 PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] SA -... State Power Management on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the DMI Link...
Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCIE] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-29 PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] SA -... State Power Management on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the DMI Link...
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...100%. Water Pump Min. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chassis Intrude Detect Support [Off] Enable this item for chassis intrude detection functions. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will be turned on after POST.... [Off] Set the QLEDs behavior as default. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 minutes] [3 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for ...
...100%. Water Pump Min. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chassis Intrude Detect Support [Off] Enable this item for chassis intrude detection functions. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will be turned on after POST.... [Off] Set the QLEDs behavior as default. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 minutes] [3 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for ...
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Recorder Displays and monitors the status of the thermal setting and condition of your system. Click or tap to go the DRAM configurations screen Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support 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 Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support 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.
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Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information. X99 2 5 Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the processor's information. Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click on the left of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.
Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software Support 4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information. X99 2 5 Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the processor's information. Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click on the left of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.