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... PC system 2-1 2.1.1 IO Cover installation 2-1 2.1.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU installation 2-6 2.1.4 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-8 2.1.5 DIMM installation 2-10 2.1.6 ATX Power connection 2-11 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-12 2.1.8 Front I/O Connector 2-13 2.1.9 Expansion Card installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary ix Package contents...
... PC system 2-1 2.1.1 IO Cover installation 2-1 2.1.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU installation 2-6 2.1.4 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-8 2.1.5 DIMM installation 2-10 2.1.6 ATX Power connection 2-11 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-12 2.1.8 Front I/O Connector 2-13 2.1.9 Expansion Card installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary ix Package contents...
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-20 Chapter 3: ... 3-34 3.6.9 APM Configuration 3-35 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-36 3.6.11 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Configuration 3-36 3.7 Monitor menu 3-37 3.8 Boot menu 3-45 3.9 Tool menu 3-50 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-50 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-50 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-52 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-53 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-54 iv
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-20 Chapter 3: ... 3-34 3.6.9 APM Configuration 3-35 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-36 3.6.11 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Configuration 3-36 3.7 Monitor menu 3-37 3.8 Boot menu 3-45 3.9 Tool menu 3-50 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-50 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-50 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-52 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-53 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-54 iv
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Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. vi Do not place ... the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you are not sure about the...
Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. vi Do not place ... the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you are not sure about the...
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... information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ...RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. It includes description of the standard package. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This...
... information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ...RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. It includes description of the standard package. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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 •...
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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 •...
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Installation tools and components Graphics card (optional) Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1151 CPU Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
Installation tools and components Graphics card (optional) Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1151 CPU Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
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... Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. QUAD-GPU SLI and 3-WAY CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard features Quad-GPU SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossfireX support that enables multi-GPU setup, giving you the full power of the SSDs. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-1 It natively supports up to ten USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6 ...Intel® Z170 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA1151 socket for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports 6th ...
... Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. QUAD-GPU SLI and 3-WAY CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard features Quad-GPU SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossfireX support that enables multi-GPU setup, giving you the full power of the SSDs. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-1 It natively supports up to ten USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6 ...Intel® Z170 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA1151 socket for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports 6th ...
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..." Thermal Solutions Thermal Radar 2 Thermal Radar 2 uses multiple sensors to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for the very fastest USB data transfers - that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving...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. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in a faster pace. It also provides customizable fan management that 's up to 32 Gbit/s of ...
..." Thermal Solutions Thermal Radar 2 Thermal Radar 2 uses multiple sensors to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for the very fastest USB data transfers - that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving...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. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in a faster pace. It also provides customizable fan management that 's up to 32 Gbit/s of ...
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... memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 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. Guardian Angel TUF Detective 2 TUF Detective 2 is certified for tough... which can control your fan and monitor your system operation with touchscreen ease. MemOK! MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you can damage the motherboard's components. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-3
... memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 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. Guardian Angel TUF Detective 2 TUF Detective 2 is certified for tough... which can control your fan and monitor your system operation with touchscreen ease. MemOK! MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you can damage the motherboard's components. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-3
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... mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to view all your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS...and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it ideally protects your modified settings. • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to...
... mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to view all your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS...and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it ideally protects your modified settings. • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to...
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...even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-5 It allows you to energy consumptions. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through ...forth between different utilities. 1.1.7 Other special features ErP Ready The motherboard is in -one simple-to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-...
...even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-5 It allows you to energy consumptions. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through ...forth between different utilities. 1.1.7 Other special features ErP Ready The motherboard is in -one simple-to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-...
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... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-7
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... 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. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the... socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket...
... 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. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the... socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket...
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Recommended memory configurations 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Recommended memory configurations 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of these memory modules depend on the motherboard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A...system stability, use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for the OS can be about 3GB or less. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8...
... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of these memory modules depend on the motherboard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A...system stability, use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for the OS can be about 3GB or less. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-6 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-13 PCIe x16_2 - shared - - - - - - PCIe x1_2 - - Intel xHCI shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCIe...
... sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-6 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-13 PCIe x16_2 - shared - - - - - - PCIe x1_2 - - Intel xHCI shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCIe...
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... up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near...
... up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near...