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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...v Package contents...vii Z170-A specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-16 1.6 Jumpers...1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-21 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-34 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches 1-36 1.10 Software support 1-...
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...v Package contents...vii Z170-A specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-16 1.6 Jumpers...1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-21 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-34 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches 1-36 1.10 Software support 1-...
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...the product in your retailer. If you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Setup This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the... cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in...
...the product in your retailer. If you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Setup This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the... cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in...
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... * Hyper DIMM support is subject to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for the following items: Motherboard ASUS Z170-A Motherboard Cables 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Accessories 2-in-1 Q-connector M.2 screw package CPU installation tool Application DVD Documentation Support DVD... with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz Supports DVI-D with max. Integrated Graphics Processor- Package contents Check your motherboard package for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express ...
... * Hyper DIMM support is subject to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for the following items: Motherboard ASUS Z170-A Motherboard Cables 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Accessories 2-in-1 Q-connector M.2 screw package CPU installation tool Application DVD Documentation Support DVD... with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz Supports DVI-D with max. Integrated Graphics Processor- Package contents Check your motherboard package for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express ...
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...with the component. • Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge...motherboard fits. Product Introduction 1 1.1 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 power supply. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. ASUS Z170...
...with the component. • Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge...motherboard fits. Product Introduction 1 1.1 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 power supply. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. ASUS Z170...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for the 6th ... on the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed...
... not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for the 6th ... on the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview 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. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview 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. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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...system memory if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-9 For effective use a more efficient memory ...cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to install 4 GB or more memory on its...
...system memory if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-9 For effective use a more efficient memory ...cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to install 4 GB or more memory on its...
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... 16-18-18-36 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 1.35V • • 1.35V • • 1.35V • DDR4 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Z170-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... 16-18-18-36 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 1.35V • • 1.35V • • 1.35V • DDR4 3200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Z170-A Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to install expansion cards. To remove a DIMM 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your...
... removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to install expansion cards. To remove a DIMM 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your...
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...motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Expansion slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCI 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 ASUS Z170... a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
...motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Expansion slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCI 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 ASUS Z170... a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 SMBUS Controller Intel SATA Controller Intel LAN Intel...
... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 SMBUS Controller Intel SATA Controller Intel LAN Intel...
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... fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on water cooling device. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. 3. CPU...fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-25 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the...
... fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on water cooling device. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. 3. CPU...fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-25 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the...
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... at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD Audio]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. 5. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-27 See section...
... at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD Audio]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. 5. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-27 See section...
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... extra button cable that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Change this connector on the motherboard. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. • The M.2 shares SATA mode with SATA Express. 7.
... extra button cable that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Change this connector on the motherboard. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is purchased separately. • The M.2 shares SATA mode with SATA Express. 7.
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-29 Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 9. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, ...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-29 Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 9. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, ...
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T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that allows you to connect up to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. The thermistor cable is for the thermistor cable that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices ...
T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that allows you to connect up to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. The thermistor cable is for the thermistor cable that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices ...
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Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up until the problem is solved. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product Introduction POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide ... critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components. If an error is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up until the problem is solved. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product Introduction POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide ... critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components. If an error is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the system fail to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory...the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or...
... Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the system fail to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory...the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or...