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at x2 mode. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports RGB with max. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/2933(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2600...: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/VGA port Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. Integrated Graphics Processor- Z170-A specifications summary LGA1151 socket 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...
at x2 mode. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports RGB with max. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/2933(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2600...: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/VGA port Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. Integrated Graphics Processor- Z170-A specifications summary LGA1151 socket 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...
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... holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-1 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so may...
... holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-1 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so may...
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...25 1-8 1-36 1-31 1-24 1-28 1-37 1-19 1-30 1-28 1-38 1-29 1-32 1-29 1-38 1-23 1-27 1-27 1-33 1-32 1-20 ASUS Z170-A Series 1-3 Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 3. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 13. Power-on button 18. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. Intel®...; Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA Express) 8. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 12. Thunderbolt...
...25 1-8 1-36 1-31 1-24 1-28 1-37 1-19 1-30 1-28 1-38 1-29 1-32 1-29 1-38 1-23 1-27 1-27 1-33 1-32 1-20 ASUS Z170-A Series 1-3 Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 3. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 13. Power-on button 18. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. Intel®...; Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA Express) 8. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 12. Thunderbolt...
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1.3.1 Installing the CPU Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS Z170-A Series 1-5
1.3.1 Installing the CPU Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS Z170-A Series 1-5
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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS Z170-A Series 1-7
1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS Z170-A Series 1-7
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...the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install ... a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. c) For more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-9 You can be about 3GB or less. Check with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for ...
...the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install ... a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. c) For more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-9 You can be about 3GB or less. Check with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • 1.2 • • • 1.2 • • • 1.2 • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS Z170-A Series 1-11 Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRR 32GB(8GB*4) DS G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRB 32GB(8GB*4) DS G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRK 32GB(8GB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • 1.2 • • • 1.2 • • • 1.2 • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS Z170-A Series 1-11 Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRR 32GB(8GB*4) DS G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRB 32GB(8GB*4) DS G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRK 32GB(8GB...
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...-35 1.2 15-15-15-36 1.2 15-15-15-35 1.2 15-15-15-35 1.2 16-16-16-39 1.2 16-16-16-39 1.2 15-15-15-36 1.2 ASUS Z170-A Series 1-13 Brand Timing F4-2666C16Q264GRB(XMP) 64GB DS (8GB*8) IMA41GU6MFR8NCF0(XMP) 8GB DS IMA451U6MFR8NCF0(XMP) 4GB SS TCD44G2666C15ABK(XMP) 4GB SS TCD48G2666C15ABK(XMP) 32GB...
...-35 1.2 15-15-15-36 1.2 15-15-15-35 1.2 15-15-15-35 1.2 16-16-16-39 1.2 16-16-16-39 1.2 15-15-15-36 1.2 ASUS Z170-A Series 1-13 Brand Timing F4-2666C16Q264GRB(XMP) 64GB DS (8GB*8) IMA41GU6MFR8NCF0(XMP) 8GB DS IMA451U6MFR8NCF0(XMP) 4GB SS TCD44G2666C15ABK(XMP) 4GB SS TCD48G2666C15ABK(XMP) 32GB...
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... settings, if any. 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 Series 1-17 Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings: 1. Turn...
... settings, if any. 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 Series 1-17 Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings: 1. Turn...
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... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to enable C.P.R. For system failure due to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time...
... not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to enable C.P.R. For system failure due to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time...
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PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 5. LAN_USB31_EA2 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 11. USB 3.0 ports 56 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 9. VGA port 4. DVI-D port 8. USB Type-C port EC1 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 10. LAN port* 6. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 910 2. HDMI port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-21 DisplayPort 3.
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 5. LAN_USB31_EA2 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 11. USB 3.0 ports 56 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 9. VGA port 4. DVI-D port 8. USB Type-C port EC1 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 10. LAN port* 6. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 910 2. HDMI port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-21 DisplayPort 3.
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Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-23 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port.
Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-23 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port.
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... fan connectors! These are not jumpers! 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 the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables... fan power. • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-25 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Insufficient air ...
... fan connectors! These are not jumpers! 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 the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables... fan power. • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-25 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Insufficient air ...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is set to [HD Audio]. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-27 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the ...
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is set to [HD Audio]. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-27 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the ...
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...; 7. 10. 9. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS Z170-A Series 1-29 These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Never connect a 1394...
...; 7. 10. 9. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS Z170-A Series 1-29 These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Never connect a 1394...
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...) This connector allows you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-31 We recommend you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification...
...) This connector allows you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-31 We recommend you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification...
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Flashback header (12-1 pin FLBK_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-33 The USB BIOS Flashback card is for the USB BIOS Flashback card that allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. 15.
Flashback header (12-1 pin FLBK_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-33 The USB BIOS Flashback card is for the USB BIOS Flashback card that allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. 15.
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EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when the system is fully powered and operating. To turn off the LEDs, refer to BIOS section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration > LED Design Switch for details. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-35 LED Design These LEDs light up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. 4. 3.
EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when the system is fully powered and operating. To turn off the LEDs, refer to BIOS section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration > LED Design Switch for details. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-35 LED Design These LEDs light up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. 4. 3.
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... the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-37 2. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU performance for air-cooling and water...
... the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. ASUS Z170-A Series 1-37 2. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU performance for air-cooling and water...