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... x16_3 is subject to the physical characteristics of 512MB * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays. ** HDMI 2.0 60Hz resolution support requires necessary drivers update. Z170-DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1151 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or...
... x16_3 is subject to the physical characteristics of 512MB * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays. ** HDMI 2.0 60Hz resolution support requires necessary drivers update. Z170-DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1151 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or...
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... Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I211-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Up to the audio configuration - BD audio layer content protection ... on the CPU installed. ****These SATA ports are not supported. Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Utility Bluetooth v4.0 Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - DTS Connect - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Storage...
... Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I211-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Up to the audio configuration - BD audio layer content protection ... on the CPU installed. ****These SATA ports are not supported. Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Utility Bluetooth v4.0 Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - DTS Connect - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Storage...
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...GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch EPU - Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files Seamless Entertainment Wi-Fi GO! - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 1 port @back panel, blue) - 5 x USB 2.0/1.1...supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 5 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C) Superb Performance OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- Wi-Fi GO! Perfectly consolidates better CPU...
...GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch EPU - Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files Seamless Entertainment Wi-Fi GO! - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 1 port @back panel, blue) - 5 x USB 2.0/1.1...supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 5 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C) Superb Performance OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- Wi-Fi GO! Perfectly consolidates better CPU...
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... featuring friendly graphics user interface - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Media Streamer - CrashFree BIOS 3 - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems HyStream...
... featuring friendly graphics user interface - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Media Streamer - CrashFree BIOS 3 - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems HyStream...
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... CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.0125V increment - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I /O - 3x more durable corrosion- module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 5 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 port (blue, supports Key...
... CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.0125V increment - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I /O - 3x more durable corrosion- module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 5 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 port (blue, supports Key...
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...-Fi 802.11a/b/ g/n/ac compliant) 6 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card 1 x Hyper Kit 2 x M.2 screw package 1 x user's manual 1 x CPU Installation Tool (continued on the next page) xiv Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
...-Fi 802.11a/b/ g/n/ac compliant) 6 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card 1 x Hyper Kit 2 x M.2 screw package 1 x user's manual 1 x CPU Installation Tool (continued on the next page) xiv Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors...
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... your motherboard package for the following items 2 x M.2 screws ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card Support DVD 1 x Hyper Kit 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x CPU Installation Tool User Manual User manual • If...
... your motherboard package for the following items 2 x M.2 screws ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card Support DVD 1 x Hyper Kit 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x CPU Installation Tool User Manual User manual • If...
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... Introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the same vendor. To... dual-channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for...
... Introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the same vendor. To... dual-channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for...
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... CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on water cooling device. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-35 The FAN EXTENSION...
... CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on water cooling device. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-35 The FAN EXTENSION...
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...Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to all cores. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-17 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you... to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the ...
...Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to all cores. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-17 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you... to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the ...
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... better granularity. The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. Select the auto mode to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing...Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support Disable this item to set ...
... better granularity. The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. Select the auto mode to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing...Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support Disable this item to set ...
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.... A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the or to CPU loading. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects...
.... A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the or to CPU loading. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects...
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... Capability [100%] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for DRAM overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-25 CPU Power Thermal Control [115] Higher temperature provides a wider...
... Capability [100%] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for DRAM overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-25 CPU Power Thermal Control [115] Higher temperature provides a wider...
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... configure the platform-related features. 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. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations...
... configure the platform-related features. 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. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations...
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...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 CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for ...saving profile. PCH - Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1...
...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 CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for ...saving profile. PCH - Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1...
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The values range from 20% to 100%. Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP)...to 100%. Duty Cycle (%) [20] Use the or keys to adjust the maximum Extension Fan 1-4 duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the... The Boot menu items allow you to adjust the minimum Water Pump duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Water Pump Min. When the...
The values range from 20% to 100%. Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP)...to 100%. Duty Cycle (%) [20] Use the or keys to adjust the maximum Extension Fan 1-4 duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the... The Boot menu items allow you to adjust the minimum Water Pump duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Water Pump Min. When the...