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......v About this guide...v Package contents...vii Z170-E 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 1-5 1.4 System memory 1-9 1.5 Expansion slots 1-17 1.6 Jumpers...1-20 1.7 Connectors 1-22 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-35 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches 1-37 1.10 Software support 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-2 2.2.1 EZ Mode 2-3 2.2.2 Advanced...
......v About this guide...v Package contents...vii Z170-E 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 1-5 1.4 System memory 1-9 1.5 Expansion slots 1-17 1.6 Jumpers...1-20 1.7 Connectors 1-22 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-35 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches 1-37 1.10 Software support 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-2 2.2.1 EZ Mode 2-3 2.2.2 Advanced...
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Profile 2-59 2.9.4 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 2-60 2.9.5 Graphics Card Information 2-60 2.10 Exit menu 2-61 2.11 Updating BIOS 2-62 2.11.1 EZ Update 2-62 2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-63 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-65 2.12 Installing an operating system 2-66 2.12.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 2-66 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iv 2.7 Monitor menu 2-46 2.8 Boot menu 2-51 2.9 Tool menu 2-57 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 2-57 2.9.2 Secure Erase 2-57 2.9.3 ASUS O.C.
Profile 2-59 2.9.4 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 2-60 2.9.5 Graphics Card Information 2-60 2.10 Exit menu 2-61 2.11 Updating BIOS 2-62 2.11.1 EZ Update 2-62 2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-63 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-65 2.12 Installing an operating system 2-66 2.12.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 2-66 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iv 2.7 Monitor menu 2-46 2.8 Boot menu 2-51 2.9 Tool menu 2-57 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 2-57 2.9.2 Secure Erase 2-57 2.9.3 ASUS O.C.
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...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. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid...or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
...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. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid...or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
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...range for supporting information. (continued on your PC screen* * Contact your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for selected applications UEFI BIOS - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages DIGI+ VRM - CPU Power: Digital 4-phase power design... system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems and above HyStream - Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Superb Performance OC Design...
...range for supporting information. (continued on your PC screen* * Contact your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for selected applications UEFI BIOS - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages DIGI+ VRM - CPU Power: Digital 4-phase power design... system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems and above HyStream - Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Superb Performance OC Design...
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...Special Features - EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS 5X Protection II - LANGuard - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits - EZ XMP (continued on the next page) x ASUS LANGuard - 2.5x higher surge tolerance - MemOK! - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 Phase... Monitor your needs EZ DIY Push Notice - Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features eSports Champions Turbo LAN - Fast and smooth online gaming with dedicated audio design onboard! ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3x corrosion-resistance...
...Special Features - EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS 5X Protection II - LANGuard - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits - EZ XMP (continued on the next page) x ASUS LANGuard - 2.5x higher surge tolerance - MemOK! - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 Phase... Monitor your needs EZ DIY Push Notice - Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features eSports Champions Turbo LAN - Fast and smooth online gaming with dedicated audio design onboard! ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3x corrosion-resistance...
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... ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.2" (30.5cm x 23.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Z170-E specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM port 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX...
... ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.2" (30.5cm x 23.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Z170-E specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM port 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX...
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... cause you may need to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-17 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To...
... cause you may need to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-17 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To...
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...Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Hold down and reboot the ...system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers ...
...Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Hold down and reboot the ...system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers ...
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... the design of the Intel® chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh... In - - DVI port: 148 MHz - Rear Speaker Out 7.1-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS Z170-E Series 1-23
... the design of the Intel® chipset, all USB devices connected to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh... In - - DVI port: 148 MHz - Rear Speaker Out 7.1-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS Z170-E Series 1-23
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...SATA devices. If you can support one SATA device could be activated. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-25 These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. 2. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA ... Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. To use an M.2 SATA device, refer to section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration regarding the BIOS switch. • The SATA EXPRESS connector can create...
...SATA devices. If you can support one SATA device could be activated. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-25 These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. 2. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA ... Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. To use an M.2 SATA device, refer to section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration regarding the BIOS switch. • The SATA EXPRESS connector can create...
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... maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • W_PUMP function support depends 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 connectors! These are not jumpers! To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • ...
... maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • W_PUMP function support depends 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 connectors! These are not jumpers! To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • ...
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Audio LED Lighting These LEDs light up when the system is fully powered and operating. To change the behavior of the LEDs to still mode or breathing mode, refer to BIOS section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration > Audio LED Lighting for details. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3.
Audio LED Lighting These LEDs light up when the system is fully powered and operating. To change the behavior of the LEDs to still mode or breathing mode, refer to BIOS section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration > Audio LED Lighting for details. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3.
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...the MemOK! A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! If the system fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each ...DRAM_LED starts blinking. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-37 This is ...
...the MemOK! A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! If the system fail to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each ...DRAM_LED starts blinking. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-37 This is ...
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... mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-1
... mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-1
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...using the first two options. See section 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • ...simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on...
...using the first two options. See section 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • ...simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on...
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...switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard...system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-3 Refer to the system. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, ...
...switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard...system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-3 Refer to the system. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, ...
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... Mode, click Advanced Mode or press hotkey. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the...
... Mode, click Advanced Mode or press hotkey. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the...
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...system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . ASUS Z170-E Series 2-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool...selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your BIOS. It also allows you can select for that you to select the language that menu. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for...
...system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . ASUS Z170-E Series 2-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool...selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your BIOS. It also allows you can select for that you to select the language that menu. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for...
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...fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the activities that do not fit on the screen. Hot keys This button above the ...menu bar allows you to key in notes of the ASUS support website. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there ...are items that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy, and paste....
...fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the activities that do not fit on the screen. Hot keys This button above the ...menu bar allows you to key in notes of the ASUS support website. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there ...are items that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy, and paste....
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup