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Contents Safety information...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-...
Contents Safety information...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-...
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...disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. These devices could interrupt ...the grounding circuit. • Ensure that 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 not damaged. Do not place...
...disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. These devices could interrupt ...the grounding circuit. • Ensure that 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 not damaged. Do not place...
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... memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-E Motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool Support DVD User Guide If any of 512MB (continued on...
... memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-E Motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool Support DVD User Guide If any of 512MB (continued on...
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...Hold components by the edges to the rear part of the chassis. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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. ...in the bag that came with external ports goes to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached...
...Hold components by the edges to the rear part of the chassis. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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. ...in the bag that came with external ports goes to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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ASUS Z170-E Series 1-5 DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket. ... socket only. Ensure that 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 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 contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss...
ASUS Z170-E Series 1-5 DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket. ... socket only. Ensure that 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 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 contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss...
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ASUS Z170-E Series 1-9 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. 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.
ASUS Z170-E Series 1-9 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. 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.
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...using a 32-bit Windows® OS. c) For more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the OS can refer to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a higher ...: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel...
...using a 32-bit Windows® OS. c) For more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the OS can refer to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a higher ...: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel...
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...• 1.35V • 1.35V • SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.35V • DDR4 3300 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Z170-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3466 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS G.SKILL G.SKILL CORSAIR F4-3300C16Q-16GRK 16GB(4GB*4) SS ...16-39 1.35V • Panram PUD43200C164G4NJW 16GB(4GB*4) SS 16-18-18-39 1.35V • (continued on the next page) ASUS Z170-E Series 1-11 Samsung K4A4G085WD Samsung K4A4G085WD Samsung K4A4G085WD Timing 16-16-16-36 16-18-18-38 16-18-18-36 Voltage DIMM socket...
...• 1.35V • 1.35V • SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.35V • DDR4 3300 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Z170-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3466 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS G.SKILL G.SKILL CORSAIR F4-3300C16Q-16GRK 16GB(4GB*4) SS ...16-39 1.35V • Panram PUD43200C164G4NJW 16GB(4GB*4) SS 16-18-18-39 1.35V • (continued on the next page) ASUS Z170-E Series 1-11 Samsung K4A4G085WD Samsung K4A4G085WD Samsung K4A4G085WD Timing 16-16-16-36 16-18-18-38 16-18-18-36 Voltage DIMM socket...
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... slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to use . 4. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the...use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Failure to do so may cause you may need to...
... slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to use . 4. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the...use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Failure to do so may cause you may need to...
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1.5.3 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. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.5.3 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. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 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 xHCI HD Audio ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller M.2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 A B C D Shared - - - Shared - - - Shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Shared - - - Shared - - - Slot No. Shared - - - - Shared - - - - Shared - - Shared ASUS Z170...
... chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 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 xHCI HD Audio ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller M.2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 A B C D Shared - - - Shared - - - Shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Shared - - - Shared - - - Slot No. Shared - - - - Shared - - - - Shared - - Shared ASUS Z170...
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... 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 ... 1-2 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; ...
... 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 ... 1-2 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; ...
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... (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector on the motherboard. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector, then install the module to the technical documentation that came with the...
... (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector on the motherboard. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector, then install the module to the technical documentation that came with the...
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... 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 12.
... 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 12.
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ASUS Z170-E Series 1-35 The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard .... This is a reminder that lights up until the problem 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 you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any...
ASUS Z170-E Series 1-35 The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard .... This is a reminder that lights up until the problem 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 you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any...
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... set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. •... button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-37 If the system fail to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED...
... set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. •... button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-37 If the system fail to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED...
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...Running the support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (64bit), Windows® 8 (64bit) and Windows® 10 (64bit) ...Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports Contains the list of the Support ...
...Running the support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. 1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (64bit), Windows® 8 (64bit) and Windows® 10 (64bit) ...Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports Contains the list of the Support ...