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...Package contents Check 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...x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz Supports DVI-D with max. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3466(O.C.*)/3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3300(O.C.)*/ 3200(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2133 MHz, nonECC, un-buffered ...
...Package contents Check 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...x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz Supports DVI-D with max. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3466(O.C.*)/3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3300(O.C.)*/ 3200(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2133 MHz, nonECC, un-buffered ...
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... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-1
... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-1
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... cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard...a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-5 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not...
... cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard...a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-5 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not...
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ASUS Z170-E Series 1-9 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. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
ASUS Z170-E Series 1-9 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. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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...16-16-39 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 16-18-18-38 16-16-16-36 16-18-18-36 Voltage DIMM socket ...35V • 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 ...
...16-16-39 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 16-18-18-38 16-16-16-36 16-18-18-36 Voltage DIMM socket ...35V • 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 ...
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...-15-35 1.2 ISDT I5AN4G8NMFR 15-15-15-35 1.2 Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-35 1.2 Team TCD48G2666C15ABK 15-15-15-35 1.2 (continued on the next page) ASUS Z170-E Series 1-13 Size SS/ DS AVEXIR AVD4U26661504G-4CIR (XMP) AVEXIR AVD4U26661608G-4CIR (XMP) CORSAIR CMD128GX4M8A2666C15 (Ver4.31)(XMP) CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2666C15 (Ver4.23)(XMP) CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2666C16...
...-15-35 1.2 ISDT I5AN4G8NMFR 15-15-15-35 1.2 Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-35 1.2 Team TCD48G2666C15ABK 15-15-15-35 1.2 (continued on the next page) ASUS Z170-E Series 1-13 Size SS/ DS AVEXIR AVD4U26661504G-4CIR (XMP) AVEXIR AVD4U26661608G-4CIR (XMP) CORSAIR CMD128GX4M8A2666C15 (Ver4.31)(XMP) CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2666C15 (Ver4.23)(XMP) CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2666C16...
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... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-17 Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...
... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-17 Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...
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IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Shared - - - Shared - - - Shared Shared - - - Shared - - - Shared - - - - Shared - - - - Shared - - - Shared - - - - Shared - - - - Slot No. Shared - - - Shared - - - Shared ASUS Z170-E Series 1-19 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 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot VGA configuration Single ...
IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Shared - - - Shared - - - Shared Shared - - - Shared - - - Shared - - - - Shared - - - - Shared - - - Shared - - - - Shared - - - - Slot No. Shared - - - Shared - - - Shared ASUS Z170-E Series 1-19 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 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot VGA configuration Single ...
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To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-21 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 2.
To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-21 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 2.
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... controlled by the xHCI controller. 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 HDMI port: 300 MHz * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps...
... controlled by the xHCI controller. 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 HDMI port: 300 MHz * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps...
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... an M.2 SATA device, refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-25 2. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA Express) These connectors connect to section 2.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • The M.2 socket...
... an M.2 SATA device, refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-25 2. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56, SATA Express) These connectors connect to section 2.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • The M.2 socket...
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... PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices. 4. The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 4-pin... for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-27
... PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices. 4. The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 4-pin... for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-27
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... devices. • The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this item before installing M.2 SATA devices. Change this connector. 8. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-29 7. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Front panel audio...
... devices. • The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this item before installing M.2 SATA devices. Change this connector. 8. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-29 7. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Front panel audio...
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... the system on the operating system settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-31 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET...
... the system on the operating system settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-31 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET...
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... backward compatibility with USB 2.0. We recommend you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-33 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI mode. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard...
... backward compatibility with USB 2.0. We recommend you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-33 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI mode. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard...
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...'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. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-35 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
...'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. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-35 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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...that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings....set is not properly installed. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. button.... • If your system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-37
...that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings....set is not properly installed. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. button.... • If your system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-37
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BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device ...) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls ...
BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device ...) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls ...