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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 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program...
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 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program...
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... (continued on the CPU types. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D ports Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. 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 If...
... (continued on the CPU types. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D ports Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. 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 If...
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...-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel, blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel (Type-C) (continued on the CPU installed. ** M.2 shares SATA mode with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110...
...-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel, blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel (Type-C) (continued on the CPU installed. ** M.2 shares SATA mode with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110...
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... Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your device vendor for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems and above HyStream - Stream iOS devices' screen on your PC screen* * Contact your entertainment...BCLK range for selected applications UEFI BIOS - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages DIGI+ VRM - Most advanced options with a single click! Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Superb Performance OC Design - Auto Tuning, TPU, ...
... Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your device vendor for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems and above HyStream - Stream iOS devices' screen on your PC screen* * Contact your entertainment...BCLK range for selected applications UEFI BIOS - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages DIGI+ VRM - Most advanced options with a single click! Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Superb Performance OC Design - Auto Tuning, TPU, ...
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... at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (Type C) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors Quiet Thermal Design: - Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports...
... at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (Type C) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I /O Connectors Quiet Thermal Design: - Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports...
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... bridge connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x User's manual 1 x CPU installation tool Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 *64-bit supported only 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...
... bridge connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x User's manual 1 x CPU installation tool Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 *64-bit supported only 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...
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... modes. The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • W_PUMP function support depends on the fan connectors! 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-...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 to the...
... modes. The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • W_PUMP function support depends on the fan connectors! 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-...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 to the...
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... any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-17 The following item appears only when you install memory modules...
... any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-17 The following item appears only when you install memory modules...
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... To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-19 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this happens, revert to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ...to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support Disable this menu may cause the system to apply the optimized setting. Ensure to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current...
... To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-19 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this happens, revert to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ...to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support Disable this menu may cause the system to apply the optimized setting. Ensure to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current...
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...transient response speed. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-25 CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Use the or to 100%. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: ...[Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to set a higher frequency for ...
...transient response speed. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-25 CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Use the or to 100%. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: ...[Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to set a higher frequency for ...
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... OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [Auto] CFG Lock [Enabled] This item allows you to the operating system. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-35 CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to disable...
... OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [Auto] CFG Lock [Enabled] This item allows you to the operating system. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-35 CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to disable...
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...Control [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 the ASPM to control the Active State Power ... [L0sL1] [Auto] SA - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy...
...Control [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 the ASPM to control the Active State Power ... [L0sL1] [Auto] SA - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy...
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...20 to 75. Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to adjust the minimum Water Pump duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit,...operate at the maximum duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under the limit, the Water Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum Water Pump duty cycle. Water Pump Min. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-51 The Water Pump will operate at...
...20 to 75. Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to adjust the minimum Water Pump duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit,...operate at the maximum duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under the limit, the Water Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum Water Pump duty cycle. Water Pump Min. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-51 The Water Pump will operate at...