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... : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUSTeK is authorized in receipt of these licenses are used only for the cost of this information. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... Edition October 2015 Copyright © 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Such software in this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd.,...
... : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUSTeK is authorized in receipt of these licenses are used only for the cost of this information. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... Edition October 2015 Copyright © 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Such software in this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd.,...
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... voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust...
... voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust...
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...properly, take note of the standard package. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more keys simultaneously, ...the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to the components when completing a task. Keys enclosed in this manual...
...properly, take note of the standard package. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more keys simultaneously, ...the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to the components when completing a task. Keys enclosed in this manual...
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xii 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 ... WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI 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®...
xii 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 ... WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI 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®...
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...we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For ...c) For more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the OS can refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Recommended memory configurations 1.4.2...
...we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For ...c) For more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the OS can refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Recommended memory configurations 1.4.2...
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...its default settings. • We recommend 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 system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If ...the computer and replace DIMMs during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS Z170-E Series 1-37 function. This is ideal for the exact location of failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and unplug the ...
...its default settings. • We recommend 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 system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If ...the computer and replace DIMMs during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS Z170-E Series 1-37 function. This is ideal for the exact location of failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and unplug the ...
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...respective menus. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to run the DVD. 1-38 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed... vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change 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...
...respective menus. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to run the DVD. 1-38 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed... vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change 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...
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..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only...during the system bootup and requests you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ...
..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only...during the system bootup and requests you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ...
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... language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the...
... language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the...
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... menu bar on top of your fans. Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your desired settings. For example, selecting Main... configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-5
... menu bar on top of your fans. Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your desired settings. For example, selecting Main... configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-5
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS Z170-E Series 2-7
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS Z170-E Series 2-7
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Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply 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.
Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply 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.
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... modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK ...or to 500.0 MHz. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The values range from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-17 The following item appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to enhance the system ...
... modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK ...or to 500.0 MHz. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The values range from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-17 The following item appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to enhance the system ...
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...set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core 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 the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [100:133] [100...:100] DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] This item allows you assign a value for better granularity. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the less Core Ratio Limit to [...
...set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core 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 the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [100:133] [100...:100] DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] This item allows you assign a value for better granularity. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the less Core Ratio Limit to [...
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... options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for CPU overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-25 The CPU...thermal module. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to CPU loading. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you set a higher frequency for a quicker...
... options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for CPU overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-25 The CPU...thermal module. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to CPU loading. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you set a higher frequency for a quicker...
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... item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and... phase component. [T. Use the or to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get a quicker transient response speed. [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is defined by IntelR specification and affects CPU power voltage. Select the...
... item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and... phase component. [T. Use the or to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get a quicker transient response speed. [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is defined by IntelR specification and affects CPU power voltage. Select the...
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... to set the CPU graphics ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0000] - [2.0000] CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS...
... to set the CPU graphics ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0000] - [2.0000] CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS...
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...] The system automatically determines the CPU Graphics Voltage. [Manual Mode] This item allows user-defined values. [Offset Mode] This item allows you to modify values by SVID. The reference volage will be the DRAM voltage times the configured value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] ASUS Z170-E Series 2-31 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] DRAM DATA...
...] The system automatically determines the CPU Graphics Voltage. [Manual Mode] This item allows user-defined values. [Offset Mode] This item allows you to modify values by SVID. The reference volage will be the DRAM voltage times the configured value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] ASUS Z170-E Series 2-31 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] DRAM DATA...
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... mode for each fan. CPU Fan Max. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-47 The values range from 20% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys to... on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to set the CPU Fan Profile to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for 3-pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disable...
... mode for each fan. CPU Fan Max. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-47 The values range from 20% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys to... on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to set the CPU Fan Profile to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for 3-pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disable...
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... mode] Enable the Chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. The values range from 0% to 75. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH...
... mode] Enable the Chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. The values range from 0% to 75. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH...