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...provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E10764 First ...the location where you give us a notification to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download ...
...provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E10764 First ...the location where you give us a notification to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download ...
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... Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Specifications Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both PCIe or SATA modes. When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both SATA & PCIE mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express) - In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for M.2 Socket than the SATA Express slots...
... Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Specifications Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both PCIe or SATA modes. When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both SATA & PCIE mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express) - In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for M.2 Socket than the SATA Express slots...
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.../PCIE frequency tuning from SATA Express) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 1 x SATA Express connector (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray, 2 from 40MHz up to Auto mode, which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix Z170-K specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU...
.../PCIE frequency tuning from SATA Express) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 1 x SATA Express connector (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray, 2 from 40MHz up to Auto mode, which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix Z170-K specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU...
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.... Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS...
.... Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS...
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... PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (x16 + x4 mode) that they support. Secure the card to the card. 3. Failure to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot...
... PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (x16 + x4 mode) that they support. Secure the card to the card. 3. Failure to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot...
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... connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z170-K 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC Z170-K PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 2. Serial port connector...
... connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z170-K 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC Z170-K PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170-K USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 2. Serial port connector...
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... both PCIe or SATA modes. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. • The M.2 slot supports data transfer speed up to 32Gb/s. • M.2 Socket and SATA Express slots support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe or SATA mode. - When a device in PCIe mode is installed on SATA_2 port only). In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for details. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for M.2 Socket than the SATA Express slots. ASUS Z170...
... both PCIe or SATA modes. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. • The M.2 slot supports data transfer speed up to 32Gb/s. • M.2 Socket and SATA Express slots support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe or SATA mode. - When a device in PCIe mode is installed on SATA_2 port only). In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for details. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for M.2 Socket than the SATA Express slots. ASUS Z170...
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... GND Floating Device_Reset GND Detection SATAEXPRESS • The SATA Express connector can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • M.2 Socket and SATA Express slots support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe or SATA modes. 9. Intel® Z170 SATAEXPRESS connectors These connectors connect to SATAEXPRESS hard disk drives via SATAEXPRESS signal cables. W hen a device in PCIe or SATA mode. -
... GND Floating Device_Reset GND Detection SATAEXPRESS • The SATA Express connector can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. • M.2 Socket and SATA Express slots support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe or SATA modes. 9. Intel® Z170 SATAEXPRESS connectors These connectors connect to SATAEXPRESS hard disk drives via SATAEXPRESS signal cables. W hen a device in PCIe or SATA mode. -
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... the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual...
... the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual...
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... file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170-K 2-1 With this utility, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
... file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170-K 2-1 With this utility, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
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Turn on your USB flash drive. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in your computer screen. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown...
Turn on your USB flash drive. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in your computer screen. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown...
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... FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Files panel to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Ensure that...
... FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Files panel to Drive D (USB flash drive). Boot your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Ensure that...
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.... Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties...
.... Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [DDR4-800MHz] [DDR4-1066MHz] [DDR4-1333MHz] [DDR41400MHz] ~ [DDR4-4000MHz] [DDR4-4266MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [DDR4-800MHz] [DDR4-1066MHz] [DDR4-1333MHz] [DDR41400MHz] ~ [DDR4-4000MHz] [DDR4-4266MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before...
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DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2] Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to take effect. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Multi-Monitor [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 DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled...
DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2] Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to take effect. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Multi-Monitor [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 DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled...
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... of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-31 PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.4 PCH-IO Configuration This item allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for slot 1. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. CR#1 RST Pcie Storage...
... of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-31 PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.4 PCH-IO Configuration This item allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for slot 1. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. CR#1 RST Pcie Storage...
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... LED/SGPIO hardware is attached and ping to enable/disable the external SATA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is shown. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] External SATA [Disabled] Allow you to locate feature is activated. When disabled, any RAID volume can span the internal and eSATA drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Software Feature Mask Configuration Allows you to configure the SWFM (Software Feature Mask) settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HDD Unlock [Enabled...
... LED/SGPIO hardware is attached and ping to enable/disable the external SATA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is shown. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] External SATA [Disabled] Allow you to locate feature is activated. When disabled, any RAID volume can span the internal and eSATA drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Software Feature Mask Configuration Allows you to configure the SWFM (Software Feature Mask) settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HDD Unlock [Enabled...
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... legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] [HDMI] Sets to set the audio shielding LED mode. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to an SPDIF audio output. Sets to M.2. Serial Port [On] Allows you to SATA Express. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3] 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. M.2 can only support PCIE devices. [SATA EXpress] SATA mode will be switched to set the serial...
... legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] [HDMI] Sets to set the audio shielding LED mode. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to an SPDIF audio output. Sets to M.2. Serial Port [On] Allows you to SATA Express. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3] 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. M.2 can only support PCIE devices. [SATA EXpress] SATA mode will be switched to set the serial...
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... allows user to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will power off the USB and PS/2 devices. The system in LAN, or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-35 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
... allows user to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will power off the USB and PS/2 devices. The system in LAN, or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-35 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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.... Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-K 2-41 Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable power-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. This item allows you set the add-on devices for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait...
.... Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-K 2-41 Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable power-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. This item allows you set the add-on devices for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait...