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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2 BIOS information ... 2-17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-27 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-40 2.9 Tool menu 2-44 2.10 Exit menu 2-46 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2 BIOS information ... 2-17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-27 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-40 2.9 Tool menu 2-44 2.10 Exit menu 2-46 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your...jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible...
... local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your...jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible...
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... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for Intel® CPU support list. at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. Z170-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU Support Graphics...ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide...
... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for Intel® CPU support list. at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. Z170-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU Support Graphics...ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide...
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...by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Z170-K 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded...
...by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Z170-K 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170-K 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 DIGI +VRM DVI VGA DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, ... ASM 1442K LGA1151 USB_C1 USB3.1_ E12 USB3_78 1 LAN_USB910 LANGuard M.2(SOCKET3) USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 5 PCIEX1_1 6 RTL 8111H PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY Z170-K Intel® Z170 PCIEX1_2 7 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 8 SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 128Mb BIOS PCI2 COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SB_PWR CLRTC ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170-K 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 DIGI +VRM DVI VGA DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, ... ASM 1442K LGA1151 USB_C1 USB3.1_ E12 USB3_78 1 LAN_USB910 LANGuard M.2(SOCKET3) USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 5 PCIEX1_1 6 RTL 8111H PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY Z170-K Intel® Z170 PCIEX1_2 7 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 8 SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 128Mb BIOS PCI2 COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SB_PWR CLRTC ...
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... 1-15 1-16 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Z170-K Z170-K CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-K 1-3 Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Clear RTC RAM...
... 1-15 1-16 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Z170-K Z170-K CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-K 1-3 Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Clear RTC RAM...
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket ...
DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket ...
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Z170-K Z170-K 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ... recommended memory population below 1.35 V is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. A DDR4 module is recommended to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-K 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
Z170-K Z170-K 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ... recommended memory population below 1.35 V is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. A DDR4 module is recommended to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-K 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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... the vendor to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB...frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the following: - • ...
... the vendor to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB...frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the following: - • ...
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... on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the 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 you removed earlier. 6. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,... The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the screw you intend to use . 4. Secure the card ...
... on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the 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 you removed earlier. 6. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,... The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the screw you intend to use . 4. Secure the card ...
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... performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCIEx1_1 - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z170-K 1-11 PCI 1 - - PCIEx1_2 - - - PCI 2 - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - -
... performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCIEx1_1 - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z170-K 1-11 PCI 1 - - PCIEx1_2 - - - PCI 2 - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - -
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...serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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...separately. 2. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z170-K 1-15 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. RXD DTR DSR CTS ...
...serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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...separately. 2. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z170-K 1-15 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. RXD DTR DSR CTS ...
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... audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. M.2(SOCKET3) Z170-K Z170-K M.2(SOCKET3) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item...one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD ...
... audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. M.2(SOCKET3) Z170-K Z170-K M.2(SOCKET3) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item...one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD ...
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...FAN PWR GND C C CHA_FAN2 Z170-K GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V Z170-K Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS Z170-K 1-21 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper... caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum...
...FAN PWR GND C C CHA_FAN2 Z170-K GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V Z170-K Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS Z170-K 1-21 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper... caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum...
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Z170-K Z170-K Standby power LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off ASUS Z170-K 1-23 1.8 Onboard LED 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
Z170-K Z170-K Standby power LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off ASUS Z170-K 1-23 1.8 Onboard LED 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
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...Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the...your hardware. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to change at www.asus.com 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 locate the...
...Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the...your hardware. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to change at www.asus.com 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 locate the...
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... allows you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170-K 2-1 With this utility, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires...
... allows you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170-K 2-1 With this utility, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires...
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.... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Z170-K 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or...
.... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Z170-K 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or...
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... turn the system off then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 1.6 Headers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable ...after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to the default value. Do this section are for details. • If ...
... turn the system off then back on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 1.6 Headers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable ...after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to the default value. Do this section are for details. • If ...