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... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation...
... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation...
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... items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-P D3 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 If any of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Supports DVI with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 1024 MB 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. Z170-P D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for...
... items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-P D3 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 If any of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Supports DVI with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 1024 MB 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. Z170-P D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for...
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... power design - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with up throughput. 2.5X higher surge tolerance. - The latest transfer technologies with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Z170-P D3 specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Unique Features Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio...
... power design - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with up throughput. 2.5X higher surge tolerance. - The latest transfer technologies with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Z170-P D3 specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Unique Features Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio...
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Z170-P D3 specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 Audio jacks support 8 channel* * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-channel audio output. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan ...
Z170-P D3 specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 Audio jacks support 8 channel* * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-channel audio output. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan ...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to 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-P D3 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to 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-P D3 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid...
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...-bit Windows® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency...
...-bit Windows® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency...
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... chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications...
... chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications...
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...; In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better 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 PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI 1 PCI 2 Realtek 8111GR LAN Controller HD Audio SATA Controller XHCI Controller A B C D shared - - - shared - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-11...
...; In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better 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 PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI 1 PCI 2 Realtek 8111GR LAN Controller HD Audio SATA Controller XHCI Controller A B C D shared - - - shared - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-11...
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...-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. 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-P D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170-P D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-15 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot...
...-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. 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-P D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170-P D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-15 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot...
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... hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Drivers, Utilities, Manual, or Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is for updates. The following screen is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD...
... hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Drivers, Utilities, Manual, or Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is for updates. The following screen is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD...
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... a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from Z170-P D3 BIOS 0205 version. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-1 With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
... a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from Z170-P D3 BIOS 0205 version. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-1 With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
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... BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started c) Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility...
... BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started c) Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility...
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... to recover BIOS settings. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool...
... to recover BIOS settings. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool...
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... BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to enter FreeDOS prompt. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Press ENTER to the USB port. 2. C:/> d: D:/> 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Booting...
... BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to enter FreeDOS prompt. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Press ENTER to the USB port. 2. C:/> d: D:/> 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Booting...
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.... ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays...
.... ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays...
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... item allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [Ratio Tuning] or [BCLK + Ratio Tuning]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to enable or disable the Odd Ratio Mode, which provides better...
... item allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [Ratio Tuning] or [BCLK + Ratio Tuning]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to enable or disable the Odd Ratio Mode, which provides better...
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... to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for the multi-monitor output. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] 2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-31
... to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for the multi-monitor output. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] 2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-31
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...] [Enabled] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is installed to the corresponding SATA port. When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2.6.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA ports are disabled. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally...
...] [Enabled] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is installed to the corresponding SATA port. When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2.6.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA ports are disabled. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally...
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...item is set the serial port configuration. Sets to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [On] [Off] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in deep S4 state can only be put to deep S4 sleep state to an SPDIF audio output. 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Serial Port [On] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending...
...item is set the serial port configuration. Sets to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [On] [Off] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in deep S4 state can only be put to deep S4 sleep state to an SPDIF audio output. 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Serial Port [On] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending...
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... an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options will become user-configurable with set values. 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to [Enabled]. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards.
... an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options will become user-configurable with set values. 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to [Enabled]. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards.