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...64GB, DDR3 3100(O.C)*/2933 (O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/ 2666(O. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI ports - Z170-P D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / ... (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following 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 individual...
...64GB, DDR3 3100(O.C)*/2933 (O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/ 2666(O. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI ports - Z170-P D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / ... (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following 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 individual...
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... damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
... damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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... (20-5 pin PANEL) 10. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. M.2 Socket 3 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 12. Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P D3 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11...
... (20-5 pin PANEL) 10. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. M.2 Socket 3 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 12. Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P D3 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11...
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4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-5
4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-5
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You can refer to the recommended memory population below. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-P D3 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 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
You can refer to the recommended memory population below. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-P D3 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 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - ASUS Z170-P D3 1-11 shared - - - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) ...
IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - ASUS Z170-P D3 1-11 shared - - - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) ...
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Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). ASUS Z170-P D3 1-13 This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED ...
Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). ASUS Z170-P D3 1-13 This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED ...
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...for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS Z170-P D3 1-15 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 a slot opening at... the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. COM PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 2. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. RXD ...
...for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS Z170-P D3 1-15 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 a slot opening at... the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. COM PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 2. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. RXD ...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Z170-P D3 A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts B +5V ...connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-17 The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. Otherwise, the system...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Z170-P D3 A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts B +5V ...connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-17 The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. Otherwise, the system...
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ASUS Z170-P D3 1-19 Z170-P D3 M.2(SOCKET3) Z170-P D3 M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. 7. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode.
ASUS Z170-P D3 1-19 Z170-P D3 M.2(SOCKET3) Z170-P D3 M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. 7. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode.
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... NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-21 See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details.
... NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-21 See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details.
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Z170-P D3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170-P D3 Standby power LED ASUS Z170-P D3 1-23 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. 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. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
Z170-P D3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170-P D3 Standby power LED ASUS Z170-P D3 1-23 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. 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. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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..., you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • The screen captures are for reference only. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you... connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170-P D3 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from Z170-P D3 BIOS 0205 version. Click to automatically update your BIOS • Save...
..., you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • The screen captures are for reference only. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you... connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170-P D3 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from Z170-P D3 BIOS 0205 version. Click to automatically update your BIOS • Save...
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...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. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen ...captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default...
...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. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen ...captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default...
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... switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drives panel then select D:. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-5 D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch from Files panel to select the BIOS file and press . 4. After the BIOS Updater checks ... while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170-P D3 VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 12/27/2089 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z170PD3....
... switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drives panel then select D:. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-5 D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Press to switch from Files panel to select the BIOS file and press . 4. After the BIOS Updater checks ... while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170-P D3 VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 12/27/2089 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z170PD3....
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... to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 Click to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Shows the bootable devices Search on FAQs Displays...
... to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 Click to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Shows the bootable devices Search on FAQs Displays...
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... respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . It also allows you want to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for your system. Language This button above...
... respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . It also allows you want to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for your system. Language This button above...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170-P D3 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170-P D3 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
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Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-13 OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your system using this feature. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. You can ...
Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-13 OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your system using this feature. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. You can ...