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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-P D3 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 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My...
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-P D3 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 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My...
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... 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 the above items is subject to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Supports HDMI 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...
... 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 the above items is subject to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Supports HDMI 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...
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...Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for greater durability! 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 CODEC - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 8 x USB 3.0 ...
...Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for greater durability! 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 CODEC - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 8 x USB 3.0 ...
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Z170-P D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY Push Notice - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control...
Z170-P D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY Push Notice - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control...
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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...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... Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning ...
...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...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... Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning ...
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... not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector A B A CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z170-P D3 C C CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V Z170-P D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to... connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS...
... not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector A B A CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Z170-P D3 C C CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V Z170-P D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to... connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS...
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...[Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. 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...100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-21 The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator.
...[Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. 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...100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-21 The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator.
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...phase. [T. Select [Manual] to GT loading. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] ...GT and VRM thermal conditions. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-23 Select from level 1 to 8 to adjust the GT power voltage from 0% to maintain the current VRM balance. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range...
...phase. [T. Select [Manual] to GT loading. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] ...GT and VRM thermal conditions. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-23 Select from level 1 to 8 to adjust the GT power voltage from 0% to maintain the current VRM balance. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range...
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... report to [Enabled]. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C8 Report [Enabled] This item allows you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to the operating system.
... report to [Enabled]. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C8 Report [Enabled] This item allows you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to the operating system.
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...] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This item allows you to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-31 Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics ...Configuration Allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) to DVMT 5.0 used by the CPU Graphics. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ...
...] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This item allows you to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-31 Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics ...Configuration Allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) to DVMT 5.0 used by the CPU Graphics. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ...
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...] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select to normal boot speed. Select to go back to accelerate the boot speed. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-39 When the CPU temperature is dropped below the lower temperature. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates...
...] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select to normal boot speed. Select to go back to accelerate the boot speed. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-39 When the CPU temperature is dropped below the lower temperature. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates...