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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...2-17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-28 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-39 2.9 Tool menu 2-43 2.10 Exit menu 2-45 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...2-17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-28 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-39 2.9 Tool menu 2-43 2.10 Exit menu 2-45 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors...retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. ...
...a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors...retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. ...
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..., Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® InsiderTM Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. Package contents Check 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 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz...
..., Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® InsiderTM Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. Package contents Check 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 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz...
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... 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 the chassis. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated by circles...
... 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 the chassis. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated by circles...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170-P D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 21.8cm(9.6in) 2 4 KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, ...HDMI ASM 1442K USB3_56 LGA1151 USB3_78 1 LAN_USB_910 LANGuard M.2(SOCKET3) USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 5 PCIEX1_1 6 Realtek 8111GR PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY Z170-P D3 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z170 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 PCI2 16MB BIOS 7 SB_PWR CLRTC COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 PANEL SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 14 13 12...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170-P D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 21.8cm(9.6in) 2 4 KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, ...HDMI ASM 1442K USB3_56 LGA1151 USB3_78 1 LAN_USB_910 LANGuard M.2(SOCKET3) USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 5 PCIEX1_1 6 Realtek 8111GR PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY Z170-P D3 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z170 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 PCI2 16MB BIOS 7 SB_PWR CLRTC COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 PANEL SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 14 13 12...
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... 1-15 1-15 1-18 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. Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P D3 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. Intel®...
... 1-15 1-15 1-18 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. Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P D3 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. Intel®...
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...The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not... install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal ...
...The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not... install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal ...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-P D3 1-7 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. 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.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-P D3 1-7 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. 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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... address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to... than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration.
... address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to... than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration.
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... the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Otherwise,...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 PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots ...
... the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Otherwise,...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 PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots ...
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...- shared shared - - - shared - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - ASUS Z170-P D3 1-11 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards ...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 ...
...- shared shared - - - shared - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - ASUS Z170-P D3 1-11 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards ...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 ...
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... USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. 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 480Mbps connection speed... USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! COM PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI...
... USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. 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 480Mbps connection speed... USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! COM PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI...
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... you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z170-P D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z170-P D3 Digital audio connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to ...Z170-P D3 Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard...
... you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z170-P D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z170-P D3 Digital audio connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to ...Z170-P D3 Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard...
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... 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! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire...
... 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! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire...
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1.8 Onboard LED 1. 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 a reminder that the system 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 you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
1.8 Onboard LED 1. 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 a reminder that the system 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 you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
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... computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an...
... computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an...
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... screen captures are from file Click to select a boot logo Click to find and select the BIOS from Z170-P D3 BIOS 0205 version. Click to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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...
... screen captures are from file Click to select a boot logo Click to find and select the BIOS from Z170-P D3 BIOS 0205 version. Click to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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...
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... the removable device into Z17P3.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the... 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. 3. ASUS Z170-P D3...
... the removable device into Z17P3.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the... 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. 3. ASUS Z170-P D3...
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... 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 the default value. See section 1.6 Headers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press or , POST continues with... its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on the system chassis. Press the power button to turn the system...
... 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 the default value. See section 1.6 Headers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press or , POST continues with... its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on the system chassis. Press the power button to turn the system...