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... after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you . 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...
... after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you . 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...
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... M.2 onboard - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Z170-P specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Specifications 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 your build with fast response time USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission (continued on the type of unnecessary junk files UEFI BIOS - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology* * These functions work depending...
... M.2 onboard - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Z170-P specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Specifications 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 your build with fast response time USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission (continued on the type of unnecessary junk files UEFI BIOS - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology* * These functions work depending...
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... Auto mode, which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows...
... Auto mode, which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows...
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... Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual...
... Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual...
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... the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots 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 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 came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup...
... the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots 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 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 came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup...
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... 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. 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-P 1-15 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC Z170-P PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170-P USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot...
... 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. 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-P 1-15 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC Z170-P PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170-P USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot...
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... GND Z170-P Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to set the SATA Mode Selection item in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe or SATA modes. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for M.2 Socket than the SATA Express slots. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set up the Windows...
... GND Z170-P Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to set the SATA Mode Selection item in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe or SATA modes. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for M.2 Socket than the SATA Express slots. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set up the Windows...
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... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. GND Reset NC PLED+ PLED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS Z170...
... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. GND Reset NC PLED+ PLED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS Z170...
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... hardware. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64...
... hardware. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64...
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... BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: Z170-P 0305 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware...
... BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: Z170-P 0305 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware...
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...auto recovery tool that you to recover BIOS settings. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 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-P 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file...
...auto recovery tool that you to recover BIOS settings. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 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-P 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file...
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... DVD/CD is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Press ENTER to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. If no key is...
... DVD/CD is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Press ENTER to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. If no key is...
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... installed to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Searches FAQ and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup...
... installed to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Searches FAQ and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup...
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...:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio First]. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting.
...:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio First]. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting.
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... primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for the multi-monitor output. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This item allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for energy-saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] Allows you to control various...
... primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for the multi-monitor output. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This item allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for energy-saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] Allows you to control various...
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... the PCIEx16 speed for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.4 PCH-IO Configuration This item allows you want to support DRAM address remapping for slot 1. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2.6.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The...
... the PCIEx16 speed for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.4 PCH-IO Configuration This item allows you want to support DRAM address remapping for slot 1. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2.6.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The...
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... Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HDD Unlock [Enabled] When enabled, the HDD password unlock feature is enabled on eSATA [Enabled] When enabled, only the IRRT volumes can span the internal and eSATA drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1~6(Gray) [Enabled] Allow you to configure the SWFM (Software Feature Mask) settings. Alternate ID [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the report for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HDD Unlock [Enabled] When enabled, the HDD password unlock feature is enabled on eSATA [Enabled] When enabled, only the IRRT volumes can span the internal and eSATA drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1~6(Gray) [Enabled] Allow you to configure the SWFM (Software Feature Mask) settings. Alternate ID [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the report for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode] [Breathing Mode] M.2 and SATA Express Mode Configuration [SATA EXpress] [M.2] SATA mode will be switched to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Serial Port [On] Allows you to M.2. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to an SPDIF audio output. Audio Shielding LED [Breathing Mode] This item allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high...
...] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode] [Breathing Mode] M.2 and SATA Express Mode Configuration [SATA EXpress] [M.2] SATA mode will be switched to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Serial Port [On] Allows you to M.2. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to an SPDIF audio output. Audio Shielding LED [Breathing Mode] This item allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high...
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... the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will be woken up via the USB and PS/2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On...
... the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will be woken up via the USB and PS/2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On...
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...; UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-P 2-41 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM...
...; UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-P 2-41 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM...