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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-P 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 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-23 Chapter 2 BIOS information ... 2-17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-27 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-40 2.9 Tool menu 2-44 2.10 Exit menu 2-46 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-P 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 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-23 Chapter 2 BIOS information ... 2-17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-27 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-40 2.9 Tool menu 2-44 2.10 Exit menu 2-46 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...connected. Do not place the product in your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is ...organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it...
...connected. Do not place the product in your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is ...organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it...
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... on the next page) vi Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-P 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...
... on the next page) vi Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-P 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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... install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS Z170-P 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS Z170-P 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170-P 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 DIGI +VRM DVI DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-...5cm(12in) HDMI ASM 1442K LGA1151 USB_C1 USB3_78 1 LAN_USB910 LANGuard M.2(SOCKET3) USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 5 PCIEX1_1 6 RTL 8111H PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY Z170-P Intel® Z170 PCIEX1_2 7 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 128Mb BIOS PCI2 COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SB_PWR CLRTC PANEL SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 8 14...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170-P 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.4cm(8.8in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 DIGI +VRM DVI DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-...5cm(12in) HDMI ASM 1442K LGA1151 USB_C1 USB3_78 1 LAN_USB910 LANGuard M.2(SOCKET3) USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 5 PCIEX1_1 6 RTL 8111H PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY Z170-P Intel® Z170 PCIEX1_2 7 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 128Mb BIOS PCI2 COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SB_PWR CLRTC PANEL SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 8 14...
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... 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 Z170-P CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P 1-3 M.2 Socket 3 7.... System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 10. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) 9. Digital audio connector...
... 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 Z170-P CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P 1-3 M.2 Socket 3 7.... System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 10. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) 9. Digital audio connector...
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...8226; Ensure that you see any 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 ... warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on...
...8226; Ensure that you see any 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 ... warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on...
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... DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Z170-P Z170-P 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-P 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR...
... DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Z170-P Z170-P 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-P 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR...
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... memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel... operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel... operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...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. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product ...and the expansion cards that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying 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 they support. Failure to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the...
...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. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product ...and the expansion cards that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying 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 they support. Failure to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the...
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... 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 A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - PCI 2 - - - PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - shared - - - - Realtek 8111H LAN - - - ASUS Z170-P 1-11
... 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 A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - PCI 2 - - - PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - shared - - - - Realtek 8111H LAN - - - ASUS Z170-P 1-11
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...USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. COM PIN 1 Z170-P Z170-P Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and...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 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable ...connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS Z170-P 1-15
...USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. COM PIN 1 Z170-P Z170-P Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and...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 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable ...connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS Z170-P 1-15
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...this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 Z170-P MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition Z170-P Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We ... socket 3 This socket allows you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. If you to [AC97]. M.2(SOCKET3) Z170-P Z170-P M.2(SOCKET3) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel...
...this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 Z170-P MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition Z170-P Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We ... socket 3 This socket allows you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. If you to [AC97]. M.2(SOCKET3) Z170-P Z170-P M.2(SOCKET3) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel...
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.... These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis ... 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 C C CHA_FAN2 Z170-P GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V Z170-P Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 9.
.... These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis ... 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 C C CHA_FAN2 Z170-P GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V Z170-P Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 9.
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1.8 Onboard LED 1. 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. 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. Z170-P Z170-P Standby power LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.8 Onboard LED 1. 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. 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. Z170-P Z170-P Standby power LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to maximize the features of your...motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. 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-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS Z170...
... in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to maximize the features of your...motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. 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-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS Z170...
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...manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170-P 2-1 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 the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ...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 motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select ...
...manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170-P 2-1 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 the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ...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 motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select ...
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...for the BIOS file. ASUS Z170-P 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to recover BIOS settings. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in DOS environment. 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. CAP. • The BIOS file in your computer screen. Turn on your...
...for the BIOS file. ASUS Z170-P 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to recover BIOS settings. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in DOS environment. 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. CAP. • The BIOS file in your computer screen. Turn on your...
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...changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Press to turn the system off then back on your data or system. ...Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup... Exit menu or press hotkey F5. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on the system chassis. We recommend you failed to...
...changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Press to turn the system off then back on your data or system. ...Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup... Exit menu or press hotkey F5. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on the system chassis. We recommend you failed to...