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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 ...2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xviii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 ...2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-52 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-57 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-59 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-60 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-60 3.10 Exit menu 3-61 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-62 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-62 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-63 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-65 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-52 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-57 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-59 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-60 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-60 3.10 Exit menu 3-61 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-62 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-62 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-63 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-65 iv
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... 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1... RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver...
... 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1... RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver...
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...This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Optional... documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. 4. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii It includes description of ...
...This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Optional... documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. 4. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii It includes description of ...
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...(MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I211-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal ...BD audio layer content protection - DTS Connect - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Hyper Kit - 1 x U.2 port (support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage) Hyper M.2 X4...® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Adjust BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver...
...(MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I211-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal ...BD audio layer content protection - DTS Connect - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Hyper Kit - 1 x U.2 port (support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage) Hyper M.2 X4...® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Adjust BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver...
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...BIOS - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages DIGI+ Power Control - DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - Whole system optimization with fast response time Special Memory O.C. Fast and easy way to 1300 Mbps transfer speed ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Z170-PREMIUM... specifications summary USB Wireless Data Network Bluetooth ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- Auto Tuning, GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch EPU ...
...BIOS - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages DIGI+ Power Control - DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - Whole system optimization with fast response time Special Memory O.C. Fast and easy way to 1300 Mbps transfer speed ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Z170-PREMIUM... specifications summary USB Wireless Data Network Bluetooth ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- Auto Tuning, GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch EPU ...
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Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for supporting information. CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Remote Entertainment Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting...
Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for supporting information. CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Remote Entertainment Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting...
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Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 2 USB ports ... ports (Type C) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 port (blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 port (black, 1 supports Key Express, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio I /O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Reset button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x DRCT (Direct Key) connector 1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments) 1 x EPU switch 1 x EZ XMP...
Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 2 USB ports ... ports (Type C) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 port (blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 port (black, 1 supports Key Express, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio I /O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Reset button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x DRCT (Direct Key) connector 1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments) 1 x EPU switch 1 x EZ XMP...
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xv Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 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...
xv Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 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...
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...DRCT) 16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314) 17. Power-on button 19. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 23. Reset button 20. BIOS Flashback button 22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 26. EPU switch 8. SATAEXPRESS) 11. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 15. ...20 1-35 1-22 1-41 1-33 1-32 1-42 1-21 1-24 1-39 1-40 1-36 1-23 1-19 1-19 1-23 2-13 1-40 1-27 1-41 1-34 1-33 1-34 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-5 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. SATA 6G_56; EZ XMP switch 18. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, ...
...DRCT) 16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314) 17. Power-on button 19. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 23. Reset button 20. BIOS Flashback button 22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 26. EPU switch 8. SATAEXPRESS) 11. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 15. ...20 1-35 1-22 1-41 1-33 1-32 1-42 1-21 1-24 1-39 1-40 1-36 1-23 1-19 1-19 1-23 2-13 1-40 1-27 1-41 1-34 1-33 1-34 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-5 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. SATA 6G_56; EZ XMP switch 18. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, ...
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... Single-channel memory configuration. Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1, A2, B1, and B2 for better compatibility. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of quad-channel memory configuration. or...DDR4 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. SS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-15-36 - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. DS ...
... Single-channel memory configuration. Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1, A2, B1, and B2 for better compatibility. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of quad-channel memory configuration. or...DDR4 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. SS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-15-36 - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. DS ...
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...to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. ... also lights up due to boot up when the DIMM is tested. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction button to boot after turning on the computer. Turn off the computer and ...
...to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. ... also lights up due to boot up when the DIMM is tested. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction button to boot after turning on the computer. Turn off the computer and ...
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... the TPU switch to TPU_II (Water-cooling). • The TPU LED (TPU_LED) near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is enabled. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-21 Chapter 1 4. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU performance for the exact location... switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will use the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Refer to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you have made.
... the TPU switch to TPU_II (Water-cooling). • The TPU LED (TPU_LED) near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is enabled. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-21 Chapter 1 4. TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU performance for the exact location... switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will use the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Refer to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you have made.
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... power consumption. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 1 5. Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED...
... power consumption. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 1 5. Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED...
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Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 7. EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-23 Chapter 1 6.
Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 7. EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-23 Chapter 1 6.
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EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 3.
EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 3.
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.... • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID]. SATA 6G_34; SATAEXPRESS) These connectors connect to section 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration regarding the BIOS switch. • The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with SATA Express. If you installed Serial ATA hard... with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. SATA 6G_56; Only one SATA Express device or...
.... • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID]. SATA 6G_34; SATAEXPRESS) These connectors connect to section 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration regarding the BIOS switch. • The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with SATA Express. If you installed Serial ATA hard... with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. SATA 6G_56; Only one SATA Express device or...
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... connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately...
... connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately...
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... switches the control modes. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1-4 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Chapter 1 8. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors...CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on water cooling device. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-37 These are...
... switches the control modes. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1-4 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Chapter 1 8. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors...CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on water cooling device. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-37 These are...
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...socket 3 This socket allows you to connect up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. Only one SATA device could be activated. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-41 Chapter 1 The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 14. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module ... • The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set up to section 3.6.8 Onboard Device Configuration regarding the BIOS switch. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with SATA Express. 13. To use an M.2 SATA device, refer to six...
...socket 3 This socket allows you to connect up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. Only one SATA device could be activated. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-41 Chapter 1 The add-on Thunderbolt I /O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately. 14. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module ... • The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set up to section 3.6.8 Onboard Device Configuration regarding the BIOS switch. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with SATA Express. 13. To use an M.2 SATA device, refer to six...