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... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1
... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1
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...11. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 12. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 18. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. M.2 Socket 3 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. 3D Mount holes 21. DDR4 ... EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 14. PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots 23. Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13.
...11. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 12. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 18. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. M.2 Socket 3 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. 3D Mount holes 21. DDR4 ... EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 14. PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots 23. Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13.
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Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU Top of CPU ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-5
Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU Top of CPU ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-5
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3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-7
3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-7
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... following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS Latency. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. com/kb/929605/en...
... following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS Latency. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. com/kb/929605/en...
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... support. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11
... support. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11
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... RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 +3V_BAT GND 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
... RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 +3V_BAT GND 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
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... connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 5. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1 channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-15 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange...
... connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 5. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1 channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-15 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange...
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RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. COM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital... then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TPM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA TPM connector F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-17 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, ...
RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. COM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital... then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TPM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA TPM connector F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-17 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, ...
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...-consuming devices or when you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA T_SENSOR connector ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are designed to... GND -12 Volts +3 Volts Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you to monitor the temperature of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)...
...-consuming devices or when you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA T_SENSOR connector ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are designed to... GND -12 Volts +3 Volts Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you to monitor the temperature of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)...
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.... We recommend you to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 8. USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • This connector is based on...
.... We recommend you to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 8. USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • This connector is based on...
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...pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR_SW SPEAKER PIN 1 +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows... chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-23 PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND +5V GND GND Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports...
...pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR_SW SPEAKER PIN 1 +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows... chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-23 PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND +5V GND GND Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports...
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.... The LED lights up to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Onboard LED 2. See section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 1.8 Onboard LED 1. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up in the following three ways to bring you should shut down...
.... The LED lights up to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Onboard LED 2. See section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 1.8 Onboard LED 1. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up in the following three ways to bring you should shut down...
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... install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in the root folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1... for reference only. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to your hardware. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Double-click the Setup.exe to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of...
... install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in the root folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1... for reference only. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to your hardware. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Double-click the Setup.exe to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of...
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... logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either...
... logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either...
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... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. ... not supported under FreeDOS environment. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your USB flash drive. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. NTFS is in single partition and in DOS environment.
... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. ... not supported under FreeDOS environment. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your USB flash drive. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. NTFS is in single partition and in DOS environment.
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... 16779264 2016-06-08 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update...
... 16779264 2016-06-08 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update...
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... you to Selects the display language of the selected mode. Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA...
... you to Selects the display language of the selected mode. Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA...
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.... MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Use this button to select the language that the item has a submenu. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
.... MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Use this button to select the language that the item has a submenu. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
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Click to optimize all fans' settings Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to optimize all fans' settings Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.