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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup...
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup...
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... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated graphics processor - Supports D-sub with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, D-sub, DVI ports - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation...
... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated graphics processor - Supports D-sub with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, D-sub, DVI ports - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation...
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...Z170 Chipset - ESD Guards on the type of CPU installed. Stainless Steel Back I/O Performance Optimization ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App DIGI+ VRM - Headphone AMP - Gaming Aesthetics - Supports...DIGI+ VRM - ASUS DIGI+ VRM utility (continued on the next page) vii Highly Durable Components - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® ...
...Z170 Chipset - ESD Guards on the type of CPU installed. Stainless Steel Back I/O Performance Optimization ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App DIGI+ VRM - Headphone AMP - Gaming Aesthetics - Supports...DIGI+ VRM - ASUS DIGI+ VRM utility (continued on the next page) vii Highly Durable Components - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® ...
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...-C, black) 8-channel audio I /O ports EPU - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost Fan Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS Q-DIMM - AI Charger+ - Monitor your entertainment...
...-C, black) 8-channel audio I /O ports EPU - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost Fan Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS Q-DIMM - AI Charger+ - Monitor your entertainment...
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Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports... mode) coolers control 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector ... DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, ...
Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports... mode) coolers control 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector ... DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, ...
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... DIMM configuration. For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual... excess memory from the same vendor. Use a maximum of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 Full DIMM support is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
... DIMM configuration. For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual... excess memory from the same vendor. Use a maximum of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 Full DIMM support is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
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... EXTFAN_DET FANCARD_DETECT EXTFAN_SMB_CLK EXTFAN_SMB_DATA GND E F Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. •...
... EXTFAN_DET FANCARD_DETECT EXTFAN_SMB_CLK EXTFAN_SMB_DATA GND E F Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. •...
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... high memory frequency may cause the system to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.7 TPU [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to set lower... Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to stop the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-21
... high memory frequency may cause the system to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.7 TPU [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to set lower... Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to stop the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-21
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... allows you to reduce the magnitude of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this setting when overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter... This item allows you set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to set a higher frequency for extra power support. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Changing the values in ...
... allows you to reduce the magnitude of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this setting when overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter... This item allows you set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to set a higher frequency for extra power support. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Changing the values in ...
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...module. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. CPU Graphics Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel... The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-23 Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. Select from level 1 to 7...
...module. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. CPU Graphics Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel... The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-23 Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. Select from level 1 to 7...
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... the CFG lock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-29 Configuration options: [Auto][Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C7 Report [Enabled] This item allows you set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... the CFG lock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-29 Configuration options: [Auto][Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C7 Report [Enabled] This item allows you set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...ASPM to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be lost. 2-30 Chapter 2:... this menu allow you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG ASPM [Disabled] This item...enhance the power saving feature of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB (...
...ASPM to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be lost. 2-30 Chapter 2:... this menu allow you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG ASPM [Disabled] This item...enhance the power saving feature of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB (...
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... select the amount of system memory pre-allocated to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-31 PCIEx16_1/ PCIEx16_2 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for slot 1 or slot 2. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is idle. Memory...
... select the amount of system memory pre-allocated to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-31 PCIEx16_1/ PCIEx16_2 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for slot 1 or slot 2. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is idle. Memory...
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... range from 0°C to 100%. The values range from 60% to 100%. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the extension fan operates at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of the source is dropped below the ...lower temperature. 2.7.7 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you set the value for Extension Fan Middle Temperature. Extension Fan 1/2/3 Min. The following item appears only when you to run at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-41 Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use...
... range from 0°C to 100%. The values range from 60% to 100%. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the extension fan operates at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of the source is dropped below the ...lower temperature. 2.7.7 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you set the value for Extension Fan Middle Temperature. Extension Fan 1/2/3 Min. The following item appears only when you to run at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-41 Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup...
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup...
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... @ 24Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ROG SLI bridge connector 1 x PRO GAMING cable labels 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x pack of cable tie 1 x 3D printing mount package Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
... @ 24Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ROG SLI bridge connector 1 x PRO GAMING cable labels 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x pack of cable tie 1 x 3D printing mount package Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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...CPU installed. SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Sonic Radar II - Highly Durable Components - Headphone AMP - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Intel® Z170 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. supports ASUS... technology ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™...
...CPU installed. SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Sonic Radar II - Highly Durable Components - Headphone AMP - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Intel® Z170 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. supports ASUS... technology ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™...
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... Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems EZ DIY Push Notice - Media Streamer app for optimized system cooling control RAMCache Media Streamer - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii...
... Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems EZ DIY Push Notice - Media Streamer app for optimized system cooling control RAMCache Media Streamer - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii...
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Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports... mode) coolers control 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector ... DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control,...
Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports... mode) coolers control 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector ... DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control,...
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... memory on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the following...
... memory on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the following...