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... manual, including the products and software described in this information. ASUSTeK is authorized in this email address). or (2) the serial number of alteration is eager to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. No part of the product for backup purposes, without the express...
... manual, including the products and software described in this information. ASUSTeK is authorized in this email address). or (2) the serial number of alteration is eager to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. No part of the product for backup purposes, without the express...
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...works depending on the next page) vii Intel® Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard GameFirst technology ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller - ESD Guards on VGA, LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB 3.0/ 2.0 ports - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel, blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel, black)* * Two USB 2.0 ports at back panel) Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - Highly Durable Components - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage...
...works depending on the next page) vii Intel® Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard GameFirst technology ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller - ESD Guards on VGA, LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB 3.0/ 2.0 ports - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel, blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel, black)* * Two USB 2.0 ports at back panel) Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - Highly Durable Components - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage...
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... header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, 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, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, 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...
... header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, 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, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, 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...
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...-16-36 Voltage 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from a memory module. The system maps the total size of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is...
...-16-36 Voltage 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from a memory module. The system maps the total size of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is...
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... motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to do not need to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power...
... motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to do not need to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power...
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... > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 3. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to the CPU fan...
... > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 3. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to the CPU fan...
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...Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. Refer to section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to [AHCI] by default. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING...
...Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. Refer to section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to [AHCI] by default. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING...
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... PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-27 M.2(SOCKET3) Z170 PRO GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. • When the M.2 Socket 3 is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports...
... PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-27 M.2(SOCKET3) Z170 PRO GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. • When the M.2 Socket 3 is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports...
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... following screen is enabled in the root folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows...
... following screen is enabled in the root folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows...
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... BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware...
... BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware...
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... the BIOS: 1. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-3 CAP. • The BIOS file in the removable device into Z17PG. The system requires you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port...
... the BIOS: 1. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-3 CAP. • The BIOS file in the removable device into Z17PG. The system requires you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port...
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...setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device...
...setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This item allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This item allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support...
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...Technology [Enabled] Allows you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-31 The following items appear only when you to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology. When disabled, the hot plug function of the OROM UI Splash screen in a normal status. CR#1/2/3 RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Smart Response technology. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
...Technology [Enabled] Allows you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-31 The following items appear only when you to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology. When disabled, the hot plug function of the OROM UI Splash screen in a normal status. CR#1/2/3 RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Smart Response technology. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
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... set the USB Port Disable Override features. Changes this menu allow you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. SATA Express can only support PCIe devices. [M.2] SATA mode will be switched to M.2. USB3_1/2/3/4/5/6, USB7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14 [Enabled] Allows you to set the behavior of the model name LED. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode] [Breathing Mode] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode...
... set the USB Port Disable Override features. Changes this menu allow you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. SATA Express can only support PCIe devices. [M.2] SATA mode will be switched to M.2. USB3_1/2/3/4/5/6, USB7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14 [Enabled] Allows you to set the behavior of the model name LED. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode] [Breathing Mode] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode...
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... BIOS information Configuration options: [On] [Off] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this function. 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. Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the serial...
... BIOS information Configuration options: [On] [Off] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this function. 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. Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the serial...
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...+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-35 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to...
...+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-35 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to...
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... set of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set Boot Logo Display to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.7 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS...
... set of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set Boot Logo Display to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.7 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS...
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... storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented in order to be preloaded in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on a working system. 2. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA...
... storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented in order to be preloaded in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on a working system. 2. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA...
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... during installation startup. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your system. 3. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Edit the ISO file and add both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder from the root directory of the Windows® 7 installation source using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Power...
... during installation startup. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your system. 3. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Edit the ISO file and add both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder from the root directory of the Windows® 7 installation source using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Power...