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... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws!
... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws!
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...) 6. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 17. Model name LEDs 7. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 10. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 16. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV...
...) 6. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 17. Model name LEDs 7. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 10. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 16. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV...
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3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-7
3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-7
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...channel configuration. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from a memory module. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3400C16 16GB (4GB*4) ver....-16-16-36 Voltage 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 The system maps the total size of the following: - • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value...
...channel configuration. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from a memory module. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3400C16 16GB (4GB*4) ver....-16-16-36 Voltage 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 The system maps the total size of the following: - • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value...
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...-16-39 1.2 • • • DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-39 1.2 • • • SS V-color DW3J0460HM 15-15-15-36 1.2 • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-11 DS - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
...-16-39 1.2 • • • DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-39 1.2 • • • SS V-color DW3J0460HM 15-15-15-36 1.2 • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-11 DS - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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...) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 Shared - - - - - - -
...) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 Shared - - - - - - -
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...) port. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 2. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. DisplayPort. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) Z170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting...
...) port. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 2. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. DisplayPort. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) Z170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting...
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... supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - DisplayPort port: 553 MHz - USB 2.0 ports 13 and 14. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-19 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can only be converted to output from your USB 3.0 devices...
... supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - DisplayPort port: 553 MHz - USB 2.0 ports 13 and 14. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-19 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can only be converted to output from your USB 3.0 devices...
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... EXT_FAN PIN 1 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND EXTFAN_DET FANCARD_DETECT EXTFAN_SMB_CLK EXTFAN_SMB_DATA GND E F Z170 PRO GAMING Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of... Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The extension fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire...
... EXT_FAN PIN 1 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND EXTFAN_DET FANCARD_DETECT EXTFAN_SMB_CLK EXTFAN_SMB_DATA GND E F Z170 PRO GAMING Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of... Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The extension fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire...
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...section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for the Front Base. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module... audio standard. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. ROG Extension - 6. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-23 ROG_EXT Z170 PRO GAMING ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is for details. 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector ...
...section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for the Front Base. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module... audio standard. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. ROG Extension - 6. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-23 ROG_EXT Z170 PRO GAMING ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is for details. 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector ...
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ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to [RAID]. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA ... RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND Z170 PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. Refer to section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. ...
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to [RAID]. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA ... RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND B SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND Z170 PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. Refer to section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. ...
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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 ... USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so...
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 ... USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so...
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... BIOS or the LED Control app in BIOS, go to bring you an ultimate lighting effect. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-29 SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims like flowing water. This LED also outlines the separation of your motherboard. You can ...turn off the SupremeFX LED or change the setting in Ai Suite 3. 3. The LED becomes solid red. SupremeFX LED Z170 PRO GAMING SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently.
... BIOS or the LED Control app in BIOS, go to bring you an ultimate lighting effect. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-29 SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims like flowing water. This LED also outlines the separation of your motherboard. You can ...turn off the SupremeFX LED or change the setting in Ai Suite 3. 3. The LED becomes solid red. SupremeFX LED Z170 PRO GAMING SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently.
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...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 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS ...using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a...
...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 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS ...using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a...
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...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. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. Turn on your computer has.... The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file...
...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. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. Turn on your computer has.... The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file...
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...No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-5 Select Yes then press . Restart your computer. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD...: Z170 PRO GAMING VER: 0215 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/11/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z17PG.CAP 16779264 2015-06-11 ...
...No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-5 Select Yes then press . Restart your computer. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD...: Z170 PRO GAMING VER: 0215 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/11/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z17PG.CAP 16779264 2015-06-11 ...
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... and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you to the system. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS...
... and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you to the system. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS...
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... your desired settings. It also allows you want to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS screen. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main...
... your desired settings. It also allows you want to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS screen. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main...