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... edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration...
... edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration...
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...(10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 15. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. Model name LEDs 7. M.2 Socket 3 9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 17. SupremeFX...Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 13. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and ...
...(10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 15. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. Model name LEDs 7. M.2 Socket 3 9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 17. SupremeFX...Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 13. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and ...
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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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... support site at a higher frequency, refer to the physical characteristics of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ...H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 Voltage 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 Use a maximum of accessing information from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. •...
... support site at a higher frequency, refer to the physical characteristics of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ...H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 Voltage 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 Use a maximum of accessing information from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. •...
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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 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs AVEXIR AVD4U26661504G-4CIR(XMP) 4GB SS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2 • • • AVEXIR...
...-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 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs AVEXIR AVD4U26661504G-4CIR(XMP) 4GB SS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2 • • • AVEXIR...
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... card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for better thermal environment. Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - -
... card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for better thermal environment. Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - -
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... CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) Z170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. This port connects to pins...
... CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) Z170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. This port connects to pins...
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... any DVI-D compatible device. HDMI port: 300 MHz 14. HDMI port. USB 3.0 ports 3~6. DVI port: 165 MHz - DisplayPort port: 553 MHz - VGA port: 180 MHz - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-19 This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. This port is for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows...
... any DVI-D compatible device. HDMI port: 300 MHz 14. HDMI port. USB 3.0 ports 3~6. DVI port: 165 MHz - DisplayPort port: 553 MHz - VGA port: 180 MHz - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-19 This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. This port is for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows...
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...in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT C CHA_FAN3 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN B +5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN... CHA_FAN2 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 Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS....
...in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT C CHA_FAN3 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN B +5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN... CHA_FAN2 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 Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS....
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... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [AC97]. ROG_EXT Z170 PRO GAMING ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is set the item to [HD]. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-23 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. 6. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC...
... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [AC97]. ROG_EXT Z170 PRO GAMING ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is set the item to [HD]. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-23 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. 6. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC...
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... Before creating a RAID set, refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by...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 the SATA Mode item in the motherboard ...
... Before creating a RAID set, refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by...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 the SATA Mode item in the motherboard ...
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...+ 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 install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. 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...
...+ 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 install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. 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...
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... Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. To change the lit modes from the rest of your motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-29 This LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app in BIOS, go to bring...
... Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. To change the lit modes from the rest of your motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-29 This LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app in BIOS, go to bring...
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 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 automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select ...
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 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 automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select ...
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...and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. To ensure system ...single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-3 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings...
...and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. To ensure system ...single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-3 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings...
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... 16779264 2015-06-11 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 2-5 When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file...
... 16779264 2015-06-11 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 2-5 When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file...
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..., 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 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. Click to the Setup Mode item in section...
..., 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 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. Click to the Setup Mode item in section...
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... for your BIOS. Refer to RAID mode. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS screen. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your desired settings. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button...
... for your BIOS. Refer to RAID mode. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS screen. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your desired settings. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button...