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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING 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 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-16 1.7 Connectors 1-17 1.8 Onboard ... 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-27 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-41 2.9 Tool menu 2-46 2.10 Exit menu 2-47 2.11 Installing an operating system 2-48 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING 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 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-16 1.7 Connectors 1-17 1.8 Onboard ... 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-27 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-41 2.9 Tool menu 2-46 2.10 Exit menu 2-47 2.11 Installing an operating system 2-48 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...24Hz - Supports HDMI 1.4b with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - at X8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. Integrated ...package 1 x CPU installation tool Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 ...
...24Hz - Supports HDMI 1.4b with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - at X8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. Integrated ...package 1 x CPU installation tool Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 ...
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... support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)* - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Sonic Radar II - DIGI+ VRM - Headphone AMP - Highly Durable Components - Z170 PRO GAMING 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™ Technology SupremeFX 8-Channel...
... support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)* - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Sonic Radar II - DIGI+ VRM - Headphone AMP - Highly Durable Components - Z170 PRO GAMING 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™ Technology SupremeFX 8-Channel...
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... Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go! - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Exclusive Features - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii Tuner - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Suite 3 - AI Charger+ - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Disk Unlocker - Media Streamer app for...
... Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go! - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Exclusive Features - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii Tuner - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Suite 3 - AI Charger+ - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Disk Unlocker - Media Streamer app for...
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Z170 PRO GAMING 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 ... 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...
Z170 PRO GAMING 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 ... 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...
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... any component, place it into the holes indicated by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
... any component, place it into the holes indicated by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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... 7. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 18. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 M.2 Socket 3 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. Front panel audio connector (10...
... 7. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 18. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 M.2 Socket 3 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. Front panel audio connector (10...
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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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A DDR4 module is recommended to the DDR4 slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . Z170 PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ...
A DDR4 module is recommended to the DDR4 slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . Z170 PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ...
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... 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 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM...at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for full DIMM configuration. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. • You may operate at a higher frequency,...
... 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 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM...at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for full DIMM configuration. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. • You may operate at a higher frequency,...
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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 - - DDR4 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. SS - -
...-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 - - DDR4 2666 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. SS - -
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XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 - Shared - - - - - HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe x16 (Recommended for card single VGA card) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe ...
XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 - Shared - - - - - HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe x16 (Recommended for card single VGA card) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe ...
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... header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking. CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. enter data. • If the steps above do not need...
... header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking. CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. enter data. • If the steps above do not need...
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ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage ... installed CPU. DisplayPort. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 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 1-2. This 15-pin port is for...
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage ... installed CPU. DisplayPort. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 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 1-2. This 15-pin port is for...
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...; Multi-VGA output supports up to the design of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 16. 13. USB 3.0 ports 3~6. DVI port: 165 MHz - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-19
...; Multi-VGA output supports up to the design of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 16. 13. USB 3.0 ports 3~6. DVI port: 165 MHz - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-19
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... the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 2. TPM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING 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 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction A TPM system also helps enhance...
... the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 2. TPM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING 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 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction A TPM system also helps enhance...
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...• The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors. A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT C CHA_FAN3 A GND CHA FAN...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 > Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in...
...• The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors. A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT C CHA_FAN3 A GND CHA FAN...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 > Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in...