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...valid to this email address). If however you wish to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. to anyone in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you . ...problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of this product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
...valid to this email address). If however you wish to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. to anyone in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you . ...problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of this product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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... the electrical outlet you detect any area where it supports. iv Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
... the electrical outlet you detect any area where it supports. iv Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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...and additional information to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. v ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to help you perform certain tasks properly, take... completing a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press two or more ...
...and additional information to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. v ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to help you perform certain tasks properly, take... completing a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press two or more ...
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... Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160@24Hz - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Supports DVI with maximum resolution of 512 MB 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16...the physical characteristics of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. at X8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. Supports HDMI 1.4b with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ...
... Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160@24Hz - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Supports DVI with maximum resolution of 512 MB 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16...the physical characteristics of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. at X8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. Supports HDMI 1.4b with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ...
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...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 Check with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to use... Chip NO. The system maps the total size of individual CPUs or Memory. • For system stability, use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • We highly recommend to...
...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 Check with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to use... Chip NO. The system maps the total size of individual CPUs or Memory. • For system stability, use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • We highly recommend to...
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... 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 the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using... these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. ASUS Z170 PRO...
... 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 the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using... these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. ASUS Z170 PRO...
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The contents of the Support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe in the root folder. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is for .... 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the Setup.exe to display their respective menus. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 ...
The contents of the Support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe in the root folder. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is for .... 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the Setup.exe to display their respective menus. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 ...
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...in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your motherboard...BIOS version easily. Click 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
...in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your motherboard...BIOS version easily. Click 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
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... button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 The...
... button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 The...
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... for more information. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to your desired settings. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool... allows you to select the language that menu. Use this button to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your fans. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information.
... for more information. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to your desired settings. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool... allows you to select the language that menu. Use this button to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your fans. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information.
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to optimize all fans' settings Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-11
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to optimize all fans' settings Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-11
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Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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... following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to malfunction. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be ... preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19
... following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to malfunction. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be ... preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19
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...512us/MHz] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core], the following items appear. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-...than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. If you to maximize the oveclocking performance ...
...512us/MHz] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core], the following items appear. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-...than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. If you to maximize the oveclocking performance ...
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... on the CPU graphics loading. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do.... 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that you to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21
... on the CPU graphics loading. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do.... 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that you to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21
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...a quicker transient response speed. Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the ... the keyboard and press the key. If this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. Do not remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the ...
...a quicker transient response speed. Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the ... the keyboard and press the key. If this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. Do not remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the ...
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...higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. Higher levels of the CPU. Select [Manual] to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat ...Use the and keys to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or ...
...higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. Higher levels of the CPU. Select [Manual] to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat ...Use the and keys to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or ...
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... is available for overclocking. When you enable this item, you set higher voltages for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you to the CPU cores. The following item appears... CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] Use the or keys to adjust the value. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-25 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you set the input voltage for the CPU by a negative value. The following items ...
... is available for overclocking. When you enable this item, you set higher voltages for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you to the CPU cores. The following item appears... CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] Use the or keys to adjust the value. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-25 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you set the input voltage for the CPU by a negative value. The following items ...
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...Auto] This item allows you to set the voltage for the DRAM. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the PCH core voltage. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item ... 0.001V to 0.635V with a 0.005 interval. 2.5.21 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 1.000V to 1.635V with a 0.00500V interval. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the and keys to adjust the value....
...Auto] This item allows you to set the voltage for the DRAM. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the PCH core voltage. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item ... 0.001V to 0.635V with a 0.005 interval. 2.5.21 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 1.000V to 1.635V with a 0.00500V interval. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the and keys to adjust the value....
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...the minimum duty cycle for CPU Middle Temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-37 CPU Fan Max. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The range of the CPU fan..... 2.7.4 Q-Fan Configuration The subitems in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75ºC. CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [300 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows...
...the minimum duty cycle for CPU Middle Temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-37 CPU Fan Max. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The range of the CPU fan..... 2.7.4 Q-Fan Configuration The subitems in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75ºC. CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [300 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows...