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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 LED 1-28 1.9 Software support 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS ...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 LED 1-28 1.9 Software support 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS ...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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...the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide... If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before you are connected. If you need when ...
...the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide... If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before you are connected. If you need when ...
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... slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Supports D-sub...
... slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Supports D-sub...
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The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it into the holes indicated by circles to...
The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... Place nine screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it into the holes indicated by circles to...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 4 KBMS _USB1314 EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT HDMI DP ASM 1442K DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) ...ASM LAN_USB3.1_EA1 1142 2 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 5 USB3_12 CHA_FAN3 PCIEX1_1 Model name LED 6 Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 BATTERY Intel® Z170 7 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 PCIEX16_2 ALC 1150 PCIEX1_3 8 SupremeFX LED TPU PCIEX16_3 128Mb BIOS AAFP COM CHA_FAN2 TPM USB78 SB_PWR USB910 USB1112 CLRTC T_SENSOR PANEL...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 4 KBMS _USB1314 EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT HDMI DP ASM 1442K DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) ...ASM LAN_USB3.1_EA1 1142 2 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 5 USB3_12 CHA_FAN3 PCIEX1_1 Model name LED 6 Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 BATTERY Intel® Z170 7 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 PCIEX16_2 ALC 1150 PCIEX1_3 8 SupremeFX LED TPU PCIEX16_3 128Mb BIOS AAFP COM CHA_FAN2 TPM USB78 SB_PWR USB910 USB1112 CLRTC T_SENSOR PANEL...
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...1-21 1-3 1-8 1-24 1-28 1-25 1-27 1-22 1-26 1-17 1-16 1-28 1-27 1-23 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-29 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Standby Power.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 5.
...1-21 1-3 1-8 1-24 1-28 1-25 1-27 1-22 1-26 1-17 1-16 1-28 1-27 1-23 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-29 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Standby Power.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 5.
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...the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer ... contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Top of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
...the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer ... contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Top of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
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... CPU Installation Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of the CPU Installation Tool when installing, removing, or picking up the CPU Installation Tool. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 1.3.2 CPU heatsink... and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only.
... CPU Installation Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of the CPU Installation Tool when installing, removing, or picking up the CPU Installation Tool. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 1.3.2 CPU heatsink... and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only.
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A DDR4 module is recommended 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 ... below 1.65 V is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. You can refer to the DDR4 slot.
A DDR4 module is recommended 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 ... below 1.65 V is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. You can refer to the DDR4 slot.
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...36 SK hynix 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 The system maps the total size of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit .... Full DIMM support is subject to use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher ...
...36 SK hynix 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 The system maps the total size of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit .... Full DIMM support is subject to use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher ...
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...to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and ...
...to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and ...
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...- - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 Shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 - - Shared - - - - - - - HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 - PCI Express operating...- - See page 1-22 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card...
...- - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 Shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 - - Shared - - - - - - - HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 - PCI Express operating...- - See page 1-22 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card...
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... 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. ...motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. 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 Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. ASUS Z170 PRO...
... 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. ...motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. 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 Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. ASUS Z170 PRO...
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... Z170 PRO GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you to monitor the temperature of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for your motherboard's... thermistor cable is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING T_SENSOR connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system may become unstable or may not boot up . ...
... Z170 PRO GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you to monitor the temperature of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for your motherboard's... thermistor cable is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING T_SENSOR connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system may become unstable or may not boot up . ...
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... motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for more information about the Front Base. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. ROG_EXT Z170 PRO ...GAMING ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is for details. 7. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for the Front Base. ROG Extension - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-23 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This ...
... motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for more information about the Front Base. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. ROG_EXT Z170 PRO ...GAMING ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is for details. 7. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for the Front Base. ROG Extension - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-23 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This ...
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...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. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to [RAID]. ASUS Z170 PRO... 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 the manual...
...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. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to [RAID]. ASUS Z170 PRO... 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 the manual...
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... the back of the system chassis. Doing so will be disabled. 12. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-27 11. The USB 2.0 module is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will damage the motherboard! M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to 480Mbps connection speed. M.2(SOCKET3) Z170 PRO GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280...
... the back of the system chassis. Doing so will be disabled. 12. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-27 11. The USB 2.0 module is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will damage the motherboard! M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to 480Mbps connection speed. M.2(SOCKET3) Z170 PRO GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280...
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...the location of the onboard LED. The illustration below the printed model name. Model name LED Z170 PRO GAMING Model name LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LEDs blink intermittently. SB_PWR ON...Z170 PRO GAMING Onboard LED 2. To change the lit modes from the BIOS or the LED Control app in the following two modes to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > Model Name LED Lighting item. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Onboard LED 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard...
...the location of the onboard LED. The illustration below the printed model name. Model name LED Z170 PRO GAMING Model name LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LEDs blink intermittently. SB_PWR ON...Z170 PRO GAMING Onboard LED 2. To change the lit modes from the BIOS or the LED Control app in the following two modes to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > Model Name LED Lighting item. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Onboard LED 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard...
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... LED Control app in Ai Suite 3. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims like flowing water. 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. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. You... change the setting in the following three ways to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. 3. This LED also outlines the separation of your motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-29
... LED Control app in Ai Suite 3. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims like flowing water. 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. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. You... change the setting in the following three ways to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. 3. This LED also outlines the separation of your motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-29