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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Z170-WS specifications summary x Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-12 1.2.7 Jumpers 1-17...
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Z170-WS specifications summary x Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-12 1.2.7 Jumpers 1-17...
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...electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set...
...electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set...
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...Multi GPU Support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are... not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. viii Where to find more information ...
...Multi GPU Support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are... not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. viii Where to find more information ...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS Z170-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package 1 x CPU Installation Tool xvi
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS Z170-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package 1 x CPU Installation Tool xvi
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvii
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvii
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...Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron® processors. Z170-WS 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR4 3466 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR4 memory that supports the LGA1151 socket for the operating system or application drive, making your existing... USB devices, and you'll be all set for faster data retrieval. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in the LGA1151 package. It natively supports up to 32 Gbit/s of 3D graphics, multimedia ...
...Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron® processors. Z170-WS 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR4 3466 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR4 memory that supports the LGA1151 socket for the operating system or application drive, making your existing... USB devices, and you'll be all set for faster data retrieval. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in the LGA1151 package. It natively supports up to 32 Gbit/s of 3D graphics, multimedia ...
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...PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into the adjacent USB port, press the motherboard's dedicated Flash Log button and all ASUS Q-Code event logs for diverse operating systems. 1.1.3 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most demanding computer ...of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Chapter 1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features PCI Express 3.0 for 4-Way CrossFireX™ and SLI® Support The motherboard provides PCI Express x16 slots for 4-Way AMD CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI® ...
...PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into the adjacent USB port, press the motherboard's dedicated Flash Log button and all ASUS Q-Code event logs for diverse operating systems. 1.1.3 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most demanding computer ...of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Chapter 1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features PCI Express 3.0 for 4-Way CrossFireX™ and SLI® Support The motherboard provides PCI Express x16 slots for 4-Way AMD CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI® ...
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... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before... avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Z170-WS 1-3
... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before... avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Z170-WS 1-3
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests... only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU...
... CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests... only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU...
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Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Z170-WS 1-7 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module.
Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Z170-WS 1-7 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module.
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...full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to install 4 GB... install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel ...
...full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to install 4 GB... install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel ...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot Z170-WS 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot Z170-WS 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... VGA recommended) 5 - - - x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • We recommend you connect an EATX 12V1 cable when running CrossFireX™...
... VGA recommended) 5 - - - x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • We recommend you connect an EATX 12V1 cable when running CrossFireX™...
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...- - - - - - - shared Intel LAN1(i219) shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASMedia 1142_1 shared - - - - - - PCIe x16_4 shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN2(I210) - - PCIe x4_1 shared - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - Z170-WS 1-11 HD Audio shared - - - - - - - Intel xHCI shared - - - - - - - Intel SATA Controller - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - -
...- - - - - - - shared Intel LAN1(i219) shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASMedia 1142_1 shared - - - - - - PCIe x16_4 shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN2(I210) - - PCIe x4_1 shared - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - Z170-WS 1-11 HD Audio shared - - - - - - - Intel xHCI shared - - - - - - - Intel SATA Controller - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - -
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... to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to reboot the system. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power-on button The...
... to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to reboot the system. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power-on button The...
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MemOK! function. Z170-WS 1-13 Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking... processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!... are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set...
MemOK! function. Z170-WS 1-13 Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking... processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK!... are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set...
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..., the system automatically detects the devices connected to these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are... RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. Refer to [RAID Mode]. the M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with U.2 connector, and shares SATA ports with...These connectors are for details. • Before creating a RAID set the priority. Z170-WS 1-25 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1.
..., the system automatically detects the devices connected to these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode. • These SATA ports are... RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. Refer to [RAID Mode]. the M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with U.2 connector, and shares SATA ports with...These connectors are for details. • Before creating a RAID set the priority. Z170-WS 1-25 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1.
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Chapter 1 2. U.2 3. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Chapter 1 2. U.2 3. U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage.