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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-...
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-...
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Contents 6.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-7 6.2.1 Requirements 6-7 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-7 6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-8 6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 6-9 6.2.5 Installing the device drivers 6-10 6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-10 Appendices Z170-WS block diagram A-1 Notices ...A-2 ASUS contact information A-6 vi
Contents 6.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-7 6.2.1 Requirements 6-7 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-7 6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-8 6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 6-9 6.2.5 Installing the device drivers 6-10 6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-10 Appendices Z170-WS block diagram A-1 Notices ...A-2 ASUS contact information A-6 vi
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... interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Premium Japan-made audio capacitors...2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both sound deliver equal quality - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack- Z170-WS specifications summary Storage Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with ...
... interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Premium Japan-made audio capacitors...2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both sound deliver equal quality - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack- Z170-WS specifications summary Storage Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with ...
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... fast response time Special Memory O.C. Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. UEFI BIOS - Z170-WS specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 1 vertical Type A Connector,blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel, black) ASMedia...
... fast response time Special Memory O.C. Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. UEFI BIOS - Z170-WS specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 1 vertical Type A Connector,blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel, black) ASMedia...
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...lags Crystal Sound 3 - Key Express - Turbo APP - CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ XMP Quiet Thermal Design: - Z170-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution BIOS features Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment...BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED) - USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2...
...lags Crystal Sound 3 - Key Express - Turbo APP - CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ XMP Quiet Thermal Design: - Z170-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution BIOS features Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment...BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED) - USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2...
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Z170-WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Q-Code Logger button 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB ... connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 Power Connector 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK!...
Z170-WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Q-Code Logger button 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB ... connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 Power Connector 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK!...
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xv Z170-WS specifications summary Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 *64-bit supported only ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xv Z170-WS specifications summary Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 *64-bit supported only ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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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...the BIOS default settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. button to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. function. Z170-WS 1-13 button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the...reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • ...
...the BIOS default settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. button to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. function. Z170-WS 1-13 button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the...reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • ...
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To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Z170-WS 1-31 Chapter 1 10. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) ...connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground ...
To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Z170-WS 1-31 Chapter 1 10. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) ...connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground ...
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 Z170-WS 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 Z170-WS 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
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Insert the USB storage device to easily check Q-Code event logs with opening the computer's case. Z170-WS 2-13 This may have risks. Press the Q-Code Logger button at the rear panel for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, ... installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS...
Insert the USB storage device to easily check Q-Code event logs with opening the computer's case. Z170-WS 2-13 This may have risks. Press the Q-Code Logger button at the rear panel for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, ... installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS...
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... BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may ...result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as Z170WS.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances...
... BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may ...result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as Z170WS.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances...
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... Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to all cores. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-17 Use the or to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. When the CPU Core Ratio is set to...
... Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to all cores. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-17 Use the or to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. When the CPU Core Ratio is set to...
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... in the operating system. PCIE Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-35
... in the operating system. PCIE Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-35
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... Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to [Manual]. The values range from 20 to 100%. Chassis Fan 1-4 Middle. Chassis Fan 1-4 Min. ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1-4 fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to configure these items...adjust the maximum Chassis Fan 1-4 duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-49 Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys to get the temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Chassis Fan 1-4 will be...
... Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to [Manual]. The values range from 20 to 100%. Chassis Fan 1-4 Middle. Chassis Fan 1-4 Min. ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1-4 fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to configure these items...adjust the maximum Chassis Fan 1-4 duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-49 Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys to get the temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Chassis Fan 1-4 will be...
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... range from 0 to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to 10 seconds. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-53 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Disabled] ...Only the ASUS logo will be shown during normal boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system...
... range from 0 to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to 10 seconds. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-53 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Disabled] ...Only the ASUS logo will be shown during normal boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system...
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... during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Select an item then press to AHCI. When you run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your choice. Secure Erase is only supported on the Advanced mode menu. Ensure to set...your SSD may take a while depending on its size. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may become unstable if you press , a confirmation message appears. Z170-WS 3-57 To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. 3.9 Tool menu...
... during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Select an item then press to AHCI. When you run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your choice. Secure Erase is only supported on the Advanced mode menu. Ensure to set...your SSD may take a while depending on its size. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may become unstable if you press , a confirmation message appears. Z170-WS 3-57 To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. 3.9 Tool menu...
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... Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement Appendices ASUS Z170-WS A-3 This class B digital apparatus complies with RSS 210 of the device. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer...
... Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement Appendices ASUS Z170-WS A-3 This class B digital apparatus complies with RSS 210 of the device. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer...
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...(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z170-WS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part ... TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard Z170-WS conform with the essential requirements of the FCC Rules. A-7 ASUS Z170-WS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800...
...(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z170-WS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part ... TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard Z170-WS conform with the essential requirements of the FCC Rules. A-7 ASUS Z170-WS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800...
