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... About this guide iv Package contents vi H170-PLUS D3 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 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu...
... About this guide iv Package contents vi H170-PLUS D3 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 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu...
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...If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are using, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. iv Safety information Electrical... may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about ...
...If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are using, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. iv Safety information Electrical... may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about ...
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... and right channels to get rid of unnecessary junk files UEFI BIOS - Superb Performance M.2 onboard - H170-PLUS D3 specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Unique Features Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 8 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at...
... and right channels to get rid of unnecessary junk files UEFI BIOS - Superb Performance M.2 onboard - H170-PLUS D3 specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Unique Features Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 8 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at...
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...* * Use a chassis with smart devices in the front panel to a smart TV, your PC status with HD audio module in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - H170-PLUS D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear Panel I/O Ports Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems...
...* * Use a chassis with smart devices in the front panel to a smart TV, your PC status with HD audio module in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - H170-PLUS D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear Panel I/O Ports Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems...
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H170-PLUS D3 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/... connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, 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, and...
H170-PLUS D3 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/... connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, 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, and...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H170-PLUS D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 21.8cm(8.6in) 2 4 KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 DVI VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)... 1442K USB3_56 LGA1151 USB3_78 1 LAN_USB910 LANGuard M.2(SOCKET3) USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 5 PCIEX1_1 6 Realtek 8111H PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY H170-PLUS D3 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 Intel® H170 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 16MB BIOS 7 PCI2 SB_PWR CLRTC COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 PANEL SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 14 13 12 11 5 10 9 8 7 1-2 ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H170-PLUS D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 21.8cm(8.6in) 2 4 KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 DVI VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)... 1442K USB3_56 LGA1151 USB3_78 1 LAN_USB910 LANGuard M.2(SOCKET3) USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 5 PCIEX1_1 6 Realtek 8111H PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY H170-PLUS D3 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 Intel® H170 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 16MB BIOS 7 PCI2 SB_PWR CLRTC COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 PANEL SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 14 13 12 11 5 10 9 8 7 1-2 ...
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... specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the... and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
... specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the... and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
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... not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. Use a metal object such as system passwords. H170-PLUS D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 H170-PLUS D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the...
... not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. Use a metal object such as system passwords. H170-PLUS D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 H170-PLUS D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the...
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... module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H170-PLUS D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT H170-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 6. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. 5. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
... module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H170-PLUS D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT H170-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 6. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. 5. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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...; SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-21 Intel® H170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI].
...; SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-21 Intel® H170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI].
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you need...
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you need...
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... Insert the USB flash disk that you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update ...the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS via the Internet. ...
... Insert the USB flash disk that you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update ...the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS via the Internet. ...
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... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you press to the USB port. 3. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-3 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool...
... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you press to the USB port. 3. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-3 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool...
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... select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. boot: 5. When the booting message...
... select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. boot: 5. When the booting message...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations. 5. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-5 On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations. 5. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-5 On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press...
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... settings to your data or system. Press the reset button on the system chassis. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you...system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. Press to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Do this section...
... settings to your data or system. Press the reset button on the system chassis. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you...system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. Press to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Do this section...
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To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority....default screen for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU...
To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority....default screen for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU...
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... Sub-menu item Menu items Item description Configuration fields Last modified settings Goes back to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
... Sub-menu item Menu items Item description Configuration fields Last modified settings Goes back to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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... SATA mode from AHCI to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS. Refer to RAID mode. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for that menu. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-9 Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your desired settings. It also ...highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Use this button to select the language that you to display in a Tree Map setup. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11...
... SATA mode from AHCI to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS. Refer to RAID mode. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for that menu. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-9 Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your desired settings. It also ...highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Use this button to select the language that you to display in a Tree Map setup. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11...
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... and saved in notes of a menu screen when there are items that you to key in BIOS Setup. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of...show a QR code. A configurable field is a brief description of a field, select it to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste.... code below. To change the settings. Scan this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of options. Use the navigation keys to...
... and saved in notes of a menu screen when there are items that you to key in BIOS Setup. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of...show a QR code. A configurable field is a brief description of a field, select it to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste.... code below. To change the settings. Scan this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of options. Use the navigation keys to...