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Contents Safety information iv 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 ...17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-28 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-39 2.9 Tool menu 2-43 2.10 Exit menu 2-45 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv 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 ...17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-28 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-39 2.9 Tool menu 2-43 2.10 Exit menu 2-45 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are not damaged. About this ... menus. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust,...
... technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are not damaged. About this ... menus. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust,...
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... devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H170-PLUS D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Intel®...
... devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H170-PLUS D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Intel®...
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...ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 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 power supply. Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that the motherboard...from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power...
...ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 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 power supply. Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that the motherboard...from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power...
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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) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (... ASM 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...
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) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (... ASM 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...
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... SPDIF_OUT) 14. H170-PLUS D3 H170-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 13. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. M.2 Socket 3 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-20 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-19 1-21 1-12 1-22 1-23 1-15 1-15 1-18 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with...
... SPDIF_OUT) 14. H170-PLUS D3 H170-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 13. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. M.2 Socket 3 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-20 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-19 1-21 1-12 1-22 1-23 1-15 1-15 1-18 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with...
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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 ...that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/...
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 ...that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: H170-PLUS D3 H170-PLUS D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: H170-PLUS D3 H170-PLUS D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below.
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... the dual-channel configuration. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft...effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-...
... the dual-channel configuration. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft...effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-...
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... The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This... three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that you intend to do not need to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until ...
... The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This... three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that you intend to do not need to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until ...
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... provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI 1 PCI 2 Realtek 8111GR LAN Controller HD Audio SATA Controller XHCI Controller A B C D shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-11 shared - - - shared - - - shared shared - - -
... provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI 1 PCI 2 Realtek 8111GR LAN Controller HD Audio SATA Controller XHCI Controller A B C D shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-11 shared - - - shared - - - shared shared - - -
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...to the USB connectors. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H170-PLUS D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H170-PLUS D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these ... RI 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...
...to the USB connectors. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H170-PLUS D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H170-PLUS D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these ... RI 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...
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... L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H170-PLUS D3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ...H170-PLUS D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT H170-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is set to this connector, set the item to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard...
... L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H170-PLUS D3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ...H170-PLUS D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT H170-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is set to this connector, set the item to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard...
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...the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!... 8. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector A B A CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H170-PLUS D3 C C CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V H170-PLUS D3...
...the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!... 8. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector A B A CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H170-PLUS D3 C C CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V H170-PLUS D3...
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Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. H170-PLUS D3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H170-PLUS D3 Standby power LED ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-23 1.8 Onboard LED 1.
Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. H170-PLUS D3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H170-PLUS D3 Standby power LED ASUS H170-PLUS D3 1-23 1.8 Onboard LED 1.
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... at any time without notice. Click the Drivers, Utilities, Manual, or Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is for reference only. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents...DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display ...
... at any time without notice. Click the Drivers, Utilities, Manual, or Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is for reference only. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents...DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display ...
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...AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from H170-PLUS D3 BIOS 0307 version. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • The screen captures are for reference ... POST. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-1 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 case you ...
...AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from H170-PLUS D3 BIOS 0307 version. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • The screen captures are for reference ... POST. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-1 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 case you ...
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... while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on your computer screen. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you press to ...rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H17P3.CAP. • The BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-3 The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters...
... while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on your computer screen. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you press to ...rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H17P3.CAP. • The BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-3 The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you see on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load.... • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you see on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load.... • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you...