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... this setup, the system sets a higher priority for left and right channels to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds SATA Express onboard - H170-PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Specifications Intel® H170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports...
... this setup, the system sets a higher priority for left and right channels to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds SATA Express onboard - H170-PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Specifications Intel® H170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports...
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... heatsink solution (continued on the battlefield Media Streamer - H170-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS quiet thermal solution Specifications PC Cleaner - featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Most advanced options with smart...
... heatsink solution (continued on the battlefield Media Streamer - H170-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS quiet thermal solution Specifications PC Cleaner - featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Most advanced options with smart...
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H170-PRO specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors Specifications 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, Type A) 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port 2 x USB...* * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-channel audio output. 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 1 x SATA Express...
H170-PRO specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors Specifications 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, Type A) 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port 2 x USB...* * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-channel audio output. 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 1 x SATA Express...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. H170-PRO H170-PRO CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H170-PRO 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 8. Intel® H170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) 10. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 11. Serial port connectors ... Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Intel® H170 SATAEXPRESS (7-pin SATA 6G_12) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM...
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. H170-PRO H170-PRO CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H170-PRO 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 8. Intel® H170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) 10. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 11. Serial port connectors ... Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Intel® H170 SATAEXPRESS (7-pin SATA 6G_12) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM...
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... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots 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...
... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots 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...
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...is HDCP compliant allowing playback of USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can not be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for faster and ...with HD audio module in the front panel to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 12. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the limitation of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. This 24-pin...
...is HDCP compliant allowing playback of USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can not be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for faster and ...with HD audio module in the front panel to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 12. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the limitation of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. This 24-pin...
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... NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H170-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H170-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ASUS H170-PRO 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module...
... NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H170-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H170-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. ASUS H170-PRO 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module...
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... 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B USB3_34 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND H170-PRO A PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ B H170-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connectors The USB 3.0 module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 4. Connect...
... 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B USB3_34 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND H170-PRO A PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ B H170-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connectors The USB 3.0 module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 4. Connect...
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...copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H170-PRO 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update... on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H170-PRO version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 Click to...
...copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H170-PRO 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update... on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H170-PRO version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 Click to...
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... under the Exit menu. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 and press to update the BIOS via USB or Internet. Follow the steps below to enable it. 2. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder ...when the update process is done. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started c) Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your...
... under the Exit menu. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 and press to update the BIOS via USB or Internet. Follow the steps below to enable it. 2. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder ...when the update process is done. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started c) Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your...
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... environment. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS H170-PRO 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this...
... environment. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS H170-PRO 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this...
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...to switch the disk from Files panel to Drive D (USB flash drive). 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)...optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot from the DVD/CD. Ensure that your computer then press to FreeDOS (http://www...
...to switch the disk from Files panel to Drive D (USB flash drive). 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)...optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot from the DVD/CD. Ensure that your computer then press to FreeDOS (http://www...
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... menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 1.6 Headers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on ... the BIOS Setup program to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. The BIOS screens ...
... menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. See section 1.6 Headers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on ... the BIOS Setup program to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. The BIOS screens ...
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...[Solid State Drive] Typology [Unknown] This item allows you to enable or disable the USB3.0 ports individually. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] ... port control The subitems in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Unknown] [M2] [Direct Connect] [ISATA]...
...[Solid State Drive] Typology [Unknown] This item allows you to enable or disable the USB3.0 ports individually. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] ... port control The subitems in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Unknown] [M2] [Direct Connect] [ISATA]...
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... [Enabled], all other ways except via the power button, devices in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will be woken up via the USB and PS/2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack... will power off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. 2.6.8 APM ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows BIOS to switch off the USB and PS/2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started
... [Enabled], all other ways except via the power button, devices in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will be woken up via the USB and PS/2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack... will power off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. 2.6.8 APM ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows BIOS to switch off the USB and PS/2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started
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OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] This item allows you to a USB storage device. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft®... select your installed operating system. Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK file must be active. ASUS H170-PRO 2-43 Set New Key This item allows you to clear all the system's Secure Boot keys will not be formatted as...
OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] This item allows you to a USB storage device. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft®... select your installed operating system. Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK file must be active. ASUS H170-PRO 2-43 Set New Key This item allows you to clear all the system's Secure Boot keys will not be formatted as...
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... storage device so that more images can be loaded securely. DBX Management DBX Management Delete Key Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. The KEK file must be formatted as ...No] Set New Key Allows you to load the additional KEK from your system. Delete Key Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the downloaded db from your system. DB Management Delete Key Allows you to delete the KEK ...
... storage device so that more images can be loaded securely. DBX Management DBX Management Delete Key Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. The KEK file must be formatted as ...No] Set New Key Allows you to load the additional KEK from your system. Delete Key Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the downloaded db from your system. DB Management Delete Key Allows you to delete the KEK ...
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...the BIOS to save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] 2-46 Chapter 2: Getting started Press ...[Enter] to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your USB drive. 2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. ...
...the BIOS to save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] 2-46 Chapter 2: Getting started Press ...[Enter] to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your USB drive. 2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. ...
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...you to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes. ASUS H170-PRO 2-47 When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to load the default values.... Launch EFI Shell from one of the parameters on the Setup menus. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available USB devices.
...you to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes. ASUS H170-PRO 2-47 When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to load the default values.... Launch EFI Shell from one of the parameters on the Setup menus. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available USB devices.