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..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY...
..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY...
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...- EPU PC Cleaner - Featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission (continued on the type of CPU installed. 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) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS LAN Guard - The latest transfer technologies with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express) - Fast and easy way to...
...- EPU PC Cleaner - Featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission (continued on the type of CPU installed. 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) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS LAN Guard - The latest transfer technologies with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express) - Fast and easy way to...
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... and download "Windows® 7 Installation Guide" and "EZ Installer" to change without notice. H170M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 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 connector (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray; 2 from SATA Express) 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector(PWM mode) 2 x 4-pin...
... and download "Windows® 7 Installation Guide" and "EZ Installer" to change without notice. H170M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 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 connector (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray; 2 from SATA Express) 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector(PWM mode) 2 x 4-pin...
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... default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. Use a maximum of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. - For more memory...
... default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. Use a maximum of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. - For more memory...
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... installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to use . 4. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
... installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to use . 4. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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... PCIe 3.0 x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you 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 Intel GBE LAN USB 3.0 Controller M.2 Socket SATA Express SATA Controller HD Audio A B C D shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - ASUS H170M-PLUS...
... PCIe 3.0 x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you 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 Intel GBE LAN USB 3.0 Controller M.2 Socket SATA Express SATA Controller HD Audio A B C D shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - ASUS H170M-PLUS...
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... of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to (Blinking then wake up from steady) S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection _ _ Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-13 PS...
... of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to (Blinking then wake up from steady) S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection _ _ Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-13 PS...
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... devices in both PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in SATA mode is purchased separately ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-19 M.2(SOCKET3) H170M-PLUS H170M-PLUS M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • The M.2 slot supports data transfer speed up to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to 32Gb/s. • M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in PCIe mode is installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). In this setup, the system sets...
... devices in both PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in SATA mode is purchased separately ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-19 M.2(SOCKET3) H170M-PLUS H170M-PLUS M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • The M.2 slot supports data transfer speed up to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to 32Gb/s. • M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in PCIe mode is installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). In this setup, the system sets...
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... M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector. • The SATA EXPRESS connector can support one SATA mode device (installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for details. • M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in PCIe mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-21 H170M-PLUS...
... M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector. • The SATA EXPRESS connector can support one SATA mode device (installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for details. • M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in PCIe mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-21 H170M-PLUS...
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... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. The contents of your OS documentation for updates. Click a tab to display Support DVD information Select an item/subitem that you want to install Click to display their respective menus. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact...
... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. The contents of your OS documentation for updates. Click a tab to display Support DVD information Select an item/subitem that you want to install Click to display their respective menus. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact...
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... restore the BIOS in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • All...
... restore the BIOS in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • All...
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... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. Turn on your computer screen. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows...
... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. Turn on your computer screen. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows...
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... no key is not supported under FreeDOS environment. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. C:/> d: D:/> 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started boot: 5. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater...
... no key is not supported under FreeDOS environment. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. C:/> d: D:/> 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started boot: 5. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater...
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...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 Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click to Selects the display language of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets...
...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 Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click to Selects the display language of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets...
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... size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is fixed at PCI-E 2.0 speed. DMI/OPI Configuration This item allows you to configure the DMI speed. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2] Allows you to support DRAM...
... size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is fixed at PCI-E 2.0 speed. DMI/OPI Configuration This item allows you to configure the DMI speed. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2] Allows you to support DRAM...
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... the drive to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on all HDDs during POST. PCI Express Configuration Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items allow you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable the RST Pcie Storage...
... the drive to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on all HDDs during POST. PCI Express Configuration Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items allow you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable the RST Pcie Storage...
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... panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output. IRQ=3] ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-35 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to SATA Express. 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Sets to an SPDIF audio output. Serial Port [On] Allows you to set the previous item to [Enabled...
... panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output. IRQ=3] ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-35 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to SATA Express. 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Sets to an SPDIF audio output. Serial Port [On] Allows you to set the previous item to [Enabled...
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... PS/2 keyboard to switch off some power at least 1A on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options will be woken up via power button. The system in this menu allow you to enable or disable entering deep S4 sleep mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh; This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at S5 to [Enabled], all other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [On...
... PS/2 keyboard to switch off some power at least 1A on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options will be woken up via power button. The system in this menu allow you to enable or disable entering deep S4 sleep mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh; This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at S5 to [Enabled], all other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [On...
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... POST. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to enable or disable power-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on Windows® display requrements. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode...
... POST. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to enable or disable power-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on Windows® display requrements. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save . Press [Enter] to eight, press , and then...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save . Press [Enter] to eight, press , and then...