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... 3.0/2.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. Package contents Check your retailer. Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. H170M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel®...) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H170M-PLUS 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...
... 3.0/2.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. Package contents Check your retailer. Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. H170M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel®...) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H170M-PLUS 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...
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... the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of your chassis to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
... the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of your chassis to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
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... to protect the CPU. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: According to the DDR4 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 H170M-PLUS H170M-PLUS 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35 V is notched differently from...
... to protect the CPU. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: According to the DDR4 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 H170M-PLUS H170M-PLUS 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35 V is notched differently from...
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IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-11 shared - - - shared - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single VGA ...
IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-11 shared - - - shared - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single VGA ...
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... Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange Ready to a microphone. Microphone port (pink). Line Out port (lime). ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-13 This port allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN...
... Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange Ready to a microphone. Microphone port (pink). Line Out port (lime). ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-13 This port allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN...
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...COM) port. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H170M-PLUS H170M-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the...connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H170M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H170M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed.
...COM) port. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H170M-PLUS H170M-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the...connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H170M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H170M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed.
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... 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-17 H170M-PLUS A B A EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts B +5V ...1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H170M-PLUS ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use two or more power-consuming devices or when you intend to the...
... 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-17 H170M-PLUS A B A EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts B +5V ...1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H170M-PLUS ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use two or more power-consuming devices or when you intend to the...
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... device (installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports 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...
... device (installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports 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...
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...8226; 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. H170M-PLUS SATA6G_4 A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP4 B RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND SATA6G_3 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND...on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA Express device or at most two SATA devices. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-21 See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector. • The SATA EXPRESS connector can support ...
...8226; 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. H170M-PLUS SATA6G_4 A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP4 B RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND SATA6G_3 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND...on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA Express device or at most two SATA devices. ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-21 See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector. • The SATA EXPRESS connector can support ...
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... F_LAD1 F_LAD2 F_LAD3 F_FRAME# F_SERIRQ TPM_PD# +3V +3V C_PCICLK_TPM GND S_PCIRST#_TBD +3VSB H170M-PLUS TPM connector The TPM module is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. H170M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H170M-PLUS Standby power LED ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-23 12. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
... F_LAD1 F_LAD2 F_LAD3 F_FRAME# F_SERIRQ TPM_PD# +3V +3V C_PCICLK_TPM GND S_PCIRST#_TBD +3VSB H170M-PLUS TPM connector The TPM module is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. H170M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H170M-PLUS Standby power LED ASUS H170M-PLUS 1-23 12. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • All the BIOS screenshots are for reference only 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the ... you need to restore the BIOS in the future. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • All the BIOS screenshots are for reference only 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the ... you need to restore the BIOS in the future. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware...
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...partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains ... the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to load default BIOS values. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-3 Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. The screen captures used in...
...partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains ... the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to load default BIOS values. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-3 Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. The screen captures used in...
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... to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H170M-PLUS VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 12/27/2089 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H170MP.CAP 8390656 2014-05-14... and press . 4. Restart your computer. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to security regulations. 5. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-5 Select Yes then press . Press to switch from Files panel to prevent system boot failaure.
... to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H170M-PLUS VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 12/27/2089 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H170MP.CAP 8390656 2014-05-14... and press . 4. Restart your computer. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to security regulations. 5. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-5 Select Yes then press . Press to switch from Files panel to prevent system boot failaure.
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... the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Scan for details. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA...
... the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Scan for details. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA...
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... displays the current settings of your desired settings. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS...
... displays the current settings of your desired settings. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS...
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-11 Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-11 Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
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... DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-13 Tuning your system settings To tune your settings: 1. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not...
... DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-13 Tuning your system settings To tune your settings: 1. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not...
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For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 5. b. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-15 After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 6. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After selecting the type of RAID, click Yes to reset your system. a. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) then click Next.
For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 5. b. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-15 After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 6. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After selecting the type of RAID, click Yes to reset your system. a. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) then click Next.