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... products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by the purchaser for the cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
... products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by the purchaser for the cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Q170S1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Q170S1 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
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..., screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Do not place the product...
..., screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Do not place the product...
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Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. v ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to ...used throughout this guide To ensure that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu...
Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. v ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to ...used throughout this guide To ensure that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu...
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...Chipset Memory Graphics Storage LAN Audio Front panel I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 1024 MB Intel® Q170 Express Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports - 1 x M.2 SSD 2280 connector Intel® I219LM Gigabit LAN Realtek® ALC3236 4-channel High Definition Audio CODEC 1 x headphone/microphone combo port 1 x USB 3.0 Type C port 1 x USB 3.0 Type A port 1 x microphone port (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® Q170 Express Chipset 2x SO-DIMMs, max 32 GB, DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory...
...Chipset Memory Graphics Storage LAN Audio Front panel I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 1024 MB Intel® Q170 Express Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports - 1 x M.2 SSD 2280 connector Intel® I219LM Gigabit LAN Realtek® ALC3236 4-channel High Definition Audio CODEC 1 x headphone/microphone combo port 1 x USB 3.0 Type C port 1 x USB 3.0 Type A port 1 x microphone port (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® Q170 Express Chipset 2x SO-DIMMs, max 32 GB, DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory...
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... to install Windows® 7. Q170S1 specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x DC power connector 2 x HDMI-OUT ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x LVDS connector 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x M.2 SSD connector supports M Key and type 2280 storage devices 1 x M.2 Wi-Fi connector supports E Key and type 2230 Wi-Fi devices 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector (14-1 pin) 1 x RTC battery header 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
... to install Windows® 7. Q170S1 specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x DC power connector 2 x HDMI-OUT ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x LVDS connector 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x M.2 SSD connector supports M Key and type 2280 storage devices 1 x M.2 Wi-Fi connector supports E Key and type 2230 Wi-Fi devices 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector (14-1 pin) 1 x RTC battery header 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
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... socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to get the detailed pin definitions. 1-1 ASUS Q170S1...
... socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to get the detailed pin definitions. 1-1 ASUS Q170S1...
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... the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to the fan connectors. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data...
... the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to the fan connectors. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data...
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... chassis. The power cable plug is for connecting a monitor switch that supports Low-voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface. Panel off header (2-pin PANEL_SW) This 2-pin header is for the brightness button on the front panel. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. RTC battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) This connector is for an LCD monitor that can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. M.2 Wi-Fi connector This socket connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial...
... chassis. The power cable plug is for connecting a monitor switch that supports Low-voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface. Panel off header (2-pin PANEL_SW) This 2-pin header is for the brightness button on the front panel. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. RTC battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) This connector is for an LCD monitor that can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. M.2 Wi-Fi connector This socket connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial...
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...M.2 shared - - - - - - - Backlight inverter voltage selection header (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) BLKT_PWR_SEL 12 23 12V 19V (Default) Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Setting 12V 19V IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio controller shared - - - - - - - XHCI shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN controller shared - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable...
...M.2 shared - - - - - - - Backlight inverter voltage selection header (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) BLKT_PWR_SEL 12 23 12V 19V (Default) Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Setting 12V 19V IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio controller shared - - - - - - - XHCI shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN controller shared - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable...
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... when a 35W CPU is installed on the system. - HDMI ports. This port allows Gigabit connection to wake up from S5 mode Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN _ LAN port Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection _ 1-5 ASUS Q170S1 Use a 120W adapter when using your system with an LVDS panel. - Use a high-rated adapter (above 90W) when a high-rated CPU (45W or higher CPU) is installed on the system. 2. DC power connector. DisplayPort. LAN (RJ-45) port. Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port LED indications Activity...
... when a 35W CPU is installed on the system. - HDMI ports. This port allows Gigabit connection to wake up from S5 mode Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN _ LAN port Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection _ 1-5 ASUS Q170S1 Use a 120W adapter when using your system with an LVDS panel. - Use a high-rated adapter (above 90W) when a high-rated CPU (45W or higher CPU) is installed on the system. 2. DC power connector. DisplayPort. LAN (RJ-45) port. Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port LED indications Activity...
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... 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 USB 3.0 Type C port. This port connects to a microphone. 5. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to...
... 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 USB 3.0 Type C port. This port connects to a microphone. 5. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to...
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...; processors Unplug all power cables before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-7 ASUS Q170S1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. • Ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Central Processing Unit (CPU...
...; processors Unplug all power cables before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-7 ASUS Q170S1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. • Ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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... DIMM_A1 slot for the motherboard to work properly. • This motherboard supports 1.2V DDR4 DIMMs. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A To remove a DIMM B B B A A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The system maps the total size of...
... DIMM_A1 slot for the motherboard to work properly. • This motherboard supports 1.2V DDR4 DIMMs. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A To remove a DIMM B B B A A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The system maps the total size of...
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... compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to the default...
... compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to the default...
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... . The EZ Mode provides you to the system. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Search on FAQs and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program.
... . The EZ Mode provides you to the system. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Search on FAQs and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program.
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The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS Q170S1 2-3
The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS Q170S1 2-3
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... can also scan the QR code below. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. When you select this option from USB drives This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu to load the optimal default values for each of the available USB devices. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Search on the Setup menus. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to...
... can also scan the QR code below. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. When you select this option from USB drives This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu to load the optimal default values for each of the available USB devices. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Search on the Setup menus. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to...
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... in a particular installation. If this equipment. ASUS Q170S1 A-1 The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged...
... in a particular installation. If this equipment. ASUS Q170S1 A-1 The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged...
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... specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Wash hands after handling. ASUS Q170S1 A-3 you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other reproductive harm. All Rights Reserved. You may not use this file...
... specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse of electronic products. Wash hands after handling. ASUS Q170S1 A-3 you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other reproductive harm. All Rights Reserved. You may not use this file...