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... to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list. Integrated Graphics Processor- resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 3840 x 2160@60Hz Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7...
... to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list. Integrated Graphics Processor- resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 3840 x 2160@60Hz Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7...
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Retasking - SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x S ATA Express ports (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket ...; USB 3.1 controllers supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C) (continued on the CPU installed. **** These SATA ports are not supported. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi...
Retasking - SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x S ATA Express ports (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket ...; USB 3.1 controllers supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C) (continued on the CPU installed. **** These SATA ports are not supported. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi...
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SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x TUF Detective USB port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, supports Key Express) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black, supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports...
SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x TUF Detective USB port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, supports Key Express) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black, supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports...
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... ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x Assistant fans (40 mm & 35 mm) 2 x DRAM slot covers TUF Accessory Installation Guide 1 x CPU ... caps 2 x Short fan screws 4 x Long fan screws 2 x M.2 screws package 1 x back I/O dust frame 1 x back I/O dust grid ASUS HYPER M.2 X4 MINI quick start guide 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card 1 x Low-profile bracket • If any of the above items is damaged...
... ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x Assistant fans (40 mm & 35 mm) 2 x DRAM slot covers TUF Accessory Installation Guide 1 x CPU ... caps 2 x Short fan screws 4 x Long fan screws 2 x M.2 screws package 1 x back I/O dust frame 1 x back I/O dust grid ASUS HYPER M.2 X4 MINI quick start guide 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card 1 x Low-profile bracket • If any of the above items is damaged...
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...the case through special airflow channels, contributing to enhanced system stability and extending component lifespan. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. 1-2 Chapter 1:...entire motherboard, not just for better system stability and power efficiency. Chapter 1 PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Support With a 4x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for select critical areas. Thermal Radar 2 Thermal...
...the case through special airflow channels, contributing to enhanced system stability and extending component lifespan. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. 1-2 Chapter 1:...entire motherboard, not just for better system stability and power efficiency. Chapter 1 PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Support With a 4x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for select critical areas. Thermal Radar 2 Thermal...
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...motherboard's TUF components features military-standard robust TUF new chokes, titanium solid state capacitors, and MOSFETS. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I /O filter and special shields that help reduce dust...Safe & Stable!" MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. MemOK! TUF Components (Choke, 10K Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; ... and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-3
...motherboard's TUF components features military-standard robust TUF new chokes, titanium solid state capacitors, and MOSFETS. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I /O filter and special shields that help reduce dust...Safe & Stable!" MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. MemOK! TUF Components (Choke, 10K Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; ... and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-3
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...8226; When running XMP at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on the CPU's capabilities. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are ...SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Under default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus...
...8226; When running XMP at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on the CPU's capabilities. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are ...SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Under default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus...
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...ASST_FAN connectors. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, assistant fan, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-6; ...water cooling device. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ...
...ASST_FAN connectors. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, assistant fan, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-6; ...water cooling device. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that the CPU FAN cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ...
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... memory modules for optimizing the system performance. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Scroll down to display other BIOS items..... 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard.
... memory modules for optimizing the system performance. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Scroll down to display other BIOS items..... 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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... 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-17 When the CPU Core Ratio is set to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the installed memory module is displayed. Use the or to 650.0 MHz. When Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported...
... 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-17 When the CPU Core Ratio is set to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the installed memory module is displayed. Use the or to 650.0 MHz. When Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported...
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...the and keys to apply the optimized setting. Select the auto mode to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 .../cache voltage and achieve the best energy saving condition. Misc. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]...
...the and keys to apply the optimized setting. Select the auto mode to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 .../cache voltage and achieve the best energy saving condition. Misc. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]...
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...] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to enhance the stability of your CPU specification. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to 4 for best memory overclocking. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn [Auto] Select values from 0% to...and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. A higher value setting provides higher ...
...] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to enhance the stability of your CPU specification. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to 4 for best memory overclocking. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn [Auto] Select values from 0% to...and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. A higher value setting provides higher ...
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...you to configure a higher frequency for CPU at initial boot. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for a quicker transient response speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-21 DRAM Power Phase Control.... The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM Current Capability [100%] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 300 KHz to enlarge ...
...you to configure a higher frequency for CPU at initial boot. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for a quicker transient response speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-21 DRAM Power Phase Control.... The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM Current Capability [100%] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 300 KHz to enlarge ...
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...28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] CFG... Lock [Disabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] ...
...28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] CFG... Lock [Disabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] ...
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... ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] SA - PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG - Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCIE] SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support...
... ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] SA - PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG - Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCIE] SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [15 Seconds] [30 Seconds] [45 Seconds] Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-45 The values range from 0% to adjust the lower limit of the Water... Pump temperature. Water Pump Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to 100%. Water Pump Middle. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [15 Seconds] [30 Seconds] [45 Seconds] Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-45 The values range from 0% to adjust the lower limit of the Water... Pump temperature. Water Pump Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to 100%. Water Pump Middle. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit...
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Click or tap to go the DRAM configurations screen 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support Chapter 4 Click or tap to go the CPU configurations screen Click or tap to scroll down/up DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltage controllers. Recorder Displays and monitors the status of the thermal setting and condition of your system. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance.
Click or tap to go the DRAM configurations screen 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support Chapter 4 Click or tap to go the CPU configurations screen Click or tap to scroll down/up DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltage controllers. Recorder Displays and monitors the status of the thermal setting and condition of your system. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance.
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Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the processor's information. Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software Support X99 2 5 Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. 4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information. Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click on the left of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.
Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the processor's information. Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software Support X99 2 5 Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. 4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information. Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click on the left of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.