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... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except... corresponding binary/object code. ASUSTeK is distributed without the express written permission of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except... corresponding binary/object code. ASUSTeK is distributed without the express written permission of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... existing system before you are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
... existing system before you are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
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...+ + If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. vi Optional documentation Your product package may...: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to complete a task. Italics Used to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
...+ + If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. vi Optional documentation Your product package may...: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to complete a task. Italics Used to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
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... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard ASUS Z170-AR Motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Accessories 2-in-1 Q-connector M.2 screw package CPU installation tool Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide and Feature Manual If any of individual CPUs. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz...
... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard ASUS Z170-AR Motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Accessories 2-in-1 Q-connector M.2 screw package CPU installation tool Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide and Feature Manual If any of individual CPUs. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz...
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... 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x User's manual 1 x Z170 Series Exclusive Feature manual Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 *64-bit supported only ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Z170-AR specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features...
... 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x User's manual 1 x Z170 Series Exclusive Feature manual Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 *64-bit supported only ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Z170-AR specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features...
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...to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at : www.asus.com for the OS can refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any ...of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-9 Any ...
...to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at : www.asus.com for the OS can refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any ...of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-9 Any ...
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... that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
... that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
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... comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. The contents of supplementary user manuals. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-39 Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to use the devices. Contains the list of the Support DVD are subject to open the...
... comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. The contents of supplementary user manuals. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-39 Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to use the devices. Contains the list of the Support DVD are subject to open the...
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... appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device... to instability or boot failure. BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
... appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device... to instability or boot failure. BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
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...or press hotkey for details. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the...to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Click < or > to the system. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-3 The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, ...
...or press hotkey for details. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the...to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Click < or > to the system. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-3 The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, ...
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...bar allows you want to display in a Tree Map setup. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to your desired settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top of ...information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and ...
...bar allows you want to display in a Tree Map setup. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to your desired settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top of ...information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and ...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-7 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-7 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
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... preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you to enhance the system performance. The values range from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-17 Use the or to 500.0 MHz. BCLK Frequency [100.00... Ai Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual].
... preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you to enhance the system performance. The values range from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-17 Use the or to 500.0 MHz. BCLK Frequency [100.00... Ai Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual].
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... to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must... higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [...
... to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must... higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [...
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... [Enabled] CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is selected. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you set a higher frequency for...configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-25 Select [Manual] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure...
... [Enabled] CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is selected. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you set a higher frequency for...configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-25 Select [Manual] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure...
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... range simultaneously. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Higher load-line calibration could get a quicker transient response speed. [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is defined by IntelR specification and affects CPU power voltage. CPU ... adjusts the total power range for a quicker transient response speed. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM ...
... range simultaneously. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Higher load-line calibration could get a quicker transient response speed. [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is defined by IntelR specification and affects CPU power voltage. CPU ... adjusts the total power range for a quicker transient response speed. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM ...
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... Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0000] - [2.0000] CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS...
... Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0000] - [2.0000] CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS...
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... the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the control lines. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-31 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] CPU Standby Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80000] - [1.80000]...[Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] [Auto] The system automatically determines the CPU Graphics Voltage. [Manual Mode] This item allows user-defined values. [Offset Mode] This item allows you to modify values by SVID.
... the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the control lines. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-31 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] CPU Standby Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80000] - [1.80000]...[Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] [Auto] The system automatically determines the CPU Graphics Voltage. [Manual Mode] This item allows user-defined values. [Offset Mode] This item allows you to modify values by SVID.
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... will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Middle Temperature [25] Use the or keys to set the low limit warning for each fan. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-47 Q-fan Configuration Q-fan Tuning Click this item to 100%. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detect the type of CPU fan... RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. The following items appear only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.5 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] CPU Fan Step Down [0 sec] This ...
... will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Middle Temperature [25] Use the or keys to set the low limit warning for each fan. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-47 Q-fan Configuration Q-fan Tuning Click this item to 100%. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detect the type of CPU fan... RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. The following items appear only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.5 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] CPU Fan Step Down [0 sec] This ...