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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...v Package contents...vii Z170-AR specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-16 1.6 Jumpers...1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-21 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-34 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches 1-36 1.10 Software support 1-...
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...v Package contents...vii Z170-AR specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-16 1.6 Jumpers...1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-21 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-34 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches 1-36 1.10 Software support 1-...
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... parameters are also provided. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any ... the electrical outlet you are not damaged. About this guide is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. v If you encounter technical problems with the...
... parameters are also provided. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any ... the electrical outlet you are not damaged. About this guide is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. v If you encounter technical problems with the...
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The PCIe x16_3 is 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... the physical characteristics of the above items is default set at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* (max. Z170-AR specifications summary LGA1151 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x2 mode.
The PCIe x16_3 is 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... the physical characteristics of the above items is default set at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* (max. Z170-AR specifications summary LGA1151 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x2 mode.
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... is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of...
... is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1151 socket only. Contact your retailer .... 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. ...
...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1151 socket only. Contact your retailer .... 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. ...
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A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... the latest QVL. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-9 For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate...efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you do any of the...
... the latest QVL. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-9 For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate...efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you do any of the...
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...; 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Size CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3400C16 16GB(4GB*4) ver. 4.23 SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Z170-AR Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...; 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Size CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3400C16 16GB(4GB*4) ver. 4.23 SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Z170-AR Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Failure to do so ...may cause you may need to use . 4. To remove a DIMM 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Failure to do so ...may cause you may need to use . 4. To remove a DIMM 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed...
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...PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-17 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card....that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts arise ...
...PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-17 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card....that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts arise ...
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... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 SMBUS Controller Intel SATA Controller Intel LAN Intel...
... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 SMBUS Controller Intel SATA Controller Intel LAN Intel...
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... on the fan connectors! ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-25 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU ...fan cable is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan...
... on the fan connectors! ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-25 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU ...fan cable is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan...
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...section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to [HD Audio]. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-27 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to...details. 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis....
...section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to [HD Audio]. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-27 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to...details. 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis....
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... the chassis to the technical documentation that supports the DirectKey feature. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Change this connector on the motherboard. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. •...
... the chassis to the technical documentation that supports the DirectKey feature. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Change this connector on the motherboard. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. •...
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... these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-29 We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mb/s connection speed...
... these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-29 We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mb/s connection speed...
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... purchased separately. 14. The thermistor cable is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that allows you to connect up to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the thermistor cable that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to six...
... purchased separately. 14. The thermistor cable is for the add-on Thunderbolt I /O card that allows you to connect up to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the thermistor cable that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to six...
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...critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components. This is solved. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self... Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up until the problem is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in ...
...critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components. This is solved. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self... Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up until the problem is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in ...
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... the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the system fail...settings. • We recommend 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 turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also ...
... the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the system fail...settings. • We recommend 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 turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also ...