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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2... Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-20 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2... Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-20 iii
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...Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel®... 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-7 5.2.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 v
...Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel®... 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-7 5.2.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 v
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... headphone and speakers - Audio Amplifier to 1300Mbps transfer speed ASUS Wi-Fi GO! BD audio layer content protection - Utility Bluetooth v4.0 Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural... greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller**** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (black) * Supports PCIE RAID ...
... headphone and speakers - Audio Amplifier to 1300Mbps transfer speed ASUS Wi-Fi GO! BD audio layer content protection - Utility Bluetooth v4.0 Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural... greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller**** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (black) * Supports PCIE RAID ...
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...and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary ... NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems (continued on the next page) xi Z170-DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 5 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - ...
...and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary ... NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems (continued on the next page) xi Z170-DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 5 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - ...
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... on the next page) xii Tailored app performance, network priority and audio configuration for your device vendor for supporting information. CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS 5X Protection : - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Media Streamer - Media Streamer app for EZ BIOS download scheduling...
... on the next page) xii Tailored app performance, network priority and audio configuration for your device vendor for supporting information. CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS 5X Protection : - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Media Streamer - Media Streamer app for EZ BIOS download scheduling...
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... 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 port (blue, supports Key Express) 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 port (black, supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio I /O - 3x more durable corrosion- Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection - CPU System Agent Voltage: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.0125V increment...
... 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 port (blue, supports Key Express) 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 port (black, supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio I /O - 3x more durable corrosion- Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection - CPU System Agent Voltage: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.0125V increment...
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... Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card 1 x Hyper Kit 2 x M.2 screw package 1 x user's manual 1 x CPU Installation Tool (continued on the next page) xiv Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features ... connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power...
... Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card 1 x Hyper Kit 2 x M.2 screw package 1 x user's manual 1 x CPU Installation Tool (continued on the next page) xiv Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features ... connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power...
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...transfer rates of DDR4 3466 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs...the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. ErP Ready The motherboard is completely backward-compatible with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product ...
...transfer rates of DDR4 3466 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs...the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. ErP Ready The motherboard is completely backward-compatible with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product ...
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... Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 20. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 24. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 26. USB1314) 16. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 22. Q-Code LEDs 23. TPU switch 9. ASMedia... 1-32 1-31 1-32 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-5 SATA 6G_34; DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 15. Power-on button 18. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. SATA 6G_56; CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13. SATAEXPRESS) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
... Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 20. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 24. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 26. USB1314) 16. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 22. Q-Code LEDs 23. TPU switch 9. ASMedia... 1-32 1-31 1-32 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-5 SATA 6G_34; DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 15. Power-on button 18. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. SATA 6G_56; CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13. SATAEXPRESS) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
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...shared - - - - shared - - - - Wi-Fi shared - - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller1 (1061) - ASMedia 1142_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIe x16_2 - PCIe x1_1 - - - PCIe x1_2 - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN2(i211AT) shared - - - - - - - Intel xHCI shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - Intel LAN1(i219) shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_3...
...shared - - - - shared - - - - Wi-Fi shared - - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller1 (1061) - ASMedia 1142_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIe x16_2 - PCIe x1_1 - - - PCIe x1_2 - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN2(i211AT) shared - - - - - - - Intel xHCI shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - Intel LAN1(i219) shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_3...
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.... 3. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-31 ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) These connectors connect to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Digital audio...
.... 3. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-31 ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) These connectors connect to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Digital audio...
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... recommend that allows you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 5. Connect one end of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices....connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to monitor the temperature of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ...
... recommend that allows you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 5. Connect one end of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices....connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to monitor the temperature of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ...
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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 2-10 AAFP Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 2-10 AAFP Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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... panel connectors 1. DisplayPort * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 3.0 port 6 (supports Key Express) 5. USB 3.1 ports E56 (supports USB 3.1 USB 3.1 Boost) Boost) 4. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 (supports 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8.
... panel connectors 1. DisplayPort * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 3.0 port 6 (supports Key Express) 5. USB 3.1 ports E56 (supports USB 3.1 USB 3.1 Boost) Boost) 4. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 (supports 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8.
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Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-17 Chapter 2 ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In -
Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-17 Chapter 2 ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In -
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Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 If you are using Windows 8.1 platform, use only the gray audio port for Side Speaker Out in a 6-channel configuration. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 If you are using Windows 8.1 platform, use only the gray audio port for Side Speaker Out in a 6-channel configuration. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller(USB3.1_E34) [Enabled] This item allows you to set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of your system. PCI-EX16_3 ...This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-41 M.2 can only support PCIE devices. [SATA EXpress] SATA mode will be switched to SATA Express. ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller(USB3.1_EC1...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller(USB3.1_E34) [Enabled] This item allows you to set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of your system. PCI-EX16_3 ...This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-41 M.2 can only support PCIE devices. [SATA EXpress] SATA mode will be switched to SATA Express. ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller(USB3.1_EC1...
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... on the taskbar. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-27 The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®...
... on the taskbar. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-27 The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®...
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...: 1. b. If you select Front Speaker Out, Click to select the type of headphone installed then Click OK. If the audio device's jack is already inserted to the corresponding port, Click on the output device that you plugged to the Line Out (lime) port. If you ... type of speaker installed then Click OK. Selecting an audio output Realtek HD Audio Manager allows you to select the type of audio output depending on the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 2. On the pop-up window, tick the audio device that you are using. Insert the audio device's jack to the Line Out port then Click...
...: 1. b. If you select Front Speaker Out, Click to select the type of headphone installed then Click OK. If the audio device's jack is already inserted to the corresponding port, Click on the output device that you plugged to the Line Out (lime) port. If you ... type of speaker installed then Click OK. Selecting an audio output Realtek HD Audio Manager allows you to select the type of audio output depending on the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 2. On the pop-up window, tick the audio device that you are using. Insert the audio device's jack to the Line Out port then Click...
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... stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),then press . ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 5-5 When the Capacity item is selected, press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected...KB. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Press after completing your selection. 6. Use the up /down arrow key to select. The following are typical values: -...
... stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),then press . ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 5-5 When the Capacity item is selected, press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected...KB. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Press after completing your selection. 6. Use the up /down arrow key to select. The following are typical values: -...