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... 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 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-15 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-17 1.2.7 Jumpers 1-22 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-23 1.2.9 Internal...
... 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 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-15 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-17 1.2.7 Jumpers 1-22 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-23 1.2.9 Internal...
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... design - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Media Streamer - Turbo APP - ASUS Q-Shield - Hear the cleanest sound with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 3 - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS 5X Protection : - Stream Android/iOS/Windows devices' screen on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - Media Streamer app for supporting information. CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM...
... design - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Media Streamer - Turbo APP - ASUS Q-Shield - Hear the cleanest sound with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 3 - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS 5X Protection : - Stream Android/iOS/Windows devices' screen on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - Media Streamer app for supporting information. CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM...
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... 9. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) 10. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 15. USB1314) 16. Q-Code LEDs 23. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 24. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. MemOK! USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. SATAEXPRESS) 11. M.2 Socket...) Page 1-36 1-6 1-35 1-7 1-18 1-33 1-20 1-19 1-31 1-30 1-39 1-22 1-37 1-38 1-34 1-21 1-17 1-17 1-21 2-13 1-38 1-31 1-39 1-32 1-31 1-32 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-5
... 9. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12) 10. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 15. USB1314) 16. Q-Code LEDs 23. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 24. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. MemOK! USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. SATAEXPRESS) 11. M.2 Socket...) Page 1-36 1-6 1-35 1-7 1-18 1-33 1-20 1-19 1-31 1-30 1-39 1-22 1-37 1-38 1-34 1-21 1-17 1-17 1-21 2-13 1-38 1-31 1-39 1-32 1-31 1-32 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-5
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button lights continuously, press the MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system ...• 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 download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning ...
button lights continuously, press the MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system ...• 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 download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning ...
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... two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU performance for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-19 Chapter 1 4. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may ...use the last setting you enable this switch when the system is enabled. Refer to TPU_II (Water-cooling). • The TPU LED (TPU_LED) near the...
... two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU performance for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-19 Chapter 1 4. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may ...use the last setting you enable this switch when the system is enabled. Refer to TPU_II (Water-cooling). • The TPU LED (TPU_LED) near the...
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... EPU function at the same time. EPU switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (OLED2) near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. Refer...
... EPU function at the same time. EPU switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (OLED2) near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. Refer...
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Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the TPU switch is solved. 2. TPU LED (TPU_LED) The TPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-23
Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the TPU switch is solved. 2. TPU LED (TPU_LED) The TPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-23
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Chapter 1 3. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 3. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you enable the EZ XMP switch. 6. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-25 Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Chapter 1 5.
Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you enable the EZ XMP switch. 6. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-25 Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Chapter 1 5.
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...turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-37 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you... turn on the operating system settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-...
...turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-37 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you... turn on the operating system settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-...
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Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to complete the installation. 2. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-13 On your computer. 5. Chapter 2 Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 3. To use a USB 2.0 storage device...8226; Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I /O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for the location of the Flashback LED. Follow the onscreen instructions to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. If the system fails to the optical drive and install...
Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to complete the installation. 2. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-13 On your computer. 5. Chapter 2 Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 3. To use a USB 2.0 storage device...8226; Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I /O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for the location of the Flashback LED. Follow the onscreen instructions to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. If the system fails to the optical drive and install...
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...) 3. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 (supports 10. Intel® LAN port 1 (I219-V)* 12. DisplayPort * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 3.1 ports E56 (supports USB 3.1 USB 3.1 Boost) Boost) 4. USB 2.0 port 5 (supports USB BIOS Flashback) 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear ...2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. Intel® LAN port 2 (I211-AT)* 11. HDMI 2.0 port 13. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.0 9. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-15 Optical S/PDIF Out port 8.
...) 3. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 (supports 10. Intel® LAN port 1 (I219-V)* 12. DisplayPort * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 3.1 ports E56 (supports USB 3.1 USB 3.1 Boost) Boost) 4. USB 2.0 port 5 (supports USB BIOS Flashback) 6. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear ...2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. Intel® LAN port 2 (I211-AT)* 11. HDMI 2.0 port 13. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.0 9. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-15 Optical S/PDIF Out port 8.
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... Total x Frame Rate (Fresh screen rate)): - DisplayPort / Mini DisplayPort: 675 MHz - HDMI 2.0 port: 594 MHz * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off Orange No link Linked Off 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green Orange... (Blinking Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1/3.0 devices ...
... Total x Frame Rate (Fresh screen rate)): - DisplayPort / Mini DisplayPort: 675 MHz - HDMI 2.0 port: 594 MHz * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off Orange No link Linked Off 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green Orange... (Blinking Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1/3.0 devices ...
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Ensure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. After applying power, the system power LED on self tests (POST). For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up ... to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-19 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis...
Ensure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. After applying power, the system power LED on self tests (POST). For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up ... to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-19 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis...
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... to enable or disable the ASPM controller to save energy. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED Design Switch [Auto] [Auto] LEDs will only light up when the system is fully powered and operating. [Enabled] LEDs will always light up at the S0(Working), S3(Sleep), and S5(Soft off) states, ...but not light up at the S5 state when the "ErP Ready" is enabled. [Disabled] LEDs will not light up. USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] [Auto] The system will automatically detect your devices. Windows Hot-plug Notification [Enabled] This...
... to enable or disable the ASPM controller to save energy. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED Design Switch [Auto] [Auto] LEDs will only light up when the system is fully powered and operating. [Enabled] LEDs will always light up at the S0(Working), S3(Sleep), and S5(Soft off) states, ...but not light up at the S5 state when the "ErP Ready" is enabled. [Disabled] LEDs will not light up. USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] [Auto] The system will automatically detect your devices. Windows Hot-plug Notification [Enabled] This...