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...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... 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-23 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1-30 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX ...
...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... 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1-23 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1-30 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX ...
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..., and staples away from the system, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , ...If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord.
..., and staples away from the system, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , ...If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord.
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ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. 3....may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. 3....may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xvi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 2 x M.2 screws ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card Support DVD 1 x Hyper Kit 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a...
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xvi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 2 x M.2 screws ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card Support DVD 1 x Hyper Kit 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a...
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xvii Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard package.
xvii Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, ... backward compatibility with its complete backward compatibility to two SATA drives of PCIe 2.0. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA1151 socket for incredible visual clarity.../Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron® processors. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-1
... i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, ... backward compatibility with its complete backward compatibility to two SATA drives of PCIe 2.0. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA1151 socket for incredible visual clarity.../Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron® processors. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-1
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...fast as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to energy consumptions. The next-generation standard is completely backward-compatible with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to 32 Gbit/s of 3D graphics, multimedia and ...apps work in for the very fastest USB data transfers - Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in a faster pace. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending ...
...fast as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to energy consumptions. The next-generation standard is completely backward-compatible with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to 32 Gbit/s of 3D graphics, multimedia and ...apps work in for the very fastest USB data transfers - Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in a faster pace. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending ...
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ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you... off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component... supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you... off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component... supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal Connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal Connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of...
... with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-7 Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory 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. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-7 Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory 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.
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...when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft....the correct memory modules. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction c) For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can...
...when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft....the correct memory modules. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction c) For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can...
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Chapter 1 Z170-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3466 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-3466C16D-8GTZ Size 8GB(4GB*2) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing ...-18-39 Voltage 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-9 Timing Voltage SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-18-18-38 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 • DDR4 3333 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size...
Chapter 1 Z170-DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3466 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-3466C16D-8GTZ Size 8GB(4GB*2) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing ...-18-39 Voltage 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • 1.35V • ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-9 Timing Voltage SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-18-18-38 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 • DDR4 3333 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIE 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 2.0 x1_4 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-15 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIE 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 2.0 x1_4 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-15 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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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 A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - Intel LAN2(i211AT) shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia 1142_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_3 - - - Wi-Fi...
... 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 A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - Intel LAN2(i211AT) shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia 1142_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_3 - - - Wi-Fi...
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ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-17 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the ... 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and...
ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-17 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the ... 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and...
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...• 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 boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer....seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. If the system fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to ...
...• 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 boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer....seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. If the system fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to ...
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... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled...
... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled...
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...audio standard. Chapter 1 • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to monitor the temperature of the front panel audio I /O module that allows you want ...to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 5. Connect one end of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Thermal_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to ...
...audio standard. Chapter 1 • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to monitor the temperature of the front panel audio I /O module that allows you want ...to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 5. Connect one end of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Thermal_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to ...