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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My...
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My...
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... Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Supports HDMI with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Integrated graphics processor - Z170-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
... Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Supports HDMI with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Integrated graphics processor - Z170-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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...immersive sound with up to 16Gb/s data-transfer speeds (continued on the next page) vii supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x 10Gb/s USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port at rear panel (teal blue, Type A) Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port (@back panel) support 3A power output - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board) - 6...speeds SATA Express onboard - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with up to guard the quality of CPU installed. ** - M.2 Socket and SATA Express slots support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe or SATA mode. - When a device in PCIe mode is installed ...
...immersive sound with up to 16Gb/s data-transfer speeds (continued on the next page) vii supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x 10Gb/s USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port at rear panel (teal blue, Type A) Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port (@back panel) support 3A power output - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board) - 6...speeds SATA Express onboard - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with up to guard the quality of CPU installed. ** - M.2 Socket and SATA Express slots support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe or SATA mode. - When a device in PCIe mode is installed ...
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...port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output* * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-channel audio output. 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x M.2...Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - Z170-K specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I...
...port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output* * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-channel audio output. 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x M.2...Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - Z170-K specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I...
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... with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or ... at http://support.microsoft. Use a maximum of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is the standard way of the ...total size of accessing information from a memory module. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration.
... with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or ... at http://support.microsoft. Use a maximum of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is the standard way of the ...total size of accessing information from a memory module. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration.
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...1A (12 W) fan power. ASUS Z170-K 1-21 These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector A B A CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA... FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C C CHA_FAN2 Z170-K GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V Z170-K Fan connectors Do not forget to ...
...1A (12 W) fan power. ASUS Z170-K 1-21 These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector A B A CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA... FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C C CHA_FAN2 Z170-K GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V Z170-K Fan connectors Do not forget to ...
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...with the external voltage regulator. If this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) ... This item allows you to set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio First]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-21
...with the external voltage regulator. If this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) ... This item allows you to set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio First]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-21
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...higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. Changing the values in this menu allow you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This ...item allows you to become unstable! Select [Manual] to [Manual]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you set...
...higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. Changing the values in this menu allow you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This ...item allows you to become unstable! Select [Manual] to [Manual]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you set...
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... [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to set a faster phase response for a quicker transient response speed. CPU Graphics [Auto] The switching frequency will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. The following item appears only when you ...: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 0% to set a higher frequency for extra power support. Do not remove the thermal module. ASUS Z170-K 2-23 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose...
... [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to set a faster phase response for a quicker transient response speed. CPU Graphics [Auto] The switching frequency will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. The following item appears only when you ...: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 0% to set a higher frequency for extra power support. Do not remove the thermal module. ASUS Z170-K 2-23 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose...
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...the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item ...C-State. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C7 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to disable or enable the CFG Lock. ASUS Z170-K 2-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to...
...the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item ...C-State. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C7 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to disable or enable the CFG Lock. ASUS Z170-K 2-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to...
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...L0sL1] 2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. Configuration... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG ASPM ...
...L0sL1] 2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. Configuration... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG ASPM ...