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...(XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-P D3 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 the ...Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. Z170-P D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium...
...(XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170-P D3 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 the ...Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. Z170-P D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium...
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..., to avoid damaging them due to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
..., to avoid damaging them due to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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... USB3_12, USB3_34) 6. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 10. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) 3. M.2 Socket 3 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P D3 1-3 Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-20 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-19 1-21 1-12 1-22 1-23...
... USB3_12, USB3_34) 6. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 10. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) 3. M.2 Socket 3 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P D3 1-3 Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-20 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-19 1-21 1-12 1-22 1-23...
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4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-5
4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-5
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-P D3 1-7
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-P D3 1-7
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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS Z170-P D3 1-9
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS Z170-P D3 1-9
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IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - ASUS Z170-P D3 1-11 shared - - - shared - - - - - shared shared - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for ...
IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - ASUS Z170-P D3 1-11 shared - - - shared - - - - - shared shared - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for ...
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... the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-13 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port connects to the audio configuration table for a PS/2 mouse...
... the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-13 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port connects to the audio configuration table for a PS/2 mouse...
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ASUS Z170-P D3 1-15 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. ... these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. COM PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 2. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC...
ASUS Z170-P D3 1-15 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. ... these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. COM PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Z170-P D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 2. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC...
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...up . • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or higher to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us... for your system, refer to install additional devices. Z170-P D3 A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 ...
...up . • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or higher to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us... for your system, refer to install additional devices. Z170-P D3 A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 ...
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Z170-P D3 M.2(SOCKET3) Z170-P D3 M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. 7. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-19
Z170-P D3 M.2(SOCKET3) Z170-P D3 M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. 7. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-19
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...GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND Z170-P D3 Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA... 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 9. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-21
...GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND Z170-P D3 Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA... 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 9. ASUS Z170-P D3 1-21
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Z170-P D3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170-P D3 Standby power LED ASUS Z170-P D3 1-23 Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.8 Onboard LED 1.
Z170-P D3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170-P D3 Standby power LED ASUS Z170-P D3 1-23 Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.8 Onboard LED 1.
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • The screen captures are for reference only. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, ... when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from Z170-P D3 BIOS 0205 version.
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • The screen captures are for reference only. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, ... when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from Z170-P D3 BIOS 0205 version.
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.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup...the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. Turn on your computer ...
.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup...the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. Turn on your computer ...
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... . 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-5 Restart your computer. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drives panel ... is not supported due to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170-P D3 VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 12/27/2089 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z170PD3....
... . 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-5 Restart your computer. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drives panel ... is not supported due to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170-P D3 VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 12/27/2089 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z170PD3....
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... switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To...
... switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To...
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... 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your system. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to your fans. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-9 Refer to MyFavorites menu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top...
... 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your system. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to your fans. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-9 Refer to MyFavorites menu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top...
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z170-P D3 2-11 Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z170-P D3 2-11 Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
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... Wizard screen, then click Next. Press on your system using this feature. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-13 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and...
... Wizard screen, then click Next. Press on your system using this feature. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-13 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and...