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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-P D3 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 ... menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-28 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-39 2.9 Tool menu 2-43 2.10 Exit menu 2-45 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-P D3 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 ... menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-28 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-39 2.9 Tool menu 2-43 2.10 Exit menu 2-45 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...(O.C.)*/ 2133(O.C.)*/2000(O.C.)*/1866(O.C.)*/1600/1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (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...
...(O.C.)*/ 2133(O.C.)*/2000(O.C.)*/1866(O.C.)*/1600/1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (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...
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.../PCIE frequency tuning from your PC to 170MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - Z170-P D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the battlefield Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from 40MHz up to...
.../PCIE frequency tuning from your PC to 170MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - Z170-P D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the battlefield Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from 40MHz up to...
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ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. ix Z170-P D3 specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI... F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) OS support Form factor Windows® 10 64bit Windows...
ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. ix Z170-P D3 specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI... F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) OS support Form factor Windows® 10 64bit Windows...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-P D3 1-7 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. 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.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170-P D3 1-7 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. 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.
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com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less.... Check with the vendor to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install...
com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less.... Check with the vendor to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install...
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... RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Z170-P D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. For system failure due to default... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
... RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Z170-P D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. For system failure due to default... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
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Refer to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Quick ...
Refer to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Quick ...
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...[DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] [DDR3-3066MHz] [DDR3-3100MHz] [DDR3-3200MHz] [DDR3-3333MHz] [DDR3-3466MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio Tuning] [BCLK...Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto...
...[DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz] [DDR3-3066MHz] [DDR3-3100MHz] [DDR3-3200MHz] [DDR3-3333MHz] [DDR3-3466MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio Tuning] [BCLK...Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto...
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... 0.39500V to 0.63000V with a 0.005V interval. The following item appears only when you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from the memory bus. The values range from 0.39500V to 1.700V with a 0.00500V interval. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset... adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. To set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-27 You can use the or keys to [Offset Mode]. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust...
... 0.39500V to 0.63000V with a 0.005V interval. The following item appears only when you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from the memory bus. The values range from 0.39500V to 1.700V with a 0.00500V interval. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset... adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. To set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-27 You can use the or keys to [Offset Mode]. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust...
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... devices. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is fixed at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options:... [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-31 Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to run at 64 MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI/OPI ...
... devices. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is fixed at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options:... [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-31 Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to run at 64 MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI/OPI ...
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Save to Profile Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [... number from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from Profile Allows you...
Save to Profile Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [... number from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from Profile Allows you...