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... by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of this email address). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the applicable law. to the source code of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS...
... by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of this email address). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the applicable law. to the source code of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS...
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..., keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are connected.
..., keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are connected.
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...emphasize a word or a phrase. Italics Used to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task. v ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, ... this guide To ensure that may have been added by your dealer. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional...
...emphasize a word or a phrase. Italics Used to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task. v ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, ... this guide To ensure that may have been added by your dealer. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional...
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... a more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to...in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of 3 GB... of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Check with the same CAS Latency. Under the default...
... a more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to...in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of 3 GB... of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Check with the same CAS Latency. Under the default...
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...of the Support DVD are subject to your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS Z170-P 1-23 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse... utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to...
...of the Support DVD are subject to your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS Z170-P 1-23 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse... utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to...
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... BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170-P 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the... future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: Z170-P 0305 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST...
... BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170-P 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the... future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: Z170-P 0305 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST...
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... . Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Searches FAQ and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS Z170-P 2-7 The default screen...
... . Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Searches FAQ and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS Z170-P 2-7 The default screen...
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...on top of your system. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS Z170-P 2-9 Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS. Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's ...Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. MyFavorites (...
...on top of your system. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS Z170-P 2-9 Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS. Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's ...Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. MyFavorites (...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode 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 2-11
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode 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 2-11
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The following items appear only when ...section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ASUS Z170-P 2-19 The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ...
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The following items appear only when ...section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ASUS Z170-P 2-19 The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ...
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...1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per... Limit value that must be higher than or equal to adjust the value. We recommend you to set the value based on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the system performance. This item allows you to set to default core...
...1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per... Limit value that must be higher than or equal to adjust the value. We recommend you to set the value based on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the system performance. This item allows you to set to default core...
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...overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Higher levels of every component's phase. [T. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This ...item allows you set the DRAM timing control features. The values range from 250KHz to [Manual]. 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will decrease...
...overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Higher levels of every component's phase. [T. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This ...item allows you set the DRAM timing control features. The values range from 250KHz to [Manual]. 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will decrease...
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...thermal module. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to 100%. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 300KHz to [Manual]. ASUS Z170-P 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power Phase Response] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to set...] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
...thermal module. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to 100%. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 300KHz to [Manual]. ASUS Z170-P 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power Phase Response] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to set...] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
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... options: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you to set the CPU ...] This item allows you to set the AC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to 0.635V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS Z170-P 2-25 The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, this item...
... options: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you to set the CPU ...] This item allows you to set the AC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to 0.635V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS Z170-P 2-25 The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, this item...
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...Auto] This item allows you to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 0.700V to 1.585V with a 0.005V interval. 2.5.21 CPU System Agent ...voltage for the DRAM. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item sums up the voltages of voltage fed to adjust the value. Manual mode allows user-defined values. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to set the voltage for the VCCSA. The values ...
...Auto] This item allows you to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 0.700V to 1.585V with a 0.005V interval. 2.5.21 CPU System Agent ...voltage for the DRAM. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item sums up the voltages of voltage fed to adjust the value. Manual mode allows user-defined values. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to set the voltage for the VCCSA. The values ...
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...1/2 speeds in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Do not shut down or reset your system during the tuning progress. Select [Ignore] if you set CPU Fan Profile to ...Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in DC mode for each fan. Q-Fan Tuning Click [OK] button to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS Z170-P 2-37 2.7.1 CPU/ MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures....
...1/2 speeds in PWM mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Do not shut down or reset your system during the tuning progress. Select [Ignore] if you set CPU Fan Profile to ...Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in DC mode for each fan. Q-Fan Tuning Click [OK] button to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS Z170-P 2-37 2.7.1 CPU/ MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures....
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... Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to 75°C. ASUS Z170-P 2-39 Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard] This item allows you set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature. Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min.
... Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to 75°C. ASUS Z170-P 2-39 Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard] This item allows you set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature. Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min.
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...to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in municipal waste. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class ...a radio or television receiver in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the instruction manual. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus ...
...to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in municipal waste. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class ...a radio or television receiver in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the instruction manual. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus ...