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... static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1 Failure to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing...
... static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1 Failure to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing...
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... port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. RGB LED 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. SupremeFX LED 22. Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 12. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. M.2 Socket 3 10. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 14. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. USB...
... port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. RGB LED 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. SupremeFX LED 22. Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 12. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. M.2 Socket 3 10. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 14. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. USB...
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Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU Top of CPU ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-5
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3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-7
3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-7
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... install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Full DIMM support is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can...
... install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Full DIMM support is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can...
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... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports...
... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports...
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... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC ..., which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to default values. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. +3V_BAT GND 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords.
... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC ..., which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to default values. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. +3V_BAT GND 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords.
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... allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-15 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port...
... allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-15 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port...
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..., then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TPM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA TPM connector F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-17 COM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. RXD DTR DSR...
..., then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TPM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA TPM connector F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-17 COM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. RXD DTR DSR...
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... at http://support.asus. A A EATX12V B EATXPWR GND GND GND GND PIN 1 B +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA ATX power... 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA T_SENSOR connector ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 4.
... at http://support.asus. A A EATX12V B EATXPWR GND GND GND GND PIN 1 B +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA ATX power... 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA T_SENSOR connector ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 4.
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...USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • This connector is based on xHCI ... a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 8. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for additional...
...USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • This connector is based on xHCI ... a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 8. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for additional...
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... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PANEL +PWR_LED- RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-23 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
... for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PANEL +PWR_LED- RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-23 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
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...from the BIOS or the LED Control app in soft-off the SupremeFX LED or change the setting in any motherboard component. SupremeFX LED Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. You can turn off mode. Standby Power... your motherboard. See section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. To change the lit modes from the rest of the onboard LED. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 1.8 Onboard LED 1. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims like flowing water.
...from the BIOS or the LED Control app in soft-off the SupremeFX LED or change the setting in any motherboard component. SupremeFX LED Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. You can turn off mode. Standby Power... your motherboard. See section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. To change the lit modes from the rest of the onboard LED. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 1.8 Onboard LED 1. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims like flowing water.
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... that you can install to install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in the root folder. To run the DVD. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates... to locate the file Setup.exe in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to avail all motherboard features. 1.9 ...
... that you can install to install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in the root folder. To run the DVD. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates... to locate the file Setup.exe in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to avail all motherboard features. 1.9 ...
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...Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and ...EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a ...
...Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and ...EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a ...
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...when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 Turn on your USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! NTFS is in single ... the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS...
...when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 Turn on your USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! NTFS is in single ... the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS...
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... updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Restart your computer. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/08/2016 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D:.../Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failaure. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 Select Yes then press . Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS...
... updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Restart your computer. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/08/2016 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D:.../Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failaure. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 Select Yes then press . Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS...
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... FAQs and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 The default screen for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of...
... FAQs and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 The default screen for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of...
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... button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS screen. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 Use this button to select the language that you want to section 2.3 My Favorites for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI...
... button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS screen. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 Use this button to select the language that you want to section 2.3 My Favorites for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI...
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to optimize all fans' settings Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-11
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to optimize all fans' settings Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-11