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... this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main...
... this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main...
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...it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged... relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power cables are not damaged....
...it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged... relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power cables are not damaged....
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... from your PC to a smart TV, your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Tuner - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii EPU TPU - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - AI Charger+ - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design...
... from your PC to a smart TV, your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Tuner - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii EPU TPU - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - AI Charger+ - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design...
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Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0... connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function...
Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0... connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function...
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... LAN_USB3.1_EA1 1142 2 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 7 23 PCIEX1_1 22 23 Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_12 22 23 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 BATTERY 22 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z170 8 21 ALC 1150 COVER SupremeFX LED 3D MOUNT PCIEX1_3 22110 TPU AAFP PCIEX16_3 COM CHA_FAN2 TPM USB78 ROG_EXT 2280 2260 2242 USB910 SB_PWR 128Mb...
... LAN_USB3.1_EA1 1142 2 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 7 23 PCIEX1_1 22 23 Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_12 22 23 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 BATTERY 22 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z170 8 21 ALC 1150 COVER SupremeFX LED 3D MOUNT PCIEX1_3 22110 TPU AAFP PCIEX16_3 COM CHA_FAN2 TPM USB78 ROG_EXT 2280 2260 2242 USB910 SB_PWR 128Mb...
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...card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, ...the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic...
...card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, ...the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic...
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Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear ... the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter...
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear ... the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter...
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... connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh...
... connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh...
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... to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside ...of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. •...CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND EXTFAN_DET FANCARD_DETECT EXTFAN_SMB_CLK EXTFAN_SMB_DATA GND E F Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced > Monitor > ...
... to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside ...of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. •...CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND EXTFAN_DET FANCARD_DETECT EXTFAN_SMB_CLK EXTFAN_SMB_DATA GND E F Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced > Monitor > ...
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...in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. ROG Extension - AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Front ...panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for a chassis-mounted front panel ...
...in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. ROG Extension - AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Front ...panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for a chassis-mounted front panel ...
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... the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. 9. Refer to section 2.6.6 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0...GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) This connector connects to...
... the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. 9. Refer to section 2.6.6 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0...GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) This connector connects to...
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...BIOS or the LED Control app in any motherboard component. To change the lit modes from the rest of the onboard LED. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Onboard LED 2. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims like flowing water. SupremeFX LED Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA... The LED lights up in the following three ways to indicate that the system is a reminder that you an ultimate lighting effect. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 1.8 Onboard LED 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to bring ...
...BIOS or the LED Control app in any motherboard component. To change the lit modes from the rest of the onboard LED. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Onboard LED 2. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims like flowing water. SupremeFX LED Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA... The LED lights up in the following three ways to indicate that the system is a reminder that you an ultimate lighting effect. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 1.8 Onboard LED 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to bring ...
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... or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your BIOS 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
... or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your BIOS 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
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... c) Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. 2. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to complete the update. 3. Reboot ...16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. Via USB a) Insert the USB flash disk that you load the...
... c) Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. 2. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to complete the update. 3. Reboot ...16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. Via USB a) Insert the USB flash disk that you load the...
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... a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut...
... a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut...
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... defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot from Files panel to Drive D (USB flash...
... defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot from Files panel to Drive D (USB flash...
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...Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. 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... system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. When BIOS update is not supported due to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 Select Yes then...
...Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. 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... system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. When BIOS update is not supported due to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 Select Yes then...
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... or press hotkey F5. If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Press the reset button on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails... to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if...
... or press hotkey F5. If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Press the reset button on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails... to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if...
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The default screen for details. Refer to Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU ... device priority. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click the...
The default screen for details. Refer to Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU ... device priority. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click the...
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... following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Last modified Mode settings Search on FAQs Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. MyFavorite Language... EZ Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu items General help Menu items Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Goes back to configure the BIOS settings.
... following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Last modified Mode settings Search on FAQs Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. MyFavorite Language... EZ Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu items General help Menu items Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Goes back to configure the BIOS settings.