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... voltage of the electrical outlet you are also provided. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. It includes descriptions of the...
... voltage of the electrical outlet you are also provided. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. It includes descriptions of the...
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Refer to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions...
Refer to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions...
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...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, D-sub, DVI ports - Intel® Z170 Chipset 4 x DIMM, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 3466(O.C.)*/3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3200(O. at x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables ... at x16 mode or dual at x4 mode) 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, D-sub, DVI ports - Intel® Z170 Chipset 4 x DIMM, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 3466(O.C.)*/3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3200(O. at x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables ... at x16 mode or dual at x4 mode) 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
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For effective use of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 Any excess memory from a memory module. Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-...or overclocking condition. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or 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 get the correct memory modules. • We highly recommend to the Microsoft...
For effective use of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 Any excess memory from a memory module. Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-...or overclocking condition. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or 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 get the correct memory modules. • We highly recommend to the Microsoft...
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.... Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) This connector connects to [RAID]. 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 Gb/s signal cables.... RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 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 [RAID]. 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 Gb/s signal cables.... RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 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.
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Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the Setup.exe to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.9 Software ...support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA...
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the Setup.exe to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.9 Software ...support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA...
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ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 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 boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 ...
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 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 boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 ...
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... speed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs and resets the... the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides...
... speed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs and resets the... the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides...
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...their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your BIOS. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool ... on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all...
...their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your BIOS. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool ... on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all...
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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 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.
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Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Click to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Click to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
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... and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-19 The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious...
... and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-19 The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious...
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...than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores... 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal(800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] 2.5.3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the BCLK (base clock) frequency...
...than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores... 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal(800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] 2.5.3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the BCLK (base clock) frequency...
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...Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-21 The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. 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... setting. Select the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Ensure to apply the optimized setting.
...Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-21 The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. 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... setting. Select the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Ensure to apply the optimized setting.
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...value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you set the CPU ... configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. The values...
...value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you set the CPU ... configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. The values...
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...Optimized] [Extreme] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-23 CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Select [Manual] to 100%. ...CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual]. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to 500KHz with...
...Optimized] [Extreme] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-23 CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Select [Manual] to 100%. ...CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual]. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to 500KHz with...
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...from 1 to set higher voltages for the CPU by a negative value. The values range from 8 to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-25 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to 83 with a 1 ...Trim. 2.5.19 Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]....
...from 1 to set higher voltages for the CPU by a negative value. The values range from 8 to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-25 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to 83 with a 1 ...Trim. 2.5.19 Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]....
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... [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to 0.999V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.001V to [Manual Mode]. Offset Voltage [Auto] Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto... allows you to the CPU Graphics Voltage. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Manual mode allows user-defined values. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to 1.700V with a 0.001V interval. Use the...
... [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to 0.999V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.001V to [Manual Mode]. Offset Voltage [Auto] Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto... allows you to the CPU Graphics Voltage. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Manual mode allows user-defined values. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to 1.700V with a 0.001V interval. Use the...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode] [Breathing Mode] [Flowing Mode] M.2 and SATA6G_1 Configuration [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two items appear only when you set the behavior of the model name LED. Change this function. M.2 can only support PCIE devices. Asmedia ... installing M.2 SATA devices. [M.2] SATA mode will not light up at the S4/S5 state when the ErP Ready item is set the M.2 / SATA6G_1 Configuration to [Manual].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode] [Breathing Mode] [Flowing Mode] M.2 and SATA6G_1 Configuration [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two items appear only when you set the behavior of the model name LED. Change this function. M.2 can only support PCIE devices. Asmedia ... installing M.2 SATA devices. [M.2] SATA mode will not light up at the S4/S5 state when the ErP Ready item is set the M.2 / SATA6G_1 Configuration to [Manual].