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... ASUSTeK Computer Inc. E11776 First Edition June 2016 Copyright © 2016 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be much ...product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
... ASUSTeK Computer Inc. E11776 First Edition June 2016 Copyright © 2016 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be much ...product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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... features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are using an...
... features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are using an...
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... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to emphasize a word or a phrase. If you must press the Enter or Return key. Used ... components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional...
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to emphasize a word or a phrase. If you must press the Enter or Return key. Used ... components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional...
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... with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with maximum resolution of 4096 x ...2160 @ 24Hz - Intel® Z170 Chipset 4 x DIMM, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 3466(O.C.)*/3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3200(O. Supports DVI with maximum resolution of the above items is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for details. ** Refer to the ...
... with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with maximum resolution of 4096 x ...2160 @ 24Hz - Intel® Z170 Chipset 4 x DIMM, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 3466(O.C.)*/3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3200(O. Supports DVI with maximum resolution of the above items is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for details. ** Refer to the ...
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... cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer 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...
... cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer 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...
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... RSATA_TXN4 GND 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 to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard...If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. Refer to section 2.6.6 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard...
... RSATA_TXN4 GND 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 to [RAID]. If you installed Serial ATA hard...If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. Refer to section 2.6.6 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard...
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...32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of your OS documentation ...version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. Refer to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications...
...32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of your OS documentation ...version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. Refer to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications...
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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 ... to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 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 ...
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 ... to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 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 ...
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... 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 system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By...
... 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 system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By...
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...language that the item has a submenu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 Use this button to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Q-Fan Control (...default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that you want to MyFavorites menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your desired settings. Language This button above the menu bar ...
...language that the item has a submenu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 Use this button to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Q-Fan Control (...default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that you want to MyFavorites menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your desired settings. Language This button above the menu bar ...
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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 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 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-11
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 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 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-11
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. 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 save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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... Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-19 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you set the Ai... Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be...
... Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-19 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you set the Ai... Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be...
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... you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal(800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] 2.5.3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Per Core], the following... items appear. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to...
... you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal(800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] 2.5.3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Per Core], the following... items appear. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to...
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...[Auto]. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Enable the odd ratio mode for better granularity. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-21 If you to the default setting. 2.5.7 TPU [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you assign a value for an enhanced system performance...achieve the best energy saving condition. 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 become unstable! Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU...
...[Auto]. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Enable the odd ratio mode for better granularity. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-21 If you to the default setting. 2.5.7 TPU [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you assign a value for an enhanced system performance...achieve the best energy saving condition. 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 become unstable! Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU...
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...Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. To restore the default ...the CPU and VRM thermal. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. If this menu allow you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the and ...
...Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. To restore the default ...the CPU and VRM thermal. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. If this menu allow you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the and ...
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...Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you set the power phase control of every component's phase. [T. Select [Manual] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-23 CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. CPU... 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. Higher levels of GT. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module.
...Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you set the power phase control of every component's phase. [T. Select [Manual] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-23 CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. CPU... 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. Higher levels of GT. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module.
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...] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for the CPU by a negative value. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU ...] This item allows you to adjust the value. CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] Use the or keys to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-25 Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by the external voltage regulator. CPU Cache Ratio [...
...] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for the CPU by a negative value. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU ...] This item allows you to adjust the value. CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] Use the or keys to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-25 Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by the external voltage regulator. CPU Cache Ratio [...
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...from 1.000V to 1.800V with a 0.005V interval. 2.5.24 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] This item allows you to the CPU Graphics Voltage. Manual mode allows user-defined values. Offset mode modifies values by the offset value. Use the and keys to [Offset Mode]. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS ...Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to adjust the value. Use the and keys to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the amount of voltage fed to configure the CPU...
...from 1.000V to 1.800V with a 0.005V interval. 2.5.24 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] This item allows you to the CPU Graphics Voltage. Manual mode allows user-defined values. Offset mode modifies values by the offset value. Use the and keys to [Offset Mode]. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS ...Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to adjust the value. Use the and keys to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the amount of voltage fed to configure the CPU...
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...to SATA6G_1. 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. M.2 can only support PCIE devices. M.2 and SATA6G_1 SATA...) states, but not light up at the S4/S5 state when the ErP Ready item is set the M.2 / SATA6G_1 Configuration to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables...
...to SATA6G_1. 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. M.2 can only support PCIE devices. M.2 and SATA6G_1 SATA...) states, but not light up at the S4/S5 state when the ErP Ready item is set the M.2 / SATA6G_1 Configuration to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables...