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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING 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 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-16 1.7 Connectors 1-17 1.8 Onboard LED 1-28 1.9 Software support 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My...
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING 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 1-14 1.6 Jumpers 1-16 1.7 Connectors 1-17 1.8 Onboard LED 1-28 1.9 Software support 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My...
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... x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ROG SLI bridge connector 1 x PRO GAMING cable labels 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Integrated graphics...
... x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ROG SLI bridge connector 1 x PRO GAMING cable labels 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Integrated graphics...
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..., Multi-streaming, and Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - ESD Guards on the type of CPU installed. Intel® Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard GameFirst technology ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ... Stainless Steel Back I/O (continued on the next page) vii Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology SupremeFX 8-Channel...
..., Multi-streaming, and Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - ESD Guards on the type of CPU installed. Intel® Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard GameFirst technology ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ... Stainless Steel Back I/O (continued on the next page) vii Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology SupremeFX 8-Channel...
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...friendly graphics user interface - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Exclusive Features - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go! - ASUS DIGI+ VRM utility EPU - EPU TPU - ...function and multiple thermistors selection for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems EZ DIY Push Notice - Tuner - ASUS Q-Shield - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii ASUS Q-DIMM - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1...
...friendly graphics user interface - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Exclusive Features - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go! - ASUS DIGI+ VRM utility EPU - EPU TPU - ...function and multiple thermistors selection for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems EZ DIY Push Notice - Tuner - ASUS Q-Shield - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii ASUS Q-DIMM - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1...
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ix x 9.6 in . Z170 PRO GAMING 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 /...PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x COM header 1 x TPM header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x ... 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...
ix x 9.6 in . Z170 PRO GAMING 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 /...PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x COM header 1 x TPM header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x ... 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...
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... on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is subject ...K4A4G085WD 16-18-18-36 SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 Voltage 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 Any excess memory from the same vendor. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules ...
... on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is subject ...K4A4G085WD 16-18-18-36 SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 Voltage 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 Any excess memory from the same vendor. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules ...
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...These are not jumpers! To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to the fan connectors. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT C CHA_FAN3 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN B +5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND C D E F ...EXTFAN_DET FANCARD_DETECT EXTFAN_SMB_CLK EXTFAN_SMB_DATA GND E F Z170 PRO GAMING Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. To set these...
...These are not jumpers! To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to the fan connectors. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT C CHA_FAN3 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN B +5V CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND C D E F ...EXTFAN_DET FANCARD_DETECT EXTFAN_SMB_CLK EXTFAN_SMB_DATA GND E F Z170 PRO GAMING Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. To set these...
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...DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Enable the odd ratio mode for better granularity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.7 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to automatically ...Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio Tuning]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21 Select the auto mode to become unstable! It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. If you assign a...
...DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Enable the odd ratio mode for better granularity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.7 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to automatically ...Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio Tuning]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21 Select the auto mode to become unstable! It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. If you assign a...
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... 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 CPU and VRM thermal. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [... Chapter 2: BIOS information Higher levels of every component's phase. [T. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Select [Manual] to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. If this menu allow you to configure...
... 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 CPU and VRM thermal. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [... Chapter 2: BIOS information Higher levels of every component's phase. [T. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Select [Manual] to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. If this menu allow you to configure...
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...from 0% to set the power phase control of GT. GT Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [...higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-23 Higher levels of the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module.
...from 0% to set the power phase control of GT. GT Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [...higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-23 Higher levels of the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module.
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... you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28...
... you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28...
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...to configure the platform-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] SA - Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [... to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for the ASPM to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allows ...
...to configure the platform-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] SA - Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [... to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for the ASPM to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allows ...
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...Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2.6.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is installed to the corresponding SATA port. DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2] Allows you to enable or disable...[Gen3] PEG Port Configuration Allows you to configure the PCI Express configuration settings. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for the multi-monitor output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to empower both ...
...Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2.6.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is installed to the corresponding SATA port. DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2] Allows you to enable or disable...[Gen3] PEG Port Configuration Allows you to configure the PCI Express configuration settings. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for the multi-monitor output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to empower both ...
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... Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the extension fans' lower temperature. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the extension fan operates at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.7 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to 75°C. The values range from 0°C to enable or disable...
... Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to adjust the extension fans' lower temperature. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the extension fan operates at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.7 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to 75°C. The values range from 0°C to enable or disable...