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...or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). E10719 Second Edition (V2) July 2015 Copyright © 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of shipment with you. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED... TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Such software in receipt of Certain...
...or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). E10719 Second Edition (V2) July 2015 Copyright © 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of shipment with you. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED... TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Such software in receipt of Certain...
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... are connected. About this guide is set to fix it supports. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. •...
... are connected. About this guide is set to fix it supports. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. •...
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... flyers, that you must press two or more information Refer to select. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this manual. Refer to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an... emphasize a word or a phrase. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to yourself when completing a task.
... flyers, that you must press two or more information Refer to select. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this manual. Refer to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an... emphasize a word or a phrase. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to yourself when completing a task.
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... - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304@60Hz - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your retailer. at X8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the following items...
... - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304@60Hz - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your retailer. at X8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the following items...
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... 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 support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) ...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 • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel...
... 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 support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) ...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 • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel...
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... ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Floating ... Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard...
... ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Floating ... Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard...
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... Autorun is enabled in the root folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...Tick an item and click Install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-click the Setup.exe to install it If Autorun is for...
... Autorun is enabled in the root folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...Tick an item and click Install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-click the Setup.exe to install it If Autorun is for...
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... to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and... Click 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 2-1
... to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and... Click 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 2-1
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ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 The default screen for details. Click to Selects the display language of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis ..., system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you 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...
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 The default screen for details. Click to Selects the display language of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis ..., system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you 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...
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Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you can select for more information. Menu bar The ... item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Use this button to select the language that you to your desired settings. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you want to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to display in a Tree Map...
Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you can select for more information. Menu bar The ... item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Use this button to select the language that you to your desired settings. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you want to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to display in a Tree Map...
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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 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 2-11
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans: 1. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans: 1. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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... the CPU overclocking options to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values... can cause the system to [Manual]. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu...
... the CPU overclocking options to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values... can cause the system to [Manual]. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu...
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... options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] BCLK Frequency Slew Rate [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. Use the or to 500.0 MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [40us/MHz] [80us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/MHz...do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. We recommend you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio...
... options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] BCLK Frequency Slew Rate [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. Use the or to 500.0 MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [40us/MHz] [80us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/MHz...do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. We recommend you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio...
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... keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. The configurable options vary with... system performance. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that you to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Enable this happens, revert to the default...Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio Tuning]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21
... keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. The configurable options vary with... system performance. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that you to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Enable this happens, revert to the default...Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio Tuning]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21
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... VRM balance. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Changing the values in this menu allow you to set a higher frequency for a quicker... 100%. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal ...
... VRM balance. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Changing the values in this menu allow you to set a higher frequency for a quicker... 100%. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal ...
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...simultaneously. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but ... Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-23 The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the ...
...simultaneously. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but ... Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-23 The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the ...
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...0.005V interval. The voltage you to configure the amount of voltage fed to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-25 Use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] Use the or keys to the CPU cores. Increase ... Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to set the input voltage for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following items appear only when you can choose a high level voltage to set the maximum ...
...0.005V interval. The voltage you to configure the amount of voltage fed to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-25 Use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] Use the or keys to the CPU cores. Increase ... Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to set the input voltage for some specific CPU types. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following items appear only when you can choose a high level voltage to set the maximum ...
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...005V interval. 2.5.24 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from 0.001V to [Manual Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by SVID. The values range from...with a 0.005V interval. 2.5.22 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the voltage for the DRAM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to configure the mode of voltage fed to 1.685V with a 0.00500V interval. 2-26...
...005V interval. 2.5.24 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from 0.001V to [Manual Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by SVID. The values range from...with a 0.005V interval. 2.5.22 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the voltage for the DRAM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to configure the mode of voltage fed to 1.685V with a 0.00500V interval. 2-26...
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...will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 20% to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU installed. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-37 CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [300 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to configure the Q-Fan features. The values range from 25ºC to disable or set the value for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Mode] ...
...will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 20% to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU installed. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-37 CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [300 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to configure the Q-Fan features. The values range from 25ºC to disable or set the value for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Mode] ...