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Motherboard Z170 PRO GAMING
Motherboard Z170 PRO GAMING
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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 ... 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-27 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-41 2.9 Tool menu 2-46 2.10 Exit menu 2-47 2.11 Installing an operating system 2-48 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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 ... 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-27 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-41 2.9 Tool menu 2-46 2.10 Exit menu 2-47 2.11 Installing an operating system 2-48 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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.... ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Package contents Check your retailer. 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 - Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
.... ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Package contents Check your retailer. 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 - Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
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... on the type of CPU installed. 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 High Definition Audio CODEC - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A, red...
... on the type of CPU installed. 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 High Definition Audio CODEC - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A, red...
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... app for optimized system cooling control RAMCache Media Streamer - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go! - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii ASUS CPU-Z 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x DisplayPort 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...
... app for optimized system cooling control RAMCache Media Streamer - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go! - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS gaming features Rear Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii ASUS CPU-Z 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x DisplayPort 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...
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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 ... 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 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, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and...
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 ... 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 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, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and...
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... install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install or remove any component, ensure that...
... install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install or remove any component, ensure that...
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Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 10. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 16. ... optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 5-pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6.
Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 10. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 16. ... optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 5-pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 6.
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Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU Top of CPU ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-5
Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU Top of CPU ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-5
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3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-7
3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-7
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Z170 PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. A ...
Z170 PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. A ...
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...Voltage 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • DDR4 3333 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL CORSAIR A-DATA Part No. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3400C16 16GB (4GB*4) ver. 4.23 SS... 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 higher frequency, refer to use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on ...
...Voltage 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • DDR4 3333 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL CORSAIR A-DATA Part No. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3400C16 16GB (4GB*4) ver. 4.23 SS... 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 higher frequency, refer to use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on ...
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...-16-39 1.2 • • • DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-39 1.2 • • • SS V-color DW3J0460HM 15-15-15-36 1.2 • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-11 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs SS - - 16-16-16-36 1.2 • • • DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NM FRTFC 16-16...
...-16-39 1.2 • • • DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-39 1.2 • • • SS V-color DW3J0460HM 15-15-15-36 1.2 • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-11 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs SS - - 16-16-16-36 1.2 • • • DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NM FRTFC 16-16...
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1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-13
1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-13
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... a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running SLI™ or CrossFireX™ mode. Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 PCIE x1_1 - - See page 1-22 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - Shared...
... a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running SLI™ or CrossFireX™ mode. Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 PCIE x1_1 - - See page 1-22 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - Shared...
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... header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking. CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system...
... header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking. CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system...
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PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. DisplayPort. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) Z170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. This port connects to pins 2-3. To gain more CPU voltage setting, ...
PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. DisplayPort. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) Z170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. This port connects to pins 2-3. To gain more CPU voltage setting, ...
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... - DVI-D port. This port is for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-19 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the Intel...
... - DVI-D port. This port is for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-19 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the Intel...
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 2. COM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. TPM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING TPM connector F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the serial port...
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 2. COM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. TPM PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING TPM connector F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the serial port...
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...EXT_FAN PIN 1 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 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 the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of... modes. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard ...
...EXT_FAN PIN 1 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 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 the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of... modes. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard ...