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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 LED 1-28 1.9 Software support 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS ...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 LED 1-28 1.9 Software support 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS ...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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...motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Integrated graphics processor - Supports D-sub with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304@60Hz - Supports up to the physical characteristics of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - at X8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. Z170 PRO GAMING...Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, D-sub, DVI ports - 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 ...
...motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Integrated graphics processor - Supports D-sub with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304@60Hz - Supports up to the physical characteristics of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - at X8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. Z170 PRO GAMING...Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, D-sub, DVI ports - 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 ...
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...detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the ...power supply. 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 the motherboard fits. Failure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The ...
...detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the ...power supply. 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 the motherboard fits. Failure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The ...
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...pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 10. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 11. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 13. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. Intel® ... 1-25 1-27 1-22 1-26 1-17 1-16 1-28 1-27 1-23 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-29 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®...
...pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 10. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 11. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 13. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. Intel® ... 1-25 1-27 1-22 1-26 1-17 1-16 1-28 1-27 1-23 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-29 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®...
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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. ... refer to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . A DDR4 module is recommended to the DDR4 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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. ... refer to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . A DDR4 module is recommended to the DDR4 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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...SKILL G.SKILL CORSAIR A-DATA Part No. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of individual ...ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard...
...SKILL G.SKILL CORSAIR A-DATA Part No. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of individual ...ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard...
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... sufficient power when running SLI™ or CrossFireX™ mode. Shared - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe x16 (Recommended for card single VGA card) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe... card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 1-22 for this...
... sufficient power when running SLI™ or CrossFireX™ mode. Shared - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe x16 (Recommended for card single VGA card) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe... card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 1-22 for this...
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Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 3. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to...
Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is purchased separately. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-21 3. CPU, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to...
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... to monitor the temperature of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the thermistor cable that allows you use a power supply unit (PSU) that...you are for your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is purchased separately. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING T_SENSOR connector 1-22 ...
... to monitor the temperature of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the thermistor cable that allows you use a power supply unit (PSU) that...you are for your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is purchased separately. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING T_SENSOR connector 1-22 ...
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...ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-23 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to this connector, set to [HD]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard...'s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for details. 7....
...ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-23 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to this connector, set to [HD]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard...'s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for details. 7....
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... B SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND Z170 PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage...
... B SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND Z170 PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage...
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M.2(SOCKET3) Z170 PRO GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module...+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-27 M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to... of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will damage the motherboard! 11.
M.2(SOCKET3) Z170 PRO GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module...+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-27 M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to... of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will damage the motherboard! 11.
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...in sleep mode, or in soft-off the model name LEDs or change the setting in Ai Suite 3. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the following...the BIOS or the LED Control app in BIOS, go to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights up in any motherboard component. Model name LED Z170 PRO GAMING Model name LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LEDs blink intermittently. You can turn off mode. 1.8 Onboard ...
...in sleep mode, or in soft-off the model name LEDs or change the setting in Ai Suite 3. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the following...the BIOS or the LED Control app in BIOS, go to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights up in any motherboard component. Model name LED Z170 PRO GAMING Model name LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LEDs blink intermittently. You can turn off mode. 1.8 Onboard ...
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...red. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims like flowing water. To change the lit modes from the rest of your motherboard. This LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app in Ai Suite 3. The ... three ways to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. SupremeFX LED Z170 PRO GAMING SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-29 3.
...red. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims like flowing water. To change the lit modes from the rest of your motherboard. This LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app in Ai Suite 3. The ... three ways to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. SupremeFX LED Z170 PRO GAMING SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-29 3.
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Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case... boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your...
Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case... boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your...
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... the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-3 CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn on your computer screen...you press to recover BIOS settings. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that your USB flash drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. DO NOT ...
... the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-3 CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn on your computer screen...you press to recover BIOS settings. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that your USB flash drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. DO NOT ...
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... Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 The default screen for details. Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis...
... Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 The default screen for details. Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis...
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Language This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, ... Control for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 It also allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has...
Language This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, ... Control for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 It also allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has...
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ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll ... these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual...
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll ... these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual...