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... TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. 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. Offer to obtain the corresponding source code and...full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you wish to Provide Source Code of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
... TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. 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. Offer to obtain the corresponding source code and...full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you wish to Provide Source Code of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is organized ...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is organized ...
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...task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means ...that you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used in this manual. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and ...
...task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means ...that you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used in this manual. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and ...
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..., D-sub, DVI ports - 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. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to ... DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / ...
..., D-sub, DVI ports - 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. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to ... DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Z170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / ...
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...value. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For an .... Use a maximum of individual CPUs or Memory. • For system stability, use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. •... socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 Check with the same CAS Latency.
...value. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For an .... Use a maximum of individual CPUs or Memory. • For system stability, use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. •... socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 Check with the same CAS Latency.
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...GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 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 to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via ... 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices.
...GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 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 to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via ... 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 If you can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices.
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...64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Refer to install it If Autorun is for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents... Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject 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,...
...64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Refer to install it If Autorun is for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents... Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject 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 to automatically update your ... 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 launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your...Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
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 ... 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 launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your...Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
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ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. Click 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 ...
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. Click 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 ...
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... above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your desired settings. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above...
... above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your desired settings. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above...
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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 main menu ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
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 main menu ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
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Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Click to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and 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.
Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Click to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and 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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The following items appear only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the... on the motherboard. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19
The following items appear only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the... on the motherboard. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19
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...set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [40us/MHz] [80us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/MHz] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to set the frequency update rate. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] ... or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. High values may damage the CPU permanently....
...set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [40us/MHz] [80us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/MHz] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to set the frequency update rate. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] ... or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. High values may damage the CPU permanently....
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... To 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. If this item to set...Core Ratio Limit. 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 installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either...for an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21
... To 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. If this item to set...Core Ratio Limit. 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 installed an efficient CPU fan for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either...for an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21
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...conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 0% to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Higher levels of every component...but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Use ...
...conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 0% to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Higher levels of every component...but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Use ...
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...: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] 2.5.12 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. Higher levels of the CPU. The following item appears only when you set... of GT. GT Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. Do not remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-23
...: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] 2.5.12 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. Higher levels of the CPU. The following item appears only when you set... of GT. GT Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. Do not remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-23
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... Frequency value. The values range from 0.25V to set the maximum possible CPU graphics ratio. 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 adjust the value....voltage you set is available for the CPU by a negative value. The values range from -0.635V to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by the offset value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set the CPU...
... Frequency value. The values range from 0.25V to set the maximum possible CPU graphics ratio. 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 adjust the value....voltage you set is available for the CPU by a negative value. The values range from -0.635V to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is affected by the offset value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set the CPU...
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...voltage on the control lines from 0.800V to 1.635V with a 0.005V interval. 2.5.22 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual Mode]. Use the and keys to [Offset Mode]. Offset mode modifies values by a negative value. The values range from the memory bus. Use the...0.600V to 1.700V with a 0.005 interval. 2.5.21 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to configure the mode of voltage fed to adjust the value. The values range from...
...voltage on the control lines from 0.800V to 1.635V with a 0.005V interval. 2.5.22 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual Mode]. Use the and keys to [Offset Mode]. Offset mode modifies values by a negative value. The values range from the memory bus. Use the...0.600V to 1.700V with a 0.005 interval. 2.5.21 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to configure the mode of voltage fed to adjust the value. The values range from...
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...] 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 adjust the upper limit of the values depends on the CPU installed. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed...parameters. The range of the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-37 The following items appear only when you to set CPU Fan Profile to set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. When...
...] 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 adjust the upper limit of the values depends on the CPU installed. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed...parameters. The range of the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-37 The following items appear only when you to set CPU Fan Profile to set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. When...