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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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...and temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. How this ...connected and the power cables are also provided. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it supports. Safety information Electrical safety •...
...and temperature extremes. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. How this ...connected and the power cables are also provided. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it supports. Safety information Electrical safety •...
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... or missing, contact your motherboard package for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, D-sub, DVI ports - Integrated graphics processor - Supports DVI with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING 4 x Serial ATA... Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Supports up to the physical characteristics of 512 MB 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16...
... or missing, contact your motherboard package for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, D-sub, DVI ports - Integrated graphics processor - Supports DVI with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Z170 PRO GAMING 4 x Serial ATA... Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Supports up to the physical characteristics of 512 MB 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16...
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...Hold components by the edges to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 The edge with ...the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in...
...Hold components by the edges to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-1 The edge with ...the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 4 KBMS _USB1314 EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT HDMI DP ASM 1442K DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) ...ASM LAN_USB3.1_EA1 1142 2 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 5 USB3_12 CHA_FAN3 PCIEX1_1 Model name LED 6 Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 BATTERY Intel® Z170 7 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 PCIEX16_2 ALC 1150 PCIEX1_3 8 SupremeFX LED TPU PCIEX16_3 128Mb BIOS AAFP COM CHA_FAN2 TPM USB78 SB_PWR USB910 USB1112 CLRTC T_SENSOR PANEL...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 4 KBMS _USB1314 EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT HDMI DP ASM 1442K DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) ...ASM LAN_USB3.1_EA1 1142 2 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 5 USB3_12 CHA_FAN3 PCIEX1_1 Model name LED 6 Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 BATTERY Intel® Z170 7 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 PCIEX16_2 ALC 1150 PCIEX1_3 8 SupremeFX LED TPU PCIEX16_3 128Mb BIOS AAFP COM CHA_FAN2 TPM USB78 SB_PWR USB910 USB1112 CLRTC T_SENSOR PANEL...
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...Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 15. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) ...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®...
...Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 15. Z170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) 8. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) ...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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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your ... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Top of the motherboard, ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the socket and the socket contacts are...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your ... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Top of the motherboard, ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the socket and the socket contacts are...
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...• Always firmly hold both sides of the CPU Installation Tool when installing, removing, or picking up the CPU Installation Tool. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 1.3.2...and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. WARNING! • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked ...
...• Always firmly hold both sides of the CPU Installation Tool when installing, removing, or picking up the CPU Installation Tool. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 1.3.2...and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. WARNING! • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked ...
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... below . You can refer to protect the CPU. 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. Recommended memory configurations 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Z170 PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and...
... below . You can refer to protect the CPU. 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. Recommended memory configurations 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Z170 PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and...
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... vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing F4-3333C16D-8GTZ 8GB(4GB*2) SS F4-3333C16Q-16GRKD...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 Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® ...
... vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing F4-3333C16D-8GTZ 8GB(4GB*2) SS F4-3333C16Q-16GRKD...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 Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® ...
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...complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers... cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
...complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers... cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - - HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 Shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 - - See page 1-22 for ...N/A x4 • In single VGA 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 this...
Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16_3 - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - - HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-15 Shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 - - See page 1-22 for ...N/A x4 • In single VGA 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 this...
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... modes. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. 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...Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a ...
... modes. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. 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...Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a ...
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... (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 4. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING T_SENSOR connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction... The thermistor cable is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may...
... (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 4. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING T_SENSOR connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction... The thermistor cable is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the Front Base. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-23 6. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high... this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for details. 7. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector,...
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the Front Base. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-23 6. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high... this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for details. 7. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector,...
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...SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 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 Device_Reset GND ... 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. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, ...
...SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-25 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 Device_Reset GND ... 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. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, ...
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will be disabled. 12. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-27 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) ...supports up to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. The USB 2.0 module is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will damage the motherboard! M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the...
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will be disabled. 12. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-27 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) ...supports up to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. The USB 2.0 module is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will damage the motherboard! M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the...
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...ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the model name LEDs or change the setting in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170 PRO GAMING Onboard LED 2. Model name LEDs The model name LEDs are a group of the onboard LED. ... for details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Model name LED Z170 PRO GAMING Model name LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LEDs blink intermittently. The LEDs become solid red. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up in Ai ...
...ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the model name LEDs or change the setting in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170 PRO GAMING Onboard LED 2. Model name LEDs The model name LEDs are a group of the onboard LED. ... for details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Model name LED Z170 PRO GAMING Model name LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LEDs blink intermittently. The LEDs become solid red. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up in Ai ...
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... the SupremeFX LED or change the setting in Ai Suite 3. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-29 SupremeFX LED Z170 PRO GAMING SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. To change the lit modes from the rest of your motherboard. 3. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims...
... the SupremeFX LED or change the setting in Ai Suite 3. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-29 SupremeFX LED Z170 PRO GAMING SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. To change the lit modes from the rest of your motherboard. 3. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up and dims...