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Z170-WS specifications summary LGA1151 socket for details. 4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 , dual at x16/x16 mode, triple at x4 mode, compatible with max. at x16/x8/x8 mode or quad x8/x8/x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slot (max. resolution 4096x2304@24Hz/ 4096x2304@60Hz Supports...i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors CPU Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* Chipset Memory * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) x Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4...
Z170-WS specifications summary LGA1151 socket for details. 4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 , dual at x16/x16 mode, triple at x4 mode, compatible with max. at x16/x8/x8 mode or quad x8/x8/x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slot (max. resolution 4096x2304@24Hz/ 4096x2304@60Hz Supports...i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors CPU Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* Chipset Memory * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) x Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4...
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...support (both sound deliver equal quality - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS...support - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack- Audio Amplifier to the audio configuration - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** - 1 x U.2 connector (support U.2 NVMe device) LAN Audio * Supports...retasking (MIC) - Z170-WS specifications summary Storage Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x M.2...
...support (both sound deliver equal quality - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS...support - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack- Audio Amplifier to the audio configuration - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** - 1 x U.2 connector (support U.2 NVMe device) LAN Audio * Supports...retasking (MIC) - Z170-WS specifications summary Storage Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x M.2...
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...USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems eSports Champions ... featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-code - Key Express - MemOK! - EZ XMP Quiet Thermal Design: - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Turbo APP - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED) ... sound with dedicated audio design onboard! ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - Z170-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution BIOS features Media Streamer...
...USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems eSports Champions ... featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-code - Key Express - MemOK! - EZ XMP Quiet Thermal Design: - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Turbo APP - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED) ... sound with dedicated audio design onboard! ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - Z170-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution BIOS features Media Streamer...
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... 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power-on button 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector (continued on the next page) xiv Z170-WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Q-Code Logger button 1 x DisplayPort 1 x...CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Water Pump header 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support...
... 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power-on button 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector (continued on the next page) xiv Z170-WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Q-Code Logger button 1 x DisplayPort 1 x...CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Water Pump header 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS Z170-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package 1 x CPU Installation Tool xvi
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS Z170-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package 1 x CPU Installation Tool xvi
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...out of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. This leads to lower CPU utilization and temperatures, achieving outstanding performance, and providing better support for diverse operating systems. 1.1.3 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most demanding computer games for ...line with ample graphics power to easily run even the most out of your one-touch troubleshooter that lets you with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to the drive. This design is in dual...
...out of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. This leads to lower CPU utilization and temperatures, achieving outstanding performance, and providing better support for diverse operating systems. 1.1.3 Other special features DTS Connect To get the most demanding computer games for ...line with ample graphics power to easily run even the most out of your one-touch troubleshooter that lets you with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to the drive. This design is in dual...
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...and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. The system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with memory frequency higher than... memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory ...
...and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. The system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with memory frequency higher than... memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory ...
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Z170-WS 1-31 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. •...
Z170-WS 1-31 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. •...
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...to malfunction. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker ... for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for optimizing the ...
...to malfunction. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker ... for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for optimizing the ...
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... the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to automatically overclock ...water cooling overclocking conditions. Select the auto mode to enable or disable the odd ratio mode for better granularity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support Disable this item to the 3-Core Ratio Limit.
... the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to automatically overclock ...water cooling overclocking conditions. Select the auto mode to enable or disable the odd ratio mode for better granularity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support Disable this item to the 3-Core Ratio Limit.
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... [Manual] to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [500] This item allows you set a higher frequency for CPU overclocking. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking...
... [Manual] to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [500] This item allows you set a higher frequency for CPU overclocking. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking...
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...Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for DRAM overclocking. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-25 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power...of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of the CPU. The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM Current Capability [100%] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Probe] Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode....
...Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for DRAM overclocking. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-25 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power...of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of the CPU. The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM Current Capability [100%] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Probe] Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode....
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to be supported. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-33 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you set the power saving of...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to be supported. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-33 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you set the power saving of...
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...ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Chapter 3 Z170-WS... The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to enhance the power saving feature of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to select the ASPM state for the device. PCIE Native Power Management [...
...ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Chapter 3 Z170-WS... The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to enhance the power saving feature of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to select the ASPM state for the device. PCIE Native Power Management [...
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...appear only when you set the Water Pump Control to adjust the maximum Extension Fan 1-4 duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-51 Water Pump Max. The values range from 0% to 100%. Water Pump Middle Temperature [45] Use ...range from 20 to 75. The values range from 20% to adjust the lower limit of the Water Pump temperature. Water Pump Min. Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys...
...appear only when you set the Water Pump Control to adjust the maximum Extension Fan 1-4 duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-51 Water Pump Max. The values range from 0% to 100%. Water Pump Middle Temperature [45] Use ...range from 20 to 75. The values range from 20% to adjust the lower limit of the Water Pump temperature. Water Pump Min. Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys...