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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Z170-WS specifications summary x Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-...
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Z170-WS specifications summary x Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-...
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Contents 6.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-7 6.2.1 Requirements 6-7 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-7 6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-8 6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 6-9 6.2.5 Installing the device drivers 6-10 6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-10 Appendices Z170-WS block diagram A-1 Notices ...A-2 ASUS contact information A-6 vi
Contents 6.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-7 6.2.1 Requirements 6-7 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-7 6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-8 6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 6-9 6.2.5 Installing the device drivers 6-10 6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-10 Appendices Z170-WS block diagram A-1 Notices ...A-2 ASUS contact information A-6 vi
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...Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Premium Japan-made audio capacitors... immersive sound with SATA6G_12 when using SATA mode ***These functions will work depending on the next page) xi 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 Socket 3 with ...
...Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Premium Japan-made audio capacitors... immersive sound with SATA6G_12 when using SATA mode ***These functions will work depending on the next page) xi 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 Socket 3 with ...
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... optimization with fast response time Special Memory O.C. Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. Z170-WS specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 1 vertical Type A Connector,blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel, black) ASMedia...
... optimization with fast response time Special Memory O.C. Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. Z170-WS specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 1 vertical Type A Connector,blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel, black) ASMedia...
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... wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-code - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield - Z170-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution BIOS features Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your needs...
... wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-code - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield - Z170-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution BIOS features Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your needs...
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... adjustments) 1 x EPU switch 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 HDMI port 1 x Optical ...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 TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 Power ...
... adjustments) 1 x EPU switch 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 HDMI port 1 x Optical ...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 TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 Power ...
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xv Z170-WS specifications summary Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 *64-bit supported only ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xv Z170-WS specifications summary Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 *64-bit supported only ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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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...Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and ...that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! A message will appear during the ... memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Z170-WS 1-13
...Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and ...that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! A message will appear during the ... memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Z170-WS 1-13
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... 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. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU... installed and automatically switches the control modes. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Z170-WS 1-31 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
... 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. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU... installed and automatically switches the control modes. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Z170-WS 1-31 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 Z170-WS 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only.
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 Z170-WS 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only.
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... the process and results to the system's failure to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Z170-WS 2-13 Chapter 2 6. This may have risks. If this means that your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in green...
... the process and results to the system's failure to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Z170-WS 2-13 Chapter 2 6. This may have risks. If this means that your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in green...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to run ...: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-1
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to run ...: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-1
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... Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to 500.0 MHz. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-17 We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently...
... Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to 500.0 MHz. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-17 We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for ... PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-35 PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH ...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for ... PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-35 PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH ...
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...place the other end to the component to 100%. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-49 The values range from 0% to get the temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Chassis Fan 1-4 will operate at the minimum...control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is under the limit, the Chassis Fan 1-4 fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. The values range from 20 to ...
...place the other end to the component to 100%. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-49 The values range from 0% to get the temperature. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Chassis Fan 1-4 will operate at the minimum...control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is under the limit, the Chassis Fan 1-4 fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. The values range from 20 to ...
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...64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-53 This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you to... Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be decoded in above 4G address space if your system to wait for the key to 10 seconds. The following items appear only...
...64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-53 This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you to... Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be decoded in above 4G address space if your system to wait for the key to 10 seconds. The following items appear only...
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...Yes] or [No], then press to factory performance levels. Ensure to set the SATA mode to data processing. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. Z170-WS 3-57 Chapter 3 Setup Animator [Disabled] This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Secure Erase is only ... with Secure Erase. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to display the submenu. For more details, refer to section 3.11...
...Yes] or [No], then press to factory performance levels. Ensure to set the SATA mode to data processing. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. Z170-WS 3-57 Chapter 3 Setup Animator [Disabled] This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Secure Erase is only ... with Secure Erase. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to display the submenu. For more details, refer to section 3.11...
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...;riel brouilleur du Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the device. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement Appendices ASUS Z170-WS A-3 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the...
...;riel brouilleur du Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the device. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement Appendices ASUS Z170-WS A-3 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the...
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A-7 ASUS Z170-WS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, ...Country: declare the following apparatus: Product name : Model name : ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard Z170-WS conform with part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation.
A-7 ASUS Z170-WS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, ...Country: declare the following apparatus: Product name : Model name : ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard Z170-WS conform with part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation.