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.... or (2) the serial number of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it shipped to the source code of this email address). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...duly provide complete source code as required under the same license as stated in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
.... or (2) the serial number of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it shipped to the source code of this email address). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...duly provide complete source code as required under the same license as stated in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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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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...3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™ Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. 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,... NVIDIA® 4-Way/Quad-GPU SLI® Technology (with 4 PCIex16 graphics card) Supports AMD® 4-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology(with max. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3466 (O.C.) / 3400 (O.C.) / 3333 (O.C.) / 3300 (O.C.) / 3200 (O.C.) / 3000 (O.C.) / 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666...
...3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™ Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. 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,... NVIDIA® 4-Way/Quad-GPU SLI® Technology (with 4 PCIex16 graphics card) Supports AMD® 4-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology(with max. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3466 (O.C.) / 3400 (O.C.) / 3333 (O.C.) / 3300 (O.C.) / 3200 (O.C.) / 3000 (O.C.) / 2800 (O.C.)* / 2666...
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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 M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices 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 Turbo...
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 M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices 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 Turbo...
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... overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files (continued on the next page) xii Design - 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®...
... overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files (continued on the next page) xii Design - 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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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 PC status with ... app performance, network priority and audio configuration for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems eSports Champions Turbo LAN - ASUS Q-Shield - CrashFree BIOS 3 - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - Key Express - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Hear the cleanest sound with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 3 - Fast and smooth online gaming with ...
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 PC status with ... app performance, network priority and audio configuration for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems eSports Champions Turbo LAN - ASUS Q-Shield - CrashFree BIOS 3 - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - Key Express - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Hear the cleanest sound with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 3 - Fast and smooth online gaming with ...
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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 S/PDIF...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 S/PDIF...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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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. xv
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...bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module... specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is ...
...bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module... specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is ...
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... up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports only support Turbo Mode when... USB3_12; USB3_5) These connectors allow you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. USB3_34; Z170-WS 1-29
... up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports only support Turbo Mode when... USB3_12; USB3_5) These connectors allow you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. USB3_34; Z170-WS 1-29
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... so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB...
... so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB...
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...-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to ensure the system stability. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
...-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to ensure the system stability. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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..., and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the... shows all BIOS items in your fans. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-5
..., and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the... shows all BIOS items in your fans. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-5
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....0 MHz. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-17 BCLK Frequency [100.00] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores... 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 the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to set to default core...
....0 MHz. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-17 BCLK Frequency [100.00] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores... 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 the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to set to default core...
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... frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration... options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 8] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Chapter 3 3-24...
... frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration... options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 8] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Chapter 3 3-24...
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... [Manual] to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is below power, current and specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The values range from 300 KHz to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed...
... [Manual] to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is below power, current and specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The values range from 300 KHz to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed...
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... CPU configuration. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Auto] This item allows more than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to automatically set the power saving of the CPU states. Hardware Prefetcher... report to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-33
... CPU configuration. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Auto] This item allows more than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to automatically set the power saving of the CPU states. Hardware Prefetcher... report to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-33
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Chapter 4 Z170-WS 4-1 This section is recommended to format the storage...boot screen. Chapter 4: Software Support Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or ...the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to a USB storage device on the chipset specification, ...
Chapter 4 Z170-WS 4-1 This section is recommended to format the storage...boot screen. Chapter 4: Software Support Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or ...the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to a USB storage device on the chipset specification, ...
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... screen Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger+ Click to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device. • To ensure normal charging function, disconnect and reconnect your computer's USB port three times faster than .... 4-14 Chapter 4: Software Support Chapter 4 on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select Ai Ai Charger+ is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on your USB device every time you to apply the selection...
... screen Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger+ Click to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device. • To ensure normal charging function, disconnect and reconnect your computer's USB port three times faster than .... 4-14 Chapter 4: Software Support Chapter 4 on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select Ai Ai Charger+ is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on your USB device every time you to apply the selection...
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... import or export configuration files Tick to toggle the Key Express function on/off Click to perform specific or several task at the account switch screen. Z170-WS 4-25 You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on the left of the Key Express USB port. 2. 4.4.7 Key Express Key Express is a built-in...
... import or export configuration files Tick to toggle the Key Express function on/off Click to perform specific or several task at the account switch screen. Z170-WS 4-25 You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on the left of the Key Express USB port. 2. 4.4.7 Key Express Key Express is a built-in...