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... iv Package contents vi Z170I 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 1-7 1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation 1-10 1.6 Expansion slots 1-11 1.7 Headers 1-12 1.8 Connectors 1-13 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-22 1.10 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites...
... iv Package contents vi Z170I 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 1-7 1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation 1-10 1.6 Expansion slots 1-11 1.7 Headers 1-12 1.8 Connectors 1-13 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-22 1.10 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites...
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... before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Contact...supply is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or ...
... before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Contact...supply is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or ...
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...+ - Highly durable components - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM - Disk Unlocker - Stainless Steel Back I/O Performance Optimization ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Pipe music or ...ASUS EPU - Tuner - ASUS CPU-Z (continued on VGA, LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1/3.0/2.0 ports - Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems EZ DIY Push Notice - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Suite 3 - DIGI+ VRM - EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS Q-Shield - Z170I PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS gaming...
...+ - Highly durable components - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-DIMM - Disk Unlocker - Stainless Steel Back I/O Performance Optimization ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Pipe music or ...ASUS EPU - Tuner - ASUS CPU-Z (continued on VGA, LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1/3.0/2.0 ports - Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems EZ DIY Push Notice - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Suite 3 - DIGI+ VRM - EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS Q-Shield - Z170I PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS gaming...
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Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7"x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. ix Z170I PRO GAMING specifications summary Rear Panel I/O ports BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1...4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen...
Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7"x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. ix Z170I PRO GAMING specifications summary Rear Panel I/O ports BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1...4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen...
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...-pin module) USB3_5-8 F_PANEL SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 18 LGA1151 6 LAN1 _USB3.1 _E12 ASM 1142 M.2(WIFI) 7 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATAEXPRESS USB3_12 USB1112 17 I219V BATT_CON Super I/O 128Mb BIOS SPDIF_OUT BOOT_DEVICE_LED AAFP 16 TPU Intel® AUDIO H170 8 SUPREMEFX TPM CHA_FAN1 CLRTC ALC 1150 VGA_LED SB_PWR 9 PCIEX16 SupremeFX LED 15 4 1 14 13 12 11...
...-pin module) USB3_5-8 F_PANEL SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 18 LGA1151 6 LAN1 _USB3.1 _E12 ASM 1142 M.2(WIFI) 7 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATAEXPRESS USB3_12 USB1112 17 I219V BATT_CON Super I/O 128Mb BIOS SPDIF_OUT BOOT_DEVICE_LED AAFP 16 TPU Intel® AUDIO H170 8 SUPREMEFX TPM CHA_FAN1 CLRTC ALC 1150 VGA_LED SB_PWR 9 PCIEX16 SupremeFX LED 15 4 1 14 13 12 11...
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... to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Shared ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 1-11 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards...
... to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Shared ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 1-11 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards...
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... enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re- CLRTC PIN 1 Z170I PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) ..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. BATT_CON PIN 1 Z170I PRO GAMING RTC battery header GND VBAT 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction +3V_BAT GND 1.7 Headers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you...
... enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re- CLRTC PIN 1 Z170I PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) ..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. BATT_CON PIN 1 Z170I PRO GAMING RTC battery header GND VBAT 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction +3V_BAT GND 1.7 Headers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you...
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... CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V A C CHA_FAN1 B +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C Z170I PRO GAMING Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this connector is for details. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the... NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition Z170I PRO GAMING Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front...
... CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V A C CHA_FAN1 B +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C Z170I PRO GAMING Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this connector is for details. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the... NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition Z170I PRO GAMING Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front...
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... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND SATA6G_4 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND A GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 Floating GND Device_Reset RSATA_RXN4 B GND Detection RSATA_RXP4 GND SATAEXPRESS Z170I PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [RAID]. If you hear system beeps and warnings....Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 Z170I PRO GAMING Speaker Out connector ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 1-19 8.
... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND SATA6G_4 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND A GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 Floating GND Device_Reset RSATA_RXN4 B GND Detection RSATA_RXP4 GND SATAEXPRESS Z170I PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [RAID]. If you hear system beeps and warnings....Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 Z170I PRO GAMING Speaker Out connector ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 1-19 8.
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SupremeFX LED Z170I PRO GAMING SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. You can turn off the SupremeFX LED or change the setting in BIOS, go to bring your motherboard. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up in Ai Suite 3....change the lit modes from the rest of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app in the following three ways to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 1-23 This LED also outlines the separation of your an ultimate lighting...
SupremeFX LED Z170I PRO GAMING SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. You can turn off the SupremeFX LED or change the setting in BIOS, go to bring your motherboard. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up in Ai Suite 3....change the lit modes from the rest of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app in the following three ways to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 1-23 This LED also outlines the separation of your an ultimate lighting...
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...Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. To launch ... logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-1 With this utlity, you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through...
...Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. To launch ... logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-1 With this utlity, you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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...e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . Via the Internet a) Select by USB. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32/16 ...to select an Internet connection method, and then press . See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via USB or Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to the USB port, then select by Internet.
...e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . Via the Internet a) Select by USB. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32/16 ...to select an Internet connection method, and then press . See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via USB or Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to the USB port, then select by Internet.
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... drive or the USB flash drive that your USB flash drive is not supported under FreeDOS environment. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in your computer screen. NTFS is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be...
... drive or the USB flash drive that your USB flash drive is not supported under FreeDOS environment. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in your computer screen. NTFS is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be...
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.../CD. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. If no key is detected. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Please select boot device: ...
.../CD. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. If no key is detected. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Please select boot device: ...
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.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. Restart your computer. When BIOS update is not supported due to ensure system compatibility and...
.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. Restart your computer. When BIOS update is not supported due to ensure system compatibility and...
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...value. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to guide you do not press , POST continues with its ...parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly...
...value. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to guide you do not press , POST continues with its ...parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly...
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...of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Shows the bootable ... system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Refer...
...of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Shows the bootable ... system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Refer...
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... Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Last modified settings Scroll bar Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode...
... Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Last modified settings Scroll bar Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode...
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... items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Refer to RAID mode. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-9 Language This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for... a submenu. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS. Refer to select the language that you can select for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans ...
... items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Refer to RAID mode. ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-9 Language This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for... a submenu. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS. Refer to select the language that you can select for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans ...
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... program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. You cannot select an item that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the alphanumeric... display the other items on the screen. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Scan this button to display a list of options. A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. Last Modified button ...
... program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. You cannot select an item that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the alphanumeric... display the other items on the screen. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Scan this button to display a list of options. A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. Last Modified button ...