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Z170M-E D3 specifications summary Specifications LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation...3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® InsiderTM Supports up to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with maximum resolution of 1920... ** Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170M-E D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any...
Z170M-E D3 specifications summary Specifications LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation...3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® InsiderTM Supports up to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with maximum resolution of 1920... ** Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170M-E D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated by ...
Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated by ...
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..., 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 14. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-3
..., 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 14. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-3
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4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-5
4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-5
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... & DIMM_B2 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-7 You can refer to the recommended memory population below. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module...
... & DIMM_B2 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-7 You can refer to the recommended memory population below. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module...
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shared - - - shared - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - SATA Controller 1 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - XHCI Controller shared - - - - - ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-11 SATA Controller 2 shared - - - - - PCI 1 - - PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe x16 (Recommended for card single VGA ...
shared - - - shared - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - SATA Controller 1 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - XHCI Controller shared - - - - - ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-11 SATA Controller 2 shared - - - - - PCI 1 - - PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe x16 (Recommended for card single VGA ...
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... for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-13
... for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-13
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... serial (COM) port. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC Z170M-E D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170M-E D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD...to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-15 The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. COM PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately...
... serial (COM) port. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC Z170M-E D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170M-E D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD...to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-15 The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. COM PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately...
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...Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you intend to install additional devices. LPT connector (26-1 ... GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND Z170M-E D3 LPT PIN 1 O_LPT_XSTB#_R O_LPT_XPD0_R O_LPT_XPD1_R O_LPT_XPD2_R O_LPT_XPD3_R O_LPT_XPD4_R O_LPT_XPD5_R O_LPT_XPD6_R O_LPT_XPD7_R O_LPT_ACK#_R O_LPT_BUSY_R O_LPT_PE_R O_LPT_SLCT_R Z170M-E D3 Parallel port connector ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down...
...Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you intend to install additional devices. LPT connector (26-1 ... GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND Z170M-E D3 LPT PIN 1 O_LPT_XSTB#_R O_LPT_XPD0_R O_LPT_XPD1_R O_LPT_XPD2_R O_LPT_XPD3_R O_LPT_XPD4_R O_LPT_XPD5_R O_LPT_XPD6_R O_LPT_XPD7_R O_LPT_ACK#_R O_LPT_BUSY_R O_LPT_PE_R O_LPT_SLCT_R Z170M-E D3 Parallel port connector ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down...
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ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-19 Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These ... a slot opening at the back of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z170M-E D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z170M-E D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this...
ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-19 Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These ... a slot opening at the back of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z170M-E D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z170M-E D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this...
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...- 12. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply Z170M-E D3 System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without... sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-21 The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for...
...- 12. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply Z170M-E D3 System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without... sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-21 The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for...
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... your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-23 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the Setup.exe to avail all motherboard features. Refer to install it If... into the optical drive. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to your ASUS motherboard. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) ...
... your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-23 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the Setup.exe to avail all motherboard features. Refer to install it If... into the optical drive. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to your ASUS motherboard. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) ...
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ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Z170M-E D3 BIOS version: 0214. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original... Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select ...
ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Z170M-E D3 BIOS version: 0214. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original... Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select ...
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... drive is in single partition and in DOS environment. Turn on your computer screen. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The ...the same as actually shown on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to ...
... drive is in single partition and in DOS environment. Turn on your computer screen. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The ...the same as actually shown on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to ...
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... BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? Restart your computer. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170M-E D3 VER: 0212 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/17/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z170MED3.CAP 16779264... exit BIOS Updater. 6. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to prevent system boot failaure. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected ...
... BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? Restart your computer. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170M-E D3 VER: 0212 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/17/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z170MED3.CAP 16779264... exit BIOS Updater. 6. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to prevent system boot failaure. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected ...
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... the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click to Selects the display language of the selected mode. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-7 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch...
... the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click to Selects the display language of the selected mode. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-7 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch...
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... to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your BIOS screen. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-9
... to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your BIOS screen. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-9
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-11
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-11
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... to overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you installed then click Next. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-13 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not...
... to overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you installed then click Next. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-13 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not...