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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170M-E D3 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 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-23 Chapter 2 BIOS information ...2-17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-28 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-39 2.9 Tool menu 2-44 2.10 Exit menu 2-45 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170M-E D3 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 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-23 Chapter 2 BIOS information ...2-17 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-19 2.6 Advanced menu 2-28 2.7 Monitor menu 2-36 2.8 Boot menu 2-39 2.9 Tool menu 2-44 2.10 Exit menu 2-45 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... service technician or your retailer. About this guide 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. Operation safety • Before installing the...BIOS parameters are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power...
... service technician or your retailer. About this guide 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. Operation safety • Before installing the...BIOS parameters are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power...
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...Vendors List). ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 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 of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode...
...Vendors List). ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 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 of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode...
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... socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis...
... socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170M-E D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 22.4cm(8.8in) 2 4 KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 DVI VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240...) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) HDMI ASM 1442K LGA1151 USB3_56 1 EATXPWR USB3_78 24.4cm(9.6in) LANGuard LAN_USB910 USB3_12 M.2(SOCKET3) 5 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 Z170M-E D3 PCIEX16_1 6 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 RTL 8111H Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY PCI1 Intel® Z170 7 SATA6G_5 ALC 887-VD2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP COM PCIEX16_2 LPT USB1112 USB1314...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170M-E D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 22.4cm(8.8in) 2 4 KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 DVI VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240...) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) HDMI ASM 1442K LGA1151 USB3_56 1 EATXPWR USB3_78 24.4cm(9.6in) LANGuard LAN_USB910 USB3_12 M.2(SOCKET3) 5 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 Z170M-E D3 PCIEX16_1 6 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 RTL 8111H Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY PCI1 Intel® Z170 7 SATA6G_5 ALC 887-VD2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP COM PCIEX16_2 LPT USB1112 USB1314...
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... Page 1-17 1-19 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-18 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-16 1-12 1-15 1-17 1-15 1-18 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ATX power...6. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 11. Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-3 Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 10. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1.
... Page 1-17 1-19 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-18 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-16 1-12 1-15 1-17 1-15 1-18 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ATX power...6. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 11. Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-3 Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 10. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1.
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Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the ...; Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or ...
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the ...; Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or ...
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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) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel...
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) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel...
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...if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with the vendor to the ... on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD...
...if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with the vendor to the ... on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD...
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...as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This... motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following sub‑...
...as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This... motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following sub‑...
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... CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. XHCI Controller shared - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - PCI 1 - - shared - - - Realtek 8111H LAN Controller - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - SATA Controller 2 shared - - - - - ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-11 shared - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - shared...
... CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. XHCI Controller shared - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - PCI 1 - - shared - - - Realtek 8111H LAN Controller - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - SATA Controller 2 shared - - - - - ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-11 shared - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - shared...
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...USB connectors. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-15 COM PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 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 ... USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 2. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to...
...USB connectors. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-15 COM PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 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 ... USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 2. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to...
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... of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD Audio]. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is set up the Windows®...-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Z170M-E D3 M.2(SOCKET3) Z170M-E D3 M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with...
... of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD Audio]. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is set up the Windows®...-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Z170M-E D3 M.2(SOCKET3) Z170M-E D3 M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with...
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... 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. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each... cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. 9. ASUS Z170M-E D3...
... 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. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each... cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. 9. ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Z170M-E D3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170M-E D3 Standby power LED 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.
Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Z170M-E D3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170M-E D3 Standby power LED 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.
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... item and click Install to locate the file Setup.exe in your hardware. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-23 Refer to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs 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) and Windows...
... item and click Install to locate the file Setup.exe in your hardware. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-23 Refer to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs 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) and Windows...
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...the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 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 motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can ...
...the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 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 motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can ...
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...may not be the latest version. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in the removable device into Z170ME. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on your computer screen. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the ...is in single partition and in your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS...
...may not be the latest version. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in the removable device into Z170ME. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on your computer screen. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the ...is in single partition and in your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS...
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... after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your data or system. Press to ensure system compatibility and stability....BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a mouse is connected to download the latest BIOS file for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press...
... after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your data or system. Press to ensure system compatibility and stability....BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a mouse is connected to download the latest BIOS file for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press...