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... the corresponding binary/object code. No part of this product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
... the corresponding binary/object code. No part of this product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you give us a notification to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
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... socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. When a device in both SATA & PCIE mode)* - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express) - Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with up to guard the quality of CPU installed. ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating Superb Performance M.2 onboard - Short circuit damage prevention - supports ASUS USB...
... socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. When a device in both SATA & PCIE mode)* - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express) - Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with up to guard the quality of CPU installed. ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating Superb Performance M.2 onboard - Short circuit damage prevention - supports ASUS USB...
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... panel to support a 8-channel audio output. 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 1 x SATA Express connector (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray; 2 from 40MHz up to Auto mode, which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) Quiet Thermal Design - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS...
... panel to support a 8-channel audio output. 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 1 x SATA Express connector (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray; 2 from 40MHz up to Auto mode, which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) Quiet Thermal Design - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS...
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... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory...
... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory...
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... card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots that you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector...
... card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots that you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector...
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...cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 Intel GBE LAN USB 3.0 Controller M.2 Socket SATA Express SATA Controller HD Audio...
...cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 Intel GBE LAN USB 3.0 Controller M.2 Socket SATA Express SATA Controller HD Audio...
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...is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to 32Gb/s. • M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in PCIe mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in SATA mode is purchased separately ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-19 In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector.
...is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to 32Gb/s. • M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in PCIe mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in SATA mode is purchased separately ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-19 In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector.
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..., SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA Express device or at most two SATA devices. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector. • The SATA EXPRESS connector can support one SATA mode device (installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 11. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. Z170M-PLUS...
..., SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA Express device or at most two SATA devices. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector. • The SATA EXPRESS connector can support one SATA mode device (installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 11. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. Z170M-PLUS...
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... NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your OS documentation for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software...
... NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your OS documentation for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software...
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... automatically update your BIOS 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. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To...
... automatically update your BIOS 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. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To...
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... compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on your computer screen. The utility automatically checks the devices...
... compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on your computer screen. The utility automatically checks the devices...
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... system will boot next priority device automatically. NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. If no key is not supported under FreeDOS environment. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the system...
... system will boot next priority device automatically. NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. If no key is not supported under FreeDOS environment. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the system...
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The default screen for details. 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 EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Refer to the system. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode ...
The default screen for details. 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 EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Refer to the system. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode ...
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... extra power support. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to adjust the value. Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading...
... extra power support. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to adjust the value. Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading...
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... speed for the multi-monitor output. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to select DVMT5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated [32M] Allows you to configure the DMI speed. DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2] Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto...
... speed for the multi-monitor output. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to select DVMT5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated [32M] Allows you to configure the DMI speed. DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2] Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto...
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... PCIe speed. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the report for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.4 PCH-IO Configuration This item allows you to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on all HDDs during POST. 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to configure the memory configuration parameters. Memory Configuration Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM...
... PCIe speed. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the report for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.4 PCH-IO Configuration This item allows you to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on all HDDs during POST. 2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to configure the memory configuration parameters. Memory Configuration Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM...
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... panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output. This item allows you to change the SATA mode before you to [Enabled]. Intel PXE Option ROM [Off] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; The following item appears only when you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you install M.2 SATA device. [SATA Express] SATA mode will be switched to SATA Express. M.2 can only support PCIE device. Serial Port...
... panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output. This item allows you to change the SATA mode before you to [Enabled]. Intel PXE Option ROM [Off] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; The following item appears only when you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you install M.2 SATA device. [SATA Express] SATA mode will be switched to SATA Express. M.2 can only support PCIE device. Serial Port...
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... the AC power loss. Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] This item allows you to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the Wake-on the +5VSB lead. IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; The system in this menu allow you set the Parallel Port Configuration item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-37 Parallel Port [On] Allows you to enable or disable entering deep S4 sleep mode. Change Settings [Auto] Allows you...
... the AC power loss. Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] This item allows you to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the Wake-on the +5VSB lead. IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; The system in this menu allow you set the Parallel Port Configuration item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-37 Parallel Port [On] Allows you to enable or disable entering deep S4 sleep mode. Change Settings [Auto] Allows you...
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... error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during Normal Boot. Disables this item is set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. The values range from 0 to trap Interrupt 19. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows...
... error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during Normal Boot. Disables this item is set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. The values range from 0 to trap Interrupt 19. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. 2-48 Chapter 2: Getting started Profile Name Allows you to create a name for special functions. Save to Profile Allows you want to save the current BIOS settings to save . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. 2-48 Chapter 2: Getting started Profile Name Allows you to create a name for special functions. Save to Profile Allows you want to save the current BIOS settings to save . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking...