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... About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170M-PLUS 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 1-4 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 1-23 1.9 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 2-16 2.4 Main menu...
... About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170M-PLUS 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 1-4 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 1-23 1.9 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 2-16 2.4 Main menu...
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... may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. These devices ...could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension...
... may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. These devices ...could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension...
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... core voltage at 0.005V increment - Tuner - ASUS Anti Surge EZ DIY Push Notice - EPU PC Cleaner - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O ...voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.005V increment - Fast and easy way to a smart TV, your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS...
... core voltage at 0.005V increment - Tuner - ASUS Anti Surge EZ DIY Push Notice - EPU PC Cleaner - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O ...voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.005V increment - Fast and easy way to a smart TV, your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS...
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x 8.95 in . x Z170M-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence...
x 8.95 in . x Z170M-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170M-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 5 6 22.7cm(8.95in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI VGA EATXPWR DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 ...288-pin module) HDMI USB_C1 ASM 1442K LGA1151 1 USB3_78 24.4cm(9.6in) LANGuard LAN_USB_910 USB3_12 M.2(SOCKET3) SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 7 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 Z170M-PLUS Intel® I219V PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 Super I/O Intel® Z170 8 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP LPT PCIEX16_2 COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 SATA6G_5 ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170M-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 5 6 22.7cm(8.95in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI VGA EATXPWR DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 ...288-pin module) HDMI USB_C1 ASM 1442K LGA1151 1 USB3_78 24.4cm(9.6in) LANGuard LAN_USB_910 USB3_12 M.2(SOCKET3) SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 7 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 Z170M-PLUS Intel® I219V PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 Super I/O Intel® Z170 8 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP LPT PCIEX16_2 COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 SATA6G_5 ...
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...chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information 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...so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
...chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information 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...so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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...CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to re- Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Z170M-PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.6 Headers 1. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...turn on the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking, use the ...
...CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to re- Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Z170M-PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.6 Headers 1. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...turn on the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking, use the ...
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...BIOS setup to this connector is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT standardizes as a printer. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Z170M-PLUS...GND 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-PLUS LPT PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Parallel Port connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...
...BIOS setup to this connector is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT standardizes as a printer. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Z170M-PLUS...GND 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-PLUS LPT PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Parallel Port connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...
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... GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND Floating Device_Reset GND B Detection SATAEXPRESS Z170M-PLUS Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in SATA mode...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. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-21 11. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) These ...
... GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND Floating Device_Reset GND B Detection SATAEXPRESS Z170M-PLUS Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in SATA mode...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. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-21 11. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) These ...
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...a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ ...Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this ...
...a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ ...Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this ...
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... USB port, then select by Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to the Drive field. b) Press to switch to enable it. 2. Follow the steps below to update the BIOS via the Internet. Via USB a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the.../Right arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you ...
... USB port, then select by Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to the Drive field. b) Press to switch to enable it. 2. Follow the steps below to update the BIOS via the Internet. Via USB a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the.../Right arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you ...
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... allows you to load default BIOS values. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 Insert the support DVD to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
... allows you to load default BIOS values. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 Insert the support DVD to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
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...To boot the system in DOS: 1. 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. Boot ... 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your computer then press to launch the select ...
...To boot the system in DOS: 1. 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. Boot ... 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your computer then press to launch the select ...
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... Yes then press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170M-PLUS VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 12/27/2089 PATH: C:\ Update... [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. When BIOS update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failaure. Restart your computer...
... Yes then press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170M-PLUS VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 12/27/2089 PATH: C:\ Update... [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. When BIOS update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failaure. Restart your computer...
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...damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure ...if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. We recommend you see on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to erase the RTC RAM. See section 1.6 Headers ...
...damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure ...if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. We recommend you see on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to erase the RTC RAM. See section 1.6 Headers ...
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... 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 Click to Selects the display language of the selected mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced...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...
... 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 Click to Selects the display language of the selected mode. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced...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...
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... Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to...
... Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to...
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... For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you want to section ...manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to your system. For ...
... For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you want to section ...manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to your system. For ...
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... button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the removable storage device. Hot keys This button above the menu bar allows you have done in... mouse over this QR code with your notes. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code. Search on the screen. Use the navigation keys to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. General help At the top right corner of the activities that is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in notes of...
... button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the removable storage device. Hot keys This button above the menu bar allows you have done in... mouse over this QR code with your notes. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code. Search on the screen. Use the navigation keys to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. General help At the top right corner of the activities that is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in notes of...
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from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13 The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Press on your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ...
from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13 The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Press on your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ...