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Contents Safety information iv 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...
Contents Safety information iv 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...
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Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. Integrated graphics processor - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. Z170M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®...
Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. Integrated graphics processor - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. Z170M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®...
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Z170M-PLUS specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Unique Features Supports AMD® Quad-GPU... layer (PHY) Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - ASUS LAN Guard - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology** * M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. ... 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both 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) - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 6 ...
Z170M-PLUS specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Unique Features Supports AMD® Quad-GPU... layer (PHY) Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - ASUS LAN Guard - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology** * M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. ... 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both 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) - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 6 ...
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... your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for portable smart phone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU - Fast and easy way to a smart TV, your PC status with smart...
... your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for portable smart phone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU - Fast and easy way to a smart TV, your PC status with smart...
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Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) Quiet Thermal Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink & MOS ...2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 7.1-channel audio output* * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front 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 / ...
Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) Quiet Thermal Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink & MOS ...2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 7.1-channel audio output* * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front 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 / ...
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... CPU fan supports the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector A CPU_FAN A CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Z170M-PLUS ... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z170M-PLUS PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z170M-PLUS Digital audio connector 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables...
... CPU fan supports the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector A CPU_FAN A CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Z170M-PLUS ... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z170M-PLUS PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z170M-PLUS Digital audio connector 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables...
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...subitems in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Do not remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-23 Changing the values in its minimum power ...consumption settings. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. ...
...subitems in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Do not remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-23 Changing the values in its minimum power ...consumption settings. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. ...
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...to configure a higher frequency for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to ...[Manual] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI +...CPU. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. CPU... [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration [Auto] The load-line ... overclocking, or under a high GT loading for GT overclocking. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you set a ...CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] ...
...to configure a higher frequency for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to ...[Manual] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI +...CPU. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. CPU... [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration [Auto] The load-line ... overclocking, or under a high GT loading for GT overclocking. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you set a ...CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] ...
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... improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-31 The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on selected CPU models only. CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU cores to run faster than two frequency rates to be supported. Active Processor Cores [All] This item allows you to select...
... improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-31 The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on selected CPU models only. CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU cores to run faster than two frequency rates to be supported. Active Processor Cores [All] This item allows you to select...
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... item appears only when you set the CPU C-States to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State Limit [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3/C6 report to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s...] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] 2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3/C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to OS...
... item appears only when you set the CPU C-States to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State Limit [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3/C6 report to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s...] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] 2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3/C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to OS...
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When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the chassis fan operates at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-42 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 40°C to 100%. The values range from 60% to 75°C. Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to adjust the chassis fans' lower temperature.
When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the chassis fan operates at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the or keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-42 Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 40°C to 100%. The values range from 60% to 75°C. Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to adjust the chassis fans' lower temperature.