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... (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170M-PLUS 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... is subject to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Please refer to www.asus.com for details. Z170M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / ...
... (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Z170M-PLUS 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... is subject to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Please refer to www.asus.com for details. Z170M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / ...
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... touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of your chassis to ensure...
... touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of your chassis to ensure...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Z170M-PLUS Z170M-PLUS 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) ...
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Z170M-PLUS Z170M-PLUS 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) ...
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shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-11 shared - - - shared shared - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single ...
shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-11 shared - - - shared shared - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single ...
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...-45) port. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. PS/2 mouse port (green).
...-45) port. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. PS/2 mouse port (green).
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... then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-15 COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z170M-PLUS Z170M-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply ... is for USB 2.0 ports. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC Z170M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard!...
... then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-15 COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI Z170M-PLUS Z170M-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply ... is for USB 2.0 ports. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC Z170M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard!...
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... GND PIN 1 +5 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-PLUS ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power...2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . ...
... GND PIN 1 +5 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-PLUS ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power...2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . ...
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... Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in PCIe mode is installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). M.2(SOCKET3) Z170M-PLUS Z170M-PLUS M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • The M.2 slot supports data transfer speed up to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD... mode device (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
... Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. • When a device in PCIe mode is installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). M.2(SOCKET3) Z170M-PLUS Z170M-PLUS M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • The M.2 slot supports data transfer speed up to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD... mode device (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
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...RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 A 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 is installed... socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA Express device or at most two SATA devices. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-21 11. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) These connectors connect to [AHCI].
...RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 A 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 is installed... socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA Express device or at most two SATA devices. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-21 11. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS) These connectors connect to [AHCI].
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The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system 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 you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Z170M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170M-PLUS Standby power LED ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-23 1.8 Onboard LED 1.
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system 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 you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Z170M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170M-PLUS Standby power LED ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-23 1.8 Onboard LED 1.
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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. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find ...to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the...
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. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find ...to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the...
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...support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 Turn on your computer screen. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. Reboot the system when the update process is done. •...compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as a USB flash disk, ...
...support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 Turn on your computer screen. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. Reboot the system when the update process is done. •...compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as a USB flash disk, ...
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...the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is not supported due to Drives panel then select D:. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Drives... from Files panel to security regulations. 5. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. 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 ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z170MP.CAP ...
...the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is not supported due to Drives panel then select D:. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Drives... from Files panel to security regulations. 5. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. 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 ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z170MP.CAP ...
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... the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices...
... the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices...
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... BIOS settings and save it to your system. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9
... BIOS settings and save it to your system. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-11
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-11
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... system settings To tune your system using this feature. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13 Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next...
... system settings To tune your system using this feature. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13 Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next...
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For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 5. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) then click Next. After selecting the type of RAID, click Yes to reset your system. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 6. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-15 b. a. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.
For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 5. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) then click Next. After selecting the type of RAID, click Yes to reset your system. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 6. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-15 b. a. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.