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Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium... DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check 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 items is ...
Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium... DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check 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 items is ...
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... damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to ensure...
... damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to ensure...
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...: According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35 V is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. 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...
...: According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35 V is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. 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...
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... 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 A B C D shared - - - shared shared - - - ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-11 shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - -
... 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 A B C D shared - - - shared shared - - - ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-11 shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - -
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... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-13 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange Ready to a headphone or a speaker...
... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-13 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange Ready to a headphone or a speaker...
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... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-15 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. These USB connectors comply with USB ... up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 2. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V ...
... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-15 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. These USB connectors comply with USB ... up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 2. USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V ...
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4. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Z170M-PLUS A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts B +5V... 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...
4. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-17 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Z170M-PLUS A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts B +5V... 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...
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... 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. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module ...installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). 7. 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...
... 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. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module ...installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). 7. 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...
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ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-21 Z170M-PLUS SATA6G_4 A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP4 B RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND SATA6G_3 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND ... SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 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 on the...
ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-21 Z170M-PLUS SATA6G_4 A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP4 B RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND SATA6G_3 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND ... SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 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 on the...
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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. 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
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... update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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 and select... automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1
... update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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 and select... automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1
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...Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 Turn on your computer screen.... The system requires you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values...
...Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 Turn on your computer screen.... The system requires you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values...
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... supported due to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your computer. 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...the BIOS file and press . 4. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security ...
... supported due to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your computer. 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...the BIOS file and press . 4. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security ...
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... setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning...
... setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning...
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... current settings of your desired settings. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. It also allows you to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ...
... current settings of your desired settings. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. It also allows you to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ...
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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 main menu ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
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... system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to overclock your settings: 1. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Select the CPU fan type...
... system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to overclock your settings: 1. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Select the CPU fan type...
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a. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 5. 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. b. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-15 For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) then click Next. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.
a. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 5. 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. b. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-15 For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) then click Next. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.