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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
Q170T specications summary ................................................................. vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Motherboard overview ............................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................ 1-8
System memory ........................................................................................ 1-9
Chapter 2: BIOS information
BIOS setup program ................................................................................. 2-1
EZ Mode ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Advanced Mode ........................................................................................ 2-3
Exit menu ................................................................................................... 2-4
Appendix
Notices .......................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-5
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may be exposed to moisture.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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Q170T specications summary
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CPU LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium®/
Celeron® processors*
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Chipset Intel® Q170 Chipset
Memory 2 x SO-DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR4 2133MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered
memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
Graphics Integrated graphics processor
Multi-VGA output support: DP/eDP/LVDS/HDMI ports
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz
- Supports eDP with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz*
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160@24Hz /
2560x1600@60Hz
- Supports LVDS with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Support up to three displays simultaneously
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
* LVDS and eDP share the same video output. An onboard header is available to
switch output.
Expansion slots 1 x M.2 Socket 1 with E key, type 2230 Wi-Fi devices support
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(both SATA & PCIE mode)
Storage Intel® Q170 Chipset:
- 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS Q170T motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
1 x SATA power cable
Accessories 2 x I/O Shields (1 x mini-ITX, 1 x thin mini-ITX)
2 x M.2 screw packages
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Q170T specications summary
LAN Dual LAN support
- Intel® I219LM Gigabit LAN controller
- Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller
Audio Realtek ALC887-VD 4+4 channels High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Anti-pop Function, and
Front Panel Retasking
USB 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
5 x USB 2.0 ports (5 ports at mid-board, 2 x 2-port header, 1 x 1-port
header)
ASUS unique features
Dependable stability:
ASUS 5X PROTECTION II:
- ASUS LANGuard - Surge-protected networking
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power
design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM- 3+1+1 Phase digital power design
- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent
protection
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X more durable
Superb performance:
UEFI BIOS:
- Most advanced options with fast response time
Easy PC DIY:
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
Optimized Cooling
- ASUS Fan Xpert
One Stop Control
AI Suite 3
Push Notice
- Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time
PC Cleaner
- Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk les
Mobo Connect
- All-in-one control between your PC and smart devices
Media Streamer
- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV
- Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7
and Android 4.0 system
Ai Charger
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Rear panel
I/O ports
1 x DC power connector*
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x Audio jacks
* Connector dimension: 7.4 x 5.1mm, support both 19V and 12V DC input
Internal
connectors/
switches/
buttons
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 2-port connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 1-port connector
1 x eDP connector
1 x LVDS connector
1 x eDP/LVDS switch jumper
1 x COM connector
1 x Chassis intrusion header
1 x SATA power connector
4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x DIS ME jumper
1 x Clear CMOS header
Connectors for AIO System
1 x 2-pin internal DC power connector
1 x Stereo speaker connector
1 x DMIC header
1 x Custom solutions header
Connectors for Flat Panel Display
1 x Backlight inverter voltage selection header
1 x Flat panel display brightness header
1 x Panel voltage selection header
1 x Panel off header
TPM 2.0 IC Onboard
BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI
5.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorites,
Quick Note, Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial
Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support DVD Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
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Specications are subject to change without notice.
Operating
systems
Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (64-bit)
Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit)
* Please refer to ASUS ofcial website to download Windows® 7 installation Guide and
EZ Installer to install Windows® 7.
** Warning: Before Windows® 7 64-bit installation, select other OS item under the Boot
menu from Advanced Mode > Boot > Secure Boot > Other OS.
Form factor Thin Mini-ITX form factor: 6.7”x 6.7” (17.0cm x 17.0cm)
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PANEL_OFF
CLRTC
DIS_ME
ALC
887-VD
17.0cm(6.7in)
17.0cm(6.7in)
F_PANEL
AAFP
COM
USB11
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BLKT_PWR_SEL
FPD_SEL
LAN1
LAN2
DP
ASM
1442K
Realtek
8111H
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
USB3_12
SATA6G_6
SATA6G_4
SATA6G_3
SATA6G_5
Super
I/O
VCC_PWR_SEL
SPEAKER
USB3_56
USB3
_34
HDMI
DC_PWR
ATX19V
LVDS
BOTTOM:EDP
LCD_BLKT_PANEL
USB910
USB78
SATA_PWRCON
DDR4 SODIMM_B1 (64bit, 260-pin module)
DDR4 SODIMM_A1 (64bit, 260-pin module)
M.2(WIFI)
CHASSIS
DMIC
SPK_OUT
LINE_OUT
MIC IN
BATT_CON
LGA1151
M.2(SOCKET3)
2260
2280
2242
LANGuardLANGuard
128Mb
BIOS
Intel®
I219LM
Intel®
Q170
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Product introduction
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Motherboard overview
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
tostaticelectricity.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
• Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodoso
cancauseyouphysicalinjuryanddamagetomotherboardcomponents.
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
ScantheQRcodetogetthedetailedpindenitions.
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Internal DC power connector (2-pin ATX19V/12V)
ThisconnectorisforanATXpowersupply.Theplug
fromthepowersupplyisdesignedtotthisconnector
inonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand
pushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorcompletelyts.
PIN 1
ATX19V/12V
DC_JACK_INGND
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN )
Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthatthe
blackwireofeachcablematchesthegroundpinoftheconnector.
Donotforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairowinside
thesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!Donot
placejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportsaCPUfan
ofmaximum1A(12W)fanpower.
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (SATA6G_3~6)
TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA
6.0Gb/ssignalcables.
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
ConnectaUSB3.0moduletothisconnectorforadditionalUSB3.0frontorrear
panelports.ThisconnectorcomplieswithUSB3.0specicationsandprovides
fasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,fasterchargingtimeforUSB-
chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,andbackwardcompatibilitywith
USB2.0.
DDR4 SO-DIMM slots
Install2GB,4GB,8GB,and16GBnon-ECCun-bufferedDDR4SO-DIMMsinto
theseDIMMsockets.
SATA power connector (15-pin SATA_PWRCON)
ThisconnectorisfortheSATApowercable.Thepowercableplugisdesignedto
tthisconnectorinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationandpushdown
rmlyuntiltheconnectorcompletelyt.ToprovidepowertoyourSATAdevice,
connecttheSATApowercabletothisconnector
Panel voltage selection header (VCC_PWR_SEL)
3
3V
(Default)
2
5V
1
12V
VCC_PWR_SEL
Panel off header (2-pin PANEL_OFF)
This2-pinheaderisforconnectingamonitorswitchthatcanturnofftheLCDpanel
displaybacklight.
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
This4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.The
speakerallowsyoutohearsystembeepsandwarnings.
Pins Setting
1(Default) 3V
25V
3 12V
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System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
Embedded DisplayPort (40-pin EDP)
ThisconnectorisforaninternalembeddedDisplayPortconnection.
LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS)
ThisconnectorisforanLCDmonitorthatsupportsLow-voltageDifferential
Signaling(LVDS)interface.
LVDS panel/eDP selector (3-pin FPD_SEL)
Pins Setting
1-2(Default) LVDS
2-3 eDP
LCD panel backlight header (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL)
ThisconnectorisfortheLCDpanelbacklightandbrightnesscontrols.Itenables
theLCDpanelbacklight,providesbacklightcontrolsignals,andprovidesbrightness
controlsignalsforthebrightnessbuttononthefrontpanel.
Backlight inverter voltage selection header (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL)
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, 10-2 pin USB910; 5-1 pin USB11)
ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletotheseconnectors,theninstallthemoduletoa
slotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.TheseUSBconnectorscomplywith
USB2.0specicationsandsupportupto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.
Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket
InstallIntel®LGA1151CPUintothissurfacemountLGA1151socket,whichis
designedfor6thGenerationIntel®Core™i7/i5/i3,Pentium®,andCeleron®
processors
Formoredetails,refertoCentral Processing Unit (CPU).
Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedintrusiondetectionsensororswitch.
Connectoneendofthechassisintrusionsensororswitchcabletothisconnector.
Thechassisintrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsignaltothisconnector
whenachassiscomponentisremovedorreplaced.Thesignalisthengeneratedas
achassisintrusionevent.
Thechassisintrusiondetectionfeatureisdisabledbydefault.Toenableit,setthe
Chassis Intrude Detect SupportitemintheBIOSto[On].
1 2
2 3
12V
(Default)
19V
BLKT_PWR_SEL
Pins Setting
1-2(Default) 12V
2-3 19V
1 2
2 3
for LVDS
(Default)
for eDP
FPD_SEL
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M.2 socket 3
ThissocketallowsyoutoinstallanM.2(NGFF)SSDmodule.Usethebundled
screw13020-0181000tosecureyourM.2device.
ThissocketsupportsMKeyand2242/2260/2280storagedevices.
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdataof
thesystemsetupinformationsuchasdate,time,andsystem
passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Useametalobjectsuchasascrewdrivertoshortthetwo
pins.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocessand
enterBIOSsetuptore-enterdata.
CLRTC
+3V_BAT
GND
PIN 1
Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopinsagain
tocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthebattery.
Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME)
ThisjumperallowsyoutoenableordisabletheIntel®MEfunction.Setthisjumper
topins1-2toenable(default)theIntel®MEfunctionandtopins2-3todisableit.
DisabletheIntel®MEfunctionbeforeupdatingit.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports
HDAudio.ConnectoneendofthefrontpanelaudioI/Omodulecabletothis
connector.
Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability
DMIC connector (5-1 pin DMIC)
TheDMICconnectorisforconnectingthedigitalmicrophonemoduleusedinAll-
in-Onechassis.
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Internal stereo speaker header (4-pin SPK_OUT)
Theinternalmonospeakerheaderallowsconnectiontoaninternal,low-power
speakerforbasicsystemsoundcapability.Thesubsystemiscapableofdrivinga
speakerloadof4Ohmsat3Watts(rms).
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WhenusingPCIcardsonsharedslots,ensurethatthedriverssupport“ShareIRQ”orthat
thecardsdonotneedIRQassignments.Otherwise,conictswillarisebetweenthetwoPCI
groups,makingthesystemunstableandthecardinoperable.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
HDAudiocontroller shared –––––––
XHCI shared –––––––
SATAcontroller shared –––––––
RealtekLANcontroller –shared ––––––
IntelLANcontroller shared –––––––
M.2 shared –––––––
IGD shared –––––––
WLAN –––shared ––––
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RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON)
ThisconnectorisforthelithiumCMOSbattery.
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M.2 WIFI
ThissocketconnectstoanM.2WI-FIdevice.Usethebundledscrew3020-
01810100tosecureyourM.2device.
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
Connecttheserialportmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoa
slotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.
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Rear panel connectors
3. HDMI port. ThisportisforaHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector,
andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-Ray,andotherprotected
content.
4. DisplayPort.ThisportisforDisplayPort-compatiabledevices.
5. LAN (RJ-45) ports.TheseportsallowGigabitconnectiontoaLocal
AreaNetwork(LAN)throughanetworkhub.
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
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1. DC power connector. Insertthepoweradapterintothisport.
• It supports both 19V and 12V DC input.
• Thepoweradapterispurchasedseparately.
• UsetheappropriateDCpoweradapterforthefollowingscenarios:
- Usea90Wadapterwhena35WCPUisinstalledonthesystem.
- Usea120WadapterwhenusingyoursystemwithanLVDSpanel.
- Useahigh-ratedadapter(above90W)whenahigh-ratedCPU(45Worhigher
CPU)isinstalledonthesystem.
2. USB 3.0 ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB3.0/2.0
devices.
• USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedfordatastorage.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicestoUSB3.0portsforfaster
andbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.0devices.
• DuetothedesignoftheIntel®100serieschipset,allUSBdevicesconnectedtothe
USB2.0andUSB3.0portsarecontrolledbythexHCIcontroller.SomelegacyUSB
devicesmustupdatetheirrmwareforbettercompatibility.
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6. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.
7. Microphone port (pink).Thisportconnectstoamicrophone.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection
Orange(Blinking) Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbpsconnection
Orange(Blinking
thensteady)
Readytowakeup
fromS5mode
_ _
LAN port LED indications
Port Headset
2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LineOurt(Rear
panel) FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut
MIC(Rearpanel) MIC RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut
Headphone(Front
panel) Headphone Headphone Center/Subwoofer
SpeakerOut
Center/Subwoofer
SpeakerOut
MIC(Frontpanel) MIC MIC MIC SideSpeakerOut
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socket
designedfor6thGenerationIntel®Core™i7/i5/i3,Pentium®,and
Celeron®processors
• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedfortheLGA1151socketonly.DO
NOTinstallaCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1155andLGA1156socketsonthe
LGA1151socket.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe
LGA1151socket.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.
UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
Installing the CPU
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ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandCPUbeforeyouinstallthe
heatsinkandfanifnecessary.
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3
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B
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B
C
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System memory
Overview
ThismotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate4(DDR4)SmallOutlineDualInline
MemoryModule(SO-DIMM)sockets.ThegureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR4SO-
DIMMsockets:
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1
ChannelB DIMM_B1
• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystem
mapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconguration.Any
excessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channel
operation.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
• Whenyouinstallonlyonememorymodule,installittoDIMM_A1slotforthe
motherboardtoworkproperly.
• Thismotherboardsupports1.2VDDR4DIMMs.
• Duetothememoryaddresslimitationon32-bitWindows®OS,whenyouinstall4GB
ormorememoryonthemotherboard,theactualusablememoryfortheOScanbe
about3GBorless.Foreffectiveuseofmemory,werecommendthatyoudoanyofthe
following:
- Useamaximumof3GBsystemmemoryifyouareusinga32-bitWindows®OS.
- Installa64-bitWindows®OSifyouwanttoinstall4GBormoreonthe
motherboard.
- Formoredetails,refertotheMicrosoft®supportsiteathttp://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comforthelatestQVL.
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1
3
To remove a DIMM
To install a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
BIOS information
2
• ScantheQRcodetoviewtheBIOSupdateguide.
• BeforeusingtheASUSCrashFreeBIOS3utility,renamethe
BIOSleintheremovabledeviceintoQ170T.CAP.
BIOS setup program
UsetheBIOSSetupprogramtoupdatetheBIOSorcongureitsparameters.TheBIOS
screensincludenavigationkeysandbriefonlinehelptoguideyouinusingtheBIOSSetup
program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press<Delete>or<F2>duringthePower-OnSelfTest(POST).Ifyoudonotpress<Delete>
or<F2>,POSTcontinueswithitsroutines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>simultaneously.
• Presstheresetbuttononthesystemchassis.
• Pressthepowerbuttontoturnthesystemoffthenbackon.Dothisoptiononlyifyou
failedtoenterBIOSSetupusingthersttwooptions.
Usingthepowerbutton,resetbutton,orthe<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>keystoforceresetfroma
runningoperatingsystemcancausedamagetoyourdataorsystem.Werecommendyou
alwaysshutdownthesystemproperlyfromtheoperatingsystem.
• TheBIOSsetupscreensshowninthissectionareforreferencepurposesonly,and
maynotexactlymatchwhatyouseeonyourscreen.
• VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comtodownloadthelatestBIOSleforthis
motherboard.
• IfthesystembecomesunstableafterchanginganyBIOSsetting,loadthedefault
settingstoensuresystemcompatibilityandstability.SelecttheLoad Optimized
DefaultsitemundertheExitmenuorpresshotkeyF5.
• IfthesystemfailstobootafterchanginganyBIOSsetting,trytocleartheCMOSand
resetthemotherboardtothedefaultvalue.SeesectionMotherboard overviewfor
informationonhowtoerasetheRTCRAM.
BIOS menu screen
TheBIOSsetupprogramcanbeusedundertwomodes:EZ ModeandAdvanced Mode.
Press<F7>tochangebetweenthetwomodes.
ASUS Q170T 2-1
EZ Mode
Bydefault,theEZModescreenappearswhenyouentertheBIOSsetupprogram.TheEZ
Modeprovidesyouanoverviewofthebasicsysteminformation,andallowsyoutoselectthe
displaylanguage,systemperformancemode,fanproleandbootdevicepriority.Toaccess
theAdvancedMode,clickAdvanced Mode(F7)orpress<F7>.
ThedefaultscreenforenteringtheBIOSsetupprogramcanbechanged.Refertothe
Setup ModeiteminBoot menufordetails.
Thebootdeviceoptionsvarydependingonthedevicesyouinstalledtothesystem.
Saves the
changes and
resets the
system
Selects the display
language of the BIOS
setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU voltage output,
CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA
information
Displays the system properties of
the selected mode. Click < or > to
switch EZ System Tuning modes
Displays the
Advanced mode
menus
Selects the boot
device priority
Loads optimized default
settings
Creates storage RAID and
congures system overclocking
Shows the
bootable
devices
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click
the button to manually tune the fans
Enables or disables the Intel
Rapid Storage Technology Searches FAQ
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Advanced Mode
TheAdvancedModeprovidesadvancedoptionsforexperiencedend-userstocongurethe
BIOSsettings.ThegurebelowshowsanexampleoftheAdvanced Mode.Refertothe
followingsectionsforthedetailedcongurations.
ToaccesstheEZMode,clickEzMode(F7)orpress<F7>.
Pop-up window
Conguration
elds
Menu bar
General helpSub-menu item
Menu items
Scroll bar Last modied
settings
Language Hot Keys
Q-Fan
control EZ Tuning
Wizard
Goes back to EZ Mode
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU and memory voltage output
Quick
Note
MyFavorite
Searches
FAQ
ASUS Q170T 2-3
Load Optimized Defaults
ThisoptionallowsyoutoloadthedefaultvaluesforeachoftheparametersontheSetup
menus.Whenyouselectthisoptionorifyoupress<F5>,aconrmationwindowappears.
SelectYestoloadthedefaultvalues.
Save Changes & Reset
Onceyouarenishedmakingyourselections,choosethisoptionfromtheExitmenuto
ensurethevaluesyouselectedaresaved.Whenyouselectthisoptionorifyoupress<F10>,
aconrmationwindowappears.SelectOKtosavechangesandexit.
Discard Changes and Exit
ThisoptionallowsyoutoexittheSetupprogramwithoutsavingyourchanges.Whenyou
selectthisoptionorifyoupress<Esc>,aconrmationwindowappears.SelectOKtodiscard
changesandexit.
Launch EFI Shell from USB drives
ThisoptionallowsyoutoattempttolaunchtheEFIShellapplication(shellx64.e)fromoneof
theavailableUSBdevices.
Exit menu
TheExitmenuitemsallowyoutoloadtheoptimaldefaultvaluesfortheBIOSitems,and
saveordiscardyourchangestotheBIOSitems.
Search on FAQ
MoveyourmouseoverthisbuttontoshowaQRcode.ScanthisQRcodewithyourmobile
devicetoconnecttotheASUSBIOSFAQwebpage.YoucanalsoscantheQRcodebelow.
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ASUS Q170T A-1
Appendix
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
toassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodicationstothisunitnot
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Appendix
A-2 Appendix
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
ComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
Class B ITE
KC: Korea Warning Statement
ASUS Q170T A-3
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
Regional notice for California
WARNING! This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Google™ License Terms
Copyright© 2016 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LicensedundertheApacheLicense,Version2.0(the“License”);youmaynotusethisle
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
ANY KIND, either express or implied.
SeetheLicenseforthespeciclanguagegoverningpermissionsandlimitationsunderthe
License.
A-4 Appendix
Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează
cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul
complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la:
www.asus.com/support
Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti
sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih
Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:
www.asus.com/support
Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto
zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným
ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ
je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z
bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.
Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:
www.asus.com/support
Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo
cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las
directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de
conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support
Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna
enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra
relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om
överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support
Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає
основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних
Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС
доступний на: www.asus.com/support
Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili
Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB
uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
www.asus.com/support
Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen
sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity available at:
www.asus.com/support
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support.
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità
UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста,
смотрите на www.asus.com/support
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:
www.asus.com/support
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto
zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících
směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese:
www.asus.com/support
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de
relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på:
www.asus.com/support
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel
aadressil: www.asus.com/support
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti
on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η
συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές
διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμβατότητας
είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på:
www.asus.com/support
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE
jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:
www.asus.com/support
ASUS Q170T A-5
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site www.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site http://www.asus.com/us/
Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959931
Web site http://www.asus.com/de
Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-5789555
Support Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
A-6 Appendix
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International
Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555
hereby declares that the product
Product Name : Motherboard
Model Number : Q170T
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President
Signature :
Date : Apr. 26, 2016
Ver. 140331
* Full text of EU declaration of conformity available at: www.asus.com/support