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Z170I PRO GAMING
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E10725
First Edition
August 2015
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
Z170I PRO GAMING 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) ................................................... 1-3
1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-7
1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation .......................................................... 1-10
1.6 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-11
1.7 Headers ....................................................................................... 1-12
1.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-13
1.9 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 1-22
1.10 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 ............................................................................... 2-15
2.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-16
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-18
2.6 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-26
2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-34
2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-38
2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................... 2-43
2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-44
Appendix
Notices .......................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-6
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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:
• Chapter1:Productintroduction
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.
• Chapter2:BIOSinformation
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 find 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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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS Gaming Motherboard – Z170I PRO GAMING
Cables 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 2242 Mounting Kit
1 x M.2 screw package
1 x PRO GAMING cable labels
1 x CPU installation tool
1 x Wi-Fi 2T2R Antenna
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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CPU
LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron® processors
Supports Intel® 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® Z170 Express Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR4 3400(O.C.)*/ 3333(O.C.)*/ 3200(O.C.)*/
3100(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/ 2933(O.C.)*/ 2800(O.C.)*/ 2666(O.C.)*/
2600(O.C.)*/ 2400(O.C.)*/ 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI
Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @60Hz
Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60
Hz /1920 x 1080@ 120 Hz
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology,
Insider™
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot
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Audio
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-
retasking
- High quality 115dB SNR stereo playback output
Audio Features :
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- Headphone AMP
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
- Sonic Radar II
Storage
Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology 14 support
- 1 x SATA Express port (gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (both SATA & PCIE x4 mode)
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express Port)
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
LAN
Intel® Gigabit LAN
Anti-surge LANGuard
GameFirst III
Wireless Data
Network
Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz +
Bluetooth
USB
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost
- 2 x USB 3.1 ports (2 Type-A, red, black at back panel)
Intel® Z170 Express Chipset
- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at back panel, blue)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel, black)
* with ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support
Internal
connectors
1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x System panel header
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray, 2 from SATA Express Port)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices
1 x SATA Express connector: gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM
mode) coolers control
1 x Speaker header
1 x TPM header
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin)
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Z170I PRO GAMING specifications summary
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ASUS gaming
features
Gamer’s Guardian II
- DIGI+ VRM
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ESD Guards on VGA, LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1/3.0/2.0 ports
- Highly durable components
- Stainless Steel Back I/O
Performance Optimization
ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM utility
ASUS EPU
- EPU
ASUS TPU
- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost
Fan Xpert 2+
RAM Cache
Media Streamer
- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment
goes wherever you go!
- Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 &
Android 4.0 systems
EZ DIY
Push Notice
- Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time
- UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- O.C. Tuner
- CrashFree BIOS 3
- EZ Flash 3
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
ASUS Exclusive Features
- USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission
- AI Suite 3
- Disk Unlocker
- AI Charger+
- ASUS CPU-Z
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Specications are subject to change without notice.
Z170I PRO GAMING specifications summary
Rear Panel I/O
ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x HDMI
1 x DisplayPort
2 x Wi-Fi antenna ports
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
2 x USB 3.1 ports (2 Type-A, red)
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel audio I/O ports
BIOS features
128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7,
ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11
EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last
Modied log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) memory information
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS support
Windows® 10
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 7
* Please refer to ASUS official website and download “Windows® 7 Installation Guide”
and “EZ Installer” to install Windows® 7.
Form factor Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17cm x 17cm)
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1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
to static electricity.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1.2 Motherboard overview
Beforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studythecongurationofyourchassistoensurethatthe
motherboardts.
Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodosocan
cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.
1.2.1 Placement direction
Wheninstallingthemotherboard,placeitintothechassisinthecorrectorientation.Theedge
with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.
1.2.2 Screw holes
Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Donotovertightenthescrews!Doingsocandamagethemotherboard.
Product introduction
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Place this side
towards the rear
of the chassis
1.2.3 Motherboard layout
Super
I/O
TPU
17.0cm(6.7in)
17.0cm(6.7in)
DDR4_DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
EATX_PWR
AUDIO
AAFP
ASM
1142
BATT_CON
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN2
CHA_FAN1
VGA_LED
CPU_LED
DRAM_LED
SATA6G_4
SB_PWR
SATA6G_3
M.2(SOCKET3)
Intel®
H170
SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_1SATA6G_2
PCIEX16
CLRTC
SPEAKER
I219V
LAN1
_USB3.1
_E12
USB3_5-8
KBMS_USB910
HDMI_DP
128Mb
BIOS
SPDIF_OUT
LGA1151
USB3_12 USB1112
F_PANEL
TPM
M.2(WIFI)
EATX12V
ALC
1150
SUPREMEFX
SupremeFX LED
BOOT_DEVICE_LED
DIGI
+EPU
DIGI
+VRM
1 2
7
8
9
2
6
1 144 1315
3 4
12 11 710
16
17
18
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1.2.4 Layout contents
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socketdesignedforthe6th
Generation Intel®Core™i7/Core™i5/Core™i3,Pentium® ,andCeleron® processors.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. CPU,chassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1~2) 1-16
2. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,8-pinATX12V) 1-17
3. Intel®LGA1151CPUsocket 1-3
4. QLEDs(BOOT_DEVICE_LED,VGA_LED,DRAM_LED,CPU_LED) 1-22
5. DDR4DIMMslots 1-7
6. Systempanelconnector(10-1pinF_PANEL) 1-20
7. Intel®Z170SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnector(7-pinSATA6G_1~4,
SATAEXPRESS) 1-19
8. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_12) 1-18
9. USB2.0connector(10-1pinUSB1112) 1-18
10. Speakerconnector(4-pinSPEAKER) 1-19
11. ClearRTCRAM(2-pinCLRTC)header 1-12
12. StandbyPowerLED(SB_PWR) 1-22
13. M.2Socket3 1-21
14. TPMconnector(14-1pinTPM) 1-15
15. SupremeFXLEDLighting 1-23
16. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-16
17. RTCbatteryheader(2-pinBATT_CON) 1-12
18. Digitalaudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT) 1-15
Z170I PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151
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UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedfortheLGA1151socketonly.DO
NOTinstallaCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1155andLGA1156socketsonthe
LGA1151socket.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe
LGA1151socket.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.
1.3.1 Installing the CPU
Top of CPU
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Bottom of CPU
Bottom of CPU
Top of CPU
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A
B
B
A
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
1
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
B
A
A
B
1
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1.4 System memory
1.4.1 Overview
ThismotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModule
(DIMM)sockets.ADDR4moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3module.
DONOTinstallaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.
AccordingtoIntel®CPUspec,DIMMvoltagebelow1.2Visrecommendedtoprotectthe
CPU.
1.4.2 Memory configurations
Youmayinstall2GB,4GB,8GB,and16GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR4DIMMsintothe
DIMMsockets.Youcanrefertotherecommendedmemorypopulationbelow.
Recommended memory configurations
Z170I PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
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• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystem
mapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconguration.Any
excessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channel
operation.
• Duetothememoryaddresslimitationon32-bitWindows®OS,whenyouinstall4GB
ormorememoryonthemotherboard,theactualusablememoryfortheOScanbe
about3GBorless.Foreffectiveuseofmemory,werecommendthatyoudoanyofthe
following:
- Useamaximumof3GBsystemmemoryifyouareusinga32-bitWindows®OS.
- Installa64-bitWindows®OSifyouwanttoinstall4GBormoreonthe
motherboard.
- Formoredetails,refertotheMicrosoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.Tooperateatthevendor-marked
oratahigherfrequency,refertosection2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequencyadjustment.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
• VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comforthelatestQVL.
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM
1
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2
3
To remove a DIMM
BA
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1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation
ConnectthebundledASUS2T2RdualbandWi-FiantennaconnectortotheWi-Fiportsat
the back of the chassis.
IO Shield
• EnsurethattheASUS2T2RdualbandWi-FiantennaissecurelyinstalledtotheWi-Fi
ports.
• EnsurethatyouinstalltheBluetoothdriverbeforeinstallingtheWi-FiGO!software.
• Ensurethattheantennaisatleast20cmawayfromallpersons.
Theillustrationaboveisforreferenceonly.TheI/Oportlayoutmayvarywithmodels,but
the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models.
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1.6 Expansion slots
Inthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribe
the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Beforeinstallingtheexpansioncard,readthedocumentationthatcamewithitand
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Removethesystemunitcover(ifyourmotherboardisalreadyinstalledinachassis).
3. Removethebracketoppositetheslotthatyouintendtouse.Keepthescrewforlater
use.
4. Alignthecardconnectorwiththeslotandpressrmlyuntilthecardiscompletely
seated on the slot.
5. Securethecardtothechassiswiththescrewyouremovedearlier.
6. Replacethesystemcover.
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card
Afterinstallingtheexpansioncard,congureitbyadjustingthesoftwaresettings.
1. TurnonthesystemandchangethenecessaryBIOSsettings,ifany.SeeChapter2for
informationonBIOSsetup.
2. AssignanIRQtothecard.
3. Installthesoftwaredriversfortheexpansioncard.
1.6.3 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot
ThismotherboardhasonePCIExpress3.0x16slotthatsupportsPCIExpress3.0x16
graphiccardscomplyingwiththePCIExpressspecications.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C
I.G.D. Shared – –
HDAudioController Shared – –
XHCIController Shared – Shared
SATAController Shared – –
IntelLAN Shared – –
WIFI – Shared –
PCIEx16_1 Shared – –
AsmediaU3.1 – Shared Shared
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1.7 Headers
1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.Youcan
cleartheCMOSmemoryofsystemsetupparametersbyerasingtheCMOSRTCRAM
data.TheonboardbuttoncellbatterypowerstheRAMdatainCMOS,whichinclude
system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Useametalobjectsuchasascrewdrivertoshortthetwopins.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocessandenterBIOSsetuptore-
enter data.
• Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopins
againtocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthe
battery.
• YoudonotneedtocleartheRTCwhenthesystemhangsduetooverclocking.For
systemfailureduetooverclocking,usetheCPUParameterRecall(C.P.R.)feature.
Shutdownandrebootthesystem,thentheBIOSautomaticallyresetsparameter
settingstodefaultvalues.
2. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON)
ThisconnectorisforthelithiumCMOSbattery.
Z170I PRO GAMING RTC battery header
PIN 1
GND
VBAT
BATT_CON
Z170I PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM
CLRTC
+3V_BAT
GND
PIN 1
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1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse or PS/2
keyboard.
2 DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system.
3. LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)
through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
1.8 Connectors
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors
34 5 6 7
8
1
14
2
13 12 11 10 9
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection
Orange
(Blinking)
Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Orange
(Blinking
thensteady)
Readytowake
upfromS5
mode
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
4. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.
5. Rear Speaker Out port (black).Thisportconnectstherearspeakersina4.1channel,
5.1channel,or7.1channelaudioconguration.
6. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orother
audio sources.
7. Line Out port (lime). Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,5.1,
and7.1-channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeakerOut.
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10. ASUS WLAN Cards. TheseWLANcardsallowyourcomputertoconnecttoawireless
network.
Fordetails,refertothesection1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation.
11. USB 3.1 Type A port.ThisUniversalSerialBus(USB)TypeAportisforUSB3.1
peripheraldevices.
12. USB 3.0 ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB3.0devices.
• USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedfordatastorage.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicestoUSB3.0portsforfaster
andbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.0devices.
• DuetothedesignoftheIntel®100serieschipset,allUSBdevicesconnectedtothe
USB2.0andUSB3.0portsarecontrolledbythexHCIcontroller.SomelegacyUSB
devicesmustupdatetheirrmwareforbettercompatibility.
13. HDMI port.ThisportisforaHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector,
andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-ray,andotherprotected
content.
14. USB 2.0 ports.These4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0/1.1
devices.
8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
9. Optical S/PDIF out port.ThisportallowsyoutoconnectyourPCtoamplied
speakers,headphones,orSony/PhillipsDigitalInterconnectFormat(S/PDIF)compliant
devices.
Refertotheaudiocongurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1or
7.1-channelconguration.
Port Headset
2-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LightBlue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut
Pink MicIn MicIn MicIn MicIn
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
OpticalS/
PDIF out
– – – SideSpeakerOut
Black –RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut
Audio 2, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
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1.8.2 Internal connectors
1. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichsecurely
storekeys,digitalcerticates,passwordsanddata.ATPMsystemalsohelpsenhance
thenetworksecurity,protectsdigitalidentities,andensuresplatformintegrity.
TPM
Z170I PRO GAMING TPM connector
PIN 1
+3VSB
S_PCIRST#_TBD
GND
C_PCICLK_TPM
+3V
+3V
F_CLKRUN
F_SERIRQ
F_FRAME#
F_LAD3
F_LAD2
F_LAD1
F_LAD0
2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
ThisconnectorisforanadditionalSony/PhilipsDigitalInterface(S/PDIF)port.Connect
theS/PDIFOutmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
Z170I PRO GAMING Digital audio connector
SPDIF_OUT
+5V
SPDIFOUT
GND
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3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2)
Connectthefancabletothefanconnectoronthemotherboard,ensuringthattheblack
wire of the cable matches the ground pin of the connector
Z170I PRO GAMING Fan connectors
CHA_FAN2
CPU_FAN
+5V
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN1
A
A
C
B
GND
CHA FAN PWR
CHA FAN IN
+5V
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
B
C
Donotforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairowinside
thesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!Donot
placejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportsaCPUfanof
maximum1A(12W)fanpower.
4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports
eitherHDAudioorlegacyAC`97audiostandard.Connectoneendofthefrontpanel
audioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector.
• Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability.
• Ifyouwanttoconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,
settheFrontPanelTypeitemintheBIOSsetupto[HD].Ifyouwanttoconnectan
AC’97frontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,settheitemto[AC97].Bydefault,
thisconnectorissetto[HD].Seesection2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for
details.
Z170I PRO GAMING Front panel audio connector
AAFP
SENSE2_RETUR
SENSE1_RETUR
NC
AGND
PORT2 L
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 R
PORT1 R
PORT1 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1PIN 1
NC
NC
NC
AGND
Line out_L
NC
Line out_R
MICPWR
MIC2
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
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•
Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit
(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.0(orlaterversion)andprovidesa
minimumpowerof350W.
•
DONOTforgettoconnectthe4-pin/8-pinATX+12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,the
system will not boot up.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower-consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditional
devices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepoweris
inadequate.
•
Ifyouareuncertainabouttheminimumpowersupplyrequirementforyoursystem,
refertotheRecommendedPowerSupplyWattageCalculatorathttp://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)
TheseconnectorsareforATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsare
designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand
pushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
Z170I PRO GAMING ATX power connectors
A
B
EATX12V
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
GND
GND
GND
GND
EATXPWR
PIN 1
PIN 1
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
A B
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Neverconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowilldamagethe
motherboard!
TheUSB2.0moduleispurchasedseparately.
6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.0moduleforadditionalUSB3.0front
orrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.0module,youcanenjoyallthebenetsof
USB3.0includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,fasterchargingtimefor
USB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,andbackwardcompatibilitywith
USB2.0.
TheUSB3.0moduleispurchasedseparately.
7. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112)
ThisconnectorisforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletothisconnector,
then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This
USBconnectorcomplieswithUSB2.0specicationsandsupportsupto480Mbps
connection speed.
Z170I PRO GAMING USB3.0 Front panel connector
USB3_12
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P1_D+
GND
USB3+5V
IntA_P2_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P2_D-
IntA_P2_D+
Z170I PRO GAMING USB2.0 connector
PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P11-
USB_P11+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P12-
USB_P12+
GND
USB1112
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8. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS)
ThisconnectorconnectstoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA6.0
Gb/s signal cables.
IfyouinstalledSerialATAharddiskdrives,youcancreateaRAID0,1,5,and10
congurationwiththeIntel®RapidStorageTechnologythroughtheonboardIntel®
Z170chipset.
• Theseconnectorsaresetto[AHCI]bydefault.IfyouintendtocreateaSerialATA
RAIDsetusingtheseconnectors,settheSATAModeitemintheBIOSto[RAID].
Refertosection2.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration for details.
• BeforecreatingaRAIDset,refertothemanualbundledinthemotherboardsupport
DVD.
TheSATAEXPRESSconnectorcansupportoneSATAExpressdeviceortwoSATA
devices.
9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
The4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.Thespeaker
allows you hear system beeps and warnings.
A
B
A B
SATA6G_4
SATA6G_2
SATA6G_1
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
GND
RSATA_RXN4
RSATA_RXP4
GND
SATA6G_3
GND
RSATA_TXP3
RSATA_TXN3
GND
RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP3
GND
Z170I PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
SATAEXPRESS
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
Floating
Device_Reset
GND
Detection
Speaker Out
GND
GND
+5V
SPEAKER
PIN 1
Z170I PRO GAMING Speaker Out connector
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10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
Z170I PRO GAMING System panel connector
PIN 1
PWR BTN
GND
PWR
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
(NC)
HWRST#
Ground
HDD_LED-
HDD_LED+
F_PANEL
+PWR LED
+HDD_LED RESET
• SystempowerLED(2-pin+PWR_LED-)
This2-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.ConnectthechassispowerLED
cabletothisconnector.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhenyouturnonthesystem
power,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.
• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pin+HDD_LED-)
This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivityLEDcable
tothisconnector.TheHDDLEDlightsuporasheswhendataisreadfromorwritten
totheHDD.
• ATXpowerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWR_BTN)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power switch for more than
foursecondswhilethesystemisONturnsthesystemOFF.
• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
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11. M.2 socket 3
ThissocketallowsyoutoinstallanM.2(NGFF)SSDmodule.
• ThissocketsupportsMKeyand2242/2260/2280storagedevices.
• Fora2242storagedevice,usethebundled2242mountingkit.
• Beforeinstallinga2242M.2SSDmodule,ensurethatthemountingkitisproperly
installedwiththebiggerscrewholeonthe2260standoff.
• WhenusingIntel®DesktopResponsivenesstechnologieswithPCIeM.2device,
ensure to set up the Windows®UEFIoperatingsystemunderRAIDmode.
TheM.2(NGFF)SSDmoduleispurchasedseparately
Z170I PRO GAMING M.2 (SOCKET3)
M.2(SOCKET3)
2
3
1
To install a 2242 M.2 SSD module:
1. Alignthebiggerholeonthemountingkitwiththe2260
standoff and secure it with a screw.
2. Installthe2242M.2SSDmoduletotheM.2socket.
3. SecuretheM.2SSDmoduletotheM.2socketwitha
screw.
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1.9 Onboard LEDs
1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR)
ThemotherboardcomeswithastandbypowerLEDthatlightsuptoindicatethatthe
systemisON,insleepmode,orinsoft-offmode.Thisisareminderthatyoushould
shutdownthesystemandunplugthepowercablebeforeremovingorplugginginany
motherboardcomponent.TheillustrationbelowshowsthelocationoftheonboardLED.
2. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED)
QLEDscheckkeycomponents(CPU,DRAM,VGAcard,andbootingdevices)in
sequenceduringmotherboardbootingprocess.Ifanerrorisfound,thecorresponding
LEDashesuntiltheproblemissolved.Thisuser-friendlydesignprovidesanintuitive
way to locate the root problem within seconds.
Z170I PRO GAMING Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby Power Powered Off
OFF
Z170I PRO GAMING CPU/DRAM/
BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED
DRAM_LED
CPU_LED
VGA_LED
BOOT_DEVICE_LED
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Z170I PRO GAMING SupremeFX LED Lighting
SupremeFX LED
3. SupremeFX LED
TheSupremeFXLEDlightsupinthefollowingthreewaystobringyouranultimate
lightingeffect.ThisLEDalsooutlinestheseparationoftheaudiocomponentsfromthe
rest of your motherboard.
Lit mode Description
Breathingmode TheLEDblinksintermittently.
Still mode TheLEDbecomessolidred.
YoucanturnofftheSupremeFXLEDorchangethelitmodesfromtheBIOSortheLED
ControlappinAiSuite3.TochangethesettinginBIOS,gotoAdvanced > Onboard
Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. See section 2.6.7 Onboard
Devices Configuration for details.
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1.10 Software support
1.10.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows®7(32-bit/64-bit),Windows®8.1(64-bit)andWindows®
10(64-bit)OperatingSystems(OS).AlwaysinstallthelatestOSversionandcorresponding
updatestomaximizethefeaturesofyourhardware.
Motherboardsettingsandhardwareoptionsvary.RefertoyourOSdocumentationfor
detailed information.
1.10.2 Support DVD information
TheSupportDVDthatcomeswiththemotherboardpackagecontainsthedrivers,software
applications,andutilitiesthatyoucaninstalltoavailallmotherboardfeatures.
ThecontentsoftheSupportDVDaresubjecttochangeatanytimewithoutnotice.Visitthe
ASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comforupdates.
To run the Support DVD
PlacetheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrive.IfAutorunisenabledinyourcomputer,theDVD
automaticallydisplaysthelistsoftheuniquefeaturesofyourASUSmotherboard.Clickthe
Driver,Utilities,Manual,orSpecial tabstodisplaytheirrespectivemenus.
The following screen is for reference only.
IfAutorunisNOTenabledinyourcomputer,browsethecontentsoftheSupportDVDto
locatetheleSetup.exeintherootfolder.Double-clicktheSetup.exetoruntheDVD.
Click an icon to display a tab
Tick an item and click Install
to install it
Click to install
ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2-1
2
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need
to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS
Update utility.
EZ Update
EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares,
drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved
BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
BIOS information
2
EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet
Service Provider).
Click to automatically
update your
motherboard’s driver,
software and firmware
Click to find and
select the BIOS
from file
Click to select a
boot logo Click to update
the BIOS
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ASUS EZ Flash 3
The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based
utility.
• Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section
2.10 Exit Menu for details.
• Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via the Internet.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3:
1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.
2. Follow the steps below to update the BIOS via USB or Internet.
Via USB
a) Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port, then
select by USB.
b) Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.
c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest
BIOS, and then press <Enter>.
d) Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.
e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to
perform the BIOS update process.
Via the Internet
a) Select by Internet.
b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then
press <Enter>.
c) Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.
3. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
• ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB ash disk, with FAT 32/16
format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2‑3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS
le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS
le.
• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into
Z170IP.CAP.
• The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest
BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that contains the
BIOS le to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment.
The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the
same as actually shown on your computer screen.
Before updating BIOS
• Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB ash drive.
• Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and
save them in your USB ash drive.
NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB ash drive is in
single partition and in FAT32/16 format.
• Turn off the computer.
• Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive.
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Booting the system in DOS environment
To boot the system in DOS:
1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port.
2. Boot your computer then press <F8> to launch the select boot device screen.
3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical
drive then select the optical drive as the boot device.
Please select boot device:
and to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC 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. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within ve (5) seconds to enter
FreeDOS prompt.
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
C:/> d:
D:/>
5. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).
ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin
A Bootable DVD/CD is detected. Press ENTER to boot from the DVD/CD.
If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority
device automatically. boot:
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file:
1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drives panel
then select D:.
D:/> bupdater /pc /g
ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING 2‑5
ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01]
Current ROM
BOARD: Z170I-PRO GAMING
VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00)
DATE: 09/23/2014
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
PATH: C:\
C:
D:
FORMAN~1 <DIR>
Z170IP.CAP 8390656 2014-09-23 21:14:34
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit
Drives
panel
3. Press <Tab> to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press <Up/Down or Home/
End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>.
4. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le, select Yes to conrm the BIOS
update.
Are you sure you want to update the BIOS?
Yes No
The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations.
5. Select Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS
Updater.
6. Restart your computer.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failaure.
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit
Menu for details.
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2.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS
screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power‑On Self Test (POST). If you do not press
<Delete>, POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a
running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this
motherboard.
• Ensure that a mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse
to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. See section 2.10 Exit Menu
for details.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.6 Headers for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
Press <F7> to change between the two modes.
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EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the
display language, system performance mode, fan prole and boot device priority. To access
the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press <F7>.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details.
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
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 Advanced
mode menus
Selects the boot
device priority
Loads optimized default
settings
Creates storage RAID and configures
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
Search on
FAQs
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Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end‑users to congure the
BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press <F7>.
Configuration fields
Menu bar
General helpSub-menu item
Menu items Scroll bar
Last modified
settings
Language Hot Keys
MyFavorite
Q-Fan control EZ Tuning
Wizard
Goes back to EZ
Mode
Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU and memory voltage
output
Quick Note
Search on
FAQs
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Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the
menu bar have their respective menu items.
Submenu items
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Language
This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS.
Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen.
MyFavorites (F3)
This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequently‑
used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu.
Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information.
Q-Fan Control (F6)
This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to
manually tweak the fans to your desired settings.
Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information.
EZ Tuning Wizard (F11)
This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of
your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID
mode.
Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
My Favorites For saving the frequently‑used system settings and conguration
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the
fan settings
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tool For conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
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Search on FAQ
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile
device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below.
Quick Note (F9)
This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have
done in BIOS.
• The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete,
cut, copy and paste.
• You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes.
Hot keys
This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t
on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display
the other items on the screen.
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use
<F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Configuration fields
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user‑congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user‑congurable.
A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Last Modified button
This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup.
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2.2.3 QFan Control
The QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of
your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be
configured
Click to undo the
changes
Click to apply the
fan setting
Click to go
back to main
menu
Select a profile to apply to
your fans
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Configuring fans manually
Select Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.
To congure your fans:
1. Select the fan that you want to congure and to view its current status.
2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed.
3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
Speed points Click to manually configure
your fans
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2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard
EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU
fan to their best settings. You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature.
Tuning your system settings
To tune your settings:
1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open
EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next.
2. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next.
3. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you
installed then click Next.
If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I’m not sure. The system automatically
detects the CPU fan type.
4. Click Next then click Yes to conrm auto‑tuning.
System OC setup RAID setup
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Creating RAID
To create RAID:
1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open
EZ Tuning Wizard screen.
2. Click RAID
then click Next.
• Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes.
• Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors.
3. Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click
Next.
a. For Easy Backup, click
Next then select from Easy
Backup (RAID1) or Easy
Backup (RAID10).
4. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup.
5. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your
system.
You can only select Easy
Backup (RAID 10) if you
connect four (4) HDDs.
b. For Easy Backup, click Next
then select from Super
Speed (RAID0) or Super
Speed (RAID5).
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2.3 My Favorites
MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite
BIOS items.
Adding items to My Favorites
To add BIOS items:
1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open
Setup Tree Map screen.
2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in
MyFavorites screen.
Main menu panel
Submenu panel
Selected shortcut
items
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3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save
as favorite from the submenu panel and tap or click or press <Enter> on your
keyboard.
You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items:
• Items with submenu options
• User‑managed items such as language and boot order
• Conguration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date.
4. Click Exit (ESC) or press <esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen.
5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items.
2.4 Main menu
The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup
program. The Main menu provides an overview of the basic system information and allows
you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
2.4.1 System Language [English]
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options:
[English] [Español] [Русский] [
한국어]
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2.4.2 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section Jumpers for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.
• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default
Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.
Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only
selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Conrm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear
the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set
a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
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3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Conrm the password when prompted.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press
<Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking‑related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to display the other items.
Target CPU Turbo-Mode Frequency: xxxxMHz
Displays the target CPU Turbo Mode frequency.
Target DRAM Frequency: xxxxMHz
Displays the target DRAM frequency.
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Target Cache Frequency: xxxxMHz
Displays the target Cache frequency.
2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU
internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options:
[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency.
The following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].
BCLK Frequency [Auto]
This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system
performance. Use the <+> or <‑> to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0 MHz to
300.0 MHz.
We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specication, as high BCLK
frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.
2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto]
[Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized
by ASUS core ratio settings.
[Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings.
2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually.
[Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically.
[Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for all cores.
[Per Core] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio individually.
The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All
Cores] or [Per Core].
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1‑Core Limit
value that must be higher than or equal to the 2‑Core Ratio Limit.
2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2‑Core Limit
value that must be higher than or equal to the 3‑Core Ratio Limit.
If you assign a value for 2‑Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1‑Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
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3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3‑Core Limit
value that must be higher than or equal to the 4‑Core Ratio Limit.
If you assign a value for 3‑Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1‑Core Ratio Limit and 2‑Core
Ratio Limit to [Auto].
4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4‑Core Limit
value that must be higher than or equal to the 3‑Core Ratio Limit.
If you assign a value for 4‑Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1‑Core Ratio Limit, 2‑Core Ratio
Limit, and 3‑Core Ratio to [Auto].
2.5.4 BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.
[Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings.
[100:133] The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133.
[100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100.
2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the DRAM Odd Ratio Mode, which provides better
granularity. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto]
This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The congurable options vary
with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized
setting. Conguration options: [DDR4‑800MHz] [DDR4‑933MHz] [DDR4‑1066MHz] [DDR4‑
1200MHz] [DDR4‑1333MHz] [DDR4‑1400MHz] [DDR4‑1500MHz] [DDR4‑1600MHz] [DDR4‑
1700MHz]
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.
2.5.7 TPU [Keep Current Settings]
TPU automatically overclocks frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM to enhance the
system performance.
[Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything.
[TPU I] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions.
[TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. Ensure that you
use a water cooling device before selecting the TPU II mode.
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2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption
settings. Enable this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best
energy saving condition. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto]
Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the external voltage
regulator. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the
<+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the
keyboard and press the <Enter> key.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
2.5.11 External Digi+ Power Control
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Load‑line is dened by Intel VRM specication and affects the CPU power voltage. The CPU
working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU loading. Higher levels of
the load‑line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but
increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Conguration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level
3] [Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6] [Level 7] [Level 8] [Level 9]
The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU specication. Do not remove
the thermal module.
CPU Current Capability [Auto]
Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range
simultaneously. Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]
This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production.
Select [Manual] to congure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
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The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to
[Manual].
Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250]
This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed.
Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 200KHz to
350KHz with a 50KHz interval.
VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Enable this item to enhance the system stability. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component’s
phase.
[T. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. Conguration options: [Auto]
[Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme]
DRAM Current Capability [Auto]
The DRAM current capability adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking. A higher
value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range
simultaneously. Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized]
[Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole.
[Extreme] Set to the full phase mode.
Fixed DRAM Switching Frequency (KHz)
The DRAM switching frequency will affect the overclocking range and system stability.
Congure a higher frequency to increase the overclocking range or a lower frequency to
enhance system stability.
2.5.12 Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features.
Intel® SpeedStep [Enabled]
This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores
frequency, resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average
heat production. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specication
limit. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].
Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio’s time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal
Design Power) for maximum performance. Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value.
The values range from 1 W to 4096 W.
Package Power Time Window [Auto]
Also known as Power Limit 1, this item allows you to maintain the time window for
Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the
value. The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds.
Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Also known as Power Limit 2, this item allows you to provide rapid protection when
the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the
value. The values range from 1 W to 4096 W.
IA AC Load Line [Auto]
This item allows you to set the AC loadline dened in 1/100 mOhms. Use the <+> and <‑>
keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: [Auto] [0.01] ‑ [62.49]
IA DC Load Line [Auto]
This item allows you to set the DC loadline dened in 1/100 mOhms. Use the <+> and <‑>
keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: [Auto] [0.01] ‑ [62.49]
2.5.13 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto]
Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when
overclocking. Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.00A to
255.50A with a 0.25A interval.
2.5.14 Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust
the value. The values range from 0 to 83 with a 1 interval.
2.5.15 Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust
the value. The values range from 8 to 83 with a 1 interval.
2.5.16 Internal PLL Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to congure the offset for the Core PLL VCC Trim.
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2.5.17 CPU Over-voltage Restrictor [On]
Set this item to [On] to help protect the CPU from damage due to overvoltage. Set this item to
[Off] to set a high voltage for overclocking, but does not guarantee the CPU life. Conguration
options: [On] [Off]
2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores or CPU uncores
including its cache. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value or a high
CPU cache frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive
Mode]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode].
CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage override. Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust
the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Core Voltage Offset
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V
with a 0.001V interval.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running
in turbo mode. Increase the voltage when conguring a high CPU core frequency. The
voltage you set is affected by the offset value. Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the
value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920 V with a 0.001 V interval.
Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Core Voltage offset and Additional Turbo
Mode CPU Core Voltage options.
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2.5.19 DRAM Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage. You can use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value.
The values range from 1.20000V to 1.92000V with a 0.01000V interval.
According to Intel CPU specications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may
damage the CPU permanently. We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage
requirement below 1.65V.
2.5.20 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto]*
Allows you to set the value for the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.700V to 1.585V
with a 0.005V interval.
2.5.21 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the voltage for the CPU System Agent. Use the <+> and <‑> keys
to adjust the value. The values range from 0.700V to 1.800V with a 0.005V interval.
2.5.22 PCH Core Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to set the core voltage on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You can
use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.70000V to 1.50000V
with a 0.01250V interval.
The system may need better cooling system for a more stable performance under high
voltage settings.
2.5.23 DRAM REF Voltage Control [Auto]
The subitems in this menu allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines
from the memory bus. You can use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range
from 0.39500V to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval.
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2.6 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values
can cause the system to malfunction.
2.6.1 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU‑related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.
Hyper-threading [Enabled]
The Intel Hyper‑Threading Technology allows a hyper‑threading processor to appear as two
logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two
threads or processes simultaneously.
[Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled.
[Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled.
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
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Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Hardware Prefetcher (L2 Cache) [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to automatically analyze the requirements and
prefetch data and codes for the CPU.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Boot performance mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance]
This item allows you to select the boot performance mode. Conguration options: [Max Non‑
Turbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance]
CPU Power Management Configuration
This item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.
Intel® SpeedStep™ [Enabled]
This item allows your system to adjust the CPU’s voltage and cores frequency,
resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production.
[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.
[Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature
specication limit. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only.
CPU C-States [Auto]
This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Conguration options:
[Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU C‑States to [Enabled].
Enhanced C-states [Enabled]
This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system
is in idle mode. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the
operating system. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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CPU C6 Report [Enabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the
operating system. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the
operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
CPU C8 Report [Enabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C8 report to the
operating system. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Package C-state Limit [Auto]
This item allows you to set the a C‑state support for the CPU package.
Conguration options: [Auto] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [C7s] [C8]
CFG lock [Disabled]
Allows you to lock or unlock the CFG lock bit (bit 15 of MSR 0xE2). Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
2.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to congure the platform‑related features.
PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled]
This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM
operations in the operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management
to [Enabled].
Native ASPM [Disabled]
[Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power
management) support for devices.
[Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device.
PCH - PCI Express options
DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]
This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB
(NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the DMI Link. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
ASPM Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy‑saving conditions. Conguration
options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto]
SA - PCI Express options
DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]
This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH
(platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must
be enabled for the ASPM to take effect. Conguration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]
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PEG ASPM Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy‑saving conditions, or use the ASUS
optimized energy saving prole. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [L1]
2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration
VT-d [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable VT‑d function on MCH. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Graphics Configuration
Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices.
Primary Display [Auto]
Allows you to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices.
Conguration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
This item allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for the
multi‑monitor output. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is xed at 64 MB.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DMI/OPI Configuration
This item allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) to run at PCI‑E 2.0 speed.
DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2]
Allows you to congure the DMI speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]
[Gen3]
PEG Port Configuration
Allows you to congure the PEG Port settings.
Enable Root Port [Enabled]
Allows you to congure the root port. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to congure the PCIEx16 speed for slot 1. Conguration options: [Auto]
[Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
Memory Configuration
Allows you to congure the memory conguration parameters.
Memory Remap [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for 64‑bit operating
systems. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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2.6.4 PCH Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
This item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots.
PCI-E Speed [Auto]
This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. When
set to [Gen1], the PCI‑E port runs at PCI‑E 1.0 speed. When set to [Gen2], the PCI‑E
port runs at PCI‑E 2.0 speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]
2.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled]
Disable this option for M.2 devices. Enable this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Conguration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA device. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI
(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage
driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage
performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally
optimize the order of commands.
[RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the
SATA hard disk drives.
Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI] or [RAID] and allows you
to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
SMART Self Test [On]
SMART (Self‑Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that
shows a warning message during POST (Power‑on Self Test) when an error occurs in the
hard disks. Conguration options: [On] [Off]
Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_3 (Gray) ~ SATA6G_6(Gray))
These items allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
M.2
Click this item to rename the Intel® SATA ports.
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2.6.6 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB‑related features.
The USB Devices item shows the auto‑detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
item shows None.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems.
[Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be
recognized in the boot devices list.
[Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup.
If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is enabled.
XHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off
feature.
[Disabled] Disables the XHCI Hand‑off support.
USB Single Port Control
This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.
Refer to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports.
2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to use the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled].
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or
high‑denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio
module supports.
[HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition
audio.
[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
[SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output.
[HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output.
Depop [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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SupremeFX LED Lighting [Breathing Mode]
Allows you to set the behavior of the audio LED. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode]
[Breathing Mode]
Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.1 function.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following item appears only when you set the Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller item to
[Enabled].
Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.1 battery charging
function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Wi‑Fi controller. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Bluetooth Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth controller. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller item to [Enabled].
Intel LAN PXE Option ROM [Off]
Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
2.6.8 APM
ErP Ready [Enabled]
Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement.
When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
[Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.
[Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
[Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was
before the AC power loss.
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Power On By PCI-E [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake‑on‑LAN function of the onboard LAN
controller or other installed PCIe LAN cards. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real‑Time Clock) to generate a wake
event and congure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours,
minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration
Network Stack [Disabled]
This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled].
Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Conguration
options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
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2.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Scroll down to display the other items.
2.7.1 CPU Temperature, MB Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] or
[Ignore]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / motherboard /
VRM / PCH CORE temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected
temperatures.
2.7.2 CPU Fan Speed, Chassis Fan 1 / Chassis Fan 2
Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [Monitor]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU Fan / CPU
Optional Fan / Chassis fan 1 and 2 speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not
connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to
display the detected speed.
2.7.3 CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V
Voltage, PCH Core Voltage, CPU VCCIO Voltage, CPU
Standby Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.
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2.7.4 Q-Fan Configuration
The subitems in this menu allows you to congure the Q‑Fan features.
Q-Fan Tuning
Click [OK] button to detect the lowest speed and congure the minimum duty circle for each
fan. Do not shut down or reset your system during the tuning progress. Conguration options:
[Ok] [Cancel]
CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode]
[PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q‑Fan control in PWM mode for 4‑pin CPU fan.
[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q‑Fan control.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q‑Fan Control item to [PWM
Mode].
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q‑Fan Control feature and allows
you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration options: [Ignore]
[100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q‑Fan Control feature and allows
you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust
depending on the CPU temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values
range from 25°C to 75°C.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range
from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan
operates at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Middle Temperature [45]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to set the value for CPU Middle Temperature. The range of
the values depends on the CPU installed.
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CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. The values range
from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the middle value, the CPU fan
operates at the middle duty cycle.
CPU Lower Temperature [40]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the CPU fan’s lower temperature. The values range
from 20% to 75%.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range
from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 20°C, the CPU fan operates
at the minimum duty cycle.
2.7.6 Chassis Fan 1/ Chassis Fan 2 Q-Fan Control [DC
Mode]
[Disabled] Disables the chassis Q‑Fan control feature.
[PWM Mode] Enable the chassis Q‑Fan control in PWM mode for 4‑pin chassis fan.
[DC Mode] Enable the chassis Q‑Fan control in DC mode for 3‑pin chassis fan.
The following items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1/ Chassis Fan 2 / Chassis
Fan 3 Q‑Fan Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode].
Chassis Fan 1/ Chassis Fan 2 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
This item allows you to control the assigned fan according to the selected temperature
source. Conguration options: [CPU] [MB]
Chassis Fan 1/ Chassis Fan 2 Speed Low Limit [300 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Fan Q‑Fan Control feature and allows
you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Conguration options: [Ignore] [200RPM]
[300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
Chassis Fan 1/ Chassis Fan 2 Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Q‑Fan Control feature and
allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan 1/2/3/4.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending
on the chassis temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1/2 Prole to [Manual].
Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. The
values range from 45°C to 75°C.
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Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values
range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the
chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Temperature [45]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature.
Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range
from 60% to 100%.
Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the chassis fans’ lower temperature. The values
range from 40% to 75%.
Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values
range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40°C, the chassis
fan operates at the minimum duty cycle.
Allow Fan Stop [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable to disable fan stop. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
2.7.7 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]
[Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed.
[Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot.
The following ve items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss.
[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss.
2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto]
[Auto] Adjust automatically for Windows® requrement.
[Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size.
[Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
2.8 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Scroll down to display the other items.
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POST Delay Time [3 sec]
This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] or [Full Screen]. This item
allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup.
You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. Conguration options: [0
sec] ~ [10 sec].
This feature will only work under normal boot.
Post Report [5 sec]
This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. This item allows you
to select a desired post report waiting time. Conguration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until
Press ESC].
2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled]
[Enabled] Sets the power‑on state of the NumLock to [Enabled].
[Disabled] Sets the power‑on state of the NumLock to [Disabled].
2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Enabled]
[Enabled] The option ROM messages will be shown during the POST (power‑on self‑
test).
[Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST.
2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
2.8.7 Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]
This item allows you to decode the 64‑bit capable devices above 4G address space. Ensure
that your system supports 64‑bit PCI decoding. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.8.8 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup
program.
[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
2.8.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the
various VGA, bootable devices, and add‑on devices for better compatibility.
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Launch CSM [Enabled]
[Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add‑on
devices.
[Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non‑UEFI
driver add‑on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and
Security Boot.
The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM]
Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Conguration options:
[UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OPROM first]
Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Conguration
options: [Legacy OPROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] [Ignore]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM first]
Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Conguration
options: [Both, Legacy OPROM rst] [Both, UEFI rst] [Legacy OPROM rst] [UEFI driver
rst] [Ignore]
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPROM first]
Allows you to select the type of PCI‑E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch.
Conguration options: [Legacy OPROM rst] [UEFI driver rst]
2.8.10 Secure Boot
Allows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect
the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS Type [Windows UEFI mode]
Allows you to select your installed operating system.
[Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this
option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft®
Secure Boot compliant OS.
[Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non‑UEFI
mode, Windows® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft® Secure Boot
non‑compliant OS. Only on Windows® UEFI mode that Microsoft®
Secure Boot can function properly.
The following item appears when OS Type is set to [Windows UEFI mode].
Key Management
Allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys.
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Install Default Secure Boot keys
This item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys,
Platform key (PK), Key‑exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and
Revoked Signatures (dbx). When the default Secure boot keys are loaded,
the PK state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode.
Clear Secure Boot keys
This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This
item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
Save Secure Boot Keys
Allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage device.
PK Management
The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any non‑permissible
changes. The system veries the PK before your system enters the OS.
Delete PK
Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all
the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active. Conguration options:
[Yes] [No]
Load Default PK
Select Yes to load the system default PK or select No to load a
downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
The PK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated
variable.
KEK Management
The KEK (Key‑exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database
(db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx).
Key‑exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key‑Enrollment Key (KEK).
Delete KEK
This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system.
Conguration options: [Yes] [No]
Load Default KEK
Select Yes to load the system default KEK or select No to load a
downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
Append Default KEK
Select Yes to append the system default KEK or select No to append a
downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
The KEK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated
variable.
DB Management
The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI
applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the
single computer.
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Delete the db
Allows you to delete the db le from your system. Conguration options:
[Yes] [No]
Load Default db
Select Yes to load the system default db or select No to load a
downloaded db from a USB storage device..
Append Default db
Select Yes to append the system default db or select No to append a
downloaded db from a USB storage device.
DBX Management
The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are
no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
Delete the dbx
Allows you to delete the DBX le from your system. Conguration options:
[Yes] [No]
Load Default dbx
Select Yes to load the system default dbx or select No to load a
downloaded dbx from a USB storage device.
Conguration options: [Yes] [No]
Append Default dbx
Select Yes to append the system default dbx or select No to append a
downloaded dbx from a USB storage device.
The DBX le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated
variable.
2.8.11 Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST.
2.8.12 Hard Drive BBS Priorities
Allows you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group.
2.8.13 Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appear on
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
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2.9 Tool menu
The Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the submenu.
2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen.
For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.
2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Setup animator. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no prole is created.
Load from Profile
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole
number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the
system boot failure!
• We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/
CPU conguration and BIOS version.
Profile Name
Allows you to create a name for the prole you want to save.
Save to Profile
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a
prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
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Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears.
Select OK to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to discard
changes and exit.
Launch EFI Shell from USB drives
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available USB devices.
Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive
This item allows you to load or save prole from your USB drive, load and save prole to your
USB drive.
2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information
DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1]
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the
selected slot. Conguration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2]
2.10 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
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Appendix
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.
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
KC: Korea Warning Statement
Class B ITE
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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.
RF Equipment Notices
CE: European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagneticelds(0–300GHz).ThiswirelessdevicecomplieswiththeR&TTEDirective.
Wireless Radio Use
Thisdeviceisrestrictedtoindoorusewhenoperatinginthe5.15to5.25GHzfrequency
band.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner
thatthepotentialforhumancontactduringnormaloperationisminimized.
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FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
anyotherantennaortransmittersubjecttotheconditionsoftheFCCGrant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement
Japan RF Equipment Statement
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ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING A-5
Português A AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes
das Diretivas da CE. Para mais detalhes, consulte a Declaração de
Conformidade CE.
Română Prin prezenta, AsusTek Inc. declară faptul că acest dispozitiv
respectă cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale directivelor CE.
Pentru mai multe detalii, consultaţi declaraţia de conformitate CE.
Srpski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti sa
ključnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama CE Direktiva. Molimo
vas, pogledajte CE Deklaraciju o usklađenosti za više detalja.
Slovensky Spoločnosť AsusTek Inc. týmto prehlasuje, že toto zariadenie
vyhovuje príslušným požiadavkám a ďalším súvisiacim ustanoveniam
smerníc ES. Viac podrobností si pozrite v prehlásení o zhode ES.
Slovenščina AsusTek Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s
temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi določili direktiv CE. Za več
informacij glejte Izjavo CE o skladnosti.
Español Por la presente, AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple
los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones relevantes de las directivas
de la CE. Consulte la Declaración de conformidad de la CE para obtener
más detalles.
Svenska AsusTek Inc. förklarar härmed att denna enhet är i
överensstämmelse med de grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta
bestämmelser i CE-direktiven. Se CE-försäkran om överensstämmelse för
mer information.
Українська AsusTek Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає основним
вимогам відповідних Директив ЄС. Будь ласка, див. більше подробиць у
Декларації відповідності нормам ЄС.
Türkçe AsusTek Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve CE Yönergelerinin
diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. Daha fazla ayrıntı için
lütfen CE Uygunluk Beyanına bakın.
Bosanski AsusTek Inc. ovim potvrđuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen s
osnovnim zahtjevima i drugim relevantnim propisima Direktiva EK. Za više
informacija molimo pogledajte Deklaraciju o usklađenosti EK.
English AsusTek Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directives.
Please see the CE Declaration of Conformity for more details.
Français AsusTek Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives
européennes. Veuillez consulter la déclaration de conformité CE pour plus
d’informations.
Deutsch AsusTek Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit den
wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der
CE-Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Weitere Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte der
CE-Konformitätserklärung.
Italiano AsusTek Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti alle
direttive CE. Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione
di conformità CE.
Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным
требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских
директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста, смотрите в декларации
соответствия.
Български С настоящото AsusTek Inc. декларира, че това устройство
е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими
постановления на директивите CE. Вижте CE декларацията за
съвместимост за повече информация.
Hrvatski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim
zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama CE direktiva. Više
pojedinosti potražite u CE izjavi o sukladnosti.
Čeština Společnost AsusTek Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení
splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení směrnic CE. Další
podrobnosti viz Prohlášení o shodě CE.
Dansk AsusTek Inc. Erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene and andre relevante bestemmelser i
CE-direktiverne. Du kan læse mere i CE-overensstemmelseserklæring.
Nederlands AsusTek Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat compatibel
is met de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van CE-
richtlijnen. Raadpleeg de CE-verklaring van conformiteit voor meer details.
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab AsusTek Inc., et see seade vastab CE direktiivide
oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Vt üksikasju CE
vastavusdeklaratsioonist.
Suomi AsusTek Inc. vakuuttaa täten, että tämä laite on CE-direktiivien
olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden asiaan kuuluvien lisäysten mukainen.
Katso lisätietoja CE-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksesta.
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Inc. Δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή
συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές διατάξεις
των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Για περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες ανατρέξτε στην
Δήλωση Συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ.
Magyar Az AsusTek Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy a készülék megfelel
a CE-irányelvek alapvető követelményeinek és ide vonatkozó egyéb
rendelkezéseinek. További részletekért tekintse meg a CE-megfelelőségi
nyilatkozatot.
Latviski Līdz ar šo AsusTek Inc. paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem, kas norādīti CE direktīvā. Lai
uzzinātu vairāk, skatiet CE Atbilstības deklarāciju.
Lietuvių Šiuo dokumentu bendrovė „AsusTek Inc.“ pareiškia, kad šis
įrenginys atitinka pagrindinius CE direktyvų reikalavimus ir kitas susijusias
nuostatas. Daugiau informacijos rasite CE atitikties deklaracijoje.
Norsk AsusTek Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i samsvar med
hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i CE-direktiver. Du finner
mer informasjon i CE-samsvarserklæringen.
Polski Niniejszym AsusTek Inc. deklaruje, że to urządzenie jest zgodne z
istotnymi wymaganiami oraz innymi powiązanymi zaleceniami Dyrektyw
CE. W celu uzyskania szczegółów, sprawdź Deklarację zgodności CE.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
E-mail info@asus.com.tw
Web site www.asus.com/
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
Online support http://www.asus.com/tw/support/
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://www.service.asus.com/
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address HarkortStr.21-23,D-40880Ratingen,Germany
Fax +49-2102-959911
Web site http://www.asus.com/de
Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-1805-010923
Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11
Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/
ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING A-7
EC Declaration of Conformity
We, the undersigned,
Manufacturer:
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address:
4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
Authorized representative in Europe:
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
Address, City:
HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN
Country:
GERMANY
declare the following apparatus:
Product name :
Motherboard
Model name : Z170I PRO GAMING
conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:
2004/108/EC-EMC Directive
EN 55022:2010+AC:2011
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 55020:2007+A11:2011
1999/5/EC-R&TTE Directive
EN 300 328 V1.8.1(2012-06)
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08)
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08)
EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)
EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1(2011-05)
EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1(2011-07)
EN 301 893 V1.7.1(2012-06)
EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 50360:2001
EN 62479:2010
EN 50385:2002
EN 50566:2013
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09)
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08)
EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1(2009-05)
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)
EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1(2012-09)
EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-09)
EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)
EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)
EN 301 357-2 V1.4.1(2008-11)
EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1(2005-07)
EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1(2005-07)
2006/95/EC-LVD Directive
EN 60950-1: 2006 / A12: 2011
EN 60950-1: 2006 / A2: 2013
EN 60065:2002 / A12: 2011
2009/125/EC-ErP Directive
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008
Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009
Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009
Regulation (EU) No. 617/2013
2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive Ver. 150326
CE marking
Original Declaration Date: 09/08/2015
Corrected Declaration Date: 16/09/2015
Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2015
Position : CEO
Name : Jerry Shen
Signature : __________
(EC conformity marking)
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 : Z170I PRO GAMING
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 : Aug. 09, 2015
Ver. 140331
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