BIOS PC Z170-E

ASUS Z170-E

One click for superb performance, with USB 3.1 support

• 5-Way Optimization: One click to optimize your entire system; plus a dedicated onboard water-pump header
• ASUS Pro Clock Technology: Extends base clocks and improves stability for extreme overclocking
• Crystal Sound 2, Intel LAN and Turbo LAN: Flawless audio and low-latency networking
• USB 3.1 onboard: One reversible Type-C port
• 5X Protection II: Advanced hardware safeguards

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
  Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
  Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
  
• Chipset
  Intel® Z170
• Memory
  4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
  Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D ports
  - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
  - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
  Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
  Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously
• Multi-GPU Support
  Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
  Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
• Expansion Slots
  2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x2 mode)
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
• Storage
  Intel® Z170 chipset :
  1 x SATA Express port, , Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*1
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*2
• LAN
  Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
  Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
  ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
  ASUS LAN Guard
• Audio
  Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
  - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
  Audio Feature :
  - LED-lit Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path
  - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
  - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
  - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
  - Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
  - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
  Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
• USB Ports
  Intel® Z170 chipset :
  6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
  Intel® Z170 chipset :
  6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
  ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
  1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, )
• Special Features
  OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
  - Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
  5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
  - Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
  ASUS 5X Protection II :
  - ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance
  - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
  - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 Phase digital power design
  - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits
  - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
  ASUS TPU :
  - Auto Tuning
  - GPU Boost
  ASUS EPU :
  - EPU
  ASUS Digital Power Design :
  - Industry leading Digital 4 Phase Power Design
  - CPU Power Utility
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  - AI Suite 3
  - Ai Charger+
  - Anti-Surge
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
  - USB 3.1 Boost
  - Turbo LAN
  - Crystal Sound 2
  - EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
  - Mobo Connect
  - PC Cleaner
• Operating System Support
  Windows® 10 , 64bit
  Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
  Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit *3
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  1 x DVI-D
  1 x HDMI
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
  2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  2 x USB 2.0
  6 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports
  2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
  2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  1 x SATA Express connector: , Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)
  1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x System panel(s)
  1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
  1 x DRCT header(s)
  1 x MemOK! button(s)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
  1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
• Accessories
  User's manual
  I/O Shield
  1 x M.2 Screw Package
  1 x CPU installation tool
  1 x Supporting DVD
  1 x SLI bridge(s)
• BIOS
  128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, 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 Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• Manageability
  WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support Disc
  Drivers
  ASUS Utilities
  EZ Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM version)
• Form Factor
  ATX Form Factor
  12.0 inch x 9.2 inch ( 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm )
• Note
  *1: M.2 shares SATA mode with SATA Express. Change this item before installing M.2 SATA devices.
  *2: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
  *3: Please refer to ASUS website and download “Windows® 7 installation guide” and “ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows® 7.

 

Asus Z170-E Repair Guide