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... the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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...H170 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 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers and Jumpers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-24 1.9 Software support 1-26
Chapter 2 BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup...
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... 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure...
User Guide - Page 9
... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, 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, F9 Quick Note, F12 Print Screen function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows...
User Guide - Page 18
... mapped for single-channel operation.
• According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For...
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... the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI...
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... Speaker Out
12. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting.
• Due to the limitation of USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• These...
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... you to install the related driver to fully use the USB3.0 ports under Windows® 7.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI mode.
4. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)
This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices.
T_SENSOR1
GND
PIN 1
SENSOR IN
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...GND
GND
RSATA_RXN5
RSATA_RXN6
RSATA_RXP5
RSATA_RXP6
GND
GND
H170 PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
• You must install Windows. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details.
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Chapter 1: Product...
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... for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Drivers, Utilities, Manual, or Specials tabs to display their respective menus.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click to install
Click a tab to display Support DVD...
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... 3 main menu bar.
Click to automatically
update your motherboard's driver, software
and firmware
Model Name: H170 PRO GAMING Version: 0207 Release Date: 06/29/2015
Click to find and select the BIOS
from file
Click to select a boot logo
Click to update the BIOS
EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
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...the BIOS To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the
BIOS file to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings...
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... your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB 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...
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...the SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled].
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[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...
User Guide - Page 76
...] 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...
User Guide - Page 77
...to a USB storage device. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS.
Set New Key This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
The ...as a public key certificate or UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
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... is a guide on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7.
Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device.
Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage)
The USB storage device requires 8 GB...
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5. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup.
The "Setup is starting..." screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation.
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...ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD.
Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD
1. On your working system, create an ISO image file of the Windows® 7 installation source using a third-party ISO software.
2. Copy both...
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... F8 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. 6. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup.
The "Setup is starting..." screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation.
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Chapter 2: Getting...