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.... Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or...
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... guide...iv Package contents...vi H170I-PRO 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 1-9
1.4 System memory 1-10
1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation 1-11
1.5 M.2 socket 3 installation 1-12
Chapter 2
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program...
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... try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, 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...
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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...
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...Application DVD Documentation
ASUS H170I-PRO motherboard
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
1 x I/O shield
1 x M.2 2242 Mounting kit
1 x M.2 Screw package 1 x Wi-Fi 2T2R Antenna
1 x CPU installation tool
Support DVD User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
H170I-PRO specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Memory
Expansion slots VGA
Storage
LGA1151 socket...
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...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, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen 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®...
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...14 13 1
12
M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2
H170I-PRO
DDR4_DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) USB1112 SPEAKER
USB3_12
USB910
F_PANEL
2
7
8 9 10 8 11
SATAEXPRESS
EATX_PWR
17.0cm(6.7in)
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
ASUS H170I-PRO
1-1
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... do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
5. DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets.
For more details, refer to System memory.
ASUS H170I-PRO
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...you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H170 chipset.
• These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID].
• Before creating a RAID set, refer...
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...; Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode.
M.2(SOCKET3)
12. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
This motherboard supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic card that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
VGA USB 3.0 Controller SATA Controller HD Controller Intel LAN...
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... store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
TPM
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital
identities, and ensures platform integrity.
PIN 1
+3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD
GND C_PCICLK_TPM
+3V +3V
16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to...
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...the table.
9. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting.
• USB 3.0 devices can...
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... cap on the LGA1151 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
Installing the CPU
1
A
B
2 3
4A D5
4
C
5
B
4
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS H170I-PRO
1-9
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... transfer rate of DDR4 2133MHz.
• According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V 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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... ports.
• Ensure that you install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! software. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons.
The illustration above is for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models.
ASUS H170I-PRO...
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... socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • For a 2242 storage device, use the bundled 2242 mounting kit. • Before installing a 2242 M.2 SSD module, ensure that the mounting kit is properly
installed with the bigger screw hole on the 2260 standoff. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device,
ensure to set up the Windows®...
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... the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
Click to automatically update your
motherboard's driver, software and
firmware
Model Name: H170I-PRO Version: 0305 Release Date: 04/24/2016
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).
ASUS H170I-PRO
2-1
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... 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 to enable it.
2. Follow the steps below to update the BIOS via a storage device or Internet.
Via Storage Device
a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select via Storage Device.
b) Press to switch to the Drive...
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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...