Asus Q170M-CM-B/CSM Pro driver and firmware
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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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... try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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...
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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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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD
ASUS Q170M-CM-B motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Q170M-CM-B specifications summary
CPU Chipset Memory
Graphics
LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core&#...
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Q170M-CM-B specifications summary
Storage LAN Audio USB
ASUS unique features
Rear panel I/O ports
Intel® Q170 Chipset: - 6 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 mode)*
* M.2 shares SATA mode with SATA ports. Change this item before installing M.2 SATA devices.
Dual LAN support - Intel® I219LM, 1 x Gigabit LAN ...
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... 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® 10 (64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)* * Please refer to ASUS website and download "Window® 7 installation guide" and "ASUS
EZ installer" to install Windows® 7.
uATX...
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Super I/O
PCIEX1_1
BATTERY
PCIEX1_2 Q170M-CM-B
Intel® Q170
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_2
ALC 887
AAFP
MONO_OUT LPT
PCIEX16_2 COM1 COM2
USB3_910
LANLED2 LANLED1
USB1314
CHASSIS DIS_ME CLRTC SPEAKER
128Mb BIOS SATA6G_6
SATA6G_3
F_PANEL
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17 16 15 14 13
Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions.
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...174;, and Celeron® processors.
For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).
M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
M.2(SOCKET3)
• This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices.
• When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system...
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... is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings.
Intel® Q170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) Connect a parrallel port device such as a printer to this LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector.
Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) This internal mono out header allows connection to an internal, low power speaker for basic system sound capability. The subsystem is capable of driving a speaker load of 4 Ohms at 2 Watts (rms).
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... devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
9. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content.
10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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...; i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the...
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... are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard.
- For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
Installing a DIMM 1
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... to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview 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 to change between the two modes.
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... speed, and SATA information
Displays the system properties of
the selected mode. Click to
Selects the display
switch EZ System Tuning modes
language of the BIOS
setup program
Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans
Loads optimized default settings
Shows the bootable devices
Displays the Advanced mode...
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... configurations.
To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press .
MyFavorite Language Menu bar
Q-Fan control
EZ Tuning Wizard
Quick Note Hot Keys
Sub-menu item Menu items
General help
Configuration fields Popup window
Scroll bar
Goes back to EZ Mode
Last modified settings
Search on FAQs
Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output
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... 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.
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...
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... an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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....apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
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