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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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... vi Z170-P 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 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-23
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 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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Storage LAN Audio
USB
ASUS unique features
Specifications
Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*
* These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed...
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... 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 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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... the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.
1.2.2 Screw holes
Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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... mapped for single-channel operation.
• 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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... BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to 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 slots
The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards...
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... to support a 7.1-channel audio output.
6. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
7. USB 3.0 ports (Blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.
• 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.
•...
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one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on SATA_2 port only). In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for M.2 Socket than the SATA Express slots.
The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately
8. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables...
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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 Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special 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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... motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update
utility. (BIOS version template: Z170-P 0305 version)
2.1.1 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...
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...a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z170P. CAP.
• The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn...
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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 PCI Express configuration settings.
PCI Express Configuration
PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
2.6.5 SATA Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
SATA Controller...
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... 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. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only]
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... to save the PK (Platform Keys) 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 PK file must be formatted as...
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... screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.
• To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported).
• To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears.
2.8.11 Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen...
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... the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
Profile Name Allows you to create a name for the profile you want to save. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This...