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Z170-A

Motherboard
J11088
3
201511
Copyright 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.


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Chapter1:
1.1 ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 ............................................................................1-1
1.3 ...................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 ................................................................................ 1-8
1.5 ..................................................................................... 1-16
1.6 ........................................................................................ 1-19
1.7 ........................................................................................ 1-21
1.8 LED................................................................................. 1-34
1.9 /............................................................... 1-36
1.10 ...................................................................................... 1-39

Chapter2: UEFI BIOS Utility


2.1 UEFI............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 UEFI BIOS Utility............................................................................... 2-2
2.3 My Favorites................................................................................... 2-12
2.4 Main................................................................................................ 2-14
2.5 Ai Tweaker...................................................................................... 2-16
2.6 Advanced........................................................................................ 2-31
2.7 Monitor........................................................................................... 2-45
2.8 Boot................................................................................................. 2-50
2.9 Tool................................................................................................. 2-56
2.10 Exit.................................................................................................. 2-60
2.11 UEFI BIOS............................................................................. 2-61

Chapter3:
......................................................................................................................3-1
ASUS.................................................................. 3-5

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Chapter
Chapter 1:


Chapter 2: UEFI BIOS Utility
UEFI BIOS Utility
Chapter 3:

1. ASUS(http://www.asus.com/)

2.


ASUS

1. ASUShttp://www.asus.com
2.
3. [] - []
4. OS

:

<Key> < >

: <Enter>Enter

<Key1+Key2+Key3> (+)

: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>

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SATA 6Gb/s3
SLI 1
Q-connector1

M.2 1
CPU 1
DVD

Z170-A
LGA1151: 6
Intel Core
Intel Pentium / Celeron
CPU 14nm CPU
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 *
* Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0CPU

Intel Z170 Express


DDR4 DIMM 4: 64GB
DDR4 3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/
2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz
Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM

Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* XMPCPU
ASUS

PCI Express 3.0 x16 2 (@x16@x8/x8)


PCI Express 3.0 x16 1(x4 ) *
PCI Express 3.0 x1 3

PCI 1
* PCI Express 3.0 x16 3PCIEX16_3
SATA 6Gb/s
SATA6G_56

- Intel HD Graphics
- DisplayPort 1.2*: 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz/24Hz
- HDMI 1.4b: 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz
- DVI-D: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- VGA: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Intel InTru 3DIntel Quick Sync VideoIntel Clear Video HD Technology
Intel Insider
3
512MB
* DisplayPort 1.2 3

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NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
GPU
AMD CrossFireX Technology (3-way / 4GPU)
Intel Z170 Express
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 (RAID 0/1/5/10 )
- SATA Express 1(SATA 6Gb/s 2)
- SATA 6Gb/s 4
- Intel Smart Response Technology*
- M.21 (Socket 3 [Key M]Type 2242/2260/2280/22110

* M.2
PCIe
PCI Express 3.0 x16 3(PCIEX16_3) PCIe RAID

** M.2 SATA Express (SATA/PCIe)


SATA M.2 SSD UEFI BIOS Utility

*** OSCPU
LAN
- Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V
LAN 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
ASUS LAN Guard
ASUS Turbo LAN utility
Realtek ALC892 7.1 HD
featuring Crystal Sound 3
-
-
-
- EMI
-

-
-
- 192kHz/24bit
- DTS Studio Sound
- DTS Connect
- ()
- S/PDIF

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Intel Z170 Express
- USB 3.06 (22
- USB 2.06 (22
USB ASMedia USB 3.1
- 3A
- USB 3.1 Type-A 1
- USB 3.1 Type-C 1
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OC DesignASUS PRO Clock Technology
-
5-Way Optimization
- PC
DIGI+ VRM
- CPU : 8
- iGPU: 2
TPU
- Auto TuningTPUGPU BoostTPU(2)
EPU
- EPU
Fan Xpert3
-
Turbo App
-
UEFI BIOS

- /

-

PC Cleaner
-

<>
Remote GO!
- Cloud GO!Remote DesktopRemote Keyboard & MouseFile Transfer
- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote (iOS 7.0 / Android 4.0)
ASUS Media Streamer
- PCTV
- iOS 7.0 / Android 4.0
HyStream
- PC*

* AirPlayiOS

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<e-Sports>
Turbo LAN
-
Crystal Sound 3
-
Turbo APP
- 

<>

Push Notice
- PC
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
-
- CrashFree BIOS 3
- EZ Flash 3

Q-Design
- Q-LED (CPUDRAMVGABoot Device LED)
- Q-Slot
- Q-DIMM
- Q-Connector
ASUS 5X Protection II:
- LANGuard: LAN
- Overvoltage Protection:
- DIGI+ VRM: 8
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection: DRAM
- Stainless Steel Back I/O:
I/O
ASUS
- Mobo Connect
- USB 3.1 Boost
- Ai Charger+
- AI Suite 3
- MemOK!
- EZ XMP

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- Fan Xpert 3

-
Precision Tweaker 2
- CPU Core/Cache Voltage: CPU /0.005V
- CPU Graphics Voltage: 0.005V
- CPU VCCIO Voltage: CPU0.0125V
- CPU System Agent Voltage: CPU0.0125V
- DRAM Voltage: 152
- PCH Core Voltage: 88

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)


- : 40MHz 500MHz0.01MHz


- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
PS/2 /
DisplayPort
HDMI
DVI-D
VGA
S/PDIF
LAN 1 (RJ-45)
USB 3.1 Type-A 1
USB 3.1 Type-C 1
USB 3.02
USB 2.02
I/O 5
USB 3.0 2
USB 2.0 2
M.21
(Socket 3 [Key M]Type 2242/2260/2280/22110)
SATA Express1 (SATA 6Gb/s2)
SATA 6Gb/s4
4 CPU1

(3DC4PWM)
4 CPU1
4
4 4
(3DC4PWM)
1

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USB BIOS Flashback

Thunderbolt1ThunderboltEX
TPM
1
24 MBU
8 EPS12V1

MemOK!

Clear CMOS
DirectKey1
TPU (2)
EZ XPM1

1
FAN EXTENSION 1 *

* FAN EXTENSION
128 Mb Flash ROMUEFI AMI BIOSPnPDMI 3.0WfM 2.0SM BIOS 3.0
ACPI 5.0 BIOSASUS EZ Flash 3 UtilityCrashFree BIOS 3F11 EZ Tuning
BIOS WizardF6 Qfan ControlF3 My FavoritesQuick NoteLast Modified Log
F12ASUS SPD Information
WfM 2.0DMI 3.0WOL by PMEPXE

DVD ASUS

OEM
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
Windows 7 (64-bit/32-bit)
OS
* Windows 7 USB
ASUS ASUS EZ Installer

ATX : 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm (12 x 9.6 )

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1.1

IC

1.2

1.2.1

1.2.2
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1.2.3

1-2 Chapter 1:
1.2.4
////LED
1. ATX (24 EATXPWR8 EATX12V) 1-26
2. CPU: LGA1151 1-4
3.  PUFAN EXTENSION
C
(4 CPU_FAN4 W_PUMP4 CPU_OPT5 EXT_FAN 1-25
4 CHA_FAN1-4)
4. DDR4 DIMM 1-8
5. MemOK! (MemOK!) 1-36
6. USB 3.0 (20-1 USB3_12USB3_34) 1-31
7. Intel SATA 6Gb/s
1-24
(7 SATA6G_12:SATAEXPRESSSATA 6G_34SATA 6G_56)
8. M.2 (M.2) 1-28
9. TPU (TPU) 1-37
10. Clear CMOS (2 CLRTC) 1-19
11. (20-3 PANEL) 1-30
12. DirectKey(2 DRCT) 1-28
13. EZ XMP (EZ_XMP) 1-38
14. USB 2.0 (10-1 USB1112USB1314) 1-29
15. Thunderbolt (5 TB_HEADER) 1-32
16. TPM (14-1 TPM) 1-29
17. (PWR_SW) 1-38
18. (10-1 COM) 1-23
19. (10-1 AAFP) 1-27
20. (4-1 SPDIF_OUT) 1-27
21. USB BIOS Flashback (12-1 FLBK_HEADER) 1-33
22. (2 T_SENSOR) 1-32
23. CPU (3 CPU_OV) 1-20

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-3


1.3
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 6Intel Core
Intel Pentium Intel Celeron LGA1151CPU

CPU

LGA1151CPU

CPUCPU

CPUCPU

CPUCPUCPU
CPU

CPU

1-4 Chapter 1:
1.3.1 CPU

CPU

CPU

CPU

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-5


CPU

CPUCPUCPU

CPUCPU

CPU

CPU

CPUCPU

1-6 Chapter 1:
1.3.2 CPU

CPU
CPU
CPU


CPU

1 A
2
B

3 4

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-7


CPU

1 2 A

B
B

1.4
1.4.1
DDR4 DIMM4

1-8 Chapter 1:

1.4.2
2GB4GB8GB16GB DDR4 Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM

Channel A / B


CPUCPU
CPU

CAS

32bit Windows OSGB


OS4GB

- Windows 32bit OS4GB

- GB64bit Windows OS

Microsoft
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978610/ja

SPD



2.5 Ai Tweaker

XMPCPU
XMPUEFI BIOS Utility
X.M.P. QVL

ASUS
http://www.asus.com

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-9


Z170-A QVL

DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz


No. SS/DS No.


1 2 4
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3400C16 16GB(4GB*4) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-18-18-38 1.35V
ver4.23

* DDR4 3200MHz XMPCPU

DDR4 3333 (O.C.) MHz


No. SS/ No.
DS

1 2 4
G.SKILL F4-3333C16D-8GTZ 8GB(4GB*2) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-18-18-38 1.35V
G.SKILL F4-3333C16Q-16GRKD 16GB(4GB*4) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-36 1.35V
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3333C16 16GB(4GB*4) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-18-18-36 1.35V
ver4.23
A-DATA AX4U3333W4G16 16GB(4GB*4) SS SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.35V

* DDR4 3200MHz XMPCPU

DDR4 3300 (O.C.) MHz


No. SS/ No.
DS

1 2 4
G.SKILL F4-3300C16Q-16GRK 16GB(4GB*4) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-36 1.35V
G.SKILL F4-3300C16D-8GTZ 8GB(4GB*2) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-18-18-38 1.35V
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3300C16 16GB(4GB*4) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-18-18-36 1.35V

* DDR4 3200MHz XMPCPU

DDR4 3200 (O.C.) MHz


No. SS/ No.
DS

1 2 4
G.SKILL F4-3200C16Q-16GRR 16GB(4GB*4) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-36 1.35V
G.SKILL F4-3200C16Q-16GRB 16GB(4GB*4) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-36 1.35V
G.SKILL F4-3200C16Q-16GRRK 16GB(4GB*4) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-36 1.35V
AVEXIR AVD4U32001604G-4BZ1 16GB(4GB*4) SS SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-18-18-36 1.35V
AVEXIR AVD4U32001604G-4CIR 16GB(4GB*4) SS 16-18-18-36 1.35V
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A3200C16 16GB(4GB*4) SS 16-18-18-36 1.35V
GEIL GPR416GB3200C15QC 16GB(4GB*4) SS 15-15-15-35 1.35V
Kingston HX432C16PB2K4/16 16GB(4GB*4) SS 16-16-16-39 1.35V
Panram PUD43200C164G4NJW 16GB(4GB*4) SS 16-18-18-39 1.35V

* DDR4 3200MHz XMPCPU

1-10 Chapter 1:
DDR4 3000 (O.C.) MHz
No. SS/ No.
DS

1 2 4
G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-16GRR 16GB(4GB*4) DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-35 1.35V
G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-16GRB 16GB(4GB*4) DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-35 1.35V
G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-16GRK 16GB(4GB*4) DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-35 1.35V
G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q2-32GRK 32GB(8GB*4) DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-35 1.35V
G.SKILL F4-3000C15D-8GTZ 8GB(4GB*2) DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-35 1.35V
AVEXIR AVD4U30001504G-4BZ1 16GB(4GB*4) SS SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.35V
AVEXIR AVD4U30001604G-4CI 16GB(4GB*4) DS SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15-15-15-35 1.35V
Kingston HX430C15PB2K4/16 16GB(4GB*4) SS 15-16-16-39 1.35V
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3000C15 16GB(4GB*4) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-17-17-35 1.35V
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4B3000C15 16GB(4GB*4) SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-17-17-35 1.35V
Panram PUD43000C154G4NJW 16GB(4GB*4) SS 15-17-17-35 1.35V

DDR4 2800 (O.C.) MHz


No. SS/DS
No.

1 2 4
ADATA AX4U2800W4G17 32GB (4GB*8) DS - - 17-17-17-36 1.2
ADATA AX4U2800W8G17 8GB DS - - 15-15-15-36 1.2
Apacer 78.BAGM8.AF20B(XMP) 4GB SS - - 17-17-17-36 -
Apacer 78.CAGM8.AF30B(XMP) 8GB DS - - 17-17-17-36 -
AVEXIR AVD4U28001504G-4CIR(XMP) 4GB SS - - 15-15-15-35 1.35
AVEXIR AVD4U28001608G-4CIR(XMP) 32GB (4GB*8) DS - - 16-16-16-36 1.2
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2800C16 (Ver4.23) 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 16-18-18-36 1.2
(XMP)
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2800C16 (Ver5.29) 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 16-18-18-36 1.2
CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2800C16 (Ver5.29) 32GB (8GB*4) DS - - 18-18-18-36 1.2
(XMP)
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2800C16 (Ver4.23) 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 16-16-18-36 1.2
(XMP)
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2800C16(Ver5.29) 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 16-18-18-36 1.2

CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2800C16(Ver5.29) 32GB (8GB*4) DS - - 16-18-18-36 1.2


(XMP)

G.SKILL F4-2800C15Q2-64GRK(XMP) 64GB (8GB*8) DS - - 15-15-15-35 1.25


G.SKILL F4-2800C16Q-16GRR(XMP) 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 16-16-16-36 1.2
G.SKILL F4-2800C16Q-32GRR(XMP) 32GB (8GB*4) DS - - 16-16-16-36 1.2
Kingston HX428C14PBK4/16(XMP) 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 14-15-15-40 1.35
Panram PUD42800C164G4NJW(XMP) 16GB (4GB*4) SS - -- 16-18-18-36 1.25

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-11


DDR4 2666 (O.C.) MHz
No. SS/ No.
DS

1 2 4
AVEXIR AVD4U26661504G-4CIR 4GB SS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2
(XMP)
AVEXIR AVD4U26661608G-4CIR 32GB (4GB*8) DS - - 16-16-16-36 1.2
(XMP)
CORSAIR CMD128GX4M8A2666C15 128GB DS - - 15-17-17-35 1.2
(Ver4.31)(XMP) (8GB*16)
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2666C15 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 15-17-17-35 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2666C16 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 16-18-18-35 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2666C16 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 16-18-18-35 1.2
(Ver5.29)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2666C15 32GB ( 8GB*4 ) DS - - 15-17-17-35 1.2
(Ver4.23)
CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2666C15 32GB ( 8GB*4 ) DS - - 15-17-17-35 1.2
(Ver5.29)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C16 32GB ( 8GB*4 ) DS - - 16-18-18-35 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2666C15 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 15-17-17-35 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 15-17-17-35 1.2
(Ver5.29)
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 16-18-18-35 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 16-18-18-35 1.2
(Ver5.29)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C15 32GB ( 8GB*4 ) DS - - 15-17-17-35 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C15 32GB ( 8GB*4 ) DS - - 15-17-17-35 1.2
(Ver5.29)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C16 32GB ( 8GB*4 ) DS - - 16-18-18-35 1.2
(Ver5.29)(XMP)
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C16R 32GB ( 8GB*4 ) DS 16-18-18-35 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP)
G.SKILL F4-2666C15Q-16GRR (XMP) 16GB (4GB*4) SS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2
G.SKILL F4-2666C15Q-32GRR (XMP) 32GB ( 8GB*4 ) DS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2
G.SKILL F4-2666C16Q2-64GRB(XMP) 64GB (8GB*8) DS - - 16-16-16-36 1.2
KLEVV IMA41GU6MFR8N-CF0(XMP) 8GB DS ISDT I5AN4G8NMFR 15-15-15-35 1.2

KLEVV IMA451U6MFR8N-CF0(XMP) 4GB SS ISDT I5AN4G8NMFR 15-15-15-35 1.2


Team TCD44G2666C15ABK (XMP) 4GB SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-35 1.2
Team TCD48G2666C15ABK (XMP) 32GB ( 8GB*4 ) DS Team TCD48G2666C15ABK 15-15-15-35 1.2

1-12 Chapter 1:
DDR4 2400 (O.C.) MHz
No. SS/ No.
DS

1 2 4
AVEXIR AVD4U24001604G-4CIR(XMP) 4GB SS - - 16-16-16-36 1.2
AVEXIR AVD4U24001608G-4M 32GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 16-16-16-39 1.2
(4GB*8)
AVEXIR AVD4U24001608G-4M(XMP) 32GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 16-16-16-36 1.2
(4GB*8)
CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2400C14 16GB SS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP) (4GB*4)
CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2400C14 32GB DS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP) (8GB*4)
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2400C14 16GB SS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP) (4GB*4)
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2400C14 32GB DS - - 14-16-16-31 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP) (8GB*4)
Crucial BLS4G4D240FSA.8FAD 4GB SS - - 16-16-16-40 1.2
crucial BLS4G4D240FSA.8FAR (XMP) 4GB SS - - 17-16-16-39 1.2
Crucial BLS8G4D240FSA.16FAD 8GB DS - - 16-16-16-40 1.2
Crucial BLS8G4D240FSA.16FAR(XMP) 8GB DS - - 17-16-16-39 1.2
G.SKILL F4-2400C15Q-16GRR 16GB SS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2
(4GB*4)
G.SKILL F4-2400C15Q2-128GRK(XMP) 128GB DS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2
(16GB*8)
G.SKILL F4-2400C15Q-32GRR 32GB DS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2
(8GB*4)
Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB SS - - 15-15-15-36 1.2
(4GB*4)
Panram PUD42400C154G4NJW 16GB SS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2
(4GB*4)
Panram PUD42400C158G4NJW 32GB DS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2
(8GB*4)
Team TED44GM2400C16BK 4GB SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-39 1.2
Team TED48GM2400C16BK 8GB DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16-16-16-39 1.2
V-color TD4G8C17-UH 4GB SS V-color DW3J0460HM 15-15-15-36 1.2

DDR4 2133 MHz


No. SS/DS No.


1 2 4
ADATA AD4U2133W4G15-B 4GB SS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15-15-36 -
ADATA AD4U2133W8G15 8GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15-15-36 1.2
Apacer 78.B1GM3.AF00B 4GB SS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15-15-36 1.2
Apacer 78.C1GM3.AF10B 8GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15-15-36 1.2
AVEXIR AVD4U21331504G-4M 4GB SS AVEXIR 512X8DDR4 15-15-15-35 1.2
CENTURY CD8G-D4U2133 8GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15-15-36 -
MICRO INC
CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2133C13 16GB SS - - 13-15-15-28 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP) (4GB*4)
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2133C13 32GB DS - - 13-15-15-28 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP) (8GB*4)
CORSAIR CMK64GX4M8A2133C13 64GB DS - - 13-15-15-28 1.2
(Ver4.23)(XMP) (8GB*8)
CORSAIR CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB SS - - 15-15-15-36 1.2
CORSAIR CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB DS - - 15-15-15-36 1.2

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-13


DDR4 2133 MHz
No. SS/DS No.


1 2 4
G.SKILL F4-2133C15Q-16GRR 16GB SS - - 15-15-15-35 1.2
(4GB*4)
G.SKILL F4-2133C15Q-32GRR 32GB DS - - 15-15-15-35 -
(8GB*4)
KLEVV IMA41GU6MFR8N-TF0 8GB DS ISDT I5AN4G8NMFR 15-15-15-35 1.2
KLEVV IMA451U6MFR8N-TF0 4GB SS ISDT I5AN4G8NMFR 15-15-15-35 1.2
Panram PUD42133C134G4NJW 16GB SS - - 13-13-13-35 1.2
(4GB*4)
Panram PUD42133C138G4NJW 32GB DS - - 13-13-13-35 1.2
(8GB*4)
Panram PUD42133C154G2VS 8GB SS SK Hynix H5AN4GBNMFRTFC 13-13-13-36 1.2
(4GB*2)
Panram PUD42133C154GNJK 4GB SS - - 15-15-15-36 1.2
Panram PUD42133C158G2VS 16GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4GBNMFRTFC 15-15-15-36 1.2
(4GB*4)
Panram PUD42133C158GNJK 8GB DS - - 15-15-15-36 1.2
Samsung M378A1G43DB0-CPB 8GB DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-36 -
SanMax SMD-4G28HP-21P 4GB SS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15-15-37 -
SanMax SMD-8G28HP-21P 8GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15-15-37 -
SK Hynix HMA82GU6MFR8N-TF 16GB DS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15-15-36 -
SUPER FBU2B008GM 8GB DS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-15-36 1.2
TALENT
Team TED44GM2133C15ABK 4GB SS SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15-15-36 1.2
Transcend TS1GLH64V1H 8GB DS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-37 -
Transcend TS512MLH64V1H 4GB SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 15-15-15-37 -
UMAX 84G44G93MC- 4GB SS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-15-36 -
21OMCALGF15
UMAX 84G48G93MC- 8GB DS Micron D9RGQ 15-15-15-36 -
21OMCGNGF15

1:

A2

2:


A2B2

4: 

1-14 Chapter 1:
1.4.3

A
B

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-15


1.5

1.5.1

1.

2.
3.

4.

5.
6.

1.5.2

1. UEFI BIOSUEFI BIOS Utility
Chapter 2
2.

1.5.3 PCI
PCI

1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x1


PCI Express 3.0 x1

1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 x16


PCI Express 3.0 x16

1-16 Chapter 1:
No.

PCIEX1_1 (PCI Express 3.0 x1 )


PCIEX16_1 (PCI Express 3.0 x16 )
PCIEX1_2 (PCI Express 3.0 x1 )
PCI
PCIEX16_2 (PCI Express 3.0 x16 ) x8
PCIEX1_3 (PCI Express 3.0 x1 )
PCIEX16_3 (PCI Express 3.0 x16 ) x4

PCI Express 3.0 x16 3PCIEX16_3


SATA 6Gb/s SATA6G_56

PCI Express 3.0 x16 3PCIEX16_3x2


x4UEFI BIOS Utility

2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-17


PCI Express 3.0
VGA
PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2

x16 -

x8 x8

SLI CrossFireX

IRQ

A B C D
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX16_3
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
SMBUS
Intel SATA
Intel LAN
Intel xHCI
HD
ASMedia USB 3.1


PCI

1-18 Chapter 1:
1.6
1. Clear CMOS (2 CLRTC)
 lear CMOS CMOSRTCRAM
C
CMOS RTC RAM

CMOS RAM

CMOS RTC RAM

1.
2. 2
3.
4. POSTPress F1 to Run SETUP
<F1>UEFI BIOS Utility

CMOS RTC RAMCLRTC


CMOS RTC RAM



C.P.R.CPU Parameter
RecallUEFI BIOS

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-19


2. CPU (3 CPU_OV)
CPU2-3CPU

1-2

1-20 Chapter 1:
1.7
1.7.1


1. USB 2.0 910 7. DVI-D
2. DisplayPort 8. USB 3.0 56
3. VGA 9. USB 3.1 Type-C EC1
4. PS/2 10. USB 3.1 Type-A EA2
/
5. LAN * 11. S/PDIF
6. HDMI 12. I/O **

***: LED I/O

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-21


USBDVD
USB

Windows OS3BIOS2
DOS1

- DVI-D : 148MHz

- DisplayPort : 675MHz

- VGA : 210MHz

- HDMI : 300MHz

* LANLED
LED LED


LED
10 Mbps LED

() 100 Mbps
() 1 Gbps
S5
() LAN

**

4.1 5.1 7.1
2







- - / /

1-22 Chapter 1:
1.7.2 /
1. (10-1 COM)
(COM)

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-23


2. Intel SATA 6Gb/s
(7 SATA6G_12:SATAEXPRESSSATA 6G_34SATA 6G_56)
SATASATA Express
RAID

SATA [AHCI]SATA RAID


UEFI BIOS UtilitySATA Mode Selection[RAID]2.6.5
PCH Storage Configuration

SATA 6Gb/s SATA6G_56


PCI Express 3.0 x16 3PCIEX16_3

M.2 SATA Express (SATA/PCIe)


SATA M.2 SSD UEFI BIOS Utility
2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration

1-24 Chapter 1:
3. CPU FAN EXTENSION
(4 CPU_FAN4 W_PUMP4 CPU_OPT5 EXT_FAN
4 CHA_FAN1-4)

4

PC
/

CPUCPU_FAN1A12WCPU

W_PUMP

CPUCPU
CPUUEFI BIOS Utility

DCPWM
UEFI BIOS Utility

FAN EXTENSION

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-25


4. ATX (24 EATXPWR8EATX12V)
CPU

ATX12V version 2.4 24 8


CPU

EATX12VCPU

1-26 Chapter 1:
5. 10-1 AAFP
PC

HD

HDUEFI BIOS UtilityFront
Panel Type[HD Audio] AC97
[AC97] [HD Audio]

6. (4-1 SPDIF_OUT)
(S/
PDIF)

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-27


7. DirectKey (2 DRCT)
2PCUEFI
BIOS UtilityDirectKey (DRCT)<F2><Delete>
UEFI BIOS Utility

8. M.2 (M.2)
M.2SSDM.2SATA
PCIeSSD

M.2Type 2242/2260/2280/22110M.2 Socket 3(Key M)


SSD

M.2 SATA Express (SATA/PCIe)


SATA M.2 SSD UEFI BIOS Utility
2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration

1-28 Chapter 1:
9. USB 2.0 (10-1 USB1112USB1314)
USB 2.0 USB 2.0
480 Mbps USB 2.0

IEEE1394USB

USB 2.0

USBDVD

10. TPM (14-1 TPM)


TPM(Trusted Platform Module)TPM

TPM

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-29


11. (20-3 PANEL)
PCLED

LED2/3-1 PLED
LED2/3-1PCLED
LED

LED2 HDD_LED
LED2SATA


4 SPEAKER
4

/2 PWRSW
2
OS
OS
OS
2 RESET
2

(2 CHASSIS)



1-30 Chapter 1:
12. USB 3.0 (20-1 USB3_12USB3_34)
USB 3.0USB 3.0USB 2.010
PC
910USB 3.0

USB 3.0

USBDVD

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-31


13. Thunderbolt (5 TB_HEADER)
ASUS ThunderboltEX IIASUS ThunderboltEX II
16Thunderbolt
3DisplayPort

ASUS ThunderboltEX II

14. (2 T_SENSOR)
2

1-32 Chapter 1:
15. USB BIOS Flashback (12-1 FLBK_HEADER)
USB BIOS Flashback

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-33


1.8 LED
1. LED (PWR_LED)
LED
LED
LED

2. Q- LED (CPU_LEDDRAM_LEDVGA_LEDBOOT_DEVICE_LED)
POSTPower-on Self Test Q-
LEDCPUDRAMPOST
LEDLED
Q-LED

1-34 Chapter 1:
3. EZ XMP LED (XLED1)
EZ XMP EZ XMP LED (XLED1)

4. Audio Shielding LED (LED Design)



LED 2.6.8
Onboard Devices ConfigurationLED Design Switch

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-35


1.9 /

/

1. MemOK!
Q-LEDDLAM_
LED (POST) MemOK!
MemOK!

DRAM_LED
1.8 LED

DRAM_LED
MemOK!

MemOK! WindowsOS S5


30
DRAM_LED


DRAM_LED



10

POST
MemOK! UEFI BIOS Utility

MemOK! UEFI BIOS


BIOSASUS http://www.asus.com

1-36 Chapter 1:
2. TPU (TPU)
TPUCPU

TPUTIM

TPU_I[Per Core]

TPU_II[Sync All Cores]

Windows OS TPUTPU

Windows OS UEFI BIOS UtilityTPU



ASUS Z170-A Series 1-37


3. (PWR_SW)

4. EZ XMP (EZ_XMP)
XMP(eXtreme Memory Profile)
SPD

 XMP[ #1]

XMPEZ XMP

1-38 Chapter 1:
1.10
1.10.1 OS
Windows 10 (64bit) / Windows 8.1 (64bit) / Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
OS

1.10.2 DVD
DVD

DVD
ASUS(http://www.asus.
com)

DVD
DVDOS()

DVDSetup.exe

Setup.exe

ASUS Z170-A Series 1-39


1-40 Chapter 1:
Chapter2: UEFI BIOS Utility
UEFI BIOS Utility

2.1 UEFI
2
ASUS UEFI BIOS
OS
* EFI(UEFI)BIOS
ASUSEFI(UEFI)UEFI BIOS
BIOS

UEFIUnified Extensible Firmware InterfaceIntel


BIOS OS UEFI
BIOSUEFI
CMOS RAMCMOSUEFI

UEFI BIOS Utility



UEFI BIOS

ASUSBIOS
Z170A.CAP

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-1


2.2 UEFI BIOS Utility
BIOSBasic Input and Output System




BIOSUEFIUnified Extensible Firmware InterfaceUEFI
BIOS Utility /BIOS

UEFI BIOS Utility


POST(Power On Self Test) POST
<F2><Delete>UEFI BIOS Utility UEFI BIOS Utility

UEFI BIOS UtilityUSB



<F5> ExitLoad Optimized Defaults
2.10 Exit

CMOS
Clear CMOS1.6

UEFI BIOS UtilityBluetooth

UEFI BIOS Utility

UEFI BIOS Utility


UEFI BIOS


UEFI BIOS UtilityEZ Mode Advanced Mode 2
<F7>Advanced Mode(F7)
/ EZ Mode(F7)

2-2 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


2.2.1 EZ Mode
EZ Mode
Advanced Mode <F7>
Advanced Mode (F7)

UEFI BIOS Utility2.8 Boot


EZ System Tuning

EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)

Intel Rapid Storage Technology



SATA RAID/
Q-Fan Tuning
Advanced Mode
QR

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-3


2.2.2 Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode/
Advanced Mode

Advanced ModeEZ Mode<F7>EZ Mode(F7)


Quick Note (F9)



MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys

Last modified EZ Mode


2-4 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


My Favorites
Main
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
Monitor /
Boot
Tool
Exit



<Enter>


<Enter>


UEFI BIOS Utility

My Favorites (F3)

2.3 My Favorites

Qfan Control (F6)


Q-Fan TuningQ-Fan Control

2.2.3 Q-Fan Control

EZ Tuning Wizard (F11)


RAID

2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-5


Search on FAQ
QRQR
ASUS

Quick Note(F9)
UEFI BIOS Utility

: <DEL>(Ctrl + X)
(Ctrl + C)(Ctrl + V)

Hot Keys
UEFI BIOS Utility



<Page Up>/<Page Down>


<F12>UEFI BIOS
Utility USB




<Enter>

Last Modified ()
UEFI BIOS Utility

2-6 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


2.2.3 Q-Fan Control
Q-Fan ControlCPU

PWM DC

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-7



Manual


1. Manual
2. CPU
3. ApplyExit (ESC)

2-8 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard

EZ Tuning WizardRAID

RAID

1. <F11>Advanced Mode EZ
Tuning Wizard

2.
OCNext
3. Daily Computing
Gaming/Media EditingPC
Next

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-9


4. Box cooler(/)
Tower cooler(/)
Water cooler()CPU
Next

5. Estimation tuning resultNextYes


RAID
SATARAID

1. <F11>Advanced Mode EZ
Tuning Wizard
2. RAIDNext

SATARAID

RAIDSATAIntel SATA
PCI Express

SATARAIDEZ Tuning Wizard


[RAID]

3. RAID
Next
4. RAID
Next
5. Easy BackupSuper SpeedRAID
Next

2-10 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


a. Easy BackupEasy Backup (RAID1)Easy Backup
(RAID10)RAID

Easy Backup (RAID10)SATA4


b. Super SpeedSuper Speed (RAID0)Super Speed


(RAID5)RAID

Super Speed (RAID5)SATA3


6. RAIDNext
7.

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-11


2.3 My Favorites

2-12 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


1. Advanced Mode<F3> Setup


Tree Map
2. Setup Tree Map

3.
<Enter>

()

()

4. Exit (ESC)<ESC>
5. My Favorites

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-13


2.4 Main
Advanced ModeCPU

CMOS
Clear CMOS1.6

AdministratorUser Password
Not Installed

Installed

2-14 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


Administrator Password

1. Administrator Password
2. Create New Password<Enter>
3. Confirm New Password
[OK]

1. Administrator Password
2. Enter Current Password<Enter>
3. Create New Password<Enter>
4. Confirm New Password
[OK]

/<Enter>
Administrator PasswordNot Installed

User Password

1. User Password
2. Create New Password<Enter>
3. Confirm New Password
[OK]

1. User Password
2. Enter Current Password<Enter>
3. Create New Password<Enter>
4. Confirm New Password
[OK]

/<Enter>
User PasswordNot Installed

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-15


2.5 Ai Tweaker

Ai Tweaker

CPU

2-16 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
CPUCPU()

[Auto]
[Manual]
[XMP] XMP(eXtreme Memory Profile)

Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual][XMP]

BCLK Frequency [100.00]


() 40.0MHz500.0MHz

CPU

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto]

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement/


: [Auto] [Disabled]

CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores]


CPU
[Auto]
[Sync All Cores] 1
[Per Core]

CPU Core Ratio[Sync All Cores] [Per Core]


1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]


1
[Auto]CPU
[Manual] 1 [2-Core
Ratio Limit]
2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

[Auto]CPU
[Manual] 2[3-Core
Ratio Limit]
[1-Core Ratio Limit][Auto]
3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

[Auto]CPU
[Manual]3[4-Core
Ratio Limit]
[1-Core Ratio Limit][2-Core Ratio Limit][Auto]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-17


4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
4
[Auto]CPU
[Manual] 4
[1-Core Ratio Limit][2-Core Ratio Limit][3-Core Ratio Limit][Auto]

BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]


CPU()
[Auto]
[100:133] 100133
[100:100] 100100

DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled]


Odd Ratio mode/

: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]


: [ Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz]

TPU [Keep Current Settings]


CPU

[Keep Current Settings]
[TPU I] 
[Per Core]
[TPU II] 
[Sync All Cores]

TIM

EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]


EPU (Energy Processing Unit) /
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU SVID Support [Auto]


CPUSVID(Serial Voltage
Identification)/[Disabled]

: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

2-18 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


DRAM Timing Control

[auto] <Enter>

Primary Timings
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [31]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [31]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [63]
DRAM COMMAND Rate [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [2]

Secondary Timings
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [15]
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay S [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [15]
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [1023]
DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [32767]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [31]
DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [15]
DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [63]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [15]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [15]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-19


DRAM WRITE to READ Delay S [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [15]
DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [15]
DRAM Write Latency [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] [31]
Skew Control
ODT RTT WR (CHA) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120 DRAM
CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] [255 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT RTT PARK (CHA) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK] [40 DRAM
CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120
DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT RTT NOM (CHA) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK] [40 DRAM
CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120
DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT RTT WR (CHB) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120 DRAM
CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] [255 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT RTT PARK (CHB) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK] [40 DRAM
CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120
DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT RTT NOM (CHB) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK] [40 DRAM
CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120
DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK]
Data Rising Slope [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Data Rising Slope Offset [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [1]
CMD Rising Slope [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
CMD Rising Slope Offset [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Ctl Rising Slope [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Ctl Rising Slope Offset [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Clk Rising Slope [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Clk Rising Slope Offset [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Data Falling Slope [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]

2-20 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


Data Falling Slope Offset [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [1]
CMD Falling Slope [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
CMD FallingSlope Offset [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Ctl Falling Slope [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Ctl Falling Slope Offset [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Clk Falling Slope [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Clk Falling Slope Offset [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [1]
RTL IOL control
DRAM RTL INIT Value [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-21


DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1) [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
IO Latency offset
CHA IO_Latency_offset
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
CHB IO_Latency_offset
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
IO Latency RFR delay
CHA RFR delay
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
CHB RFR delay
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
Third Timings
tRDRD_sg [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDRD_dg [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDWR_sg [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDWR_dg [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRWR_sg [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRWR_dg [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRRD_sg [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
tWRRD_dg [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDRD_dr [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDRD_dd [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDWR_dr [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDWR_dd [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]

2-22 Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS


tWRWR_dr [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRWR_dd [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRRD_dr [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRRD_dd[Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [63]
TWRPRE [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
TRDPRE [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [15]
tREFIX9 [Auto]
: [Auto] [0] - [127]
OREF_RI[Auto]
: [Auto] [0] [255]

Misc.
MRC Fast Boot [Auto]
/

: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM CLK Period [Auto]

: [Auto] [1] [40]
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]

/
: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Channel A/B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMs]
AB/
: [ Enable Both DIMMs] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1]
[Disable Both DIMMs]
MCH Full Check [Auto]

[Enabled][Disabled]

: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
DLLBwEn [Auto]
: [Auto] [1] - [7]
PLL Bandwidth [Auto]
: [Auto] [Level 0] - [Level 10]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-23


Tweakers Paradise
FCLK Frequency [Auto]
FCLK
: [Auto] [40.0] - [500.0]
BCLK Amplitude [Auto]

: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV]
BCLK Slew Rate [Auto]


: [Auto] [1.5V/ns] [2.5V/ns] [3.5V/ns] [4.5V/ns]
BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto]
EMI/
[Disabled]

: [ Auto] [Disabled] [-0.22] [-0.34] [-0.46] [+0.12] [+0.22] [+0.28] [+0.38]
[+0.17]
BCLK Frequency Slew Rate [Auto]
: [Auto] [Disabled] [32us/MHz] [64us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/MHz]
DRAM VTT Voltage [Auto]
: [Auto] [0.500] - [1.300]
VPPDDR Voltage [Auto]
: [Auto] [1.86500] - [3.13500]
DMI Voltage [Auto]
: [Auto] [0.30000] - [1.90000]
Core PLL Voltage [Auto]
: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.60000]

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DIGI+ VRM
VRM Initialization Check [Disabled]
VRM/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
CPU
CPUVRM
: [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 7]

CPU

CPU Current Capability [Auto]


CPU
VRM
: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]
CPUVRMVRM

: [Auto] [Manual]

CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Manual]

Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300]


CPUVRM
250kHz 500kHz50kHz
VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto]

/
* [Disabled]

: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-25


CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
CPUVRM
[T. Probe] VRM
[Extreme] VRM

CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]


CPUVRM
[Auto]
[Standard] CPU
[Optimized] ASUS
[Extreme]
CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration [Auto]

CPUVRM
: [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 7]
CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto]


: [Auto] [100%] - [140%]
CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto]
VRM
VRM
: [Auto] [Manual]
Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency(KHz) (KHz) [300]
VRM
250kHz 500kHz50kHz
CPU Graphics Power Phase Control [Auto]
VRM
[Auto]
[Standard]
[Optimized] ASUS
[Extreme]

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Boot Voltages
CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto]
: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700]

DMI Boot Voltage [Auto]


: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900]

Core PLL Boot Voltage [Auto]


: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.60000]

CPU System Agent Boot Voltage [Auto]


: [Auto] [0.7000] - [1.8000]

CPU VCCIO Boot Voltage [Auto]


: [Auto] [0.7000] - [1.8000]

Internal CPU Power Management


CPUEnhanced Intel SpeedStepTurbo Boost
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]
CPU
Intel SpeedStep (EIST)/
[Disabled] CPU
[Enabled] OSCPU

Turbo Mode [Enabled]
CPU
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Turbo Mode Parameters

Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]


Turbo BoostCPU
1 4095 W()
Package Power Time Window [Auto]
CPUTurbo Boost

1 127 ms()
Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Turbo BoostCPU
1 4095 W()
IA AC Load Line [Auto]

: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49]
IA DC Load Line [Auto]

: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-27


CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto]
CPU/()


: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50]

CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto]



: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50]

Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]


CPU()
: [Auto] [8] - [26]

Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]


CPU()
: [Auto] [8] - [26]

Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto]



: [Auto] [1] - [19]

Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled]


CPU/
[Enabled]CPU

: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU (3CPU_OV)
1.6

CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto]


CPU/()
: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]

CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Manual Mode]

CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]


CPU
: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700]

CPU Core Voltage [ Offset Mode]

Offset Mode Sign [+]


[+] CPU Core Voltage Offset
[-] CPU Core Voltage Offset

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CPU Core Voltage Offset
CPU Core Voltage
: [Auto] [0.005] - [0.635]

CPU Core Voltage [Adaptive Mode]

Offset Mode Sign [-]


[+] CPU Core Voltage Offset
[-] CPU Core Voltage Offset
Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]
Turbo BoostCPUCPU

: [Auto] [0.250] - [1.920]
Offset Voltage [Auto]
CPU Core Voltage
: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999]
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
: [Auto] [1.0000] - [2.0000]

CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto]


: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000]

CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto]


: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000]

PLL Termination Voltage [Auto]


: [Auto] [0.36000] - [2.10000]

CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto]


: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]
CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto]

: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700]
Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset
[-] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset
CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto]
CPU Graphics Voltage
: [Auto] [0.005] - [0.635]
PCH Core Voltage [Auto]
: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000]

CPU Standby Voltage [Auto]


: [Auto] [0.80000] - [1.80000]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-29


DRAM REF Voltage Control
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto]

: [Auto] [0.39500] - [0.63000]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM0 Rank0 BL0-7 [Auto]

: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM0 Rank1 BL0-7 [Auto]

: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM1 Rank0 BL0-7 [Auto]

: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM1 Rank1 BL0-7 [Auto]

: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM0 Rank0 BL0-7 [Auto]

: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM0 Rank1 BL0-7 [Auto]

: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank0 BL0-7 [Auto]

: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank1 BL0-7 [Auto]

: [Auto] [0] - [63]

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2.6 Advanced
CPU

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-31


2.6.1 CPU Configuration
CPU

CPU

Hyper-threading [Enabled]
12Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Active Processor Cores [All]



: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]


CPUIntel Virtualization Technology/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Hardware Prefetcher[Enabled]
CPU2
/
: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]


CPU2
/
: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Boot Performance Mode [Auto]


UEFIOSCPU
[Auto]
[Max Non-Turbo Performance] CPU
[Max Battery] CPU
[Turbo Performance] CPU

CPU Power Management Configuration


CPUEnhanced Intel SpeedStep
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]
CPU
Intel SpeedStep (EIST)/
[Disabled] CPU
[Enabled] OSCPU

Turbo Mode [Enabled]
CPU
IntelTurbo Boost Technology
[Enabled] CPU
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
[Disabled]
CPU C states [Auto]
CPUC
: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C states [Enabled]

Enhanced C-states [Enabled]


CPUC1
(C1E)/
: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C3 Report [Disabled]
CPUPLL
C3/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-33


CPU C6 Report [Enabled]
CPU12CPU
C6/

: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s]
CPU123CPU
C7/

: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
CPU C8 Report [Enabled]
CPUPLL100MHz
24MHz C8/

: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Package C State limit [Auto]
Intel C

: [ Auto] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s]
CFG lock [Disabled]
MSR 0xE2 [15] CFG lock bit/
: [Enabled] [Disabled]

2.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration


PCI Express

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PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled]
PCI ExpressOSASPM

: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI Express Native Power Management [Enabled]


Native ASPM [Disabled]


[Enabled] ACPI 3.0 OSASPM
[Disabled] BIOSASPM
PCH - PCI Express
DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]
PCHASPM/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASPM Support [Disabled]


PCHASPM

: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto]

SA - PCI Express
DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]
ASPM

: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]

PEG ASPM Support [Disabled]


PCI ExpressASPM(Active State Power Management)

: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-35


2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration
CPUPCI Express

VT-d [Enabled]
IntelCPUIntel Virtualization Technology/

: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Graphics Configuration
(iGPU)
Primary Display [Auto]

: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCIE]
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
/

[Enabled][Enabled]
64MB
: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DMI/OPI Configuration
DMI (direct media interface)
DMI Max Link Speed [Auto]
DMI
: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
PEG Port Configuration
PCI Express
PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto]
CPUPCI Express 3.0 x16 (PCIEX16_1)
: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
PCIEX16_2 Link Speed [Auto]
CPUPCI Express 3.0 x16 (PCIEX16_2)
: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

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2.6.4 PCH Configuration

PCI Express Configuration


PCI Express
PCIe Speed [Auto]
PCHPCI Express
: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

2.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration


SATASATASATA
Empty

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-37


Hyper kit Mode [Disabled]
M.2Hyper Kit[Enabled]
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]


SATA/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]


Serial ATA
[AHCI] SATA
(NCQ)

[RAID] SATARAID

SMART Self Test [Enabled]


POSTSATAS.M.A.R.T. /

: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Mode Selection [RAID]

M.2 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled]


M.2 PCIeSATA RAID/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Express PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled]
SATA Express PCIeSATA RAID/

: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIEX16_3 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled]
PCI Express x163(PCIEX16_3)PCIeSATA
RAID/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled]
SATAAggressive Link
Power Management(ALPM) /
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_6(Gray)
SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_6(Gray) [Enabled]
SATA 6Gb/sM.2 SATA
: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]
SATA/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.6.6 USB Configuration
USB

Mass Storage DevicesUSB


Legacy USB Support [Enabled]


[Enabled] OSUSB
[Disabled] USBUEFI BIOS Utility
[Auto] USBUSBUSB
USB

XHCI Hand-off [Disabled]


[Enabled] xHCI OS

[Disabled]

Windows 7 Intel 100USBUSB


XHCI Hnad-off[Enabled]

USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator [Enabled]


Windows 7 XHCIUSB 3.0OSUSB
PS/2/

:[Enabled] [Disabled]

XHCI[Disabled]

USB Single Port Control


USB/

USB1.2.3 1.7.1

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-39


2.6.7 Network Stack Configuration

Network stack [Disabled]


PXE(Pre-Boot eXecution Environment) UEFI /

: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Network Stack [Enabled]

Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]


IPv4/IPv6PXE/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration


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HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
/
[Enabled]
[Disabled]

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]



[HD Audio] HD
[AC97] AC97
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
S/PDIF
[SPDIF] S/PDIF
[HDMI] HDMI

PCI-EX16_3 Bandwidth [Auto]


PCI Express x163(PCIEX16_3)
[Auto] x2
[X4 mode] x4SATA 6Gb/s (SATA6G_56)

M.2 and SATA Express Mode Configuration [SATA Express]


SATAM.2SATA Express
[SATA Express] SATA ExpressSATAM.2PCIe

[M.2] M.2SATASATA ExpressPCIe

Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled]


USB 3.1 ASMedia USB 3.1 /

: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]
ASMedia USB 3.1 /
()ASMedia USB 3.1
USB 3.1 USB

: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-41


USB Type C Power Switch [Auto]
USB 3.1 Type-C
[Auto] 

[Enabled] 

Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]


Intel LAN /
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]

Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled]


Intel LAN ROMPXE(Pre Boot eXecution
Environment)/
: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LED Design Switch [Auto]

LED
[Auto]
[Enabled] S0S3S5ErP Ready
S5
[Disabled]

Serial Port Configuration


(COM)
Serial Port [Enabled]
(COM)/
: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
Serial Port [Enabled]

: [ IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]

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2.6.9 APM Configuration

ErP Ready [Disabled]


ErPEnergy-related ProductsS5UEFI BIOS
PME(Power
ManagementEvent)
: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)]

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

[Power On]
[Power Off]
[Last State]

Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled]


[Disabled]
[Enabled] LANPCI Express
Wake-On-LAN

Power On By RTC [Disabled]


[Disabled] RTC
[Enabled] RTC Alarm Date (Days)
Hour/Minute/Second

Power On By Ring [Disabled]


[Disabled]
[Enabled]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-43


2.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information
SATAS.M.A.R.T.

2.6.11 Intel(R) Thunderbolt


Intel Thunderbolt
ThunderboltEX

Intel Thunderbolt Technology [Disabled]


Intel Thunderbolt Technology/
: [Fully Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled]

ThunderBolt Boot Support [Disabled]


ThunderBolt Boot Support/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.7 Monitor

CPU / MotherBoard /PCH / T_Sensor1/ EXT_Sensor Temperature [xxx


C/xxx
F]
/
[Ignore]
CPU / CPU Optional / Water Pump /Chassis / Extension Fan Speed [xxxx RPM]
RPM
[N/A]
[Ignore]

CPU Core / 3.3V / 5V / 12V Voltage

[Ignore]

Q-Fan Configuration
Qfan Tuning

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-45


CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]
CPU
[Auto]
[PWM Mode] CPUPWM
[DC Mode] CPUDC
[Disabled]

CPU Fan Step Up [0 sec]


CPU

: [ 0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec]
[8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec]
CPU Fan Step Down [0 sec]
CPU

: [ 0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec]
[8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec]
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
CPUCPU

: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
CPU
[Standard] 
[Silent] 
[Turbo]
[Manual]

CPU Fan Profile [Manual]

CPU Upper Temperature [70]


CPUCPUCPU

CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
CPU

CPU Middle Temperature [25]
CPUCPUCPU

CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20]
CPU

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CPU Lower Temperature [20]
CPUCPUCPU
CPU

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]
CPU

[DC Mode] [PWM Mode]

Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]

: [Disabled] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode]


Chassis Fan Q-Fan Source [CPU]

: [ CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH] [T_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor1]
[EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3]

[T_SENSOR1](2 T_SENSOR1)

Chassis Fan Step Up [0 sec]




: [ 0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec]
[153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec]
Chassis Fan Step Down [0 sec]


: [ 0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec]
[153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec]
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]


: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]

[Standard] 
[Silent] 
[Turbo]
[Manual]

Chassis Fan Profile [Manual]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-47


Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70]


Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]


Chassis Fan Middle Temperature [45]


Chassis Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60]


Chassis Fan Lower Temperature [40]


Chassis Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]

[DC Mode] [PWM Mode]

ASUS FAN EXTENSION


Extension Fan Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]
FAN EXTENSION
: [Disabled] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode]
Extension Fan Q-Fan Source [CPU]

: [ CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH] [T_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor1]
[EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3]

[T_SENSOR1](2 T_SENSOR1)

Extension Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]


FAN EXTENSION

: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
Extension Fan Profile [Standard]

[Standard] 
[Silent] 
[Turbo]
[Manual]

Extension Fan Profile [Manual]

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Extension Upper Temperature [70]


ExtensionFan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]


Extension Fan Middle Temperature [45]


Extension Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60]


Extension Fan Lower Temperature [40]


Extension Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]

Water Pump Control [Disabled]

[Disabled]
[DC mode] DC
[PWM mode] PWM

Water Pump Control[DC mode] [PWM mode]

Water Pump Upper Temperature [70]


CPUCPU

Water Pump Max. Duty Cycle (%) [100]
CPU


Water Pump Middle Temperature [25]
CPUCPU

Water Pump Middle. Duty Cycle (%) [100]
CPU


Water Pump Lower Temperature [20]
CPUCPU

Water Pump Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
CPU

Anti Surge Support [Enabled]


/

: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-49


2.8 Boot

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Fast Boot [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]


Fast Boot[Enabled]

SATA Support [HDD only]


[All Devices] SATAPOST
POST
[HDD only] SATAHDD/SSDPOST
[Last Boot HDD Only] SATAPOST

USB Support [Partial Initialization]


[Disabled] USBOS
POST
[Full Initial] USBPOST

[Partial Initial] POSTUSB
POST
PS2 Devices Support [Enabled]
Fast BootPOSTPS/2
: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]

[Normal Boot] Fast Boot
[Fast Boot] Fast Boot

DirectKey (DRCT) [Enabled]


DirectKey
[Disabled] DirectKey

[Enabled] UEFI BIOS Utility
DirectKey2

Boot Logo Display [Auto]

[Auto] Windows
[Full Screen]
[Disabled]


Boot Logo Display[Auto][Full Screen]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-51


Post Delay Time [3 sec]
POSTUEFI BIOS Utility
: [0 sec] - [10 sec]


Boot Logo Display[Disabled]

Post Report [5 sec]


POST[Until Press ESC]<ESC>
POST
: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]
Boot up NumLock State [Enabled]
NumLock /
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]


64bit 4GB/
64bit PCI

: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Wait For F1 If Error [Enabled]


POST<F1>
/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]


[Force BIOS] ROM

[Keep Current] ROM
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
RAIDSCSIROM

: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Setup Mode [EZ Mode]


UEFI BIOS Utility
: [Advanced Mode] [EZ Mode]

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CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)UEFI

Launch CSM [Enabled]


[Auto] 
[Enabled] CSMWindows UEFIUEFI

[Disabled] Security Firmware UpdateSecure Boot
CSM


Launch CSM[Enabled]

Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM]



: [ UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only]
[UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only]

[Ignore]
: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only]

[Ignore]
: [ Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy only]
PCI Express/PCI
: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first]

Secure Boot
UEFI
ROMWindows Secure Boot

OS Type [Windows UEFI mode]



[Windows UEFI mode] Windows UEFI
Microsoft Secure BootOS

[Other OS] UEFIMicrosoft Secure BootOS


OS Type[Windows UEFI mode]

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-53


Key Management
Secure Boot
Install Default Secure Boot keys
(PK) (KEK)
(db) (dbx)


Clear Secure Boot keys


Save Secure Boot Keys
USB
PK Management
(PK)
OSPK
Delete Key
(PK) PKSecure Boot

Set New Key
PK

UEFI

KEK Management
KEK()
(db) (dbx)

(KEK) Microsoft (KEK)

Delete Key
(KEK)
Set New Key
KEK
Append Key
KEK

UEFI

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DB Management
(db)
UEFI UEFI

Delete Key
(db)
Set New Key
db
Append Key
db

UEFI

DBX Management
(dbx)

Delete Key
(dbx)
Set New Key
dbx
Append Key
dbx

UEFI

Boot Option Priorities

POST<F8>

Windows OSMicrosoft
http://windows.microsoft.com/ja-jp/windows/support

Boot Override

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-55


2.9 Tool
ASUS
<Enter>

Setup Animator [Disabled]


UEFI BIOS Utility/
: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility


UEFI BIOSASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility
<Enter>

2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

2.9.2 Secure Erase


SSD HDD ()
Secure EraseATA/Serial ATA
SSD

Secure EraseAHCI UEFI BIOS Utility


Advanced ModeAdvancedPCH Storage ConfigurationSATA Mode
Selection[AHCI]

Secure EraseUEFI BIOS UtilityAdvanced ModeTool


Secure Erase

Secure EraseSSDSecure Erase


SSDSecure EraseSSD
Secure EraseSSDASUS
(http://www.asus.com/support)

Secure Erase SSD


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Secure EraseSSDSecure Erase

Secure EraseIntel SATASATA


1.2.9 /

SSD

Frozen  IOSSSDSecure Erase SSD


B

Locked Secure EraseSSD


ASUS
Secure Erase
SSD

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-57


2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile
ASUS Overclocking Profile

Load from Profile



<Enter>Yes

CPU

UEFI BIOSBIOS

Profile Name

Save to Profile
18
<Enter>Yes

Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive.


USBUEFI BIOS/

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2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information
SPD (Serial Presence Detect)

2.9.5 Graphics Card Information

Bus Interface

GPU Post

GPUPCI Express

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-59


2.10 Exit

Load Optimized Defaults


<F5>

Save Changes & Reset


<F10>

Discard Changes and Exit


Launch EFI Shell from USB drives


EFI Shell (shellx64.efi) USBEFI Shell

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2.11 UEFI BIOS
ASUSBIOSUEFI BIOS
UEFI
BIOSUEFI BIOS

BIOSASUS
http://www.asus.com

UEFI BIOS
1. EZ Update: Windows BIOS
2. ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility: USBUEFI BIOS UtilityBIOS

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: BIOSDVD
USBBIOS

2.11.1 EZ Update
EZ Update
UEFI BIOS
BIOS
UEFI BIOS

BIOS MyLogo BIOS

EZ Update

ASUS Z170-A Series 2-61


2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility
ASUS EZ Flash 3 OSUEFI BIOS

Load Optimized Defaults UEFI BIOS


USBUEFI BIOS
1. BIOSUSB
2. UEFI BIOS UtilityAdvanced Mode Tool ASUS EZ Flash 3
Utility
3. by USB

4. DriveBIOSUSB<Enter>

5. FolderBIOS<Enter>
6. BIOSUEFI BIOS
7. UEFI BIOS
OK

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USB 2.0FAT32/16
USB

UEFI BIOSUEFI
BIOSUEFI BIOS

UEFI BIOSUEFI BIOS Utility


UEFI BIOS
1. UEFI BIOS UtilityAdvanced Mode Tool ASUS EZ Flash 3
Utility
2. by Internet

3.

4. UEFI BIOS
5. UEFI BIOS

UEFI BIOSUEFI BIOS Utility


ASUS Z170-A Series 2-63


2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 UEFI BIOS
UEFI BIOSDVDUSB

BIOSASUShttp://www.asus.com

USBBIOS
Z170A.CAP

UEFI BIOS

1. BIOSUSBDVD

2.

3. USBDVDBIOSBIOS
UEFI BIOS

4. UEFI BIOSUEFI BIOS UtilityLoad Optimized Defaults


UEFI BIOSUEFI BIOS


UEFI BIOS

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3
Chapter3:

Federal Communications Commission Statement


This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or 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 users authority
to operate this equipment.

ASUS Z170-A Series 3-1


IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cut appareil numrique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le
matriel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence dIndustrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer dinterfrences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhait de lappareil.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement


This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement


B

KC: Korea Warning Statement

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REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in
municipal waste.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services


ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to
be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the
packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed
recycling information in different regions.

Google License Terms


Copyright 2015 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the License); you may not use this file
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
http://www.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.

ASUS Z170-A Series 3-3


English AsusTek Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with Portugus A AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo est em
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directives. conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposies relevantes
Please see the CE Declaration of Conformity for more details. das Diretivas da CE. Para mais detalhes, consulte a Declarao de
Conformidade CE.
Franais AsusTek Inc. dclare par la prsente que cet appareil est
conforme aux critres essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives Romn Prin prezenta, AsusTek Inc. declar faptul c acest dispozitiv
europennes. Veuillez consulter la dclaration de conformit CE pour plus respect cerinele eseniale i alte prevederi relevante ale directivelor CE.
dinformations. Pentru mai multe detalii, consultai declaraia de conformitate CE.

Deutsch AsusTek Inc. erklrt hiermit, dass dieses Gert mit den Srpski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj ureaj u saglasnosti sa
wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der kljunim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama CE Direktiva. Molimo
CE-Richtlinien bereinstimmt. Weitere Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte der vas, pogledajte CE Deklaraciju o usklaenosti za vie detalja.
CE-Konformittserklrung.
Slovensky Spolonos AsusTek Inc. tmto prehlasuje, e toto zariadenie
Italiano AsusTek Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo vyhovuje prslunm poiadavkm a alm svisiacim ustanoveniam
conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti alle smernc ES. Viac podrobnost si pozrite v prehlsen o zhode ES.
direttive CE. Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione
di conformit CE. Slovenina AsusTek Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s
temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi doloili direktiv CE. Za ve
ASUS , informacij glejte Izjavo CE o skladnosti.

. , , Espaol Por la presente, AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple
. los requisitos bsicos y otras disposiciones relevantes de las directivas
de la CE. Consulte la Declaracin de conformidad de la CE para obtener
AsusTek Inc. , ms detalles.

CE. CE Svenska AsusTek Inc. frklarar hrmed att denna enhet r i
. verensstmmelse med de grundlggande kraven och andra relevanta
bestmmelser i CE-direktiven. Se CE-frskran om verensstmmelse fr
Hrvatski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj ureaj sukladan s bitnim mer information.
zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajuim odredbama CE direktiva. Vie
pojedinosti potraite u CE izjavi o sukladnosti. AsusTek Inc. ,
. , .
etina Spolenost AsusTek Inc. tmto prohlauje, e toto zazen .
spluje zkladn poadavky a dal pslun ustanoven smrnic CE. Dal
podrobnosti viz Prohlen o shod CE. Trke AsusTek Inc., bu aygtn temel gereksinimlerle ve CE Ynergelerinin
dier ilgili koullaryla uyumlu olduunu beyan eder. Daha fazla ayrnt iin
Dansk AsusTek Inc. Erklrer hermed, at denne enhed er i ltfen CE Uygunluk Beyanna bakn.
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene and andre relevante bestemmelser i
CE-direktiverne. Du kan lse mere i CE-overensstemmelseserklring. Bosanski AsusTek Inc. ovim potvruje da je ovaj ureaj usklaen s
osnovnim zahtjevima i drugim relevantnim propisima Direktiva EK. Za vie
Nederlands AsusTek Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat compatibel informacija molimo pogledajte Deklaraciju o usklaenosti EK.
is met de essentile vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van CE-
richtlijnen. Raadpleeg de CE-verklaring van conformiteit voor meer details. CE
EC
Eesti Kesolevaga kinnitab AsusTek Inc., et see seade vastab CE direktiivide
oluliste nuetele ja teistele asjakohastele stetele. Vt ksikasju CE
vastavusdeklaratsioonist.

Suomi AsusTek Inc. vakuuttaa tten, ett tm laite on CE-direktiivien


olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden asiaan kuuluvien lisysten mukainen.
Katso listietoja CE-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksesta.

, AsusTek Inc.

.
.

Magyar Az AsusTek Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy a kszlk megfelel


a CE-irnyelvek alapvet kvetelmnyeinek s ide vonatkoz egyb
rendelkezseinek. Tovbbi rszletekrt tekintse meg a CE-megfelelsgi
nyilatkozatot.

Latviski Ldz ar o AsusTek Inc. pazio, ka ierce atbilst btiskajm


prasbm un citiem saistoajiem nosacjumiem, kas nordti CE direktv. Lai
uzzintu vairk, skatiet CE Atbilstbas deklarciju.

Lietuvi iuo dokumentu bendrov AsusTek Inc. pareikia, kad is


renginys atitinka pagrindinius CE direktyv reikalavimus ir kitas susijusias
nuostatas. Daugiau informacijos rasite CE atitikties deklaracijoje.

Norsk AsusTek Inc. erklrer herved at denne enheten er i samsvar med


hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i CE-direktiver. Du finner
mer informasjon i CE-samsvarserklringen.

Polski Niniejszym AsusTek Inc. deklaruje, e to urzdzenie jest zgodne z


istotnymi wymaganiami oraz innymi powizanymi zaleceniami Dyrektyw
CE. W celu uzyskania szczegw, sprawd Deklaracj zgodnoci CE.

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ASUS

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.


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+886-2-2894-3447
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info@asus.com.tw
Web www.asus.com

+86-21-3842-9911
+86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
http://www.asus.com/tw/support/

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL


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Web http://www.asus.com/us/

+1-812-282-2787
+1-812-284-0883
http://www.service.asus.com/

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH


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+49-2102-959911
Web http://www.asus.com/de
http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales

+49-1805-010923*
+49-2102-9599-11*
http://www.asus.com/de/support/

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