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1. L SSC Ton EI ES Hg i oo CO TPU i i TPU I CR Lamm z Disabled Enabled Enabled a a ee a Default Air cooling Water cooling Z170 AR TPU switch YA e If you enable this switch under Windows OS environment the TPU function will be a activated after the next system bootup e You may use the 5 Way Optimization and TPU feature in the Al Suite 3 application adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 37 3 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component c al CT D po Asus Z170 AR
2. ES O ANS d o q LU CO SPDIF OUT Z170 AR K H D O LL Da K az HO ft er E Lu geet Seti Z170 AR Digital audio connector Z The S PDIF module is purchased separately ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 27 7 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT This connector is for the chassis mounted button that supports the DirectKey function Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard CT C O Cj cry ULI NAI All TI ETH PEI Z170 AR K L DRCT ba D Z OO d ana E AA PIN 1 Z170 AR DRCT connector aN Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details 8 M 2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M 2 NGFF SSD module POB O O 2
3. BEER BTN PWR GND 15V Ground der _ Speaker Intru PLED PLED Ground PANEL PIN 1 EI d e 2170 AR System panel connector i RSTCON 3V PLED PLED round HDD_LED HDD_LED G System power LED 2 pin or 3 pin PWR_LED The 2 pin or 3 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR_SW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system setti
4. HE PRESENCE SENSE1 RETUR SENSE2 RETUR GND AGND NC NC C Z PIN 1 meee SIKO Noro SZ e DN SS EN O I l EF EF ZS Giele Sas 2 OOO 10 Qo adiaua Sc E Oo 3 O Z Lu D KE 8 K HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 Cm pin definition compliant definition Z170 AR Analog front panel connector aN e We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability e If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD Audio If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD Audio See section 2 6 8 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 6 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis C
5. Glo K ze oo a H coco i IRC Ea LaL Z170 AR CPU DRAM BOOT_DEVICE VGA LED Chapter 1 Product Introduction 3 EZ XMP LED XLED1 This LED lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch Err CI CI C EN LL ONA 2 Z170 AR XLED1 4 LED Design XLED1 These LEDs light up when the system is fully powered and operating To turn off the LEDs refer to BIOS section 2 6 8 Onboard Devices Configuration gt LED Design Switch for details SCC II KH 2170 AR LED Design ASUS Z170 AR Series LED Design 1 36 1 9 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who
6. oo Z170 AR Power on button 4 EZ XMP switch Enable this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs allowing you to enhance the DIMM s speed and performance ely LI JEE ue C Z170 AR EZ XMP Sali Kai eh a o F om Disabled Enabled m a BT IE Default Z170 AR EZ_XMP switch The EZ XMP LED XLED1 lights up when you enable the EZ XMP switch For the location of the EZ XMP LED refer to section 1 8 Onboard LEDs Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 10 Software support 1 10 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 7 64bit Windows 8 64bit and Windows 10 64bit Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware YA Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information 1 10 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features YA The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Vis
7. E ae ES oo poxa un Z170 AR USB2 0 connectors motherboard PN 10 TPM connector 14 1 pin TPM USB1112 USB 5V USB_P12 USB_P12 GND NC USB 5V USB_P14 USB_P14 GND NC USB1314 PIN 1 i PIN 1 R USB P111 GND GND USB P134 USB 5V USB_P11 USB 5V USB_P13 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 2 0 ports under Windows 7 This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity i FA ely CLL EE e Z170 AR Z170 AR TPM connecto ASUS Z170 AR Series y zZ Ba gees gt F Ger Bai w E g U O eg o o a O 1 29 System panel connector 20 3 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions
8. 2 71 Select the folder to save the modified Windows 7 installation ISO file and click Next ASUS EZ Installer f Please select the destination folder for the ISO file Step 2 of 3 Select the destination folder for the ISO file Once completed click OK to finish Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to create a modified Windows 7 installation DVD 4 Insert the modified Windows 7 installation DVD into an ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows 7 installation files onto your 100 series platform 5 Power on your system and press 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 2 72 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e 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
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10. 2200 MHz Manual 100 0 MHz BCLK Frequency 100 00 Initial BCLK Frequency Auto BCLK Amplitude BCLK Slew Rate HEET BCLK Spread Spectrum Capaci 4096 MB BCLK Frequency Slew Rate ASUS MultiCore Enhancement CPU Core Ratio E 12 096 V gt gt Manual When the manual mode is selected the BCLK base clock frequency can be assigned manually XMP When the XMP extreme memory profile mode is selected the BCLK frequency and memory parameters will be optimized automatically Last Modified EzMode F7 gt Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode Sub menu item Displays the CPU temperature CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items AGE For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration WET For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings a For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the Monitor fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ae cg For changing the overclocking settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows t
11. DIMM socket support Optional ISDT IMA41GU6MFR8N CFO ISDT ISAN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 XMP ISDT IMA451U6MFR8N CFO ISDT I5AN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 XMP Team TCD44G2666C15ABK XMP Samsung K4A4G085WD 15 15 15 35 Team TCD48G2666C15ABK XMP Team TCD48G2666C15ABK 15 15 15 35 DDR4 2400 0 C MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS AVEXIR AVD4U24001604G 4CIR 16 16 16 36 XMP Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 AVEXIR AVD4U24001608G 4M SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 16 16 16 39 AVEXIR AVD4U24001608G 4M SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 16 16 16 36 XMP CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2400C14 16GB 14 16 16 31 Ver4 23 XMP 4GB 4 CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2400C14 32GB 14 16 16 31 Ver4 23 XMP 8GB 4 CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2400C14 16GB 14 16 16 31 Ver4 23 XMP 4GB 4 CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2400C14 32GB 14 16 16 31 Ver4 23 XMP 8GB 4 Crucial BLS4G4D240FSA 8FAD 4GB 16 16 16 40 Crucial BLS4G4D240FSA 8FAR 4GB 17 16 16 39 XMP Crucial BLS8G4D240FSA 16FAD 8GB 16 16 16 40 Crucial BLS8G4D240FSA 16FAR 8GB 17 16 16 39 XMP G SKILL F4 2400C15Q 16GRR 16GB 15 15 15 35 4GB 4 G SKILL F4 2400C15Q2 128GRK 128GB 15 15 15 35 XMP 16GB 8 G SKILL F4 2400C15Q 32GRR 32GB 15 15 15 35 8GB 4 Kingston HX424C12PB2K4 16 16GB 15 15 15 36 4GB 4 Panram PUD42400C154G4NJW 16GB 15 15 15 35 4GB 4 Panram PUD42400C158G4NJW 32GB 15 15 15 35 8GB 4 Team TED44GM2400C1
12. Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x BIOS Flashback header 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header 5 pin for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1x TPM connector 1 x COM port 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel Q Connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DRCT Direct Key connector 1 x TPU switch advanced two stage adjustments 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power on button 1x 5 pin EXT_FAN Extension Fan connector 128 Mb 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 _F8 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 2 x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1x2in 1 Q connector 1 x M 2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x User s manual 1x Z170 Series Exclusive Feature manual Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Windows 10 Windows 8 1 Windows 7 64 bit supported only ATX Form Factor 12 x 9 6 30 5cm x 24 4cm Z Specifications are subject to change without notice Product Introduction 1 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings
13. Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 to 75 The CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Chassis Fan 1 4 Q Fan Control DC Mode Disabled Disable the Chassis Q Fan control feature DC mode Enable the Chassis Q Fan control in DC mode for 3 pin chassis fan PWM mode Enable the Chassis Q Fan control in PWM mode for 4 pin chassis fan Chassis Fan 1 4 Q Fan Source CPU The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source Configuration options CPU MotherBoard VRM PCH T SENSOR11 EXT_ Sensor1 EXT_Sensor2 EXT_Sensor3 Z For EXT_Sensor1 3 connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1 3 header then place the other end to the component to get the temperature Chassis Fan 1 4 Step Up 0 sec This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step up Configuration options 0 sec 12 sec 25 sec 51 sec 76 sec 102 sec 127 sec 153 sec 178 sec 204 sec Chassis Fan 1 4 Step Down 0 sec This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step down Configuration options 0 sec 12 sec 25 sec 51 sec 76 sec
14. 2 6 10 HDD SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices ASUS UE BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 02 20 2096 a 0 2 D 07 P English E MyFavorite F3 qo Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 B Quick Note F9 Monday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit lt Advanced HDD SMART Information SMART Inf Device WDC WD800JD OOLSAO 2 6 11 Intel R Thunderbolt m a ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 06 27 My Favorites 02 19 2096 Sunday english MyFavorite F3 oQfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit lt AdvancedVntel R Thunderbolt Intel R T Thunderbolt Specification Versior Intel Sample Code Versior Thunderbolt Host Chip Intel Thunderbolt Technology DIET ThunderBolt Boot Support Disabled Intel Thunderbolt Technology Disabled This item allows you to disable or enable the Intel Thunderbolt Technology Configuration options Fully Disabled Disabled Enabled ThunderBolt Boot Support Disabled This item allows you to disable or enable the ThunderBolt Boot Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS Z170 AR Series ae Hot Keys Hardware Monitor CPU 2200 MHz 100 0 MHz Memory re L l 2133 MHz f 4096 MB Voltage 12 096 V 5 040 V SSB BE EE EERE E 2 Hot Keys GJ Hardware Monitor CPU 2200 MHz 100
15. 1 8 1 Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging any motherboard components The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED gma ma 00 am 2 E CH ba Dec MO TUTURO _ LU mm E Geesse PWR LED Z170 AR Power LED POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST Power On Self Test CPU memory modules VGA card and hard disk drives If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved Kk ODC t d E O pu gt m LI IN DEE th gr Orn gt CPu_LED Z170 AR VGA LED D BOOT DEVICE LED
16. 102 sec 127 sec 153 sec 178 sec 204 sec Chassis Fan 1 4 Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan 1 4 Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters Chapter 2 BIOS Setup YA The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1 4 Profile to Manual a Chassis Fan 1 4 Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis Fan 1 4 temperature The values range from 20 to 75 Chassis Fan 1 4 Max Duty Cycle 96 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum Chassis Fan 1 4 duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the Chassis Fan 1 4 will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Fan 1 4 Middle Temperature 45 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the middle limit of the Chassis Fan 1 4 temperature The values range from 20 to 75 Chassis Fan 1 4 Midd
17. Auto 0 500 1 300 VPPDDR Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 1 86500 2 70000 DMI Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 30000 1 90000 Core PLL Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 70000 2 40000 PLL Bandwidth Auto Configuration options Auto Level 0 Level 10 CPU Core Cache Current Limit Max Auto This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 0 00 255 50 ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 29 CPU Graphics Current Limit Max Auto This item allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 0 00 255 50 Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 8 26 Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 8 26 Max CPU Graphics Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the CPU graphics ratio The ratio may vary depending on the system loading Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjus
18. E m M 2 SOCKET3 D HE paye Z170 AR TOH de e m e EN LC o mi amy CO Z170 AR M 2 SOCKET3 IN e This socket supports M Key and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices e The M 2 NGFF SSD module is purchased separately e The M 2 shares SATA mode with SATA Express Change this item before installing M 2 SATA devices 1 28 Chapter 1 Product Introduction USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specifications and supports up to 480 Mb s connection speed imi Ka C Eer O Be SUS Z170 AR
19. KI GND GND E 3 Volts 12 Volts a 3 Volts 3 Volts ee 7 C PIN 1 DI A E campy a ee a Z170 AR ATX power connectors LN e Fora fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W e DONOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up e We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate e If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability e Ifyou are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 1 26 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 5 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector as 09
20. Monday e My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit LA Hardware Monitor gt CPU Configuration CPU gt Platform Misc Configuration 2200 MHz System Agent SA Configuration PCH Configuration 100 0 MHz PCH Storage Configuration 22x USB Configuration Memo Network Stack Configuration d Onboard Devices Configuration 2133 MHz APM Configuration paci 4096 MB HDD SMART Information Intel R Thunderbolt Voltage 12 096 V 5 040 V gt CPU Configuration Parameters N Last Modified EzMode F7 gt ve Sa 2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc 2 32 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects AN The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed ASUS UEFE BIOS Utility Advanced Mode e LA EE EEE E 02 19 2096 G GO English MyFavorite F3 o Qfan ControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor Sop mana Gg Supported 2200 MHz Sup porte d 100 0 MHz 22x Hyper threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Memory Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled 2133 MHz Hardware Prefetcher Enabled paci F f 4096 MB Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Boot performance mode Auto Voltage CPU Power Management Configuration 12 096 V 5 040 V A
21. NN e Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component e Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity e Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them e Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component e Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits JN Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components 1 2 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 1 2 2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis AN Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 1 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1 2 3 Motherbo
22. Windows UEFI This item allows you to select your installed operating system Mode Execute the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode Key Management Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device PK Management Set New Key This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device Z The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable Delete Key This item allows you to delete the PK from your system Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be active Configuration options Yes No KEK Management YA Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK Ta Delete Key Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append Key Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management Z The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI v
23. comply with the PCI Express specifications i CI Slot No Expansion slot Pcie 3 0 2 0 x1_1 slot lam O Pcie 3 02 0 x16 1 slot ol nes Uo Pole 3 02 0 x1 2 slot oi re l Poso O alo A Pcie 3 0 2 0 x16 2 slot o c0 pole 3 0 2 0 x1_3 slot W ees Pcie 3 0 2 0 x16 3 slot ASUS Z170 AR Series 1217 PCI Express 3 0 operating mode VGA configuration PCle 3 0 2 0 x16 1 PCle 3 0 2 0 x16 2 Single VGA PCle card etna War N A recommended aN e We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode e Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN1 4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIE x16 1 hared PCIE x16_2 PCIE x16 3 hared PCIE x1 1 PCIE x1 2 PCIE x1 3 SMBUS Controller hared Intel SATA Con
24. 17 36 15 15 15 36 17 17 17 36 17 17 17 36 15 15 15 35 16 16 16 36 16 18 18 36 AX4U2800W4G17 32GB 4GB 8 AX4U2800W8G17 8GB 78 BAGM8 AF20B XMP 4GB 78 CAGM8 AF30B XMP 8GB AVD4U28001504G 4CIR XMP 4GB AVD4U28001608G 4CIR XMP 32GB 4GB 8 CMD16GX4M4A2800C16 Ver4 23 16GB 4GB 4 XMP Apacer Apacer AVEXIR AVEXIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR 16 18 18 36 18 18 18 36 CMD16GX4M4A2800C16 Ver5 29 16GB 4GB 4 32GB 8GB 4 CMD32GX4M4A2800C16 Ver5 29 XMP CMK16GX4M4A2800C16 Ver4 23 XMP CORSAIR 16GB 4GB 4 16 16 18 36 continued on the next page ASUS Z170 AR Series DDR4 2800 O C MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR Part No CMK16GX4M4A2800C 16 Ver5 29 16GB 4GB 4 Chip Timing NO 16 18 18 36 Voltage DIMM socket support Optional CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2800C16 Ver5 29 XMP 32GB 8GB 4 16 18 18 36 G SKILL F4 2800C15Q2 64GRK XMP 64GB 8GB 8 15 16 16 35 G SKILL F4 2800C16Q 16GRR XMP 16GB 4GB 4 16 16 16 36 G SKILL F4 2800C16Q 32GRR XMP 16 16 16 36 Kingston HX428C14PBK4 16 XMP 16GB 4GB 4 14 15 15 40 Panram PUD42800C164G4NJW XMP 32GB 8GB 4 16GB 4GB 4 16 18 18 36 DDR4 2666 O C MHz capability Part No DIMM socket support Optional Vendors Timing Voltage AVEXIR AVEXIR AVD4U26661504G 4CIR XMP 4GB AVD4U26661608G 4CIR XMP 32GB 4GB 8 CM
25. 8 Onboard LEDS AA AA 1 34 1 9 Onboard buttons and switches cccsesseeseeeseeeeseessseesseessseesseeseseeseaes 1 36 LIO Sofware SUDO csocsi ARANEA 1 39 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 1 Knowing BIOS sesiis a aaa 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup programa AA AAJ AG 2 2 2 2 1 AA AP PP T 2 3 2 2 2 Advanced MOOG E 2 4 2 2 3 DEEN A E E E A E EET 2 7 2 2 4 AKA AA 2 9 2 3 MY PAYON NG SAAN AASA NAA 2 12 2 4 Main MENU ama AA 2 14 2 5 Ai Tweaker CT UE 2 16 2 6 Advanced Memli E 2 32 2 6 1 SEELEN 2 33 26 2 Platform Misc Configuration EE 2 35 2 6 3 System Agent SA Configuration ccsccscsssessessseessresseees 2 37 2 6 4 FCO e Ile esidan ossi aS AD 2 38 2 6 5 PCH Storage COnmiQur ations sdasicessiessnxsnnvecssatnsteninsnsscnassxinescsnnsend 2 38 2 6 6 Reen KE 2 40 2 6 7 Network Stack Configuration 2 mmmanananwanuwanuwanuwaawaasasanaaaa 2 41 2 6 8 Onboard Devices Configuration mamamana aaah 2 41 2 6 9 APM CONN E 2 44 2 6 10 HDD SSD SMART Information 2 45 2 6 11 Intel R Thunderbolt e aaah aa 2 45 2 7 MONILOE MENU GAGANA KAIBIGAN BANAAG 2 46 2 8 BOOL MEN kam A E E E E E AA AGANG 2 51 2 9 TOOL MEN EE 2 57 2 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 RR TER 2 57 2 9 2 CCUG EE geesde EES 2 57 2 9 3 ASUS O C e E 2 59 2 9 4 ASUS DRAM SPD Intormaion 2 60 2 9 5 Graphics Card Information imam nnA 2 60 2 10 XIE MENU AAAH AA 2 61 2 11 Updating BIOS maa AKA 2 62 2 11 1 EE Eege 2 62 2 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash AA PR 2 63 2 11 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3B 1 1 aaa 2 65 2 1
26. Digital 8 phase power design iGPU Power Digital 2 phase power design TPU Auto Tuning TPU GPU Boost 2 level TPU switch EPU EPU Fan Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning network priority and audio scene configuration for selected applications UEFI BIOS Most advanced options with fast response time Special Memory O C Design Superb memory O C capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect PC Cleaner Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files Remote Entertainment Remote GO Remote GO Function Cloud GO Remote Desktop Remote Keyboard amp Mouse File Transfer Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote app for portable smartphone tablet supporting iOS 7 amp Android 4 0 systems Media Streamer Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV your entertainment goes wherever you go Media Streamer app for portable smartphone tablet supporting iOS 7 amp Android 4 0 systems HyStream Stream iOS devices screen on your PC screen Contact your device vendor for supporting information continued on the next page Z170 AR specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features eSports Champions Turbo LAN Fast and smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags Crystal Sound 3 Hear
27. Disabled er FAN CHAT FAN 880 RPM Mr CHA2 FAN a N CHA3 FAN fw eve WN CHA4 FAN CPU OPT FAN d es EXT FAN1 EXT FAN2 d es aQ QFan Control 7 5 Boot Menu F8 mack Default F5 Save amp Exit F10 Advanced Mode F7 3 Search on FAQ Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode Saves the changes for Intel Rapid Storage Technology and resets the system Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click the button to manually tune the fans Click to go to Advanced mode pein apnea Search on the FAQ clan SEINgS Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority YA The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system a ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 3 2 4 2 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations Z To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode or press lt F7 gt hotkey aaa Configuration fields Quick Note F9 Pop up Menu Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite F3 Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Hot Keys ASUS UVEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 02 19 2096 06 41 english E MyFavorite F3 FoQfanControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday H My Favorites Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EA Hardware Monitor
28. EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP Internet Service Provider Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2112 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility Z Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet To update the BIOS by USB 1 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt 2 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 3 Select by USB EZ Flash Update Please choose a way to update your BIOS 4 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 5 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt 6 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 7 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done gt KA ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility v03 00 B Flash Model Z170 DELUXE Version 0219 Date 06 05 2015 File Path fs0 Drive Folder Q Internet Offline 04 07 2015 09 55 lt DIR gt Trashes 04 07 2015 09 55 DIR Spo
29. Mode E pa TARR SEE EEE E 02 19 2096 0 6 d 6 English MyFavorite F3 Zo Qfan ControKF6 Kl EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor lt Advanced PCH Configuration CPU Intel PCH RC Versior 0 8 1 0 requen mperatt i 2200 MHz 35 C ntel South Bridge Stepping OLE 100 0 MHz gt PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots PCle Speed Auto This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 2 6 5 PCH Storage 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 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode paa E SA RE EE ERE EN 02 19 2096 0 6 2 6 SD English E3 MyFavorite F3 oQfan Contro F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit LA Hardware Monitor lt Advanced PCH Storage Configuration CPU SATA Controller s EX Hail SATA Mode Selection AHCI E 100 0 MHz SMART Self Test On Aggressive LPM Support DE SATA6G_1 Gray Empty Memory SATA6G_1 Gray Enabled requen Hot Plug Disab
30. 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 manufacturer s 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 user s authority to operate this equipment ASUS Z170 AR Series A 1 A 2 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 d
31. Security Monitor M Boot ain menu pane Tool Exit Submenu panel My Favorite amp Shortcut CPU Core Ratio DRAM Frequency CPU Core Cache Voltage DRAM Voltage PCH Storage Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration CPU C states Fast Boot Selected shortcut SATA Support items USB Support PS2 Devices Support NetWork Stack Driver Support Next Boot after AC Power Loss Boot Logo Display POST Delay Time 1 press F4 key to Exit ESC 3 Select an item from main menu panel then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and click or press lt Enter gt on your keyboard You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items f e tems with submenu options e User managed items such as language and boot order e Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 4 Click Exit ESC or press lt Esc gt key to close Setup Tree Map screen 5 Goto My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 13 2 14 2 4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode pa GG SA EE EE EERE E 01282096 9 3 d Ph B english E MyFavorite F3 Ae Qfan ControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Q
32. Stream Transport compliant supports DP 1 2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA 2 way Quad GPU SLI Technology with 2 PClex16 graphics cards Supports AMD 3 way Quad GPU CrossFirex Technology Intel Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0 1 5 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support 1 x SATA Express port compatible with 2 x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 6 x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports gray 2 from SATA Express Supports Intel Smart Response Technology 1 x M 2 Socket 3 with M Key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices support both SATA amp PCIE mode These functions will work depending on the CPU installed Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M 2 and PClex16_3 M 2 shares SATA mode with SATA Express Change this item before installing M 2 SATA devices Gigabit Intel LAN connection 802 3az Energy Efficient Ethernet EEE appliance Intel 1219 V Gigabit LAN Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller MAC and physical layer PHY ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek ALC892 8 channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 Power pre regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance Separate layer for left and right track ensuring both sound deliver equal quality Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration Audio shielding ensures precise analo
33. allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans Click to select a fan to be Click to activate Click to activate DC Mode configured PWM Mode Q Fan Control Select your target fan and then move the slider to select any of these profiles Standard Sile nt Turbo and Full Spe d You can also move the slider to Manual and manually configure the fan s operating speed Optimize All CPU FAN CHA1 FAN CHA2 FAN CHA3 FAN CHA4 FAN EXT FAN1 EXT FAN2 EXT FAN3 Si o gp e Silent Turbo Full Speed Manual Biso Select a profile to apply to Click to apply the fan setting our fans y Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 8 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans operating speed Q Fan Control Select your target fan and then move the slider to select any of these profiles Standard Silent Turbo and Full Speed You can also move the slider to Manual and manually configure the fan s operating speed PWM Optimize All LI CPU FAN CHA1 FAN CHA2 FAN CHA3 FAN CHA4 FAN EXT FAN1 EXT FAN2 EXT FAN3 Standard Silent Undo Speed points To configure your fans Turbo Full Spetd Apply Exit ESC Select to manually configure your fans 1 Select the fan that you want to configure and to
34. available in AHCI mode Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI Click Advanced gt SATA Configuration gt AHCI To launch Secure Erase click Tool gt Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD e The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size Do not turn off the system during the process ma e Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port For more information about Intel SATA ports refer to section 1 2 3 of this manual ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 57 JESUS ASUSUEFI Utility BIOS Advanced Mode bei SSD Secure Erase Displays the ADATA 5596 Turbo available SSDs SSD speed performance may degrade over tim to accumulated files and frequent data writing Secure Erase e due completely cleans your SSD and restores it to its factory settings YA Status definition ege Frozen The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting If the drive is frozen a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase Locked SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by AS
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36. program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode screen Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 2 1 EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press lt F7 gt hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 8 Boot menu for details Ma Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click lt or gt to switch EZ System Tuning modes Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis power fan Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and speed and SATA information of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking ASUS UVEH BIOS Utility EZ Mode ro english Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Z170 AR BIOS Ver 0223 Genuine Intel R CPU 0000 2 20GHz Speed 2200 MHz Click tl O spec l preferret ti l j i b l Memory 8192 MB DDR4 2133MHz mai A EI rg Ing lt N A 2 Hynix 8192MB 2133MHz 81 N A B2 N A Normal EE AOS0 ASUS ROG RAIDR EXPRESS PCIe SSD rx 244048MB 8 Disabled
37. to 100 Configuration options Auto Level 1 Level 8 The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored gt N CPU Current Capability Auto This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 140 YA Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power support bes CPU VRM Switching Frequency Auto This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production Select Manual to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to Manual KE Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency KHz 300 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 300 KHz to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected The thermal conditions should be monitored ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 25 2 26 YA The foll
38. to SATA for RAID Remapping Configuration options Disabled Enabled Aggressive LPM Support Disabled This item is designed for LPM link power management support with a better energy saving conditions When disabled the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA6G_1 Gray SATA6G_6 Gray SATA6G_1 Gray SATA6G_6 Gray Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hot Plug Disabled These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to AHCI and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 39 2 40 2 6 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features ASUS UEFHBIOS Utility Advanced Mode 02 19 2096 06 26 English MyFavorite F3 GoQfanControKF6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 2 Hot Keys Sunday D My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Tool Exit E Hardware Monitor lt Advanced USB Configuration ifiguratio requen 2200 MHz 100 0 MHz 22x Legacy USB Support Enabled XHCI Hand off Disabled Mass Storage Devices requen 2133 MHz JetFlashTranscend 4GB 8 07 Auto gt USB Single Port Control 4096 MB YA The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows N
39. view its current status 2 Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans operating speed 3 Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit ESC Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 2 4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM computer usage and CPU fan to their best settings You can also set RAID in your system using this feature EZ Tuning Wizard RAID gt Current System Configuration Current System Configuration PC scenario CPU Main cooling system Freq 4000 MHz Ratio 40x BCLK 100 0 MHz Temp 31 C Estimation tuning result DRAM Freq 8192 MB DDR4 2133MHz OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning 1 Press lt F11 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen 2 Click OC then click Next 3 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming Media Editing then click Next PC scenario Select your computer usage E ek Daily Computing ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 9 4 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler Tower cooler Water cooler or I m not sure then click Next Select the type of CPU fan that you installed Box cooler Cancel 5 After selecting the Main Cooling System click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning Creating RAID To create RAID 1 Press lt F11 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen 2 Click RAID then cli
40. 0 MHz 2 45 2 46 2 7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings Scroll down to display the other BIOS items ASUS UFFLBIOS Utility Advanced Mode EEE 01 28 2096 23 23 English MyFavorite F3 Zo Qfan ControKF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Saturday MN My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature 34 C 93 F CPU requen MotherBoard Temperature 29 C 84 F 4000 MHz PCH Temperature 4357C 95 F 100 0 MHz T Sensor1 Temperature N A EXT_Sensor1 Temperature N A 40x EXT Sensor2 Temperature N A Memory EXT_Sensor3 Temperature N A I L PARES lard CPU Fan Speed 2139 RPM paci CPU Optional Fan Speed N A 8192 MB Water Pump Speed N A daa Voltage Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A 2 12 288 V 5 160 V sn CPU Temperature 3 392 V Last Modified EzMode F7 3 veon 2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc CPU Temperature MB Temperature VRM Temperature PCH Core Temperature T SENSOR1 Temperature EXT SENSOR1 3 Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU motherboard VRM PCH Core and SENSOR1 temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed CPU Optional Fan Water Pump Speed Chassis Fan 1 4 Speed EXT Fan 1 3 xxxx RPM or I
41. 170 AR Series 2 27 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features Intel R SpeedStep tm Enabled Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production Configuration options Enabled Disabled Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power current and specification limit Configuration options Disabled Enabled YA The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled ee Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio s time duration that exceeds the TDP Thermal Design Power for maximum performance Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 1 4095 Package Power Time Window Auto Also known as Power Limit 1 and allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP Thermal Design Power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 1 127 Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 and allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration opt
42. 2 Installing an operating system ccssccesesssstessseesseeessseesssseesneeesseneenes 2 66 2 12 1 Windows 7 and USB 3 0 driver for 100 Series 2 66 Appendices NOTICES Km NAA AA A 1 ASUS Contact ale lei UE A 5 Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not 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 conta
43. 36 G SKILL F4 3000C16Q 32GRB SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16 16 16 36 G SKILL F4 3000C16Q 32GRK 32GB 8GB 4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16 16 16 36 G SKILL F4 3000C15Q 16GRR 16GB 4GB 4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 G SKILL G SKILL F4 3000C15Q 16GRB F4 3000C15Q 16GRK 16GB 4GB 4 32GB 8GB 4 16GB 4GB 4 SK Hynix SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR H5AN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 15 15 15 35 G SKILL F4 3000C15Q2 32GRK 32GB 4GB 8 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 G SKILL F4 3000C15D 8GTZ 8GB 4GB 2 Samsung K4A4G085WD 15 15 15 35 AVEXIR AVD4U30001604G 4CI 16GB 4GB 4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16 18 18 36 AVEXIR AVD4U30001504G 4BZ1 16GB 4GB 4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 AVEXIR AVD4U30001608G 4Cl 32GB 8GB 4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16 18 18 36 Kingston CORSAIR HX430C15PB2K4 16 CMD16GX4M4B3000C15 Samsung K4A4G085WD 15 16 16 39 15 17 17 35 CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4B3000C15 16GB 4GB 4 Samsung K4A4G085WD 15 17 17 35 Panram PUD43000C154G4NJW 16GB 4GB 4 15 17 17 35 16GB 4GB 4 16GB 4GB 4 Asint SLB404G08 EWWHMX 16GB 8GB 2 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 44 DDR4 2800 O C MHz capability Vendors DIMM socket Part No Chip Timing i support Optional NO Voltage ADATA ADATA 17 17
44. 5 36 Panram PUD42133C158G2VS SK Hynix H5AN4GBNMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 Panram PUD42133C158GNJK 15 15 15 36 Samsung M378A1G43DB0 CPB Samsung K4A4G085WD 15 15 15 36 SanMax SMD 4G28HP 21P SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 37 SanMax SMD 8G28HP 21P SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 37 SK Hynix HMA82GU6MFR8N TF SK Hynix H5AN8G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 SUPER TALENT FBU2B008GM Micron DIRGQ 15 15 15 36 Team TED44GM2133C15ABK SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 Transcend TS1GLH64V1H Samsung K4A4G085WD 15 15 15 37 Transcend TS512MLH64V1H Samsung K4A4G085WD 15 15 15 37 UMAX 84G44G93MC 210MCALGF15 Micron DIRGQ 15 15 15 36 UMAX 1 14 84G48G93MC 210MCGNGF15 Micron DIRGQ 15 15 15 36 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 4 3 DIMM installation ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 5 Wi os Ze Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support 4 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 5 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessa
45. 6 PXE wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 8 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items 5 N AF gt NI ASUS UVEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode U me mmm M e Li SCH 9 aan LA EE EE EE E 02 19 2096 0 6 2 GH English MyFavorite f3 oQfan ControlF6y EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Bs Boot Tool Exit LA Hardware Monitor lt Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration CPU HD Audio Controller udi Enabled 2200 MHz Front Panel Type HD Audio 100 0 MHz SPDIF Out Type SPDIF 22x PCI EX16_3 Bandwidth i a Memory M 2 and SATA Express SATA Mode Configuration SATA Express z SEU Asmedia USB 3 1 Controller USB3 1 EC1 USB3 1 EA2 Enabled Asmedia USB 3 1 Controller USB3 1 E34 Enabled 4096 MB Asmedia USB 3 1 Controller USB3 1_E56 Enabled 3 Voltage Asmedia USB 3 1 Battery Charging Support Disabled r 12 096 V 5 040 V LISR Tuna C Power Switch Atta Last Modified EzMode F7 gt ve Sen 2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 41 HD Audio Controller Enabled This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Audio This item allows you to set the f
46. 6BK 4GB Samsung K4A4G085WD 16 16 16 39 Team TED48GM2400C16BK 8GB Samsung K4A4G085WD 16 16 16 39 V color TD4G8C17 UH 4GB V color DW3J0460HM 15 15 15 36 ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 13 DDR4 2133 MHz capability Vendors ADATA Part No AD4U2133W4G15 B SK Hynix Chip NO H5AN4G8NMFRTFC Timing 15 15 15 36 Voltage DIMM socket support Optional ADATA AD4U2133W8G15 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 Apacer 78 B1GM3 AF00B SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 Apacer 78 C1GM3 AF10B SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 AVEXIR AVD4U21331504G 4M AVEXIR 512X8DDR4 15 15 15 35 Century CD8G D4U2133 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2133C13 Ver4 23 XMP 13 15 15 28 CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2133C13 Ver4 23 XMP 13 15 15 28 CORSAIR CMK64GX4M8A2133C13 Ver4 23 XMP 13 15 15 28 CORSAIR CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 15 15 15 36 CORSAIR CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 15 15 15 36 G SKILL F4 2133C15Q 16GRR 15 15 15 35 G SKILL F4 2133C15Q 32GRR 15 15 15 35 ISDT IMA41GU6MFR8N TFO IBAN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 ISDT Panram IMA451U6MFR8N TFO PUD42133C134G4NJW IBAN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 13 13 13 35 Panram PUD42133C138G4NJW 13 13 13 35 Panram PUD42133C154G2VS SK Hynix H5AN4GBNMFRTFC 15 15 15 36 Panram PUD42133C154GNJK 15 15 1
47. AM SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information a ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode pru OOO o GG GG N LES E E 02 19 2096 A 6 H 3 Qt W English EF MyFavorite F3 PE Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor TOool ASUS SPD Information CPU DIMM Slot Number DIMM A2 regt U 2200 MHz 100 0 MHz Memory PARE RN ari 4096 MB Voltage 12 000 V 2 9 5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system ASUS UjPFEIDS Utility Advanced Mode a BARE BEE EERE EF 02 19 2096 0 6 e 3 Qt ED English CZ MyFavorite F3 oQfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Bs Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit ca Hardware Monitor Tool Graphics Card Information CPU gt GPU Post 3200 Met Bus Interface PCIEX16_1 100 0 MHz Select a valid GPU Memory PARE A ar GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface Configuration options PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS i
48. B P3 Hitachi HDP725050GLA380 476940MB ADATA USB Flash ve 7536MB UEFI FAT ADATA USB Flash Drive 7536MB UEFI ASUS DVD E818A6T 5192MB Enter Setup Cancel 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 ra Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows 7 installation ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 67 2 68 Method 2 Using a modified Windows 7 ISO Load USB 3 0 drivers and install Windows 7 using a modified Windows 7 installation DVD 7 8 Requirement 1 x ASUS support DVD 1 x Windows 7 installation source 1 x Working system PC or notebook e 1x SATA ODD On your working system create an ISO image file of the Windows 7 installation source using a third party ISO software Copy both Auto Unattend xmI and Auto Unattend folder from the root directory of the ASUS supporting DVD to your system Edit the ISO file and add both Auto Unattend xmI and Auto Unattend folder into the ISO file Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to create a modified Windows 7 installation DVD Insert the modified Windows 7 installation DVD into an ODD on your 100 series platform Power on your system and press F8 during POST Power On Self Test to enter the boot screen Select the ODD as the boot device The USB 3 0 driver will be loaded aut
49. BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup press lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options After doing either of the three options press lt Delete gt key to enter BIOS LN e The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen e Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program e f the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey lt F5 gt See section 2 10 Exit Menu for details e If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 9 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button e The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup
50. CK 240 DRAM CLOCK ODT RTT NOM CHB Auto Configuration options 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 Configuration options Auto 0 15 Data Rising Slope Offset Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 CMD Rising Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 CMD Rising Slope Offset Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 Ctl Rising Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 Ctl Rising Slope Offset Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 Clik Rising Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 Clk Rising Slope Offset Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 Data Falling Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 Data Falling Slope Offset Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 CMD Falling Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 CMD FallingSlope Offset Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 21 2 22 Ctl Falling Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 CH Falling Slope Offset Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 Clik Falling Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 Clik Falling Slope Offset Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 RTL IOL control DRAM RTL INIT Value Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 DRAM RTL CHA DIMMO Ran
51. D128GX4M8A2666C15 Ver4 31 128GB XMP 8GB 16 CMD16GX4M4A2666C15 Ver4 23 16GB XMP 4GB 4 CMD16GX4M4A2666C16 Ver4 23 16GB XMP 4GB 4 CMD16GX4M4A2666C16 Ver5 29 16GB XMP 4GB 4 CMD32GX4M4A2666C15 Ver4 23 32GB XMP 8GB 4 CMD32GX4M4A2666C15 Ver5 29 32G 8GB4 CMD32GX4M4A2666C16 Ver4 23 32GB XMP 8GB 4 CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 Ver4 23 16GB XMP 4GB 4 CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 Ver5 29 16GB 4GB 4 CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 Ver4 23 16GB XMP 4GB 4 15 15 15 35 16 16 16 36 CORSAIR 15 17 17 35 CORSAIR 15 17 17 35 CORSAIR 16 18 18 35 CORSAIR 16 18 18 35 CORSAIR 15 17 17 35 CORSAIR 15 17 17 35 CORSAIR 16 18 18 35 CORSAIR 15 17 17 35 CORSAIR 15 17 17 35 CORSAIR 16 18 18 35 CORSAIR 16 18 18 35 CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 Ver5 29 16GB XMP 4GB 4 CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2666C15 Ver4 23 32GB 15 17 17 35 XMP 8GB 4 CMK32GX4M4A2666C15 Ver5 29 32GB XMP 8GB 4 CMK32GX4M4A2666C16 Ver5 29 32GB XMP 8GB 4 CMK32GX4M4A2666C16R Ver4 23 32GB XMP 8GB 4 F4 2666C15Q 16GRR XMP 16GB 4GB 4 F4 2666C15Q 32GRR XMP 32GB DS 8GB 4 CORSAIR 15 17 17 35 CORSAIR 16 16 18 35 CORSAIR 16 18 18 35 G SKILL 15 15 15 35 G SKILL 15 15 15 35 continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product Introduction DDR4 2666 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS G SKILL F4 2666C16Q2 64GRB 16 16 16 36 XMP Voltage
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54. ND Control2 Control1 Sense2 Sense1 CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM C Li GND S aN e The CPU FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power e W PUMP function support depends on water cooling device e The CPU_FAN connector and CHA FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature e The CPU fan connector detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes To configure the CPU fan s control mode go to Advanced Mode gt Monitor gt CPU Q Fan Control item in BIOS e The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes To set these fans to DC or PWM go to Advanced Mode gt Monitor gt Chassis Fan 1 4 Q Fan Control items in BIOS Z The FAN EXTENSION CARD is purchased separately ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 25 4 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit QEATX12V EATXPWR 2225 ooog 3 Volts GND PINA 12 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts Oooo Power OK floating AAAA GND GND ARAA 5 Volts GND rrr GND GND Z170 AR 5 Volts PSON
55. PU temperature reaches the upper limit the Water Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle Water Pump Middle Temperature 45 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the middle limit of the Water Pump temperature The values range from 20 to 75 Water Pump Middle Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum Water Pump duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the Water Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle Water Pump Lower Temperature 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the lower limit of the Water Pump temperature The values range from 20 to 75 The Water Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit Water Pump Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum Water Pump duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the limit the Water Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle Anti Surge Support On Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection OVP and Under Voltage Protection UVP functions Configuration options On Off 2 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options 01 28 2096 Saturday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor figuration CPU Fast Boot Enabled requen Sa 4000 MHz SATA Support HDD Only USB Supp
56. RAM Data REF Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 63 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMMO Rank1 BLO 7 Auto Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 63 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM1 RankO BLO 7 Auto Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 63 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM1 Rank1 BLO 7 Auto Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 63 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMMO Ranko BLO 7 Auto Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 63 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMMO Rank1 BLO 7 Auto Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 63 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank BLO 7 Auto Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 63 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank1 BLO 7 Auto Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 63 ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 31 2 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode AP SSBB BEE EERE E 02 20 2096 0 2 e 07 english CE MyFavorite F3 Go QfanControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Br Quick Note F9 Hot Keys
57. RE PAA ee USB 3 0 ports 56 supports USB 3 1 Boost USB Type C port EC1 supports USB 3 1 Boost LAN USB31 EA2 supports USB 3 1 Boost 4 LAN port 9 Optical S PDIF Out port 5 HDMI port 10 Audio I O ports and Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions PS 2 keyboard mouse port ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 21 aN e The plugged USB 3 0 device will run on xHCI mode e USB 3 0 devices can only be used for data storage e We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3 0 devices e Due to the design of the Intel chipset all USB 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 e Multi VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows OS environment two displays under BIOS and one display under DOS e Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks Pixel Clock H total x V Total x Frame Rate Screen refresh rate DVI port 148 MHz DisplayPort 675 MHz VGA port 210 MHz HDMI port 300 MHz LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Orange Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity 1 Gbps connection Orange Blinking Read
58. US You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase 2 58 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 9 3 ASUS OC Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings ASUS UEH BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 02 19 2096 0 6 H 3 Qt CH English E MyFavorite F3 qo Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday D My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Exit LA Hardware Monitor Tool ASUS Overclocking Profile 2200 MHz 100 0 MHz requen PARES lard 4096 MB Profile Name 12 000 V 5 040 V Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes YA e DONOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure ma e We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile name Save to Profile This item 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 lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load Save Profile from to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive load and save profile to your USB drive ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 59 2 60 2 9 4 ASUS DR
59. Windows 7 OS disk to ISO file then click Next ASUS EZ Installer This tool allows you to create a copy of Windows 7 installation file into a USB storage device or an optical disc You can directly install Windows 7 from your USB storage device or SATA ODD on your ASUS 100 Series motherboards Please select Check I agree and then click Next ASUS EZ Installer This tool allows you to create a copy of Windows 7 installation file into a USB storage device or an optical disc You can directly install Windows 7 from your USB storage device or SATAODD on your ASUS 100 Series motherboards End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement EULA constitutes a valid and binding agreement ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS and You as a user for the use deg ASUS Software Software defined as set forth below By installing and continuing to use the software YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS EULA AND ANY NEW VERSIONS HEREOF 1 SOFTWARE means the ASUS Software provided in or with the applicable ASUS product including but not limited to any future programming fixes updates upgrades and modified versions v agree ASUS Z170 AR Series Please select the source of your Windows R 7 installation disc Step 1 of 3 Select your disc source Please select Capacity 3181 MB
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62. ance Mode Auto This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration Configuration options Auto Max Non Turbo Performance Max Battery Turbo Performance CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power Intel SpeedStep tm Enabled This item allows your system to adjust the CPU s voltage and cores frequency resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C States Enabled This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states Configuration options Disabled Enabled V The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to Enabled en Enhanced C States Disabled When enabled CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C State Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C3 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapt
63. anced Mode E AP SSBB EE EERE E 02 19 2096 0 6 e 5 94 english CE MyFavorite F3 Go QfanControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Bs Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EA Hardware Monitor CPU Core Ratio Per Core D CPU 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto 2200 MHz 2 Core Ratio Limit Auto 100 0 MHz 3 Core Ratio Limit Auto 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto 22x DRAM Frequency Auto Memory CPU Core Cache Voltage Auto DEUTZ DRAM Voltage Auto paci PCH Storage Configuration 4096 M Onboard Devices Configuration Voltage CPU C states Auto f 12 096 V 5 040 V Fast Boot Fnahled gt gt Auto The system will adjust all core ratios automatically Sync All Cores Configure a core ratio limit to synchronize all cores Per Core Configure the core ratio limit per core Last Modified EzMode F7 Ken veom 2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc My Favorites comes with several performance power saving and fast boot related items by default You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items 1 Press lt F3 gt on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen from the BIOS screen to open 2 Onthe Setup Tree Map screen select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen Setup Tree Map System Date Ai Tweaker System Time Advanced gt
64. anced System Agent SA Configuration Li L l U 2200 MHz 34 C Supported BEL 100 0 MHz Enabled gt Graphics Configuration 22x gt DMI OPI Configuration gt PEG Port Configuration VT d Enabled Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub Configuration options Enabled Disabled Graphics Configuration This item allows you to select a primary display from CPU and PCle graphical devices Primary Display Auto This item allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCle devices Configuration options Auto IGFX PEG PCIE IGPU Multi Monitor Disabled This item allows you to enable the iGPU Multi Monitor The iGPU shared system memory size is fixed 64 MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled DMI OPI Configuration This item allows you to control various DMI direct media interface functions DMI Max Link Speed Auto Set this item to Enabled to set DMI speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 PEG Port Configuration This item allows you to configure the PEG Port settings PCIEx16_1 Link Speed Auto This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16_1 slot Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 PCIEx16_2 Link Speed Auto This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16_2 slot Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 37 2 38 2 6 4 PCH Configuration ASUS UE BIOS Utility Advanced
65. apter are for reference only Refer to Windows operating system documentation for detailed information 2 12 1 Windows 7 and USB 3 0 driver for 100 Series Based on the chipset specification the 100 series requires USB 3 0 drivers to be preloaded in order to use USB keyboard mouse during Windows 7 installation This section is a guide on preloading USB 3 0 drivers and installing Windows 7 Method 1 Using SATA ODD amp 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 e 1x SATA ODD 1 x USB device ODD or storage Z The USB storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity It is recommended to format the storage device before use 1 Insert the Windows 7 installation DVD into a USB ODD or copy all files on the Windows 7 installation DVD to a USB storage device on a working system 2 Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to your 100 series platform 3 Insert the ASUS support DVD into a SATA ODD on your 100 series platform 4 Power on your system and press F8 during POST Power On Self Test to enter the boot screen 2 66 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 5 Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device Please select boot device tand to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults ASUS SDRW 0804P D PA ASUS DVD E818A6T 5192M
66. ard layout 23 CPU_FAN EE CPU OV EEE 0000 E ea CU EATX12V Gi CPU OPT Dr NG KBMS USB3 56 USB3 1_EC1 1142 LAN_USB31_EA2 I CHA FAN1 AUDIO 7 CHA FAN2 1 H H W_PUMP e oe SUS Z170 AR 3 CPU LED Lithium Cell CMOS Power 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM A1 CHA FAN4 alala 3113113 DAN LED o o fo o E E E gll E E beroa E RENE z zala G5 e jje je OLI SIE jae s33 SE Sllzuzl Soo 1 ajjaja sino st xt xt cllclle oo ajjaja ED ag OO ah 5 6 3 VGA LEDD pi PCIEX16 1 2 8 H EI a ASM 2 JAULED7 PCIEX1 2 1083 S Intel a Z170 z DAULED4 PCI bei 22 Ho gt Super para LG EIF T SENSOR Gi 2 AC uge PCIEX16 2 S g g LE DO 21 1800T_DEVICE_LED g PCIEX1_3 TPU B 8 Tmi E PCIEX16 3 PWE LED co PWR SW TPM TB HEADER USB1112 USB1314 USB3 34 SPDIF OUT L a 20 ELI aarp lalalalala 19 us W US NG 14 6 9 10 roca TPU_LED XLED1 DRCT CLRTC CHA FAN3 el Cl EXT FAN ke EIER EE eet a p3 PANEL x DOO d 1 2 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 2 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V Intel LGA1151 CPU socket CPU water pump CPU optional extension and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin W_PUMP 4 pin CPU_OPT 5 pin EXT_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN1 4 DDR4 DIMM slots MemOK button USB 3 0 connectors 20 1 pin USB3_12 USB3_34 Intel Z170 Serial ATA 6 0 G
67. ariable structure with time based authenticated variable en DB Management Delete Key Allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append Key Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely YA The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DBX Management ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 55 2 56 DBX Management Delete Key Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Configuration options Yes No Append Key Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded YA The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable egen Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press lt F8 gt after POST Windows 8 not supported wc To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when the ASUS Logo appears Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device ite
68. as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 17 2 18 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Auto Auto This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings Disabled This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings CPU Core Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core YA When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Synch All Cores the following item appears 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit YA When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Per Core the following item appears 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit 3 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4 Core Ratio Limit 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU
69. ating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK button to boot and load the BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www asus com after using the MemOK function Chapter 1 Product Introduction 2 TPU switch With its two level adjustment functions the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU performance for air cooling and water cooling system builts AN e Enable this switch when the system is powered off e Ensure to apply proper Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you set the TPU switch to TPU Il Water cooling
70. b s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 SATA Express M 2 Socket 3 TPU switch Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC System panel connector 20 3 pin PANEL DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT EZ XMP switch USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 Thunderbolt header 5 pin TB HEADER TPM connector 14 1 pin TPM Power on button Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT Flashback header 12 1 pin FLBK_HEADER T_Sensor connector 2 pin T SENSOR CPU Over Voltage jumper 3 pin CPU_OV ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors ai O Cl om fi GNYAN Z170 AR CPU LGA1151 oo AN Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket JN e Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU e Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you se
71. bus INA P1 Da GND IntA P1 D IntA_P1_SSTX IntA P1 SSTX e These connectors are based on xHCl specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 Z The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately e The plugged USB 3 0 device will run on xHCI mode e These USB 3 0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows 8 Windows 8 1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3 0 Boost feature ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 31 13 Thunderbolt header 5 pin TB HEADER This connector is for the add on Thunderbolt I O card that supports Intels Thunderbolt Technology allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt enabled devices and a DisplayPort enabled display in a daisy chain configuration H O Col o oo nl oxi Hai W DEE 3 d D com DU TB HEADER GND Platform Sequence Control Z170 AR TB HEADER connector Plug Event Platform Sequence Control Power Z The add on Thunderbolt I O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately ma 14 T Sensor connector 2 pinT SENSOR This connector is for the ther
72. can the following QR code Quick Note F9 This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS Z e The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions delete cut copy and paste e You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Ups lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use lt F12 gt key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 2 3 QFan Control The QFan Control
73. ck Next AN e Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes e Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors 3 Select the port that you want to set to RAID mode PCIE or SATA then click Next Please select the port that you want to set to RAID mode PCIE mode The SATA HDD SSD will change from AHCI to RAID mode and the system will restart for this change to take effect Changing the SATA mode may cause system boot failure and system is not recoverable Cancel 2 10 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 4 Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed then click Next Which function do you want for your storage disk drive Easy Backup a For Easy Backup click Next then select from Easy Backup RAID1 or Easy Backup RAID10 aN You can only select Easy Backup RAID 10 if you connect four 4 HDDs b For Super Speed click Next then select from Super Speed RAIDO or Super Speed RAID5 Select the RAID type for your selected storage function r Super Speed RAID 0 Cancel 5 After selecting the type of RAID click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup 6 After the RAID setup is done click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 11 2 12 2 3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items ASUS UE BIOS Utility Adv
74. connector can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices 1 24 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 3 CPU water pump CPU optional extension and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 3 pin W PUMP 4 pin CPU OPT 5 pin EXT FAN 4 pin CHA FAN1 4 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector AN e DONOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors The CPU FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A 12 W fan power e Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector O CPU FAN CHA FAN4 CPU OPT Kee Ho mr 325 325 225 e225 SE e265 zig SC cha B re rears re DOD TOI DOD 5 5 5 5 55 O CHA FAN2 CHA FAN1 W PUMP GND GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN PWR PUMP PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN IN PUMP IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM PUMP PWM OEXT FAN CHA FAN3 RH i Z170 AR Fan connectors G
75. continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 MemOK button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure If the system fail to boot during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK button lights continuously press the MemOK button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking System will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot Je a MemOk H Lo D S i paa a KI i C1 fs cy LI II aae Z170 AR MemOK button A Refer to section 1 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK button does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indic
76. ct your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports It includes descriptions of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 2 BIOS setup This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided vi Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software 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 stan
77. d Enabled Windows Vista OS controls the ASPM active state power management support for devices Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 35 2 36 PCH PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB NorthBridge side and SB SouthBridge side of the DMI Link Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASPM Support Disabled This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy saving conditions Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 Auto SA PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH platform controller hub Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect Configuration options Disabled L1 PEG ASPM Support Disabled This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy saving conditions or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile Configuration options Disabled Auto ASPM LOs ASPM L1 ASPM LOsL1 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 6 3 System Agent SA Configuration ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 02 19 2096 06 25 DB English C MyFavorite F3 GoQfanControKF6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt QuickNote F9 2 Hot Keys Sunday MN My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Tool Exit E Hardware Monitor lt Adv
78. d 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard ege Scroll down to display other BIOS items ASUS UE BIOS Utility Advanced Mode E fe 4 9 SEL 02 19 2096 0 6 e 2 2 English MyFavorite F3 go Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday e My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor Target CPU Turbo Mode Frequency 2600MHz CPU Target DRAM Frequency 2133MHz Target Cache Frequency 2600MHz E Ai Overclock Tuner Auto 100 0 MHz ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Auto 22x CPU Core Ratio Auto BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto Mem
79. dard package Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task completing a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when YA NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS Z170 AR Motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 2 in 1 Q connector Accessories M 2 screw package CPU installation tool Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide and Feature Manual Z If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer Z170 AR specifications summary Chipset Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron Process
80. default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit If you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to Auto BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto This item allows you to change the BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio Configuration options Auto 100 133 100 100 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the odd ratio mode for better granularity Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS Setup DRAM Frequency Auto This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configurable options vary with the BCLK base clock frequency setting Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting Configuration options DDR4 2133MHZz DDR4 2200MHz DDR4 2266MHZz DDR4 2300MHz DDR4 2400MHz DDR4 2500MHz DDR4 2533MHz DDR4 2600MHzZ DDR4 2666MHz DDR4 2700MHz DDR4 2800MHz DDR4 2900MHz DDR4 2933MHZz DDR4 3000MHz DDR4 3066MHz DDR4 3100MHz DDR4 3200MHz DDR4 3333MHZz DDR4 3466MHz DDR4 3600MHz DDR4 3733MHz DDR4 3866MHZz DDR4 4000MHzZ DDR4 4133MHz DDR4 4266MHz TPU Keep Current Settings This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance Keep Current Settings Keep the current settings without changing anything TPU Applies air coolin
81. e any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related e Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket e 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 1 4 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 3 1 Installing the CPU ASUS Z170 AR Series Top of CPU Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 3 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 4 System memory 1 4 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 DDR4 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots IN A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT installa DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot e ON TN wkl KK SE 53 SE BE nA NA Z170 AR 288 pin DDR4 DIMM socket Chapter 1 Product Introduction Recommended memory configurations DIMM A2 1 4 2 Memory configurat
82. e available filesystem devices ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 61 2 62 2 11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility and performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary aN Visit http www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 2 11 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 the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST Click to automatically update your motherboard driver software and firmware ASUS EZ Update te Boot logo or BIOS ownloaded BIOS file then click MyLogo or BIOS Update Click to search and select the Click to select a boot Click to update
83. e the other end to the component to get the temperature m Extension Fan 1 3 Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 49 Extension Fan 1 3 Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters YA The following items appear only when you set the Extension Fan Profile to Manual Extension Fan 1 4 Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the Extension Fan 1 4 temperature The values range from 20 to 75 Extension Fan 1 4 Max Duty Cycle 96 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum Extension Fan 1 4 duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the Extension Fan 1 4 will operate at the maximum duty cycle Extension Fan 1 4 Middle Temperature 45 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the middle limit of the Extension Fan 1 4 temperature The values range from 20 to 75 Extension Fan 1 4 Middle Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt o
84. eement e red Inc ASUS and You as a user for the use den ASUS Software are defined as set forth below By installing and continuing to use the software YOU CORE ESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS EULA AND ANY NEW VERSIONS HEREOF 1 SOFTWARE means the ASUS Software provided in or with the applicable ASUS product including but not limited to any future programming fixes updates upgrades and modified versions agree ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 69 Select the source of the Windows 7 installation disk then click Next ASUS EZ Installer Please select the source of your Windows R 7 installation disc Step 1 of 3 Select your disc source Please select Capacity 3181 MB Select the USB storage device and click next ASUS EZ Installer Insert a USB storage device with 8 GB or more capacity This USB storage device will be formatted Step 2 of 3 Insert a USB storage device Click Refresh if your USB device is not displayed Na O or YA Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed Click Yes to clear the contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device AN Make sure to backup contents on the USB storage device as it will be formatted Once completed click OK to finish 2 70 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup e Windows 7 OS disk to ISO file Select
85. er 2 BIOS Setup CPU C6 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled Package C State Limit Auto This item allows you to set the a C state limit for the CPU package Configuration options C0 C1 C2 C3 C6 C7 C7s Auto CFG Lock Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform related features ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 02 19 2096 06 25 English MyFavorite F3 oQfan ControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt QuickNote F9 2 Hot Keys Sunday D My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor lt Advanced Platform Misc Configuration j uen j 2200 MHz 33 C PCI Express Native Power Management Disabled 100 0 MHz CH PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled a x ASPM Support DETZ A PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control DES 2133 MHz PEG ASPM Disabled pac lt 4096 MB PCIE Native Power Management Disabled This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to Enabled Native ASPM Disable
86. evice 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 num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interference y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil 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 Class B ITE TOREJ J A7A BREE CT CORBI AEE CHAT SOL eA MeELTWETA ORBRIVACTLEY a YRR LCE ANS L Y LAME eA ARIF HEEN AAH ERE TIE LV RRO RVR LT FAV KC Korea Warn
87. g digital separation and greatly reduced multi lateral interference EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality Audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers Unique de pop circuit to reduce start up popping noise to audio outputs Premium Japan made audio capacitors provides warm natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity Absolute Pitch 192khz 24bit true BD lossless sound DTS Studio Sound DTS Connect Supports jack detection multi streaming front panel jack retasking MIC Optical S PDIF out port at back I O continued on the next page Z170 AR specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Intel Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3 1 Boost 6 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 4 ports at mid board 2 ports at back panel blue 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports at mid board 2 ports at back panel ASMedia USB 3 1 controllers supports ASUS USB 3 1 Boost and 3A power output 1 x USB 3 1 3 0 2 0 ports at back panel teal blue Type A 1 x USB 3 1 3 0 2 0 port at back panel Type C Superb Performance OC Design ASUS PRO Clock Technology Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance 5 Way Optimization Whole system optimization with a single click Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance power saving digital power control system cooling and app usages DIGI VRM CPU Power
88. g overclocking conditions TPU Il Applies water cooling overclocking conditions LN Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting TPU II EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled The ASUS EPU Energy Processing Unit sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU SVID Support Disable this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key AN Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 19 2 20 Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM COMMAND Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1 2 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay L Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM RAS to RAS Delay S Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 1023 DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Confi
89. gnore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis and power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed CPU Core Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Q fan Configuration Q fan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan CPU Q Fan Control Auto Auto Detect the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode control PWM Mode Enable the CPU Q Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4 pin CPU fan DC Mode Enable the CPU Q Fan control feature in DC mode for 3 pin CPU fan Disabled Disable the Q Fan control CPU Fan Step Up 0 sec This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step up Configuration options 0 sec 2 1 sec 2 8 sec 3 6 sec 4 5 sec 5 0 sec 6 3 sec 8 5 sec 12 sec 25 sec CPU Fan Step Down 0 sec This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step down Configuration options 0 sec 2 1 sec 2 8 sec 3 6 sec 4 5 sec 5 0 sec 6 3 sec 8 5 sec 12 sec 25 sec CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit 200 RPM This item al
90. guration options Auto 1 32767 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay S Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Skew Control ODT RTT WR CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 0 DRAM CLOCK 80 DRAM CLOCK 120 DRAM CLOCK 240 DRAM CLOCK 255 DRAM CLOCK ODT RTT PARK CHA Auto Configuration options 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 Configuration options 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 Configuration options Auto 0 DRAM CLOCK 80 DRAM CLOCK 120 DRAM CLOCK 240 DRAM CLOCK 255 DRAM CLOCK ODT RTT PARK CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 0 DRAM CLOCK 34 DRAM CLOCK 40 DRAM CLOCK 48 DRAM CLOCK 60 DRAM CLOCK 80 DRAM CLOCK 120 DRAM CLO
91. he Main menu items The other items My Favorites Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen My Favorites F3 This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup Select frequently used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu Refer to section 2 3 My Favorites for more information Q Fan Control F6 This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans Use this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings Refer to section 2 2 3 QFan Control for more information EZ Tuning Wizard F11 This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system It also allows you to change the motherboard s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode Refer to section 2 2 4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 5 Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website You can also s
92. ing Statement Bo 77 ARS SSA AA el NAE PILGD daags zs AIA NG AE AS BAOG AH BE dadd NGO SF Ned Appendices 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 F 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
93. ions You may install 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8GB and 16 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets You can refer to the recommended memory population below AN e You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation e Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules e 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 effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4 GB or more on the motherboard c For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us e This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb 64 MB chips or less YA e The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module U
94. ions Auto 1 40 Memory Scrambler Enabled Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Channel A DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMS Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM11 Disable Both DIMMS Channel B DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMS Allows you to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM 1 Disable Both DIMMS MCH Full Check Auto Enable this item to enhance the stability of your system Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled DLLBweEn Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 PLL Bandwidth Auto Configuration options Auto Level 0 Level 10 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup DIGI VRM VRM Initialization Check Disabled Enable or disable this item if any error occurs during VRM initialization Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Load line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel specification and affects CPU power voltage The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions Select from levels 1 to 8 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0
95. ions Auto 1 4095 IA AC Load Line Auto This item allows you to set the AC loadline defined in 1 100 mOhms Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 0 01 62 49 IA DC Load Line Auto This item allows you to set the DC loadline defined in 1 100 mOhms Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 0 01 62 49 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Tweaker s Paradise Initial BCLK Frequency Auto This item allows you to start overclocking the system from the initial BCLK base clock frequency to the assigned BCLK frequency Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 40 0 MHz to 500 0 MHz BCLK Amplitude Auto This item allows you to set the magnitude of the base clock driven for the processor Configuration options Auto 700mV 800mV 900mV 1000mV BCLK Slew Rate Auto This item allows you to set the speed at which each clock rises and falls Configuration options Auto 1 5V ns 2 5V ns 3 5V ns 4 5V ns BCLK Spread Spectrum Auto This item allows you to reduce the EMI Diable to get more accurate base clocks Configuration options Auto Disabled 0 22 0 34 0 46 0 12 0 22 0 28 0 38 0 17 BCLK Frequency Slew Rate Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled 32us MHZz 64us MHZz 128us MHZ 512us MHz DRAM VTT Voltage Auto Configuration options
96. it the ba ASUS website at www asus com for updates Running 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 AHCI RAID Driver Manual Contact or Specials tabs to display their respective menus Z The following screen is for reference only Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed ASUS ASUS Z170 A motherboard support CD for Windows 8 1 64 Bit devices Install the necessary drivers to use the devices Click to display the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Contains the list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display product related information Click to select an item to install Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to install the selected items Z If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to L locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 39 1 40 Chapter 1 Product Introduction BIOS Setup 2 1 Knowing BIOS Z The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture offering a user friendly inte
97. justable CPU VCCIO Voltage at 0 0125V increment CPU System Agent Voltage Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0 0125V increment DRAM Voltage 152 step Memory voltage control PCH Core Voltage 88 step Chipset voltage control SFS Stepless Frequency Selection BCLK PCIE frequency tuning from 40MHz up to 500MHz at 0 01MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall 1 x PS 2 Keyboard mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S PDIF out 1 x Intel LAN RJ45 ports 1 x USB 3 1 3 0 2 0 ports teal blue Type A 1 x USB 3 1 3 0 2 0 ports Type C 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 2 x USB 2 0 ports 8 channel Audio I O ports 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 19 pin 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M 2 Socket 3 for M Key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices 1 x SATA Express connectors gray 4 x SATA 6 0Gb s connectors gray 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 pin for both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector 4 pin 1 x Water Pump header 3 pin 4 x Chassis Fan connectors 4 pin for both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP continued on the next page XI xii Z170 AR specifications summary Internal I O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD
98. kO Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 DRAM RTL CHA DIMMO Rank1 Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 DRAM RTL CHA DIMM1 RankO Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 DRAM RTL CHA DIMM1 Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 DRAM RTL CHB DIMMO Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 DRAM RTL CHB DIMMO Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 DRAM RTL CHB DIMM1 Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 DRAM RTL CHB DIMM1 Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 DRAM IOL CHA DIMMO Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 DRAM IOL CHA DIMMO Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 DRAM IOL CHA DIMM1 Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 DRAM IOL CHA DIMM1 Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 DRAM IOL CHB DIMMO Rankd Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 DRAM IOL CHB DIMMO0 Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 DRAM IOL CHB DIMM1 Rank Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 DRAM IOL CHB DIMM1 Rank 1 Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup IO Latency offset CHA IO Latency offset Configuration options Auto 0 127 CHB IO Latency offset Configuration options Auto 0 127 IO Latency RFR delay CHA RFR delay Configuration options Auto 0 127 CHB RFR dela
99. l Exit EJ Hardware Monitor Advanced APM Configuration ErP Ready pem ege K L 2200 MHz 34 C Restore AC Power Loss Power Off 100 0 MHz Power On By PCI E PCI Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled 22x ErP Ready Disabled This item allows you to switch off some power at S4 S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement When set to Enabled all other PME options are switched off Configuration options Disabled Enabled S4 S5 Enabled S5 Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item allows your system to go to ON state OFF state or both states after an AC power loss When setting your system to Last State it goes to the previous state before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power On By PCI E PCI Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake on LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI E LAN cards Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By Ring Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the Power On by Ring feature of your motherboard Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By RTC Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC Real Time Clock to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date When enabled you can set the days hours minutes or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
100. le Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum Chassis Fan 1 4 duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the Chassis Fan 1 4 will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Fan 1 4 Lower Temperature 40 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the lower limit of the Chassis Fan 1 4 temperature The values range from 20 to 75 The Chassis Fan 1 4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit Chassis Fan 1 4 Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1 4 fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the limit the Chassis Fan 1 4 fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to configure these items Extension Disabled DC mode Fan 1 3 Q Fan Control DC Mode Disable the Extension Fan Q Fan control feature Enable the Extension Fan Q Fan control in DC mode for 3 pin chassis fan PWM mode Enable the Extension Fan Q Fan control in PWM mode for 4 pin Extension chassis fan Fan 1 3 Q Fan Source CPU The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source Configuration options CPU MotherBoard VRM PCH T SENSOR11 EXT_ Sensor1 EXT_Sensor2 EXT_Sensor3 For EXT_Sensor1 3 connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1 3 header then plac
101. le or disable control of the PS2 devices availability during POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss DirectKey DRCT Enabled Disabled Disables the DirectKey button The system will only power on or off when you press the DirectKey button Enabled Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when you press the Reset button Connect the 2 pin connector of the chassis reset buton cable to the onboard DRCT header 2 52 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Boot Logo Display Auto Auto Sets the boot logo to display during POST Full Screen Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST Disabled Disables the boot logo display during POST The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to Auto and Full Screen Post Delay Time 3 sec This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot The values range from 0 to 10 seconds aN This feature only works when set under normal boot YA The fol
102. led 2133 MHz SATA6G_2 Gray Empty paci e 4096 MB SATA6G_2 Gray Enabled Hot Plug Disabled Voltage SATA6G_3 Gray ST3160812AS 160 0GB 12 096 V 5 040 V CATALO OI em linia Last Modified EzMode F7 VelSion2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 BIOS Setup SATA Controller s enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA Mode Selection AHCI This item 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 features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Set to RAID when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives YA The following item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to RAID mn M 2 PCIE Storage RAID Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port to SATA for RAID Remapping Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA Express PCIE Storage RAID Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port to SATA for RAID Remapping Configuration options Disabled Enabled PCIEX16_3 PCIE Storage RAID Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port
103. llows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical procesors allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Enabled for two threads per activated core Disabled for only one thread per activated core Last Modified EzMode F7 3 ve en 2 17 1 246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Hyper threading Enabled This item allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously Configuration options Disabled Enabled Active Processor Cores All This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When set to Enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 33 2 34 Hardware Prefetcher Enabled This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled This item allows the mid level cache L2 to prefetch adjacent cache lines reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot Perform
104. lowing items appear only when you set the Boot Logo Display to Disabled en Post Report 5 sec This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC Bootup NumLock State Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable power on state of the NumLock Configuration options Disabled Enabled Above 4G Decoding Disabled This item enables or disables 64 bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space if your system supports 64 bit PCI Decoding Configuration options Enabled Disabled Wait For F1 If Error Enabled This item allows your system to wait for the lt F1 gt key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST Disabled Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Enabled Execute the trap right away Disabled Execute the trap during legacy boot Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST EZ Mode This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 53 2 54 CSM Compatibility Support Module This item allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for bette
105. lows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual m CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 25 to 75 CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Middle Temperature 25 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the middle limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 to 75 ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 47 2 48 CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle 96 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 2096 to 10096 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20
106. mistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard s critical components and connected devices c HA al iin em Coon PIN 1 Z170 AR T SENSOR connector Z The thermistor cable is purchased separately Pot T SENSOR RS SENSOR IN Chapter 1 Product Introduction 15 Flashback header 12 1 pin FLBK HEADER This connector is for the USB BIOS Flashback card that allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system HEPA Col DI 2 C SS ca PI e iE oo mmm Ha H om J KAL 5VSB_ATX GND SMB1_CLK SMB1_DATA FLASHBK FLBK_HEADER PIN 1 S 3VSB SPI CS0 SPI CLK Sp MOSI SPI MISO ERP FLBK Z170 AR FLBK HEADER connector Z The USB BIOS Flashback card is purchased separately ASUS Z170 AR Series
107. ms that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu ASUS UEFH BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 01 28 2096 23 23 English MyFavorite F3 Zo Qfan ControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt QuickNote F9 2 Hot Keys Saturday D My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Exit LA Hardware Monitor gt ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility j uen 4000 MHz 35 gt Secure Erase Setup Animator Disabled E E 100 0 MHz 1 344V gt ASUS Overclocking Profile gt ASUS SPD Information gt Graphics Card Information Setup Animator This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice YA For more details refer to section 2 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2 9 2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD restoring it to factory performance levels Secure Erase is only
108. nal 1 G SKILL F4 3300C16D 8GTZ 8GB 4GB 2 SS Samsung K4A4G085WD 16 18 18 38 CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4B3300C16 16GB 4GB 4 SS DDR4 3200 O C MHz capability Vendors G SKILL Part No F4 3200C16Q 16GRR 16GB 4GB 4 Samsung K4A4G085WD Chip NO H5AN4G8NMFR 16 18 18 36 Timing 16 16 16 36 Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 4 G SKILL F4 3200C16Q 16GRB 16GB 4GB 4 H5AN4G8NMFR 16 16 16 36 G SKILL F4 3200C16Q 16GRRK 16GB 4GB 4 H5AN4G8NMFR 16 16 16 36 AVEXIR AVD4U32001604G 4BZ1 16GB 4GB 4 H5AN4G8NMFR 16 18 18 36 AVEXIR AVD4U32001604G 4CIR 16GB 4GB 4 16 18 18 36 CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A3200C16 16GB 4GB 4 16 18 18 36 GEIL GPR416GB3200C15QC 15 15 15 35 Kingston HX432C16PB2K4 16 16GB 4GB 4 16 16 16 39 Panram PUD43200C164G4NJW 16GB 4GB 4 16GB 4GB 4 16 18 18 39 Chapter 1 Product Introduction DDR4 3000 O C MHz capability Vendors G SKILL Part No F4 3000C15Q 32GRR 32GB 8GB 4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 G SKILL F4 3000C15Q 32GRB 32GB 8GB 4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 G SKILL F4 3000C15Q 32GRK 32GB 8GB 4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15 15 15 35 G SKILL F4 3000C16Q 32GRR 32GB 8GB 4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16 16 16
109. nder the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment e For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs e Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 9 1 10 Z170 AR Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR4 3400 O C MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR DDR4 3333 O C MHz capability Vendors G SKILL Part No CMD16GX4M4B3400C16 ver 4 23 Part No F4 3333C16D 8GTZ 16GB 4GB 4 8GB 4GB 2 SS DS Chip Ss Brand Chip NO Samsung K4A4G085WD SK Hynix Chip NO H5AN4G8NMFR Timing 16 18 18 38 Timing 16 18 18 38 DIMM socket support Optional Voltage 1 2 1 35V e Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 4 4 G SKILL CORSAIR F4 3333C16Q 16GRKD CMD16GX4M4B3333C16 ver4 23 16GB 4GB 4 16GB 4GB 4 Samsung Samsung K4A4G085WD K4A4G085WD 16 16 16 36 16 18 18 36 A DATA DDR4 3300 O C MHz capability Vendors G SKILL AX4U3333W4G16 Part No F4 3300C16Q 16GRK 16GB 4GB 4 16GB 4GB 4 SS SK Hynix SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR H5AN4G8NMFR 16 16 16 36 Timing 16 16 16 36 Voltage DIMM socket support Optio
110. ngs Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 1 Product Introduction 12 USB 3 0 connectors 20 1 pin USB3 12 USB3 34 This connector allows you to connect a USB 3 0 module for additional USB 3 0 front or rear panel ports With an installed USB 3 0 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with 7 FFA fi CH S EE INAO O Q O HL puss Q USB3_12 Z170 AR PIN1 Vbus Vbus IntA P1 SSRX IntA P2 SSRX IntA P1 SSRX IntA P2 SSRX GND GND IntA P1 SSTX IntA P2 SSTX m IntA_P1_SSTX IntA P2 SSTX GND GND IntA P1 D IntA P2 D IntA_P1_D IntA_P2_D GND Z170 AR USB3 0 connectors C N O LA CL E IntA P2 SSRX IntA P2 SSTX IntA P2 D GND IntA P2 SSTX IntA P2 Di IntA P2 SSRX GND Vbus PIN 1 IntA P1 SSRX GND GND IntA P1 SSRX V
111. odel number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents GIE ONT E V aloa Uia Ee TL ws ce AA AA AA AA AA AA V Package CONE NN AA AAO AA vii Z170 AR specifications SUMMATFYy sssssssussnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnan vii Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 1 Before you proceed AANGAT 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overvieW sssssssssussnunsnunnnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 1 1 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU ssssssssunsunsunenunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 4 1 4 GE MEMO NAA aaaea aaa AA 1 8 1 5 Expansion ko NAA 1 16 1 6 JUmMpeET 5 aaa a NAA arai 1 19 1 7 CONNECTIONS siisi a iaoiai 1 21 1
112. omatically during installation startup YA The Setup is starting screen will show up if the USB 3 0 driver is loaded correctly egen 9 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows 7 installation Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Method 3 Using ASUS EZ Installer Use the ASUS EZ Installer to create a modified Windows 7 installation source Requirement 1 x ASUS support DVD 1 x Windows 7 installation DVD 1 x Working system PC or notebook e 1x SATA ODD 1 x USB storage device 8 GB or more 1 Insert the Windows 7 installation DVD 2 Launch the ASUS EZ Installer located on the ASUS support DVD 3 Selecta method of creating a modified Windows 7 installation file e Windows 7 OS disk to USB storage device Select Windows 7 OS disk to USB storage device then click Next as This tool allows you to create a copy of Windows 7 installation file into a USB storage device or an optical disc ip lens ta ai a ENE aa ODD on your ASUS 100 Series mo Please select Insert a USB storage device with 8 GB or more capacity This USB storage device will be formatted Check I agree and then click Next ASUS EZ Installer gt x ee E Sieg into a USB storage an optical disc You can directly install Windows 7 from your USB storage device mina 100 Series motherboards End User License Agreement A This End User License Agreement EULA constitutes a valid and binding agr
113. onboard Intel Z170 chipset HE SN Q SATA6G 1 SATAGG 3 SATAGG 4 SATA6G 2 GND GND o RSATA TXP3 RSATA TXP4 di Ca GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 Ke Alloy RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND d LI Gi CO E ES Wa i o RSATA_RXP1 ba oc fais SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 O D RSATA TXP2 GND GND HA ie Sr RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 Z170 AR x GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 rae RSATA_RXN2 GND GND KH x RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 E oO GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 i Floating GND GND Device_Reset GND Dl 7 d LG Detection Intel mm o Ne dn pg Eege WI KI Z170 AR Intel SATA 6 Gb s connectors aN These connectors are set to AHCI Mode 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 Mode Refer to section 2 6 5 PCH Storage Configuration for details e TheM 2 socket shares SATA ports with SATA Express Only one SATA device could be activated To use an M 2 SATA device refer to section 2 6 8 Onboard Devices Configuration regarding the BIOS switch e The SATAEXPRESS
114. one Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems Disabled Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list Auto Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup If any USB devices are detected the legacy USB support is enabled XHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the XHCI Hand off support USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports Z Refer to section 1 2 3 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports eme Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 6 7 Network Stack Configuration ASUS UE BIOS Utility Advanced Mode A i Ka EI SE EE EE EERE E 02 19 2096 0 6 d 6 English CE MyFavorite F3 Ae Qfan ControkF6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EJ Hardware Monitor lt Advanced Network Stack Configuration CPU Network Stack DE bana L 2200 MHz Network stack Disable This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disable Enable Z The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ta Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 Ipv
115. ors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 07 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the CPU types Intel Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM max 64GB DDR4 3400 0 C 3333 0 C 3200 0 C 3100 0 C 3000 0 C 2933 0 C 2800 0 C 2666 0 C 2600 0 C 2400 0 C 2133 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Please refer to Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details 2 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slots single at x16 or dual at x8 x8 mode 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot max at x4 mode compatible with PCle x1 and x4 devices 3 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot The PCle x16 3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G 56 The PCle x16 3 is default set at x2 mode Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support DisplayPort HDMI ports Supports DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution 4096 x 2304 60Hz 24Hz Supports HDMI 1 4b with max resolution 4096 x 2160 24Hz 2560 x 1600 60Hz continued on the next page Vii viii Z170 AR specifications summary Multi GPU Support Storage Supports Intel InTru 3D Quick Sync Video Clear Video HD Technology Insider Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory of 512MB DP 1 2 Multi
116. ort Partial Initial 100 0 MHz PS2 Devices Support Enabled 40x NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Memory Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot DirectKey DRCT Enabled PAREN ar paci Boot Logo Display Auto 8192 MB POST Delay Time E d eee Voltage Boot up NumLock State Enabled i 12 288 V 5 160 V Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option Has no effect for BBS NU boot options 3 392 V ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 51 Fast Boot Enabled Disabled Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed Enabled Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed YA The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled aa SATA Support HDD Only All Sata Devices All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST This process extends the POST time HDD Only Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST Last Boot HDD Only Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST USB Support Partial Initial Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initial All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial Initial For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected PS2 Devices Support Enabled Allows you to enab
117. ory DRAM Odd Ratio Mode Enabled drake 5 2133 MHz DRAM Frequency Auto paci 4096 M TPU Keep Current Settings EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Voltage CPU SVID Support Auto e 12 096 V 5 040 V IN Manual When the manual mode is selected the BCLK base clock frequency can be assigned manually XMP When the XMP extreme memory profile mode is selected the BCLK frequency and memory parameters will be optimized automatically Last Modified EzMode F7 3 veom 2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Ai Overclock Tuner Auto This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency XMP If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile XMP Technology choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance YA The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to Manual aa BCLK Frequency 100 00 This item allows you to set the BCLK base clock frequency to enhance the system performance Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 40 0 MHz to 500 0 MHz We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification
118. owing item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled This item allows to enhance the system stability Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component T Probe Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode Extreme Select to set the VRM current balance mode MN DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Power Phase Control Auto This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme AN DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Graphic Load line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by IntelR specification and affects CPU power voltage The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions Select from levels 1 to 7 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0 to 100 Auto Level 1 Level 7 CPU Graphics Current Capability Auto The GT current capability adjusts the total power range for GT overclocking A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequenc
119. peoga E10395 First Edition July 2015 Copyright 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without 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 ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOU
120. r lt gt keys to adjust the maximum Extension Fan 1 4 duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the Extension Fan 1 4 will operate at the maximum duty cycle Extension Fan 1 4 Lower Temperature 40 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the lower limit of the Extension Fan 1 4 temperature The values range from 20 to 75 The Extension Fan 1 4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit Extension Fan 1 4 Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum Extension Fan 1 4 duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the limit the Extension Fan 1 4 will operate at the minimum duty cycle Water Pump Control Disabled Disabled Disable the Water Pump control feature DC mode Enable the Water Pump control in DC mode for 3 pin chassis fan PWM mode Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for 4 pin chassis fan V The following items appear only when you set the Water Pump Control to DC mode or PWM mode Water Pump Upper Temperature 25 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the Water Pump temperature The values range from 20 to 75 2 50 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Water Pump Max Duty Cycle 96 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum Extension Fan 1 4 duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the C
121. r compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto Enabled Disabled The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode V The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Es Secure Boot Boot Devices Control UEFI and Legacy OPROM This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OPROM Legacy OPROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy only This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy only UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy only This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy only UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCI E PCI Expansion Devices Legacy only This item allows you to select the type of PCI E PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy only UEFI driver first This item allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UEFI mode
122. rface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system The term BIOS in this user manual refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise specified BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update AN Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel When downloading or updating the BIOS file rename it as Z170AR CAP for this Ca motherboard ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering
123. ront panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Audio Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to an SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to an HDMI audio output PCI EX16 3 Bandwidth Enabled Auto Run at X2 mode with SATA6G_56 enabled X4 mode Run at X4 mode for high performance support with SATA6G 56 M 2 and SATA Express Mode Configuration SATA EXpress M 2 SATA mode will be switched to M 2 SATA Express can only support PCIE devices SATA EXpress SATA mode will be switched to SATA Express M 2 can only support PCIE devices ASMedia USB 3 1 Controller Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia USB 3 1 controller of your system Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASMedia USB 3 1 Battery Charging Support Disabled This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia USB 3 1 battery charging support of your system Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 42 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup USB Type C Power Switch Auto Auto The system will automatically detect your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed Enabled The USB Type C port will always provide power to your devices Intel LAN Controller Enabled This item allo
124. ry hardware settings for the card Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier Replace the system cover Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card A 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 arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 5 3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 5 4 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 5 5 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that
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126. sword for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 15 2 16 To change a user passwor
127. t the value Configuration options Auto 1 19 Extreme Over voltage Disabled Enable this item to allow higher voltages for overclocking but the CPU lifetime will not be guaranteed Configuration options Enabled Disabled Z This item can only be enabled when the onboard CPU_OV jumper is switched on CPU Core Cache Voltage Auto Configures the mode of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode DRAM Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 1 0000 2 0000 CPU VCCIO Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 70000 1 80000 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup CPU System Agent Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 70000 1 80000 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode Auto Auto The system automatically determines the CPU Graphics Voltage Manual Mode This item allows user defined values Offset Mode This item allows you to modify values by SVID PCH Core Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 70000 1 80000 CPU Standby Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 80000 1 80000 DRAM REF Voltage Control DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA CHB Auto Configures the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines The reference volage will be the DRAM voltage times the configured value Configuration options Auto 0 39500 0 63000 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMMO Ranko BLO 7 Auto Configures the D
128. tems and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 01 28 2096 23 24 5 English MyFavorite F3 go Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Saturday H My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool LA Hardware Monitor gt Load Optimized Defaults gt Save Changes amp Reset one Ge gt Discard Changes and Exit a 100 0 MHz gt Launch EFI Shell from USB drives I 40x requen HEH paci 8192 MB 12 288 V Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of th
129. the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery e You do not need to clear the RTC when thae system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values e Due to chipset behavior AC power off is required to enable C P R function You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system ASUS Z170 AR Series 1 19 CPU Over Voltage jumper 3 pin CPU OV The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system depending on the type of the installed CPU To gain more CPU voltage setting insert the jumper to pins 2 3 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting insert the jumper to pins 1 2 CPU OV 12 2 3 S Disable Enable Ea default setting i bo UU ESCH o S mi h ain fon oem Z170 AR CPU_OV setting Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 7 Connectors 1 7 1 Rear panel connectors ET a GEEFEFFEEFFEE HG Ge LETT
130. the cleanest sound with dedicated audio design onboard Turbo APP Tailored app performance network priority and audio configuration for your needs EZ DIY Push Notice Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback Card supported UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface TPU CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q Design ASUS Q LED CPU DRAM VGA Boot Device LED ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q Connector ASUS 5X Protection ASUS DIGI VRM 8 Phase digital power design ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection Short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards Enhanced ESD protection ASUS High Quality 5K Hour Solid Capacitors 2 5x long lifespan with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I O 3x more durable corrosion resistant coating Special Features Mobo Connect LAN Guard USB 3 1 Boost Ai Charger Al Suite 3 MemOK EZ XMP continued on the next page Z170 AR specifications summary Quiet Thermal Design ASUS Fan Xpert 3 _ ASUS Fanless Design Heat sink solution ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel UO Ports Internal I O Connectors Precision Tweaker 2 CPU Core Cache Voltage Adjustable CPU Core Cache Voltage at 0 005V increment CPU Graphics Voltage Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0 005V increment CPU VCCIO Voltage Ad
131. timized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 10 Exit Menu for details 2 64 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 11 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file IN The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at http support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing 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 2 automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 65 2 12 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary The setup procedures presented in this ch
132. tlight V100 er USB Drive 04 07 2015 09 55 lt DIR gt fseventsd fs0 3818 MB 04 15 2015 00 30 lt DIR gt System Volume Information fs1 06 01 2015 15 35 16779264 MAXIMUS VIII HERO ASUS 0201 CAP fs2 152522 MB 04 14 2015 15 09 lt DIR gt SNAGIT fs3 06 08 2015 06 50 lt DIR gt Hero_Screenshot fs4 152522 MB 06 05 2015 20 51 16779264 Z170 DELUXE ASUS 0219 CAP ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 63 AN e This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only e DONOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure aN Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 10 Exit Menu for details To update the BIOS by Internet 1 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt 2 Select by Internet Please choose a way to update your BIOS 3 Press the Left Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method and then press lt Enter gt Choose an internet connection method Z LL sas a Cancel 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update 5 Reboot the system when the update process is done AN Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Op
133. troller hared Intel LAN Intel xHCI HD Audio ASMedia Controller PCI Slot 1 18 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 6 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords al Bas DE malaisia afa ia na AOR Hali We Z170 AR ane CLRTC LI em oo z 1m mmj SD 7 LED PIN 1 Z170 AR CLRTC To erase the RTC RAM l 2 3 4 M I Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Short circuit pin 1 2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5 10 seconds Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never short circuit the CLRTC jumper Shorting the CLRTC jumper will cause system boot failure e fthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear
134. uick Note F9 Hot Keys Saturday MN My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit LA Hardware Monitor BIOS Information CPU 4000 MHz 100 0 MHz jersion Processor Information 40x Brand String Memory Frequency Total Memory uen EU Memory Frequency paci System Language English 8192 MB 01 28 2096 System Date Voltage System Time 23 22 05 gt 12 288 V 5 160 V Arrace ave Arlminictra IN Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings ep ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode AT SS ee BEE EERE E 02 19 2096 0 6 e 7 24 english CE MyFavorite F3 Go QfanControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Br Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Sunday e My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit LA Hardware Monitor Main Security CPU 2200 MHz 100 0 MHz ti 22x Memory l L l PARE A lard YA e If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 9 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button e The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator pas
135. us com sales Technical Support Telephone 49 1805 010923 Support Fax 49 2102 9599 11 Online support http www asus com de support ASUS Z170 AR Series A 5 einjeubis Soz Bunuew 39 Buixije uibaq 0 Ia Se Aller owen 030 uonisoq Bunuew Awjojuoo 93 926091 JOA SL0Z 90 9 k 97eq UOH e1e 99q DUU 39X N SHOH N3 S9 LL0ZEXY eL0Z ZL9 ON Na voneinbay C 6002 8242 ON 03 voneinbay C 6002 29 ON 93 uonenb y O 8002 9221 ON 3 vonejnbey CT ONIB11G d43 99 GZ 60027 LLOZ Z Y Z002 99009 NA 102 2Y 9002 1 09609 NA P LLOZ ZLV 9002 k 09609 NA P 9MYI911G GA1 93 S6 900cX L0Z 99909 NA ELLA 2 k6z ZOE NA SEET FELA 1 162 206 NI i TE Z0 S002 l E E 11 8002 L LA 2 286 LOE NI E 60 2002 le LA 9ZE ZOE NA 90 2002 2 2 LA 2 926 206 NA 60 0 L02 I S LA 2 68 LOE NA 60 2102 1 2 ZA 21 68 LOE NA 11 2002 kv LA 6 68 LOE NI 11 9002 ELA 2 68 LOE NI 30 6002 L F LA 9 68 LOE NI EP LA 6 687 LOE NA 60 1 L02 2 6 LA 1 68 LOE NI 8002 L Z9 NA Z002 S8E0S NA 0L02 64729 NA LO02 09609 NA 10 6002 Ll LA E29 ZOE NI 10 6002 t L LA 7bS ZOE NI 90 2 LO0Z L Z LA 68 LOE NA 20 1 LOZ L 2 SA 2 806 LOE NI SO 1 L02 L Z SA 1 806 LOE NI 0 00Z 2 0 6A LLS LOE NA 80 0102 Lb LA 2 0 F 006 NI 80 0102 L 9 LA 1 0 006 NI 90 2 LOZ L 8 LA ger 006 NA BISISISISISISISIRISISISIS SAD2eI0 ALI2H 03 9 666 L
136. 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 AR Series English AsusTek Inc hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directives Please see the CE Declaration of Conformity for more details Frangais AsusTek Inc declare par la pr sente que cet appareil est conforme aux crit res essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives europ ennes Veuillez consulter la d claration de conformit CE pour plus d informations Deutsch AsusTek Inc erkl rt hiermit dass dieses Ger t mit den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der CE Richtlinien bereinstimmt Weitere Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte der CE Konformit tserkl rung Italiano AsusTek Inc con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti alle direttive CE Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione di conformit CE Komnanua ASUS 3asBi1seT YTO 9TO YCTPOHCTBO COOTBETCTB
137. ws you to enable or disable the Intel LAN1 2 controllers Configuration options Disabled Enabled YA The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to Enabled aa Intel PXE OPROM Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled LED Design Switch Auto Auto LEDs will only light up when the system is fully powered and operating Enabled LEDs will always light up at the SO Working S3 Sleep and S5 Soft off states but not light up at the S5 state when the ErP Ready is enabled Disabled LEDs will not light up Serial Port Configuration The items in this menu allows you to set the parameters of the serial port YA This items in this menu works only if a serial port connector is installed on the motherboard erg Serial Port On This item allows you to enable disable the serial port Configuration options On Off Change Settings I0 3F8h IRQ 4 This item allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO device Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 I0 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 lO 2E8h IRQ 3 ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 43 2 44 2 6 9 APM Configuration ASUS UVEFIBIOS Utility Advanced Mode 02 19 2096 06 27 english MyFavorite F3 oQfan Contro F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 2 Hot Keys Sunday H My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Too
138. y range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 CPU Graphics Auto The switching frequency will affect the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production Select the manual mode to configure a higher frequency to get a quicker transient response speed Auto Manual Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics to Manual Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency KHz 300 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 300 KHz to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz Chapter 2 BIOS Setup GT Power Phase Control Auto This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme AN DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme The thermal conditions should be monitored Boot Voltages CPU Core Cache Boot Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 600 1 700 DMI Boot Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 300 1 900 CPU System Agent Boot Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 7000 1 8000 CPU VCCIO Boot Voltage Auto Configuration options Auto 0 7000 1 8000 CPU Standby Boot Voltage Auto The voltage for CPU standby at initial Boot Configuration options Auto 0 7000 1 8000 0 700 2 200 ASUS Z
139. y Configuration options Auto 0 127 Third Timings tRDRD_sg Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tRDRD_dg Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tRDWR_sg Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tRDWR dg Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tWRWR sg Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tWRWR dg Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tWRRD sg Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 tWRRD dg Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tRDRD dr Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tRDRD dd Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tRDWR dr Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tRDWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tWRWR dr Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tWRWR dd Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 23 2 24 tWRRD dr Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 tWRRD dd Auto Configuration options Auto 0 63 TWRPRE Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 TRDPRE Auto Configuration options Auto 0 15 tREFIX9 Auto Configuration options Auto 0 127 OREF RI Auto Configuration options Auto 0 255 Misc MRC Fast Boot Auto Allows you to enable disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration opt
140. y to wake up LAN port then steady from S5 mode Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Blue Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Blak J Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 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 a slot opening at the back of the system chassis tua TF Dommen DELOOS m Cl mn AS Z170 AR COM O RTS1 O RI1 Z The COM module is purchased separately ASUS Z170 AR Series 2 Intel Z170 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G 12 SATA6G 34 SATA6G 56 SATA Express These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb s signal cables If 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

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