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1. E Active Frequency Mode Active Frequency Mode allows you to enhance the power saving condition of the CPU Click ON to get a quicker transient response while saving the CPU power Adjusting the DRAM Power ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Click or tap to undo Click or tap to the changes apply the changes dh DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency to stabilize the system or to increase the overclocking range B DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the DRAM power efficiency a The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification Ensure that the cooling modules are properly installed in your motherboard to monitor the thermal conditions ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual Adjusting the GPU Power ASUS Dual intelligent Processors 5 Click or tap to undo Click or tap to the changes apply the changes GT Power Phase Control Increase the phase number under a heavy system load to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce the phase number under a light system load to increase the VRM efficiency GT Switching Frequency Enables spread spectrum to enhance system stability CPU Graphic2. The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model Voltage AD Dual Intelligent Processors 5 BCLK Frequency 100 50 MHz q CPU Cache Ratio 4 CPU Core Vokage U UUU DMI Voltag Load Profile Save Profile Click to load the saved profile Drag the slider to adjust CPU Core Voltage DMI Voltage CPU Standby Voltage DRAM 9 UKAM Voltage 1 201 VPPDOR Voltage 2 500 Vulla Click to save the adjustment into a profile 1 Core Group Tuning 1 200 V 4 Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments Drag the slider to adjust DRAM Voltage VTT Voltage and CPU System Agent Voltage ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual L VPPDDR Voltage Core PLL Voltage CPU VCCIO Voltage and PCH Core Voltage GPU Boost CPU Graphics Voltage adjustments Fels Dual Intelligent Processors 5 GPU Boost GPU Boost Click to apply the oad Profile Save Profile adjustments Click to Click to load the Click to save the undo the saved profile adjustment into a profile adjustments aN The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard EPU Energy Processing Unit EPU is a real time system power saving chip that automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power u
3. Allow this device to wake up the computer and Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer y For 802 11ac standard Wi Fi GO Card the Wake on LAN function will be supported in the later version for Windows 8 and Windows 10 operating system ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual 25 Cloud GO Cloud GO allows you to control and synchronize your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage Dropbox Google Drive and SkyDrive aN e Ensure to set the correct system date and time of your computer and smart device when using Cloud GO e Due to the cloud storage limitation you can only upload or synchronize files with a maximum size of 100 MB e The synchronized files will be saved under the Wi Fi GO folder of each cloud storage For the backed up files you can find them in C MyFavorites folder e Log into the cloud storages accounts first in your PC and stay signed in to allow smart device control To use Cloud GO 1 Click or tap Cloud GO 2 Login to your cloud account then click or tap Sign In Z To log in to your Google Drive Dropbox or SkyDrive accounts click or tap Sign in Cloud GO directs you to the Google Drive Dropbox or SkyDrive website to log in to your account Click or tap a specific icon to move upload rename create folder download delete or refresh your cloud contents gmi Wi Fi GO a Cloud co Coudcor a aess eh o Click or
4. Mbps 802 11n HT40 up to 300 Mbps 802 11n HT20 up to 150 Mbps 802 11a up to 54 Mbps 802 11b up to 11 Mbps 802 11g up to 54 Mbps When using Wi Fi Engine in AP mode the channel bandwidth is limited to HT20 with a maximum data rate of 150 Mbps due to Windows limitation Data rate Securit WEP WPA amp WPA2 y Use WPA2 or open system to reach 65Mbps and above Network architecture AP Mode types Client mode Frequency band 2 4GHz amp 5GHz ISM radio band Wi Fi Outdoor up to 300 meters Indoor up to 100 meters Operating range The transmission speed may vary according to the environment Bluetooth 10 20 meters depends on the environment Antenna 1 Wi Fi Tx Rx Antenna 2 Wi Fi Tx Rx Bluetooth 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi Fi moving antenna with SMA Antenna connector Antennas Wi Fi Tx Rx 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi Fi moving antenna with MMCX connector continued on the next page ASUS Wi Fi GO card specifications Wi Fi Green LED Wi Fi enabled LED off Wi Fi disabled Bluetooth Blue LED Bluetooth enabled LED off Bluetooth disabled Blinking blue LED Data activity 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 8 1 Windows 10 Support OS ASUS N ASUS Wi Fi Engine ee ie ASUS Wi Fi GO The specifications are subject to change without notice Drivers will be updated at a later stage ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual 17 Installation System requirement
5. technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada NCC Taiwan Wireless Statement PESCA O ee AE BH SEE HS ZED RN A E AN EA Ah eB EL 0 AY BRS ER Rat ZAHER KBAR ERAS SH ERLER FEAA LEAF gt MICAS A wee SRT TRUE A AR GA da ke ERATE ERR ZIRE BURKA RAS REA RLE BRA A EE Pear ZTE gt FA 5 25GHz 5 35GHz ik ARE HE ER ER Ha BY SS EE BR TFE 5 250 5 350GHz AMELIE PIERA gt Japan RF Equipment Statement OM MIL AR S 15 5 35GH2THEL TW SL eit BAK BY CTOSDRAMECT KC RF Equipment a ta R 7 YEA DA We 144 ast FAAEE 28 AREA 1540 91 9 71713 Aaa Baa ALA A428 RSG Modelo BCM94352HMB Modelo AR5B22 ol ANATEL OL anareL 3020 12 1869 0741 12 6534 AT he l u 01 07898940474646 01 07898931331019 pe ep ane da
6. ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual 23 24 Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote App for smart devices Using Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote To use the Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote 1 Connect your smart device to the same Wi Fi network as your computer or log in on your computer and smart devices using the same ASUS account to fully utilize the Wi Fi GO functions across different networks 2 On your smart device tap then tap Enter 3 From the list of scanned PCs tap the computer that you want to connect with your smart device Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote interface main page Cloud GO Remote Desktop E s A File Transfer Remote Keyboard amp Mouse File Transfer Remote Keyboard amp Mouse Z The screenshots are for reference only and vary with the type of smart device Using the Wake on LAN If you want to wake up your computer using the smart device ensure that you enable the computer s Wake on LAN settings To configure your computers Wake on LAN settings 1 From BIOS Setup go to Advanced gt APM Configuration then set Power On By PCI E PCI to Enabled 2 From Windows OS do the following a On your desktop click Start right click Computer gt Manage to launch the Computer Management screen b Click Device Manager to view all the installed devices c Click Network Adapters right click the installed module card Broadcom or Atheros then click Properties gt Power Management tab d Tick these items
7. CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents Dual Intelligent Processors 5 cssssssssssssssseeesseessseeesssoesssseeensnessseeesnenesesneenseeennens 4 5 Way se 4 TPU Turbo Processing Unit vassiscn id 4 EPU Energy Processing UnNit ooconcocnocccnccccocncoocnoornnorononrnnorononrnnornnonnnnoo 7 DICE POWER COMO cvsseeid ied OS 8 A A daaseu can ueteasce teva 11 Turbo App13 MODO Cone Chesson a Oapae mamta testy eii 14 A ca elnig eve oe Ranta a cee ie AG ed Aah ada ea et 14 MUDO LAN A A talc eared 15 Bis gid are Con oa 15 WEEE GOP Cdi iia 16 ASUS Wi Fi GO Card SpeCifiCationS cesecssccssessressseceseesseesseesneessaees 16 Instala reas daras 18 WI FI ENG INS iii ii di 19 Wi Fi GO and Remote GO nnccccccccononncccnoconconanocancrnra rca rara rra rara 21 System requireMentS sesiis ta a aaa ianei 21 ASUSACCOUNT EOG Nnna aa eats eaneante 21 USNO WER GON 23 coud A Oa 26 Remote Desk cin 27 AA o EN 29 Remote Keyboard amp MOUS 6 ceoociion ida 30 ASUS Media Hee 30 System requirements ccccsccsscesse
8. E10527 First Edition June 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 SHOULD NOT BE
9. e controllers These controllers offers ultra precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency stability and performance aN The following screens are for reference only Configuration options varies depending on the motherboard model Adjusting the CPU Power SUS Dual intelligent Processors 5 ASUS Dual intelligent Processors 5 Click or tap to switch between screens Click or tap to undo Click or tap to the changes apply the changes CPU Power Phase Control Increase the phase number under a heavy system load to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce the phase number under a light system load to increase the VRM efficiency E CPU VRM Switching Frequency Enables spread spectrum to enhance system stability O CPU Load line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to control the CPU Load line Adjust to a high value for system performance or to a low value for power efficiency E CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component
10. esseecsseeserecsueeseeessusesseeeseeessatesseessneesseeses 30 RP EQuipment NOUCCS nicas 32 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 trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task y Y gt gt NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Dual Intelligent Processors 5 ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 combines TPU EPU DIGI Power Control Fan Xpert 3 and Turbo App functions to push the system s performance to its optimal potential It automatically balances the system s performance power saving levels and fan settings via the user friendly Al Suite 3 utility 5 Way Optimization The 5 Way Optimization function dynamically optimizes your PC based on real time usage to provide the best system status It covers the essential areas such as CPU performance energy saving stable digital power cool and quiet fan control and includes tailored settings for your apps to ensure your PC is ready for gaming entertainment productivity or just about anything 5 Way Optimization screen Click or tap this 5 Way Optimization button to auto detect and tune the best settings for your system SU gt Dual in
11. he CPU or chassis fans have been changed the Fan Auto Tuning process should be repeated DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process Tick to set the Chassis fan s mode EL Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Fixd RPM Mode o Click to apply the changes Click to switch between the Click to undo CPU and chassis fan screens the changes Click to select a different thermal sensor onboard for chassis fan s speed control Water Pump s mode is set to Smart Mode ASUS Dual intelligent Frocessors 5 Click and drag to set the pump speed g Click to apply the changes Click to switch between the Click to undo CPU and chassis fan screens the changes pa 0 The water pump header does not support the Fan Tuning function to prevent the water e pump from not working due to different water pump manufacturers Turbo App Turbo App allows you customize the system performance network priority and audio setting of an application When an application is on the Turbo App List you can allocate the CPU frequency assign a network priority and define the audio setting of the seleted application Click to refresh the list of running applications Click to assign a specific application exe into Turbo App list ASUS Dual Intelligent Proc Click to apply the changes or Click to undo Displays all the running Displays the applications the changes applications on your system added to the Turbo Ap
12. i GO card driver to fully utilize the Wi Fi GO functions Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of smart devices Screen Low density Medium density High density Extra high density type o 20 Idpi 160 mdpi 240 hdpi 320 xhdpi WXGA 1024 x 600 1024 x 768 1920 x 1152 2560 x 1536 1280 x 768 1920 x 1200 2560 x 1600 Resolution ASUS Account Login Wi Fi GO gives you complete control of your PC anytime and anywhere Create and login the same ASUS Account on your PC and smart devices for public to private network functions Z e Remote Desktop and File Transfer support public to private networks feature e You can access the ASUS Account tab by clicking ED from Wi Fi GO main page ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual 21 22 Creating an ASUS account y Ensure that you have an internet connection before you create an account To create a new ASUS Account 1 Click or tap Create a New Account on your PC or smart device The browser will direct you to the ASUS website www asus com 2 From the ASUS website click or tap Sign Up then follow onscreen instructions to complete the registration Logging in To log in using your PC 1 Launch Wi Fi GO on your PC aN A login notice is displayed when you launch Wi Fi GO for the first time on your PC To stop this notice from appearing again tick Don t remind me again then click G
13. ine Z Wi Fi Engine is available only in selected motherboard models _ Using Wi Fi Engine AS Wi Fi Engine Click or tap to set up your computer as a wireless access point Click or tap to connect to a wireless access point Using the Client Mode The Client mode allows you to connect your system to a wireless network To use the client mode Click or tap Client Mode to launch Network Connections 2 From the Network Connections window select a network adapter AX A Wireless Network Connection 2 Disabled AHU Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport A ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual 19 3 From the list of available networks select a network that you es want to connect to ill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection A aN Some networks may require you to key in a password misiva a eurospot all knight_2G all NETGEARS6 wall ASUS p1801_24G ee will ASUS DOC2 lll ASUSLOVEYOU_2G wall RT n65u_ 7 246 wall z Open Network and Sharing Center Using the AP Mode The AP mode allows you to set your system as an access point for other wireless enabled devices To use AP mode click or tap AP Mode on the Wi Fi Engine menu AS Wi Fi Engine Network Name SSID Key in a network Z97 WINBLUE X name O characters ex My Computer Password Key in your password Internet Connection Sharing Key in your password for confirmation Ethernet v C
14. lick or tap to disable AP mode l Click or tap Click or tap to go back Click or tap to to enable AP to previous screen select a network mode Enable In the AP mode the Internet Connection Sharing may depend on the Bluetooth Internet device s driver support Due to Windows 8 and Windows 10 limitations it may take several minutes to set up the AP mode for the first time Due to the restriction of Windows OS SoftAP feature the AP mode only supports 2 4 GHz bandwidth with 802 11n communication standard 20 Wi Fi GO and Remote GO Wi Fi GO and Remote GO are ASUS exclusive utilities that gives you complete control of your PC anytime and anywhere with your smart devices You can manage all your public clouds or sync and backup files among your PC and devices Z The user interface of your smart device may vary with the operating system and the screen resolution System requirements System requirements Smart device OS Windows 7 Windows 8 Android 4 0 or higher versions Windows 8 1 Windows 10 iOS7 or later versions Utilities ASUS HomeCloud ASUS Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote Z For Android devices download the ASUS Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote from Google Ze Play For iOS devices download it from App Store Install the Wi Fi GO card driver and ASUS HomeCloud utility from the support DVD bundled with your ASUS motherboard or visit www asus com Ensure to reinstall the Wi F
15. mote Desktop Control Notification 1 Click Select Device SS Wi Fi Go Remote Desktop 0 Eb Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to view you Operation in Smart Device To use the function please tap the Remote Desktop icon Remote Desktop Control Notification his function allows you to send the control authorization to a smart device and start using Remote Desktop remotely E Select the device 2 Select a device from the drop list 3 Click Send to send the Remote Desktop control authorization to the selected device gm Wi Fi GO Remote Desktop C Eb Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to Select Device lease select the Device that you want to send the Rer o Notice installer from the bundled support DVD or download the latest installer from Z This function requires the Push Notice feature to be installed You can get the PUSH e www asus com 28 File Transfer File Transfer allows you to sync and share files between your PCs and smart devices with just a click in public to private networks Transferring files from computer to smart device To transfer files from computer to smart device 1 Click or tap File Transfer 2 Click or tap Setting to select the destination for your transferred files 3 Right click the file then select Send to gt Device Name beats Wi Fi GO X File Transfer 0 D File Transfer Trans ee Smart Device to Desk
16. o to Login Notice IMPORTANT To use the Wi Fi GO functions across different networks ensure that you log into the same ASUS account on your PC and smart devices To log in later click Settings and select the ASUS Account tab 2 From the log in window key in your ASUS account and password A then click Login B mins Wi Fi GO Settings ASUS Account Q ua ASUS Account To log in using your smart device 1 Launch Wi Fi GO 8 NFC Remote on you smart device 2 Tap ASUS Account A key in your ASUS Account and password then click or tap Login C Z PCs with the same ASUS account logged in will show up in the device list The public to private network functions for the iOS system will be available from Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote V2 00 00 or later versions Using Wi Fi GO To launch Wi Fi GO click the ASUS HomeCloud shortcut on your desktop then select Wi Fi GO from the mini bar Click to set a password or log in using your ASUS Account Wi Fi GO X Wi Fi GO Wi Fi GO menu Use your smart device to scan QR Codes for more information AN To protect your Wi Fi utility from unauthorized remote access click a then set a password Launch Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote on your smart device to use the Wi Fi GO amp NFC remote control functions For more details refer to section Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote of this user manual for more details X
17. p List ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual 13 14 Mobo Connect Turbo App allows you customize the system performance network priority and audio setting of an application When an application is on the Turbo App List you can allocate the CPU frequency assign a network priority and define the audio setting of the seleted application AD Mobo Connect HotKey cil w 0 v gt Device Picase scicct d w PC Cleaner PC Cleaner allows you to clean the system junk files by scanning and deleting selected files ASUS PC Cleaner Scan your PC and get rid of junk filas to frea up disk space Displays the scan status and clean results Check and select the Click to stop cleaning Click to start cleaning items to clear process checked items Turbo LAN Turbo LAN is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles VoIP Media Streaming Games and File Sharing facilitating different user scenarios Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to run faster and smoother MU Turbo LAN Maximum of download amp upload Network status dashboard Check to load a preset Applications that are Set application priority profile and using the network priority configure its settings Lighting Control Lighting Control allows you to adjust the onboard RGB LEDs color and also select different light effects Settings made can be previewed
18. rent networks want to stream to Adding and deleting media files Drag and drop or tick files to add or delete Folders a Click to add or create a new folder Ed Add File Click to add the selected files El ClUsersiWelly_SheniMy Folder 1 Mr aroma Folder Click to delete selected files CiUsersWelly_Shenidy Folder 2 v a Misc My Music 1 CAUsersiWWelly_SheniSpecial Foldery Music My Video H CAUsersWVelly_SheniSpecial Folderimy Video My Photo O CUsersWelly_SheniSpecial Folderily Photo Cancel Click to proceed with the deletion or Click to cancel changes addition of files Z The following media formats are supported by Android and iOS devices e Android 3gp mp4 m4a aac ts flac mp3 mid xmf mxmf rtttl rtx ota imy ogg mkv wav jpg gif png omp webp webm e iOS Supports the following media formats mov mp4 mpv 3gp ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual 31 32 RF Equipment Notices CE European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300 GHz This wireless device complies with the R amp TTE Directive Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency band Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Wi Fi
19. s To use the Wi Fi GO card ensure that your system meets the following requirements 1 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 8 1 Windows 10 2 DVD Optical drive 3 ASUS support DVD containing the Wi Fi GO card driver 4 ASUS Al Suite 3 utility AN e Ensure to install the bundled Wi Fi antenna connector to the Wi Fi GO card ports e To install ASUS Al Suite 3 utility refer to the section Al Suite 3 of your motherboard s user guide for more details Installing Wi Fi GO card driver Z The contents of the support DVD are subject to change without notice Visit the ASUS support site at http support asus com for driver or utilities updates To install Wi Fi GO card driver 1 Place the support DVD on the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the installation wizard 2 Click Drivers tab then click ASUS Bluetooth 4 0 Wi Fi Driver ASUS InstAll Google Chrome Browser 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete MERA the installation 4 After the installation is completed restart Management Engine Interface your computer Realtek LAN Driver Wi Fi Engine Wi Fi Engine allows you to connect to a wireless network and set up your computer as an access point for Internet connection sharing among Wi Fi enabled devices To use Wi Fi Engine click or tap EEN on the right edge of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select Wi Fi Eng
20. s Load line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to control the CPU Graphics Load line Adjust to a high value for system performance or to a low value for power efficiency CPU Graphics Current Capability CPU Graphics Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously GT Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider GT power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Fan Xpert 3 ASUS Fan Xpert 3 provides customizable settings of your fans for a cooler and quieter computing environment With its fan Auto Tuning feature ASUS Fan Xpert 3 automatically tweaks the settings of CPU and chassis fans to achieve their best cooling performance ASUS Fan Xpert 3 also supports hardware level PWM DC combo mode for the CPU chassis fans and fans connected to the fan extension card You can also reduce the CPU fan speed below the default minimum for a noiseless operation during light loads fs Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click to set the Click to fan s speed to maximize the silent mode fan speed Load Profile Save Profile Click to increase the fan s speed for a high cooling capability Click to set the balanced Click to switch between CPU configura
21. sage It offers a total system wide energy optimization reduces fan noise and extends the lifespan of your hardware components Using EPU Click to configure the settings in Max Power Saving mode Click to configure the settings Click to configure the Click to configure the in High Performance mode settings in Away mode Global settings fess Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Away Mode fa Vcore Downgrade None Click lt or gt to adjust the Configured Max CPU Powel gt configured Max Y CPU Power Ez Fan Protile Click Vv to Es Silent ASUS select a fan profile QJ Mute Mute Default Tick to select a setting for Click to enable the Click to undo the Click to apply Voltage Decrement default settings adjustments the adjustments aN When you enable Configured Max CPU Power for advanced energy saving condition the CPU frequency may display 800 MHz in the Windows OS information of your computer However the true CPU frequency varies depending on the wattage that you manually set You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base on your preferred default value Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under system heavy load To restore your system to its default settings reboot your computer ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual DIGI Power Control ASUS DIGI Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltag
22. tap to open a cloud storage account Click to open the file directly v 0 UN i MER Click or tap to sign out Click or tap to go back Click or tap to synchronize cloud contents or to to the previous screen create a back up to your local drive Click or tap to go back to Wi Fi GO Remote GO screen Tick to select contents 26 Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to remotely control your desktop in real time using your smart device AN The System User Account Control UAC will be set to Never Notify when using Remote Desktop function The UAC level will return to your previous settings after you exit Remote Desktop To use Remote Desktop On your smart device tap Remote Desktop Remote Desktop interface for Windows 8 Tap to view the cursor Tap to launch the Charms bar Tap to launch the smart device s keypad Long press to switch between multitouch and mouse mode Remote Desktop function keys F1 F12 Delete lt gt D Hide Z e Select multitouch mode to support Microsoft multitouch functions on Windows 8 8 1 e Select mouse mode to support zoom in and normal mouse functions e The Extended Mode support varies with the VGA driver installed in your computer ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual 27 Remote Desktop Control Notification This function allows you to send the control authorization to a smart device and directly start using Remote Desktop in your device To use Re
23. telligent Processors 5 Click the optimiza re CPU Speed Connhgured Max CPU Power AN DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process TPU Turbo Processing Unit TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency core ratio DRAM frequency and related voltages for enhanced system stability and performance boost AN Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high e voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may lead to an unstable system AN For system stability the TPU settings are not saved in the BIOS and are not loaded during system bootup Save your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup Using TPU CPU Frequency Click or tap lt 4 or to adjust the Base Clock Frequency CPU Ratio and CPU Cache Ratio SUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 BCLK Frequency 100 50 MHz q CPU Cache Ratio U UUU uvvu V Save Profile Luad Profile Click or tap lt or gt to select the number of cores to adjust the saved profile adjustment into a profile Tick to enable Group Tuning Adjust the CPU voltages and DRAM voltages Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to undo the adjustments user manual for details Set the CPU Core Ratio item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Frequency in TPU Refer to section Ai Tweaker menu in the BIOS chapter of your motherboard
24. tion between the and chassis fan screens fan s noise level and speed Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans rotation speeds and responsiveness based on your system s temperature Tick to set the CPU fan s mode Y EA intelligent Processors 5 Click and drag a to set the fan s rotation speed Click and drag the sliders to adjust the fan s responsiveness Click to apply the changes Click to switch between the Click to undo CPU and chassis fan screens the changes Z The Extreme Quiet Mode allows you to configure the CPU fan speed control range to its extreme low setting when using a PWM CPU fan ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual 11 RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is below 75 C fELE Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Fixd RPM Mode Click and drag to adjust the Click to switch between the WW A Click and drag to set the fan s rotation speed Click and drag the sliders to adjust the fan s responsiveness 12 fan s speed CPU and chassis fan screens e When the CPU temperature reaches 75 C the fan will automatically run at full speed to protect the CPU e The Fan Xpert 3 may not be able to detect the fan speed if your fan is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed e Fan Xpert 3 does not support 2 pin fans If you install a 2 pin fan it can only run at its full speed e If t
25. to the left of the settings SUS LIGHTING CONTROL Turn the onboard RGB LEDs On or Off Lighting effects Static Breathing Adjust RGB LED light color Set special LED effects priority is higher than the settings made above Preview the lighting Select the RGB effects LED light effect ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual Wi Fi GO Card The Wi Fi GO card is an easy to use wireless LAN adapter that allows you to connect to a wireless LAN in a single network With the Wi Fi GO card you can also use your system as an access point for other Wi Fi supported devices By default the Wi Fi GO card is already installed on your motherboard To locate the Wi Fi GO card refer to section Motherboard rear and audio connections of your motherboard s user guide aN The Wi Fi standard of 802 11ac will be restricted by countries regulations Wi Fi 802 11ac feature will be supported under the complete 11ac eco system environment ASUS Wi Fi GO card specifications Bluetooth v4 0 Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac version Wi Fi Standard IEEE 802 11 a b g n ac Bluetooth standard Bluetooth v4 0 3T3R 802 11ac HT80 up to 1300 Mbps 802 11n HT40 up to 450 Mbps 802 11n HT20 up to 225 Mbps 802 11a up to 54 Mbps 802 11b up to 11 Mbps 802 11g up to 54 Mbps When using Wi Fi Engine in AP mode the channel bandwidth is limited to HT20 with a maximum data rate of 216 5 Mbps due to Windows limitation 2T2R 802 1 1ac HT80 up to 867
26. top Desktop to Smart Device Nee y qa Browse 4 After the file transfer is complete click or tap OK Z To receive files on your OS device go to Settings gt Privacy gt Photos then turn on the Wi Fi GO 8 NFC Remote Find your transferred files from lt SD Card gt Wi Fi GO for Android devices and Camera roll for iOS devices Transferring files from smart device to computer To transfer files from smart device to computer 1 Tap File Transfer gt Enter 2 Tick the files that you want to send to your computer then tap Send e The files you transferred can be found on the location a X Users Documents ASUS HomeCloud Wi Fi GO File Transfer To select a new storage location click Setting Th Another way to transfer files is to open the file directly tick the file tap the Share icon button then click the File Transfer app to start sending the file to the computer ASUS Z170 Series Feature Manual 29 30 Remote Keyboard amp Mouse Remote Keyboard amp Mouse allows you to use your smart device s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Tap to switch between zoom Tap to display the Tap to switch between and magnifier function Start menu running tasks and apps Input field Mouse tap area Control keys Tap to mimic left Tap to mimic right click function click mouse function Slide up down to scroll ASUS Media Streamer The ASUS Media Streamer allows yo
27. u to enjoy your PC s multimedia content anywhere You can pipe music from your PC or stream your favorite movie to a smart TV using your PC or smart device aN Ensure to enable the DLNA setting of your devices first ASUS Media Streamer supports NFC function Some functions may require you to install NFC EXPRESS 2 Visit www asus com for more information about NFC EXPRESS 2 Z e The public to private network functions for the iOS system will be available from Media Streamer V2 00 00 or later versions e The iOS system only support photo and video streaming for Media Streamer System requirements System requirements Smart device Windows 7 Windows 8 Android 4 0 or higher versions Windows 8 1 Windows 10 iOS7 or later versions Utilities ASUS HomeCloud ASUS Media Streamer To use ASUS Media Streamer On your computer click ASUS HomeCloud then select Media Streamer from the mini bar On your device click or tap Media Streamer Z You can use Push Notice to receive a media link The link can be clicked and allows you to play the file directly Click or tap to edit media files Click or tap to select media type Y ASUS Media Streamer w PC LJE asus ams server w LAN w Cloud Storage F WebStorage a DropBox 5 SkyDrive Li GoogleDrive w ASUSID Log in ASUS account to stream Click or tap a media file to play Select the device you play in diffe
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