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1. I U H El C ee O O H170 PRO LL T gt Q az pa GO l R mg CSC L PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Wm I L zn MMM H170 PRO Digital audio connector The S PDIF module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin ATX12V 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 e EATX12V EATXPWR 555 3 Volts GND gt gt gt gt 12 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts E o 5V Standby 5 Volts es Power OK 5 Volts S Pas Volts Go SS 5 Volts H 22292 GND GND 5000 5 Volts PSON a GND GND eren 3 Volts 12 Volts Q 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 Lr m co rmm H170 PRO ATX power connector
2. Olla coo IOC Dt H170 PRO CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H170 PRO 1 3 e Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket aN Unplug all power cables 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 see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components 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 LGA1151 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 3 1 Installing the CPU Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ASUS H170 PRO Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly j fF To uninstall
3. H170 PRO Intel SATAEXPRESS aN e The SATA Express connector can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices e M Socket and SATA Express slots support PCle and SATA devices in PCle or SATA mode When a device in PCle mode is installed on the M 2 socket SATA Express supports devices in both PCle or SATA modes When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M 2 socket SATA Express supports one PCle mode device or one SATA mode device installed on SATA 2 port only In this setup the system sets a higher priority for M 2 Socket than the SATA Express slots Chapter 1 Product introduction 11 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 4 pin CHA FAN 1 2 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 CPU_FAN CHA FAN1 H H HEEE oes m art 386 GL Z Ep E s POR Wa d cl I CHA FAN2 GND O H170 PRO E CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN 5V K mm zo rmm H170 PRO Fan connectors AN Do not forget
4. SS SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND pa C F RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA RXN4 RSATA RXP4 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA TXN3 RSATA RXN3 RSATA RXP3 GND GND GND GND GND wn gt 4 gt o O o SATA6 Di Ou 9NXH VLVSH SNXH VLVSH ON 9dXL VLVSH ON SdXL VLVSH ON 9dXH VLVSY 9NXL VLVSY SdXH VLVSY SNXL VLVSY ON ONG ONG i i w H170 PRO Intel SATA 6 0Gb s connectors aN When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 6 5 SATA Configuration for details ASUS H170 PRO 1 19 1 20 10 Intel H170 SATAEXPRESS connectors These connectors connect to SATAEXPRESS hard disk drives via SATAEXPRESS signal cables NEEN SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 RSATA TXP1 s RSATA_TXN1 Eq RSATA_RXN1 EB RSATA RXP1 I 1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 ee Gen O H170 PRO P SAYA ipa GND Floating H Device_Reset GND Detecti SATAEXPRESS
5. 1 13 1 8 onboard LED u 1 23 1 9 Software suppol t 1 24 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 6 2 3 My ee 2 16 2 4 M ll r T EE 2 18 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu 2 20 2 6 Advanced meni WE 2 28 2 7 Monitor menu eR RET NE 2 37 2 8 Lee r Rl u u uuu oo T 2 41 2 9 TOOK MENU EE 2 45 210 MUU ge 2 47 Appendices NOIIC6S uuu A 1 ASUS contact information u A 4 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 sup
6. CZ DOCEDOCEDOCH LC 1 DEE EECH H170 PRO Serial port COM connector f The COM module is purchased separately 2 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 480Mbps connection speed E Llam i 3 USB1112 USB1314 ME L SEE ie op n ion n 001 0 d ammo noma ooozo NNNZO gt 5 6 2 PIN 1 PIN 1 le S239 RS 62a 6 38 SE 4 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard LA The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately ASUS H170 PRO 1 15 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3 12 USB3 34 These connectors allow 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
7. Chapter 2 Getting started CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 25 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and 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 set the value for CPU Middle Temperature The range of the values depends on the CPU installed CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU fan s lower temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 7 5 Chassis Fan 1 2 Q Fan Control DC Mode PWM mode Enables the chassis Q Fan control in PWM mode for 4 pin chassis fan DC mode Enables the chassis Q Fan control in DC mode for 3 pin chassis fan Disabled Dis
8. Allows you to select the delay time of the OROM UI Splash screen in a normal status 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 6 Gray Enabled Allow you to enable disable the SATA6G_1 6 port Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hot Plug Disabled These items allow you to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled External SATA Disabled Allow you to enable disable the external SATA support Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS H170 PRO 2 33 2 34 Spin Up Device Disabled Allow you to enable disable the spin up device feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA Device Type Hard Disk Drive Allow you to identify the installed SATA device type Configuration options Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive Typology Unknown This item allows you to identify the SATA topology Configuration options Unknown M2 Direct Connect ISATA Flex Optical Disk Drive Device Sleep Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable device sleep Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Config Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable SATA DTIO Configura
9. USB 2 0 ports These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 8 USB 3 0 ports Blue Type A These 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 3 0 devices Z e Dueto the limitation of USB 3 0 controller USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation 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 9 USB 5Gb s Type C port This 24 pin Universal Serial Bus USB port is for USB Type C devices 10 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content 11 DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device Z DVI D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI I 12 PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 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 CO jam Q i RXD DSR CTS NEEN O PIN 1 88g Oto
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11. english MyFavorite F3 Zo Qfan ControKF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt QuickNote F9 2 Hot Keys Monday H My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Boot Tool Exit Z Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature 40 C 104 F requen MotherBoard Temperature 27 C 80 F 2700 MHz CPU Fan Speed 3276 RPM B 100 0 MHz Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N A 27x CPU Core Voltage 0 976 V 3 3V Voltage 3 376 V juen 2133 MHz 5V Voltage 5 040 V 12V Voltage 12 192 V 4096 MB gt Q Fan Configuration Anti Surge Support 12 192 V CPU Temperature 4 3 360 V Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc ASUS H170 PRO 2 37 2 38 2 7 1 CPU MB Temperature xxx C xxx F Ignore The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 7 2 CPU Fan Chassis Fan 1 2 Speed xxxx RPM Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan 1 2 speeds 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 2 7 3 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 Ig
12. gt Save Changes amp Reset bass wks 2600 MHz 41 C gt Discard Changes and Exit 100 0 MHz 1 104V Launch EFI Shell from USB drives 26x 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 OK to discard changes and exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available USB devices ASUS H170 PRO 2 48 Chapter 2 Getting started 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 o
13. 08 26 Copyright C 1994 2005 H Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD CD is detected Press ENTER to boot from the DVD CD If no key is pressed within 5 seconds the system will boot next priority device automatically boot On the FreeDOS prompt type d then press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file 1 2 2 4 On the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g On the BIOS Updater screen press lt Tab gt to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D Chapter 2 Getting started ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS v1 30 2014 01 01 F WS H170P CAP 16779264 2015 06 04 21 14 34 Drives panel Files panel Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press Up Down or Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update Are you sure you want to update the BIOS Ff The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations 5 Select Yes then press Enter When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater 6 Restart your computer DO NOT shu
14. ASPM LOs L1 LOsL1 2 6 3 System Agent SA Configuration VT d Enabled Allows you to enable or disable VT d function on MCH Configuration options Enabled Disabled Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from CPU PCIE and PCI graphical devices Primary Display Auto Allows you to select the primary display from CPU PCIE and PCI graphics devices Configuration options Auto CPU Graphics PCIE PCI IGPU Multi Monitor Disabled This item allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for the multi monitor output The CPU graphics shared system memory size is fixed at 64 MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled RC6 Render Standby Enabled Allows you to enable or disable render standby support Configuration options Disabled Enabled DMI OPI Configuration This item allows you to control various DMI direct media interface to run at PCI E 2 0 speed DMI Max Link Speed Gen2 Allows you to configure the DMI speed Configuration options Auto Gent Gen2 Gen3 ASUS H170 PRO 2 31 PEG Port Configuration Allows you to configure the PEG Port settings PCIEx16_1 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for slot 1 Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters Memory Remap Enabled Set this item to Enabled to support DRAM address re
15. ASUS UEFIBIOS Utility Advanced Q Fan control ode To access the EZ Mode click EzMode F7 or press lt F7 gt EZ Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys 04 14 2099 01 1 9g CD English S MyFavorite F3 Go QfanControKFe Ez Tuning Wizard F11 E gt QuickNote F9 2 Hot Keys Tuesday My Favorites Main Enhanced C states CPU C3 Report CPU C6 Report C State Auto Demotion C State Un demotion Package C state demotion Package C state undemotion CState Pre Wake Package C State limit CFG lock Power Limit 3 Settings Power Limit 4 Settings Ge Configure MSR 0xE2 15 CFG lock bit Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor Enabled Enabled Enabled C1 and C3 Ciandc3 Disabled Disabled Enabled AUTO Enabled Disabled Enable 1 Last Modified EzMode F7 Vetor 2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Sub menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Popup window Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 2 Getting started Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items My Favorites For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settin
16. America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site http www asus com us Technical Support Support fax 1 812 284 0883 General support 1 812 282 2787 Online support http www service asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com de Online contact http eu rma asus com sales Technical Support Telephone 49 2102 5789555 Support Fax 49 2102 959911 Online support http www asus com de support A 4 Appendices ueus Aner owen O39 UOlISOd 9ZEOS L JOA Bune Ajuuojuoo 23 aneus GLOZ Bupnugu g9 Buixiyje u B5 q 0 189A SL0c 90 vc 91eq uongeejoeq bunew 3351 SHOH 13 69 LEOZ Dd 102 419 ON n3 uonein amp eu 6002 8422 ON 03 uonein amp eu 6002 29 ON 03 uoneinbeg 7 8002 SZZ1 ON 03 uonejnBeu anndedd d43 O3 SZ1 600Z 1 LLOc Z LY 200c 89009 NA ELO ZY 9002 1 08609 NA I LOS ZLY 9002 1 08609 N3 O Ano 1Iq 1 1 93 6 9002 4 10 S002 L LA 2 62 ZOE N3 40 8002 LLLA L L62 ZOE NA LL 8002 Y LA 2 ZS LOE NA 60 4002 FE LA 92 ZOE NA 90 4002 2 LA Z 9Z ZOE NA 60 0L02 L S LA v2 68r LOE NA 60 2102 L Z ZA 11 687 LOE NA L1 Z002 Lp LA 6 68 LOE NA LL G00Z E LA 2 685 LOE NA 60 6002 L LA F 68r LOE NA 80 2002 L LA 68r LOE N3
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18. computer the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard Click the Driver Utilities Manual or Special tabs to display their respective menus f The following screen is for reference only Click to install Select an item subitem that you Click a tab to display Support DVD want to install information f If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Z Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard s softwares drivers and the BIOS version easily With this utlity you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST To launch EZ Update click EZ Update on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar ZELLE EZUpdate Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to find and Click to select select the BIOS a boot logo Click to from file update the BIOS fF EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP In
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20. the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 System memory 1 4 1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 DDR4 Dual Inline Memory Module DIMM sockets A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 35 V is recommended to protect the CPU DIMM A2 DIMM B2 Eae DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 C ooo mm IC ea LITT H170 PRO 288 pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets You can refer to the recommended memory population below Recommended memory configurations DIMM A2 ASUS H170 PRO 1 8 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 According to Intel CPU s
21. to 5 Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 USB3 12 PIN 1 USB3 5V USB3 5V IntA P1 SSRX IntA P2 SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX GND GND Int P1 SSTX IntA P2 SSTX m IntA P1 SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX GND GND IntA_P1_D ES CT IntA_P2_D IntA_P1_D KEE IntA_P2_D GND i o USB3_34 GND IntA_P1_SSTX GND IntA P1 D GND Int P1 SSRX Int P1 SSRX Int P1 SSTX USB3 5V IntA_P1_D E z P Tel E Q H170 PRO GND IntA_P2_SSTX GND IntA_P2_D USB3 5V Int P2 SSRX IntA P2 D IntA P2 SSRX4 Int P2 SST H170 PRO USB3 0 Front panel connectors The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately 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 isis BEE
22. 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 1A 12 W fan power ASUS H170 PRO 1 21 12 System panel connector 20 3 pin F Panel This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PANEL WEI PWR_LED SPEAKER 2 3 PWR SW SPEAKER ES FEh PLED PLED PWR GND 5V GND GND Speaker Intruder JEE CHASSIS m PLED PLED PIN 1 NC GND Reset Wes O H170 PRO HDD_LED HDD_LED zl HDD LED RESET PWR LED iin Requires an ATX power supply H170 PRO System panel connector System power LED 4 pin PWR_LED This 2 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 c
23. to malfunction ASUS Ypres Utility Advanced Mode 01 06 2014 Monday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Ez Hardware Monitor gt CPU Configuration CPU mperatur re n gt Platform Misc Configuration de MHz 40 C System Agent SA Configuration i 100 0 MH 0 976 V gt PCH IO Configuration gt SATA Configuration at gt USB Configuration Memory gt Onboard Devices Configuration requen gt APM Configuration 2133 MHz Network Stack Configuration paci 4096 MB Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Voltage 12 192 V 5 040 V CPU Configuration Parameters AS 3 392 V Last Modified EzMode F7 Veffen 2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc 2 28 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects aN The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Hyper threading Enabled The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Enabled Two threads per activated core are enabled Disabled Only one thread per activated core is enabled Active Processor Cores All This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Co
24. to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular 2 5 11 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features Intel R SpeedStep tm Enabled This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to enable your core processor s speed to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Disabled Enabled fF The following three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled 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 or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 W to 4096 W Package Power Time Window Auto Also known as Power Limit 1 this item allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP Thermal Design Power Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 127 in
25. very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting 2 5 7 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled ASUS EPU Energy Processing Unit sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings Enable this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 8 CPU SVID Support Auto Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 5 9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key N Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings Chapter 2 Getting started 2 5 10 DIGI VRM CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU loading Higher levels of the load line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme Z The boosted performance ma
26. 0 ports blue Type A 1 x 5Gb s USB Type C port 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8 channel audio output Usea chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8 channel audio output 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 connector support additional 4 USB 3 0 2 0 ports 19 pin 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x M 2 Socket 3 for M Key type 2242 2260 2280 devices 1 x SATA Express connector compatible with 2 x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 6 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors gray 2 from SATA Express 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan connector for both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode CPU coolers control 2 x 4 pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Clear CMOS header By default the CPU Q Fan control setting is set to Auto mode which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically continued on the next page H170 PRO specifications summary Specifications 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 JOEL Tuning Wizard F6 Qfan Control F3 My Favorites Quick Note Last Modified log F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Pre
27. 70 PRO OTPM connector 7 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 Bl SI Oo c m ws 2 Z F wW Uu g s o Q EH a oO o0 a E Z Z Z z EE gow Lu OOO O lt Z OI o lt Z Z AAFP PIN 1 Asus comarca e c CO CO H170 PRO r e OS IZ amp E ot o OoOo O o 9 n y n ln zc E K Wa SH m Kai 72 HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 emu pin definition compliant definition H170 PRO Front panel audio connector EN 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 fyou 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 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 See section 2 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 8 M 2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M 2 NGF
28. Audio Allows you to set the front 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 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 Audio Shielding LED Breathing Mode This item allows you to set the audio shielding LED mode Configuration options Disabled Still Mode Breathing Mode 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 Realtek LAN Controller On On Enables the Realtek LAN controller Off Disables the controller Realtek PXE Option ROM Off This item appears only when you set the previous item to On and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options On Off Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration Serial Port On Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options On Off Change Settings IOZ3F8h IRQ 4 This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to On and al
29. BIOS items 1 Press lt F3 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen 2 On the Setup Tree Map screen select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen Setup Tree Map My Favorite amp Shortcut Main Ai Overclock Tuner ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Advanced CPU Core Ratio Monitor BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio H Boot DRAM Odd Ratio Mode Main menu Tool DRAM Frequency panel Exit OC Tuner EPU Power Saving Mode Selected CPU SVID Support gt DRAM Timing Control 42 shortcut items DIGI VRM gt Internal CPU Power Management CPU Core Cache Current Limit Max CPU Graphics Current Limit Max Min CPU Cache Ratio Max CPU Cache Ratio Submenu Max CPU Graphics Ratio Extreme Over voltage panel CPU Core Cache Voltage DRAM Voltage emove t press delete on the ite CPU VCCIO Voltage Selec above then press F4 key CPU System Agent Voltage SZ SS expand all 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 D L4 You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items e User managed items such as language and boot order 4 Click Exit ESC or press esc key to close Setup Tree Map screen 5 Goto My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items ASUS H170 PRO 2 17 2 18 2 4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of t
30. Bk LETS CORRS LDcARUTRLULZarBHUELCBRHEIS SL SaReeg e amp RI TL ktp ET RERA o TIE LW RO a LO Fab This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual KC Korea Warning Statement BH 717 HAS BSBA A A e zait AASB 3447704 Tz AAA ALAE AS Ss sm BE xe ASD d i o bet ed FAVS 53 4 51239 32522 99993 2939 HIATT VFA d 3 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 al DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products Ix 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 environme
31. F SSD module t A HE M 2 SOCKET3 EE m mm eege mink H170 PRO M 2 SOCKET3 Chapter 1 Product introduction A e This socket supports M Key and 2242 2260 2280 storage devices e When using Intel Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCle SATA M 2 device ensure to set up the Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode e The M2 slot supports data transfer speed up to 32Gb s e M2 Socket and SATA Express slots support PCle and SATA devices in PCle or SATA mode When a device in PCle mode is installed on the M 2 socket SATA Express supports devices in both PCle or SATA modes When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M 2 socket SATA Express supports one PCle mode device or one SATA mode device installed on SATA 2 port only In this setup the system sets a higher priority for M 2 Socket than the SATA Express slots Z The M 2 NGFF SSD module is purchased separately 9 Intel H170 Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G 3 6 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables if EEN Li
32. Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control ASUS EPU EPU continued on the next page vii viii H170 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS quiet thermal solution Specifications PC Cleaner Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files UEFI BIOS Most advanced options with fast response time USB 3 0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3 0 transmission Gaming Scenario Audio Features Audio that roars on the battlefield 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 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Al Charger ASUS Al Suite 3 ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB HDD support Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode Featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q Design ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q Slot Quiet Thermal Design ASUS Fan Xpert 3 Stylish Fanless Design PCH heatsink and MOS heatsink solution continued on the next page H170 PRO specifications summary Rear panel UO ports Internal connectors Specifications 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 2 x USB 3 0 2
33. I Express 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 Z The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management Ge to Enabled Native ASPM Disabled Enabled Windows Vista OS controls the ASPM active state power management support for devices Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device 2 30 Chapter 2 Getting started PCH PCI Express options 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 options 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 LOs L1 LOsL1 PEG ASPM 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
34. OS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen Before updating BIOS Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http support asus com and save them in your USB flash drive ASUS H170 PRO 2 3 single partition and in FAT32 16 format q NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment Ensure that your USB flash drive is in Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 2 3 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port Boot your computer then press lt F8 gt to launch the select boot device screen When the select boot device screen appears insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device T and 1 to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults P2 ST3808110AS 76319MB aigo miniking 250MB UEFI FAT ASUS DRW 2014L1T 4458MB P1 ASUS DRW 2014L1T 4458MB UEFI FAT aigo miniking 250MB Enter Setup When the booting message appears press lt Enter gt within five 5 seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt ISOLINUX 3 20 2006
35. PU 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 83 2 5 16 Max CPU Graphics Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the maximum possible CPU graphics ratio Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 8 83 2 5 17 CPU Core Cache Voltage Auto This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode Ff e The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Manual Mode as e Adaptive Mode is available for some specific CPU types CPU Core Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage override Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 635V with a 0 001V interval Chapter 2 Getting started f The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode or Za Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 635V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval fF The following item appears only when yo
36. R4 DIMM_B2 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 USB3_12 PCIEX16_1 H170 PRO Intel H170 PCIEX1_2 VO PCIEX16_2 E SATA6G 2 SATA6G 1 SATAEXPRESS PCI2 sp pe ATCA SATAGG SPDIF OUT p ETE COM TPM USB1112USB1314 Usa s4 cuc Cd SATA6G 6 SATA6G 5 B 3 PANEL me ERA En EETEEEE G 22222222 ga REH 1 2 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin ATX12V CPU chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN1 2 Intel LGA1151 CPU socket DDR4 DIMM slots USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_12 USB3_ 34 M 2 Socket 3 Standby power LED SB_PWR Intel H170 SATAEXPRESS 7 pin SATA 6G_12 Intel H170 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connector 7 pin SATA6G_3 6 System panel connector 20 3 pin PANEL Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 TPM connector 14 1 pin TPM Serial port connectors 10 1 pin COM Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP T 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 10 11 Ne aR oN 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors oBBEEP ETT CU e
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38. When enabled you can set the days hours minutes or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Disabled This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled L4 The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to Enabled Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 lpv6 PXE wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 Getting started 2 6 10 Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Create RAID Volume The sub items in this menu allows you to configure RAID volumes Name Volume1 Selects a RAID volume Configuration options Volume1 Volume2 Volume4 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Selects a RAID level Configuration options RAIDO Stripe RAID1 Mirror RAID5 RAID10 Select Disks Selects a disk to create RAID volume Strip Size 32KB Selects a strip size for the RAID volume Configuration options 32KB 64KB 128KB Capacity MB 0 This item allows you to set the capacity of RAID volume Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value 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 UEFIBIOS Utility Advanced Mode 01 06 2014 08 28
39. ables the chassis Q Fan control feature Z The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1 2 Q Fan Control to PWM Be Mode or DC Mode Chassis Fan 1 2 Q Fan Source CPU This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source Configuration options CPU Motherboard Chassis Fan 1 2 Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM ASUS H170 PRO 2 39 2 40 Chassis Fan 1 2 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 Z The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1 2 Profile to Manual Chassis Fan 1 2 Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 75 C Chassis Fan 1 2 Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper lim
40. ard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords SEN EH CLRTC 3V_BA GND To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins 3 Plug the power cord and turn on the computer 4 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data e If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery e You do not need to clear the RTC when the 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 Connectors 1 7 1 Rear panel connectors LJ IT i HIGH D NTERFACE EFINITION MULTIMEDIA I 1 PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor
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42. atio 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 AN If you assign a value for 3 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit and 2 Core Ratio Limit to Auto 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU 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 ASUS H170 PRO 2 21 L If you assign a value for 4 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit and 3 Core Ratio to Auto 2 5 4 BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode Auto DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings 100 133 The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 133 100 100 The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 100 2 5 5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the DRAM Odd Ratio Mode which provides better granularity Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 6 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 800MHz DDR4 1066MHz DDR4 1333MHz DDR4 1400MHz DDR4 4000MHz DDR4 4266MHz AN Selecting a
43. cess is done 2 2 Chapter 2 Getting started e ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only e DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 updated BIOS file aN e Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H170P CAP e The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains 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 3 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 2 1 4 ASUS BI
44. dard Silent Turbo Full Speed Undo Apply Exit ESC Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans 1 Select the fan that you want to configure and to 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 Getting started 2 2 4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to view your CPU and DRAM computer usage and CPU fan settings You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature EZ Tuning Wizard Enable RAID mode Check AHCI to RAID Do you want to enable RAID Note The SATA mode w change to RAID mode and will restart your PC to take effort Chaltging SATA mode may cause the existing operating system boot failure and can t be recoverable Storage Function Selection 2 2 Tuning your system settings To tune your settings 1 Press lt F11 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen then click Next 2 Selecta PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming Media Editing then click Next 3 Select the CPU fan type Box cooler Tower cooler or Water cooler that you installed then click Next Z If you are not sure of the CPU fan type click I m not sure The system automatically detects the CPU fan type 4 Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto tuning ASUS H170 PRO 2 13 2 14 Creating RAID To c
45. des temperature CPU voltage output Selects the display CPU chassis fan speed and SATA language of the BIOS information setup program Creates storage RAID 74 8 UEFIBIOS Utility EZ Mode w D English Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 H170 PRO BIOS Ver 0407 Intel R Core TM i5 6500T CPU 2 50GHz Speed 2500 MHz Memory 8192 MB DDR4 2133MHz 32 C N A 1 N A A2 N A 3 2 N A 1M_B1 N A N A 32 Samsung 8192MB 2133MHz t WDC WD5000AAKX 001 CAO 500 1GB AT Choose one and drag t Switch all N SATA6G 4 WDC WD5000AAKX 001CA0 E 476940MB Disabled d Disabled CPU FAN CHAT FAN e 1404 RPM N CHA2 FAN etw QFan Control ZE Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Save amp Exit F10 Advanced Mode F7 Search on FAQ Enables or disables the Intel Displays the Shows the Rapid Storage Technolo p g gy bootable Advanced mode Displays the CPU Fan s speed devices menus Click the ib er Saves the changes SEET ei and resets the Selects the boot Loads optimized system device priorit default settings P y Z The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system ASUS H170 PRO 2 7 2 8 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 MyFavorite Language Menu bar
46. e values range from 40 0 MHz to 340 0 MHz We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently 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 value ranges depend on the value you set on BCLK Frequency 2 5 2 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 2 5 3 CPU Core Ratio Sync All Cores 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 Z When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Sync All Cores or Per Core the following items appear 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 AN If you assign a value for 2 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit to Auto 3 Core R
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48. equency 2133MHz requen Target Cache Frequency 3300MHz 2700 MHz Target CPU Graphics Frequency 950MHz 100 0 MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Auto CPU Core Ratio Auto x Memory BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto YSI 2133 MHz DRAM Odd Ratio Mode Enabled f I DRAM Frequency Auto 4096 MB OC Tuner Keep Current Settings Voltage EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled 12 192 V 5 040 V CDI curn C w i 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 veon 217 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc 2 5 1 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 automatically Manual Allows you to assign the BCLK base clock frequency manually Z The following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to Manual Chapter 2 Getting started BCLK Frequency xxx 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 Th
49. gs Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the 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 MyFavorites 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 Z 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 Z 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 the settings of your sy
50. h the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided 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 standard 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 CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task wi Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key Key1 Key2 Key3 If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign vi Package content
51. he 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 UEFIBIOS Utility Advanced Mode a 01 06 2014 0 8 27 english MyFavorite F3 Go QfanControkF6 Ez Tuning Wizard F11 EZ Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Product Name 1 Numbe Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Asset Tag Number Realtek Lan MA Processor Infor Brand String Fre quency Total Memory Memory Freque C Address mation el R Core TM i5 6400 CPU 1 A VIB A ency System Language English System Date System Time gt Security Security Settings I 2 4 1 01 06 2014 08 27 39 Administrator Veffen 21727 246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc System Language English A Hardware Monitor CPU 2700 MHz 100 0 MHz 27x Memory I L l 2133 MHz paci 4096 MB Voltage 12 192 V 5 040 V Last Modified EzMode F7 gt Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Fran ais Deutsch Hkh xc S88 rh xr ID 255 Espa ol Pyccku E5 01 2 4 2 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings e If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 6 He
52. he User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed ASUS H170 PRO 2 19 2 20 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 Z The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display other BIOS items ASUS UEH BIOS Utility Advanced Mode lt ae a 01 06 2014 08 2 GK English MyFavorite F3 Ze Qfan ControKF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Z Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor Target CPU Turbo Mode Frequency 3300MHz CPU Target DRAM Fr
53. his item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC 2 8 3 Bootup NumLock State Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable power on state of the NumLock Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 4 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 5 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 2 8 6 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 7 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 2 8 8 CSM Compatibility Support Module Allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support
54. icrosoft 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 This allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any non permissible changes The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS Set New Key This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device 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 ASUS H170 PRO 2 43 KEK Management fF Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK 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 variable structure with time based authenticated variab
55. in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Ff e DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure e We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Profile Name Allows you to create a name for the profile you want to save Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key ina 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 2 9 4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number DIMM A1 Displays the Serial Presence Detect SPD information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options DIMM_A1 DIMM B1 DIMM A2 DIMM B2 2 46 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items 74 8 Me 328 Co Utility Advanced Mode 04 14 2099 0 1 458 5 English S MyFavorite F3 Go Qfan ControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Ev Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Tuesday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Z Hardware Monitor gt Load Optimized Defaults
56. it the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Fan 1 2 Middle Temperature 45 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature Chassis Fan 1 2 Middle Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 Chassis Fan 1 2 Lower Temperature 40 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the chassis fans lower temperature The values range from 40 C to 75 C Chassis Fan 1 2 Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit the chassis fan operates at the minimum duty cycle Chapter 2 Getting started 2 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Scroll down to display the other BIOS items 74 8 UEFHBIOS Utility Advanced Mode 01 06 2014 08 28 3 English MyFavorite F3 Q Qfan Contro F6 Q Ez Tuning Wizard F11 E gt QuickNote F9 2 Hot Keys Monday H My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Tool Exit EJ Hardware Monitor iraton Fast Boot Enabled equen 2700 MHz Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot 100 0 MHz Boot Logo Display Auto POST Delay Time EE Se Boot up NumLock State Enabled Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment Disabled equen 2133 MHz Wait For F1 If Error Enab
57. le 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 ff The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DBX Management 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 fF The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable Chapter 2 Getting started 2 8 10 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 Toaccess Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 gt after POST Windows 8 not supported e To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears 2 8 11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the numbe
58. lect 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 Getting started 2 2 3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans Click to select a fan Click to activate Click to activate DC to be configured PWM Mode Mode Q Fan Control Select your target fan and then move the slider to select any of these profiles Standard Silent Turbo and Full Spe2d You can also move the slider to Manual and manually configure tlie fan s operating speed Optimize All CPU FAN CHA1 FAN CHA2 FAN e E e e Silent Turbo Full Speed Manual Exit ESC Select a profile to apply Click to apply to your fans Clickto undo the fan setting Click to the changes go back to main menu ASUS H170 PRO 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 Optimize All Ge 8 CPU FAN CHA1 FAN CHA2 FAN Ka 9 s e Stan
59. led i 4096 MB Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture DETZ Setup Mode EZ Mode 2 I PACTAN G Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option Has no effect for BBS boot options 3 376V Last Modified EzMode F7 gt Version 2 17 1246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc 2 8 1 Fast Boot Enabled Enabled Select to accelerate the boot speed Disabled Select to go back to normal boot speed Z The following item appears only when you set Fast Boot to Enabled Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss 2 8 2 Boot Logo Display Auto Auto Adjusts logo automatically based on Windows display requrements Full Screen Maximize the boot logo size Disabled Hide the logo during POST POST Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to Auto and Full Screen This item allows you to select the 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 This feature will only work under normal boot gn ASUS H170 PRO 2 41 2 42 Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to Disabled T
60. led 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 Auto This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to Enabled 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 CPU C6 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C7 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C8 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C8 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled 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 PC
61. lows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 IOZ2F8h IRQ 3 IOZ3E8h IRQ 4 IOZ2E8h IRQ 3 ASUS H170 PRO 2 35 2 6 8 APM ErP Ready Disabled Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement When set to Enabled all other PME options will be switched off Configuration options Enabled Disabled Deep S4 Disabled When enabled the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will power off the USB and PS 2 devices The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via the power button devices in LAN or other ways except via the USB and PS 2 devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was 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 PCle PCI LAN cards Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event 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
62. mapping for 64 bit operating systems Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 4 PCH IO Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express configuration settings PCI Express Configuration PCle Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCle speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 2 6 5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Controller s Enabled Enables or disables onboard the SATA device Configuration options Disabled Enabled Ff The following items appear only when you set the SATA Controller s to Enabled SATA Mode Selection AHCI 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 Mode when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives Ff The following items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to RAID CR 1 RST Pcie Storage Remapping Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the RST Pcie Storage Remapping feature Configura
63. nfiguration options All 1 2 3 Z For some CPU types only All and 1 appear Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When set to Enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled 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 Performance 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 Max Battery Max Non Turbo Performance Turbo Performance Auto CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power Intel R 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 ASUS H170 PRO 2 29 Turbo Mode Enab
64. nore if you do not want to detect this item 2 7 4 _ Q Fan Configuration The subitems in this menu allows you to configure the Q Fan features Q Fan Tuning Click OK button to detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty circle for each fan Do not shut down or reset your system during the tuning progress Configuration options Ok Cancel CPU Q Fan Control Auto Auto Enables the CPU Q Fan control for 4 pin CPU fan Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature DC Mode Enable the CPU Q Fan control in DC mode for 3 pin CPU fan PWM Mode Enable the CPU Q Fan control in PWM mode for 4 pin CPU fan CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit 200 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 100RPM 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters LA The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual
65. nt 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 Appendices Google License Terms Copyright 2014 Google Inc All Rights Reserved Licensed under the Apache License Version 2 0 the License you may not use this file except in compliance with the License You may obtain a copy of the License at http www apache org licenses LICENSE 2 0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing software distributed under the License is distributed on an AS IS BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND either express or implied See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License 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 Francais AsusTek Inc d clare 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
66. onnector 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 settings 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 Chassis intrusion header 2 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 Onboard LED 1 Standby Power LED SB_PWR 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 d
67. or other VGA compatible devices 3 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off OFF 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange Data activity 1Gbps connection Blinking Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port Ready to Blinking then wake up from 4 Lineln port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 1 5 1 and 7 1 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration ASUS H170 PRO 1 13 Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Headset pon 2 1 channel 4 1 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel ight Blue Rear panel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front pane 2l J31 Sid Speaker Out L4 To configure a 7 1 channel audio output m Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7 1 channel audio output 7
68. ort CPU Graphics Auto The switching frequency will affect the GT 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 AN DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored The following item appears only when you set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to Manual Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency KHz 250 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 300KHz to 600KHz with a 50KHz interval Chapter 2 Getting started CPU Graphics Power Duty Control T Probe The GT power duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component s phase T Probe Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance Extreme Select to maintain the current VRM balance CPU Graphics Power Phase Control Auto This item allows you to set the power phase control of GT Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme Power Phase Response AN DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme or Power Phase Response The thermal conditions should be monitored P4 The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to Power Phase Response Power Phase Response Fast This item allows you
69. own the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED d GEH ES SH Na i d s n Ra m ZJ H170 PRO Standby power LED DEE i ASUS H170 PRO SB_PWR Ea ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 1 9 Software support 1 9 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 7 64 bit 32 bit Windows 8 1 64 bit and Windows 10 64 bit Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Z Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information 1 9 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 Z The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your
70. pec DIMM voltage below 1 35V is recommended to protect the CPU Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us 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 Under 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 Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency For an optimum compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code D C from the same vendor Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL Chapte
71. peration This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with 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 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 d 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 IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Clas
72. ply 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 contact 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 information This chapter discusses changing system settings throug
73. preoqueyjoyy H170 PRO E10812 First Edition August 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 WI
74. processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support HDMI DVI D RGB ports Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 24Hz 2560 x 1600 9 60Hz Supports DVI D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 9 60Hz Supports RGB with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports Intel InTru 3D Quick Sync Video Intel Clear Video HD Technology and Intel Insider Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Supports up to three displays simultaneously continued on the next page H170 PRO specifications summary Storage ASUS unique features Specifications Intel H170 Express Chipset with RAID 0 1 5 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support 1x SATA Express port compatible with 2 x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 1xM Socket 3 with M Key type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices support both SATA amp PCIE mode 6x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports gray 2 from SATA Express Supports Intel Smart Response Technology These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed M 2 Socket and SATA Express slots support PCle and SATA devices in PCle or SATA mode When a device in PCle mode is installed on the M 2 socket SATA Express supports devices in both PCle or SATA modes When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M 2 socket SATA Express supports one PCle mode device or one SATA mode device installed on SATA 2 port only In this setup the system sets a higher priority for M 2 Socket
75. r 1 Product introduction 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM ASUS H170 PRO 1 5 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 necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 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 EN When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Othe
76. r of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device 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 UEFIBIOS Utility Advanced Mode a x A SSBB RBBB T Yl 01 06 2014 08 2 o English Myfavorite F3 Ae Qfan ControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Z Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Z Hardware Monitor gt ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility CPU Animator Di j Setup ato Disabled 2700 MHz gt ASUS Overclocking Profile 100 0 MHz gt ASUS SPD Information 27x Memory 2133 MHz paci 4096 MB Voltage 12 288 V 5 040 V 7 Be used to update BIOS Last Modified EzMode F7 gt ve Sen 2 17 1 246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc ASUS H170 PRO 2 45 294 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen L4 For more details see section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2 9 2 Setup Animator Enabled Enables or disables the Setup animator Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 9 3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Z The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved
77. reate 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 click Next aN e Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes e Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors 3 The available HDDs display Click Next to continue Enable RAID mode rS Configurati x posila Welcome to the EZ RAID Setup Wizard torage Function Selection 1 2 This wizard helps you easily to configure the RAID system on your storage disk drives for increased performance and reliable data storage solution torage Function Sele Available storage disk drives Port WDC WD1600AAJS 00B4A0 Port WDC WD1600AAJS 00B4A0 149 0GB 149 0GB Cancel 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 gt Storage Function Selection 1 2 tion 2 2 Easy Backup Cancel Chapter 2 Getting started a NA For Easy Backup select from Easy Backup RAID1 or Easy Backup RAID10 then click Next Select the RAID type for your selected storage function gt Storage Function Selection 2 2 Easy Backup RAID1 Cancel You can only select Easy Backup RAID 10 if you connect four 4 HDDs For Easy Backup select from Super Speed RAIDO or Super Speed RAID5 then click Next Select the RAID type for your selected storage function ion Selectior g
78. rwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 5 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN cards SCSI cards USB cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 5 4 PCI Express 3 0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 3 0 x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 5 5 PCI Express 3 0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3 0 x16 slots x16 x4 mode that support PCI Express 3 0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCle 3 0 x16 2 black x4 mode PCle 3 0 x16_1 gray Single VGA PCle card E for single VGA N A Dual VGA PCle cards EN e In single VGA card mode use the PCle 3 0 x16 1 slot gray for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance e We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX mode Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment IRQ assignments for this motherboard ASUS H170 PRO 1 11 1 6 1 Headers Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC This header 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 onbo
79. s Check your moth Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation Z If an H170 PRO erboard package for the following items ASUS H170 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables 1 x I O Shield 1 x M 2 screw package Support DVD User Guide y of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer specifications summary Specifications LGA1151 socket for Intel 6th Generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium and Chipset Celeron processors Supports Intel 14nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the CPU types Refer to www asus com for Intel CPU support list Intel H170 Express Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi GPU _ Support Graphics 4x DIMM max 64GB DDR4 2133 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List Due to Intel chipset limitation DDR4 2133 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2133 MHz 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot at x16 mode 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot max at x4 mode compatible with PCle x1 and x4 devices 2 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports AMD Quad GPU CrossFireX Technology Integrated graphics
80. s NA For a 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 DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up 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 If you 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 TPM connector 14 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance the network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity DC Kass F_CLKRUN EH GND 3VSB S_PCIRST _TBD C_PCICLK_TPM H170 PR ASUS H1
81. s Auto Standard Optimized Extreme Power Phase Response AN DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Power Phase Response The thermal conditions should be monitored The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to Power Phase Response Power Phase Response Fast This item allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular CPU Graphics Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT loading Higher levels of the load line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 096 to 10096 Configuration options Auto Level 1 Level 2 Level 6 Level 7 Z The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT specification Do not remove the thermal module CPU Graphics Current Capability Auto Allows you to configure the total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 140 Z Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high GT loading for extra power supp
82. s B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil 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 interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil ASUS H170 PRO A 1 A 2 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 VCCI Class B Statement CORB 77A BARRETT ORB FER CIR SOL 2 B
83. sders for information on how to erase the RTC RAM 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 Getting started Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter 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 t
84. seconds ASUS H170 PRO 2 25 2 26 Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 this item allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 W to 4095 W 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 2 5 12 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 2 5 13 CPU Graphics 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 2 5 14 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 83 2 5 15 Max C
85. sence Detect memory information MET Ete GITT WAM 2 0 DMI 3 0 WOL by PME PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Windows 10 64 bit Windows 8 1 64 bit OS support Windows 7 64 bit 32 bit Please refer to ASUS official website and download Windows 7 Installation Guide and ASUS EZ Install to install Windows 7 Form factor ATX form factor 12 0 in x 8 8 in 30 5 cm x 22 4cm Support DVD Z Specifications are subject to change without notice continued on the next page Product introduction 1 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings AN 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 yo
86. stem It also allows you to change the motherboard s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode f Refer to section 2 2 4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information ASUS H170 PRO 2 9 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 Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page You can also scan the QR code below 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 Up gt 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 se
87. t Storage Function Selection 2 2 Super Speed RAID 0 Cancel After selecting the type of RAID click Yes to continue the RAID setup After the RAID setup is done click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system ASUS H170 PRO 2 15 2 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items ASUS Er BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Dee or 01 06 2014 08 2 6 English E MyFavorite F3 Ae Qfan ControkF Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Z Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Z Hardware Monitor CPU Core Ratio Auto CPU DRAM Frequency Auto 2700 MHz CPU Core Cache Voltage o 976v Auto 100 0MHz 0 976V DRAM Voltage 1 200V Auto SATA Configuration N Onboard Devices Configuration Memory CPU C states Auto s en t 2133 MHz 1 200 V Fast Boot Enabled Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot 4096 MB Boot Logo Display Auto zm Voltage POST Delay Time 3 sec 12 192 V 5 040 V CSM Comnatihilitv Suinnort Module 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 gt veen 217 1 246 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc 2 16 Chapter 2 Getting started Adding items to My Favorites To add
88. t down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failaure aN Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See section 2 10 Exit Menu for details ASUS H170 PRO 2 5 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press lt Delete gt or lt F2 gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt or lt F2 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 Del 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 AN Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system aN 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 Visit the ASUS
89. ternet Service Provider ASUS H170 PRO 2 1 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility A e 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 e Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet Please choose a way to update your BIOS Si Xa To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3 1 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 and press lt Enter gt to enable it 2 Follow the steps below to update the BIOS via USB or Internet Via USB a Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port then select by USB b Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field c Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt d Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field e Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Via the Internet a Select by Internet b Press the Left Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method and then press lt Enter gt c Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update B Reboot the system when the update pro
90. than the SATA Express slots Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller supports ASUS LANGuard Realtek ALC887 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Audio Shielding Ensures precision analog digital separation and greatly reduced multi lateral interference Dedicated audio PCB layers Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals Premium Japanese made audio capacitors Provide warm natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity Supports jack detection and front panel jack retasking Intel H170 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 4 ports mid board 2 ports back panel blue Type A 1 x 5Gb s USB Type C port 8 back panel support 3A power output 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports mid board 2 ports Q back panel ASUS 5X PROTECTION II ASUS LANGuard Protects against LAN surges lightning strikes and static electricity discharges ASUS Overvoltage Protection World class circuit protecting power design ASUS DIGI VRM 442 1 phase digital power design ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection ASUS Stainless Steel Back I O 3X corrosion resistance for greater durability Superb Performance M 2 onboard The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb s data transfer speeds SATA Express onboard The latest transfer technologies with up to 16Gb s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 3 Featuring
91. the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot Ff The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Device Control UEFI and Legacy OPROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OPROM Legacy OPROM only UEFI only Chapter 2 Getting started Boot from Network Devices Legacy only Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Ignore Legacy only UEFI driver first Boot from Storage Devices Legacy Only Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Ignore Legacy only UEFI driver first Boot from PCI E Expansion Devices Legacy Only Allows you to select the type of PCI E expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy only UEFI driver first 2 8 9 Secure Boot 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 Allows you to select your installed operating system Windows UEFI mode This item allows you to select your installed operating system Execute the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other M
92. tion Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features Ff The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None 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 The subitems in this menu allow you to set the USB Port Disable Override features USB3 1 8 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB3 0 ports individually Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB9 14 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB2 0 ports individually Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 Getting started 2 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the HD Audio Device Disabled Disables the HD Audio Device LA The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD
93. tion options Auto Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 Getting started Alternate ID Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the report for the alternate device ID Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Software Feature Mask Configuration Allows you to configure the SWFM Software Feature Mask settings RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 RAID 5 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 RAID 5 feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel Rapid Recovery Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled OROM UI and Banner Enabled When enabled the OROM UI is shown Configuration options Disabled Enabled HDD Unlock Enabled When enabled the HDD password unlock feature is activated Configuration options Disabled Enabled LED Locate Enabled When enabled the LED SGPIO hardware is attached and ping to locate feature is enabled on the OS Configuration options Disabled Enabled IRRT Only on eSATA Enabled When enabled only the IRRT volumes can span the internal and eSATA drives When disabled any RAID volume can span the internal and eSATA drives Configuration options Disabled Enabled Smart Response Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Response technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled OROM UI Normal Delay 2 sec
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95. to Manual Mode Offset Mode LA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to Manual Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage Override Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 600V to 2 000V with a 0 005V interval ASUS H170 PRO 2 27 Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Graphics Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage Offset Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 22 PCH Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the PCH core voltage Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 700V to 1 800V with a 0 005V interval 2 5 23 DRAM REF Voltage Control Auto The subitems in this menu allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from the memory bus You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value 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
96. u install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits Hd 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 as indicated in the image 1 2 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ASUS H170 PRO 1 1 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS H170 PRO 1 2 3 Motherboard layout 22 4cm 8 8in TL pt ff See e hu CPU FAN CHA FAN1 Do COD Ou LIOOLI EATX12V SH LGA1151 64bit 288 pin module 64bit 288 pin module 64bit 288 pin module 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_A1 DDR4 DIMM_A2 DDR4 DIMM Di DD
97. u set the CPU Core Voltage to Adaptive Mode Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency The voltage you set is affected by the offset value Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920 V with a 0 001 V interval Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage Auto This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Core Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage options 2 5 18 DRAM Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the voltage for the DRAM Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 000V to 1 800V with a 0 005 interval 2 5 19 CPU VCCIO Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the voltage for the CPU VCCIO Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 700V to 1 585V with a 0 005V interval 2 5 20 CPU System Agent Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the voltage for the VCCSA Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 700V to 1 685V with a 0 005V interval 2 5 21 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode Auto This item allows you to configure the mode of voltage fed to the CPU Graphics Voltage Manual mode allows user defined values Offset mode modifies values by SVID Configuration options Au
98. vide the name model 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 Safety information E iv About ihis UNG f iv ziehe Ee P m vi H170 PRO specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Before you proceed 1 1 1 2 Motherboard e ENEE 1 1 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 3 1 4 System melmoOD E 1 7 1 5 Expansion Ee 1 10 1 6 ag u 1 12 1 7 CONNECTOT me
99. website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard 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 fthe 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 F5 See section 2 10 Exit Menu for details e Ifthe 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 6 Headers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode Press F7 to change between the two modes Chapter 2 Getting started 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 fan profile and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode F7 or press lt F7 gt Z The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 8 Boot menu for details Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click lt Enter gt to Displays the CPU motherboard switch EZ System Tuning mo
100. y vary depending on the CPU specification Do not remove the thermal module CPU Current Capability Auto Allows you to configure the total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto Level 1 Level 2 Level 6 Level 7 L4 Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power Gem support 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 AN DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored Ff The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to Manual Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency KHz 250 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 250KHz to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component s phase T Probe Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance Extreme Select to maintain the current VRM balance ASUS H170 PRO 2 23 2 24 CPU Power Phase Control Auto This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU Configuration option

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