ESD Guards
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects
are easily underestimated. ASUS ESD Guards are tested to very high standards,
capable of up to +/- 10kV for air discharge and +/-6kV for contact discharge. We
employ an active protective circuit design to guard your system against
electrostatic interference and damage, providing greater component
longevity.
LAN port
ESD TVS diode protection on the LAN circuit.
USB connectors
TVS diodes for surface-mount and dual-inline packages.
VGA connectors
Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect D-Sub
functionality.
Keyboard and mouse connectors
Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression (TVS)
diodes.
1000+
Compatible Devices
Including CPUs, memory modules, graphics cards and more.
DDR3/3L Compatibility
More flexibility, more compatibility - support for DDR3 and
DDR3L.
7000+ Validation Hours
Extensive testing for extreme reliability, compatibility and
safety.
Superb Performance
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved
to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned
overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and
easily.
EZ Flash 3
Update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.
S.M.A.R.T
Check up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting
Technology (S.M.A.R.T) logs to gauge reliability, and even determine if they're
about to fail.
EZ Tuning Wizard OC and RAID
Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system
performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and
backups!
My Favorites
Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.
EZ Mode
- Intuitive Graphical Fan Control: Fine-tune
individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
- EZ XMP: Improve your DRAM performance with a click.
- SATA Information: View SATA port details for easy
device recognition.
- Fast Clock Adjustment: Use mouse controls to change
the time and date.
Advanced Mode
- GPU POST: Automatically detect selected ASUS
graphics cards to view detailed information.
- Secure Erase: Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh
condition.
- Last Modified Log: Track last changeand save
preferred profiles onto a USB drive.
- SATA Port Renaming: Rename SATA ports for easy
identification.
Ultrafast Transfer Speed
M.2
With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2
supports up to 32Gbit/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an
operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps
work as fast as possible.
Instant front-panel USB 3.0
Experience
We've put USB 3.0 right where you need it four super-speed ports on the
front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with
instant plug-and-play connectivity, so no more back-breaking contortions in the
hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports!
Gaming Audio
Gear up! Win the battlefield
Noise Isolation
Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference.
Separate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels
deliver consistent, equal quality.
Audio Enjoyment
Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Easy PC DIY
Safe motherboard mounting
Component-free areas to minimize damage risk
Fitting your ASUS motherboard is now safer than ever. The comprehensive
component-free safe zones' around every case-mounting hole minimizes the risk of
damage and short circuits caused by contact so you'll assemble your PC with
total confidence!
Q-Slot
Effortless PCI Express component removal
The large winged clip is easy to reach and easy to operate. Just press the
Q-Slot clip lightly, and graphics card just pop out. Installing or removing even
the biggest graphics cards is no sweat!
Q-DIMM
Easy memory removal
Even if you work with a smaller case, just push down on the one-sided clip
and push or pull RAM modules in or out couldn't be simpler!
Optimized Cooling
Fan Xpert 2+
Advanced fan controls
With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode
detection, Fan Xpert 2+ makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of
cooling performance and low noise!
- Auto-Tuning Mode: Scans and detects all fan characteristics for
single-click customization.
- Extreme Quite Mode: Reduces CPU fan speed to below the default minimum,
for extra-quiet operation and power savings during light loads.
- RPM Fixed Mode: Lowers noise levels to near-0dB silence, allowing to you
fix the fan speed.
One-Stop Control
Push Notice
Media Streamer
Media Streamer
Mobo Connect
PC Cleaner
Push Notice
Media Streamer
AI Suite III
Mobo Connect
PC Cleaner
AI Suite 3
One-stop access to innovative ASUS features
ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand-new user experience
through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger
monitors. It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use
package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds,
voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy to use
functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different
utilities.
Intel CPU and chipset features
Intel Z170 Express Chipset
Intel Z170 Express is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation
Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors. It provides
improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing
increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z170 provides a maximum ten USB
3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbit/s ports, 32Gbit/s M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support
for faster data retrieval. Intel Z170 Express also supports integrated-graphics
(iGPU) functions, so you'll enjoy the very latest Intel integrated graphics
performance.
Ready for 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core
i3/Pentium/Celeron processors
This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel Core
i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics,
memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output
with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR3L memory and 16 PCI Express
3.0/2.0 lanes for great graphics performance.
Specifications:
- CPU
Intel Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core
i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 14 nm 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 CPU support
list
- Chipset
Intel Z170
- Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3
3100(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333
MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile
(XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified
Vendors Lists).
- Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA
output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution
4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max.
resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x
1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D,
Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
Supports up to 3
displays simultaneously
- Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology
- Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, gray)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4
mode, black)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
1 x PCI
- Storage
Intel Z170 chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key,
type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
4 x
SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel Smart
Response Technology*1
- LAN
Realtek RTL8111H, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
- Audio
Realtek ALC887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
*2
- Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel
Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
- 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
- USB Ports
Intel Z170 chipset :
8 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue,
4 at mid-board)
Intel Z170 chipset :
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back
panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
- Special Features
ASUS 5X Protection II :
- ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher
surge tolerance
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class
circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 7 Phase digital power
design
- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short
circuits
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for
greater durability
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS
Exclusive Features :
- GPU Boost
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Anti-Surge
- Low EMI Solution
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk
Unlocker
- Mobo Connect
- PC Cleaner
ASUS Quiet Thermal
Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
- ASUS
Fan Xpert 2+
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Push
Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Media Streamer
- Operating System Support
Windows 10 , 64bit
Windows 8.1 , 64bit
Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit
*3
- Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x DVI-D
1 x
D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0 (blue) Type-A
2
x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)
- Internal I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s)
(19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0
port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices
1 x LPT
header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x
CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4
-pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x
8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s)
(AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM
connector
- Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw
Package
1 x Supporting DVD
- BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0 ACPI
5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning
Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12
PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory
information
- Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
- Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM
version)
- Form Factor
Micro ATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 8.8 inch ( 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm )
- Note
*1 These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*2: Use a
chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
*3: Please refer to ASUS website and download Windows 7
installation guide and ASUS EZ installer to install Windows
7.