All stock codes associated to this product
Z170IPROGAMING, Z170I PRO GAMING, 3046071, ASUS90MB0MQ0M0UAY0, ASUS-90MB0MQ0-M0UAY0
Z170I PRO GAMING
Overview
Miniaturized size, maximized gaming fun
- LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium and Celeron Processors
- Dual DDR4 4000 (OC) support
- SupremeFX: Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
- Sonic Radar ll: Scan and detect your enemies to dominate
- Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies: Top-speed protected networking
- 5-Way Optimization and Pro Clock technology: Easy and stable overclocking
- RAMCache: Speed up your game loads
- Gamer's Guardian: Highly-durable components and smart DIY features
- 2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO, USB 3.1 Type-A and M.2: Ultra-speedy transfers for faster gaming
Intel LGA 1151
PS/2
DisplayPort,HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Type-A
Intel Ethernet
GameFirst IV
LANGuard
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
SupremeFX
SupremeFX Shielding
Premium Audio Caps
Headphone AMP
SupremeFX LED lighting
Still
Breathing
DDR4 4000MHz (O.C.)
2 DIMM, dual-channel
Support XMP
PRO Clock
1 x SATA Express (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)
M.2 Socket 3
PCIe x4 (Gen 3.0) mode & SATA mode
PCIe x4 mode (Gen 3.0)
2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi + BT 4.1
FLAWLESS AUDIO THAT
MAKES YOU PART OF THE GAME!
Be the best on the battlefield with Z170I Pro Gaming's truly immersive SupremeFX audio and experience sound so alive with realism that it hands you the vital competitive edge needed to win. With near-lossless delivery and exclusive Sonic Radar II technology to pinpoint battlefield enemies before they spot you, SupremeFX sounds stupendous and puts both your ears and frags in front of everyone else!
SupremeFX
Shielded audio, superior sound
ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX technology delivers high-fidelity, near-lossless audio no matter how frantic your game becomes. The purity and stability of the remarkable 115dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is assured, with a shielded design, electromagnetic-interference (EMI) cover and voltage-protected 5V power supply. Supreme FX's superior components, including the trusted Realtek ALC1150 codec, maximize acoustic performance and eliminate interference so you hear only the very best from your gaming headset or speakers!
Illuminated red line shielding
Banish analog interference and enjoy eye-catching, customizable lighting effects.
EMI cover
Effective shielding against electromagnetic interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best quality.
300-headphone amplifier
Drive some of the very best headphones available for exceptional gaming-audio and music-listening experiences.
Premium Nichicon audio capacitors
Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Sonic Radar II
Scan and detect to dominate!
Sonic Radar II displays a stealthy overlay that shows what your opponents and teammates are up to on the battlefield, all managed via a simple control panel and customizable game list. See the direction and origin of key in-game sounds, and practice your enemy-pinpointing skill, plus Audio Enhancement technology clarifies every last sound so you hear the distant sound of enemy footsteps and become the hunter, not the hunted!
TOP-SPEED PROTECTED NETWORKING
Only the quickest shot survive, so Z170I Pro Gaming banishes lag letting you annihilate your foes as fast as your trigger finger! Our engineers pack in only the best networking technology, including tournament-level Intel Gigabit Ethernet and ASUS-exclusive LANGuard and GameFirst IV to keep your connection fast, so always fire first and watch your enemies fall.
Intel Gigabit Ethernet
More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences
Featuring the very latest Intel Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming always. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.
LANGuard
Pumped-up throughput. Best surge protection
LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your Z170I Pro Gaming's connection and deliver pumped-up throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9X-greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5X-greater protection (up to 15KV) against surges!
1.9X HIGHER
STACTIC-ELECTRICITY TOLERANCE
2.5X-GREATER
SURGE TOLERANCE
GameFirst IV Beta
Team up to banish lag
GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming and now we've added Multi-Gate Teaming to team all your networks for maximum bandwidth and the smoothest-ever gameplay. You'll also enjoy all-new Intelligent mode, which automatically compiles a database by parsing new app data to ensure that every game is optimized for the best performance.
Multi-Gate Teaming
Team all your network gateways for maximum bandwidth and assign connections to every application for the smoothest-ever gameplay.
PERFORMANCE LEVEL UP
Maxed-out performance means maximum gaming thrills, and with ASUS-exclusive Pro Clock technology, AI Suite 3's dashboard-style control panel and RAMCache you'll fine-tune almost every aspect of your Z170I Pro Gaming-based system. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, efficiency and aesthetics all via a simple and intuitive interface.
Go Faster with PRO Clock technology
Thought you'd taken overclocking as far as it could go? Meet ASUS Pro Clock, a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel processors that ramps BCLK frequencies up to 400MHz or beyond*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extremes!
Advantages of ASUS Pro Clock
Reduced boot times
Lower jitter under extreme conditions for higher overclocks
Increased stability under heavy overclocking
BCLK overclocking range will vary according to CPU capabilities, cooling, motherboard support and tuning options.
DDR4 overclocking strength in numbers
Now you can drive DDR4 memory up to 4000 (OC) at one DIMM per channel and that means the best-ever gaming performance from your Z170I Pro Gaming! Exceptional engineering has created optimized trace layouts, providing superb memory-overclocking capabilities on mini-ITX.
One-stop performance-optimization panel
Maxed-out performance means maximum gaming thrills, and with exclusive AI Suite 3's dashboard-style control panel you'll fine-tune almost every aspect of your Z170I Pro Gaming-based system. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, efficiency and aesthetics all via a simple and intuitive interface.
5-Way Optimization
Dynamically adjusts ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM), Fan Xpert 2+ and Turbo App technologies for precision-enhanced performance and efficiency, and all with a single click.
Fan Xpert 2+
Via three 4/3-pin fan connectors one PWM only for the processor and two combination PWM/DC connectors and a pair of onboard thermal sensors, Fan Xpert 2+ makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise.
USB 3.1 Boost
An exclusive utility that automatically accelerates USB 3.1 for sequential read/write speeds of up to 854.6/863.9MB/s.
It requires to update USB 3.1 Boost to V1.08.02 or later version
LED Control
Customizing the audio LEDs is easy: just flip the switches and pick the radio buttons that match your style and gaming mood!
Award-winning BIOS design
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. In EZ Mode you can get set up very quickly, applying the date and time, fan profiles and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory profiles. Switch to Advanced Mode to set up favorites and shortcuts, record and review recent changes with Last Modified or make notes in Quick Notes.
CrashFree BIOS 3
Never again worry about corrupted BIOS, as CrashFree BIOS 3 lets you restore a PC to working order — even when it won't boot!
EZ Flash 3
Update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.
RAMCache
Speed your game loads
Uniquely-intelligent technology that effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels!
Ultra-Fast Gaming Connectivity
Accelerate every transfer with next-level 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, onboard M.2 and the very latest USB 3.1!
2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO
Z170I Pro Gaming is packed with next-level 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 867Mbit/s* transfer speeds and the very latest Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology to ensure that every connected user** experiences the best wireless and online speeds!.
Actual speed varies, and Wi-Fi hotspot feature operates at 802.11a/b/g/n. Windows 10 does not currently support Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.
Requires MU-MIMO-ready client.
Ultimate-speed 10Gbit/s with USB 3.1 on board
With two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s - that's twice as fast USB 3.0 USB 3.1 is completely backward-compatible with your exisiting USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automaticallyaccelerates USB 3.1 performance even further!
Speed up with onboard M.2 up to 32 Gbit/s
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.
GAMER'S GUARDIAN FOR REAL-WORLD PROTECTION
Protect your back in the game and let Z170I Pro Gaming protect all sides in the real world! Motherboard self-protection with loads of brilliant defenses, including our unique smart DIY features ensures long-term gaming is in your future.
Digi+ VRM
Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times!
DRAM overcurrent protection
All connection ports and DRAM are protected against overcurrent and short-circuit damage by onboard resettable fuses, extending your motherboard's life.
Highly durable components
Fine-quality, super-tough components are our watchwords. We fit only superior chokes, plus durable capacitors engineered to resist extreme temperature variations of between -55C and 105C 110% better than the industry standard.
Stainless steel back I/O
Crafted from chromium-plated, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the input/output (I/O) panel is three times longer than ordinary panels!
Q-shield
0 pain!
Protect your hands from nicks and cuts.
Q-connector
1 piece
sorts all front-panel cables.
Q-DIMM
1 -sided
clips mean handling memory modules is a cinch super simple and super secure.
Q-LED
4 LEDs
indicate problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis.
ESD Guards
2X-greater ESD protection for extended component lifespan
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) could mean game over for your rig, so Z170I Pro Gaming is protected by ESD Guards to actively prevent ESD — ensuring longer component lifespan and providing system resilience that's two times greater than industry standards. Game on!
Keyboard and mouse connectors
Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes.
USB connectors
On-circuit transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes and capacitor protection for surface-mount and dual-inline packages.
LAN connector
LANGuard protects LAN connector and motherboard against extreme events, such as lightning strikes and static electricity.
Audio connectors
Capacitor protection on both front and back audio-output circuits.
BUILT FOR GAMING
Z170I Pro Gaming is built for play, shaped by professional gamers and tested for gaming perfection strong enough storm through the industry's most punishing labs workouts. We engineer and test for the finest quality, longevity, performance, stability and compatibility. Our world-class engineers are themselves avid gamers, and combine their own passion with the skills and demands of some of the planet's best players to create innovative gaming features everyone will crave. With Z170I Pro Gaming you do more than just play you'll experience gaming on the edge of reality.
THE POWER OF INTEL!
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 eight 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 (2-DIMM) DDR4 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
2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* 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/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
- Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
- Storage
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports
1 x SATA Express port, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*1
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*2
- LAN
Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), GameFirst technology
Anti-surge LANGuard
- Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility
- Bluetooth
Bluetooth V4.1
- Audio
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic Radar II
- USB Ports
ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (Type-A)
Intel Z170 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel Z170 chipset :
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 2 at mid-board)
- Special Features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 2+, and Turbo App
Gamer's Guardian:
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Stainless Steel Back I/O
- Highly Durable Components
- DIGI+ VRM
ASUS TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- TurboV
- GPU Boost
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB 3.1 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Media Streamer
RAMCache
- Operating System Support
Windows 10 , 64bit
Windows 8.1 , 64bit
Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit
- Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
2 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s)
- Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x SATA Express connector: gray, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)
2 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 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
ASUS Q-Shield
M.2 2242 mounting kit
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x CPU installation tool
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x 12 in 1 Cable Label (s)
- 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
Mini ITX Form Factor
6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm )
- Note
*1:For a 2242 storage device, use the bundled 2242 mounting kit.
*2:These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
