One click overclock and cooling, done!
Get performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control and even networking
and audio tuning tailored for you
5-Way Optimization at your disposal it takes just one click to tune
complex settings for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts! Our
exclusive technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system
based on real-time use, so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy
savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and even networking and
audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short,
5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment,
productivity or just about anything else!
- Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized
bandwidth and vivid sound.
- Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling
efficiency when gaming.
- Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loading.
- Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money.
Overclock CPU
Testing configuration:
Intel LGA1151 i7 6700K | Z170-AR | DDR4 G.Skill 3400C16 | ENERMAX
1050W | Corsair H100i | Intel SSD 80G| Win 8.1
CPU performance boost
TPU
Unleash your PC's full performance with a simple two-phase onboard switch
or the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility! The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) offers precise
voltage control and advanced monitoring for the CPU and the graphics card,
enabling great freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized
performance and to exploit the potential out of your graphics card.
OC Design- ASUS PRO Clock technology
A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel
processors that allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond
400MHz*. 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 extreme heights.
Advantages of ASUS Pro Clock
- Reduced boot up time
- 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. Ranges up to
650MHz are possible under select conditions.
DDR4 overclocking strength in numbers
Second-generation ASUS T-Topologyenables DDR4 memory overclocking to reach
new heights: over DDR4-3400MHz with all memory slots populated. Featuring a
customized trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, our
second-generation T-Topology ensurestime-aligned signal transfer for improved
memory stability and compatibility.
Native M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID support for lightning fast storage
speeds!
Not satisfied with single storage device read/write speeds? Then join the
fast lane and build aRAID 0 arrayusing two PCIe storage drivesto enjoy data
transfers at lightning speed!
Ultrafast Transfer Speed
Fast storage speed with SATA Express
Current SSDs devour up to 550MB/s bandwidth,which is close to
saturation point for SATA 6Gbit/s connections. Backwardly compatible with up to
two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard and
ensures that you and your system won't get left behind.
Speed up with onboard M.2 up to 32Gbit/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.
Ultimate-speed 10Gbit/s with USB 3.1
onboard
With one USB 3.1 Type-A port and one reversible USB 3.1 Type-C for the very
fastest USB connections, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to
10Gbit/s or twice as fast USB 3.0. USB 3.1 is completely backward-compatible
with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck
speeds. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates
USB 3.1 performance even further!
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.
Game with Confidence
Flawless audio that
makes you part of the game
Clean Power
Power pre-regulator
Reduces power-input noise to ensure consistent performance.
Noise Isolation
Audio shielding
Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly
reduced multi-lateral interference.
Separate layer for left and right tracks
Ensures both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.
EMI protection
Prevents electrical noise to preserve audio quality.
Audio Enjoyment
Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors
Provides warm, natural,
and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
De-pop circuit
Reduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputs.
Audio amplifier
Produces the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers.
Intel Ethernet
More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming
experiences
Z170-AR features the very latest Intel Ethernet 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!
Turbo LAN
Network-optimization software for customizable packet
prioritization
Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more
lag-reducing support and intuitive user interface. It allows you to lower lag
with no expert knowledge by up to 1.45X! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode
for hardcore controls.
Real-time speed monitor
Grouping your own favorite list
Set priority to speed up for your application
LANGuard
Pumped-up throughput. 2.5X higher surge
tolerance.
ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level
networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium
anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors ensuring a more reliable connection and
better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components
for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against
surges.
Seamless Entertainment
Total control anytime, anywhere with Wi-Fi GO!
Wi-Fi GO! gives you complete control of your PC even when you're away from
home. Access your forgotten files at home, and work on your PC from almost
anywhere. Plus, it takes just one click to manage all your public clouds or sync
files across your PC and devices!
Cloud GO!
Gather your ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDriveaccounts in
one place and even back up to PC at the same time.
Remote Desktop
Easily access and control your PC, anytime and anywhere!
File Transfer
Sync files between your PCs and smart devices with just a click!
Remote Keyboard & Mouse
Control media playback from your sofa!
Your digital PC hub for sharing and home theater
Media Streamer
Enjoy your PC's multimedia content anywhere! Pipe music from your PC or
cloud storage, including ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive
while sipping coffee in a caf, or sit back with friends and stream a favorite
movie to a smart TV. With ASUS Media Streamer, your entertainment goes wherever
you go.
Watch your smart device content on the big screen
HyStream
With HyStream you'll enjoy the ease and freedom of streaming HD content
from your supported* Apple iOS smartphone or tablet straight to your HDTV!
Contact your device vendor for
support information.
All-in-one control between your PC and smart device
Mobo Connect
Work with your PC and smart device at the same time through a single
keyboard-and-mouse set. A simple hot key lets you switch between your PC and
smart device quickly. It even charges your mobile device at the same time.
Extreme Stability
Surge-ProtectedNetworking
OvervoltageProtection
StablePower
Supply
OvercurrentProtection
Stainless-SteelBack I/O
Industry-leading 5X Protection II employs the finest components,
excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee quality and
long-term durability of your motherboard with all-round protection. For you,
that means exceptional protection and stability for your build the result of
decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard
brand.
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 of 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) 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
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, 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(O.C.)
MHz 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
Multi-VGA output support :
HDMI/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @
24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution
4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Supports Intel
InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
Supports up
to 2 displays simultaneously
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant,
supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
- Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU
CrossFireX Technology
- Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4
mode) *1
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
1 x PCI
- Storage
Intel Z170 chipset :
1 x SATA Express port,
Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, *2,
with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA &
PCIE mode)*3
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1,
5, 10
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*4
- LAN
Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), Dual interconnect between the
Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
Gigabit
Intel LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
appliance
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
ASUS LAN Guard
- Audio
Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal
Sound 3
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC
Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/
24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- DTS Connect
- DTS Studio Sound
-
Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- LED-lit Audio Shielding: Ensures
precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral
interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path
- Dedicated audio PCB
layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of
the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality
sound for headphone and speakers
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors:
Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and
fidelity
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio
outputs
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio
configuration
- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect
the amplifier quality
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless
sound
- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent
performance
- USB Ports
Intel Z170 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at
back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
Intel Z170 chipset :
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at
mid-board)
ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB
3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C)
ASMedia USB 3.1
controller :
1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (0 at back panel, teal
blue)
- Special Features
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK
range for extreme overclocking performance
5-Way Optimization by
Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Whole system optimization with a
single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU,
DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU
performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole
system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
ASUS 5X
Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 Phase digital power design
-
ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-Quality
5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
-
ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- GPU Boost
- TPU
switch
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Digital Power
Design :
- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
- CPU
Power Utility
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Remote
GO!
- USB BIOS Flashback
- AI Suite 3
- Anti-Surge
- ASUS UEFI
BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB 3.1
Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Crystal Sound 3
- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive
Features
- Mobo Connect
- PC Cleaner
Remote
Entertainment
- Media Streamer
- HyStream
ASUS Quiet
Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink
solution
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-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED
(CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS
Q-Connector
Special Memory O.C.
Design
Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS
C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Media
Streamer
Turbo App
Fan Xpert
3
- Operating System Support
Windows 10 , 64bit
Windows 8.1 , 64bit
Windows 7 86x64
- 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)
1 x USB 3.1 ()Type-C
1 x USB 3.1 (teal
blue)Type-A
2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF
out
5 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 SATA Express connector: , Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s
ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s)
connector(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4
-pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan
connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt
header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power
connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Front panel audio connector(s)
(AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x
MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Clear
CMOS jumper(s)
5 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x USB BIOS
Flashback Card header
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
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 CPU installation tool
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x
Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)
- 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
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM
version)
- Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
- Note
*1: The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. The PCIe x16_3
is default set at x2 mode.
*2: Supports PCIE RAID configurations via
onboard M.2 and PCIex16_3.
*3: M.2 shares SATA mode with SATA Express.
Change this item before installing M.2 SATA devices.
*4: These functions
will work depending on the CPU installed.
