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...integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 ...174; I219-V Gigabit LAN- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. Integrated Graphics Processor- SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core...
...integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 ...174; I219-V Gigabit LAN- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. Integrated Graphics Processor- SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core...
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...SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x S ATA Express ports (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with SATA Express_1 port. Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS...® USB 3.1 controller supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C) (continued on the CPU installed. Adjust BIOS settings ...
...SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x S ATA Express ports (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with SATA Express_1 port. Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS...® USB 3.1 controller supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C) (continued on the CPU installed. Adjust BIOS settings ...
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SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x TUF Detective USB port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 ...CPU coolers control with auto detection support [Beige] 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin) 6 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 2 x Assistant Fan connectors (1 x 3-pin, 1 x 4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support...
SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x TUF Detective USB port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 ...CPU coolers control with auto detection support [Beige] 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin) 6 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 2 x Assistant Fan connectors (1 x 3-pin, 1 x 4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 S motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 screws set 1 x back I/O dust frame 1 x back I/O dust grid • If any of the above items is damaged...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 S motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 screws set 1 x back I/O dust frame 1 x back I/O dust grid • If any of the above items is damaged...
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...completely backward-compatible with dual Type-A ports for better system stability and power efficiency. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...Chapter 1 PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Support With a 4x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to 10Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB ...
...completely backward-compatible with dual Type-A ports for better system stability and power efficiency. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...Chapter 1 PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Support With a 4x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to 10Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB ...
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...TUF components support up to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. MemOK! Chapter 1 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ ...Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield ... and durability during the most extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-3
...TUF components support up to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. MemOK! Chapter 1 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ ...Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield ... and durability during the most extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-3
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... limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory ...CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • When running XMP at http://support.microsoft. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus...
... limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory ...CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • When running XMP at http://support.microsoft. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus...
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... of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN connectors support the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard. These are not jumpers! 6. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, assistant fan, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-6; 4-pin...
... of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN and ASST_FAN connectors support the TUF Thermal Radar 2 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard. These are not jumpers! 6. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, assistant fan, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-6; 4-pin...
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... Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking... choose this section vary depending on the motherboard. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter...
... Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking... choose this section vary depending on the motherboard. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter...
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...appears: 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. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize ...) frequency to enhance the system performance. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is displayed. When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you...
...appears: 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. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize ...) frequency to enhance the system performance. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is displayed. When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you...
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... The sub-items in its minimum power consumption settings. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to set lower CPU core/cache voltage and achieve the best energy saving condition. Enable this item to use water ...To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Ensure to stop the CPU from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Misc.
... The sub-items in its minimum power consumption settings. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to set lower CPU core/cache voltage and achieve the best energy saving condition. Enable this item to use water ...To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Ensure to stop the CPU from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Misc.
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CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn [Auto] Select values from 0% to 4 for best memory overclocking. Configuration ...130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for CPU overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-19 Disable this item to enable SMBus programming. Select from...
CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn [Auto] Select values from 0% to 4 for best memory overclocking. Configuration ...130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for CPU overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-19 Disable this item to enable SMBus programming. Select from...
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...Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to [Manual]. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for DMI at initial boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-21 The following item appears only when you to set the DRAM Switching...] to 500 KHz with an interval of the DRAM. The values range from 300 KHz to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [115] ...
...Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to [Manual]. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] The voltage for DMI at initial boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-21 The following item appears only when you to set the DRAM Switching...] to 500 KHz with an interval of the DRAM. The values range from 300 KHz to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [115] ...
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... ASPM operations in the operating system. 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 CPU package. This item allows you to set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package...
... ASPM operations in the operating system. 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 CPU package. This item allows you to set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package...
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...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 DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable virtualization technology function on... NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCIE] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-29 PCI Express 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 DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable virtualization technology function on... NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCIE] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-29 PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 minutes] [3 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will run prior to adjust the maximum Water ...minimum Water Pump duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to 75. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chassis Intrude Detect Support [On] [On] All the QLEDs will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chapter 3 3-44 ...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 minutes] [3 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] Anti Surge Support [On] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will run prior to adjust the maximum Water ...minimum Water Pump duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to 75. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chassis Intrude Detect Support [On] [On] All the QLEDs will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chapter 3 3-44 ...
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Recorder Displays and monitors the status of the thermal setting and condition of your system. Click or tap to go the DRAM configurations screen Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support Click or tap to go the CPU configurations screen Click or tap to scroll down/up DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltage controllers. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance.
Recorder Displays and monitors the status of the thermal setting and condition of your system. Click or tap to go the DRAM configurations screen Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support Click or tap to go the CPU configurations screen Click or tap to scroll down/up DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltage controllers. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance.
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X99 2 5 Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software Support Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the processor's information. 4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information. Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click on the left of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.
X99 2 5 Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software Support Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the processor's information. 4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information. Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click on the left of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.