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... About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170M-PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 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 Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main menu...
... About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170M-PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 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 Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main menu...
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... area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors...before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are connected. About this guide is set to fix it supports. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before using an ...
... area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors...before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are connected. About this guide is set to fix it supports. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before using an ...
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... with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission Gaming Scenario eSports Champions - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - Audio that roars on the next page) viii Tuner - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever...
... with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission Gaming Scenario eSports Champions - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - Audio that roars on the next page) viii Tuner - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever...
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...: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 22.7 cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. Z170M-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note...
...: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 22.7 cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. Z170M-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170M-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 5 6 22.7cm(8.95in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI VGA EATXPWR DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 ...288-pin module) HDMI USB_C1 ASM 1442K LGA1151 1 USB3_78 24.4cm(9.6in) LANGuard LAN_USB_910 USB3_12 M.2(SOCKET3) SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 7 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 Z170M-PLUS Intel® I219V PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 Super I/O Intel® Z170 8 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP LPT PCIEX16_2 COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 SATA6G_5 ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170M-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 5 6 22.7cm(8.95in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI VGA EATXPWR DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 ...288-pin module) HDMI USB_C1 ASM 1442K LGA1151 1 USB3_78 24.4cm(9.6in) LANGuard LAN_USB_910 USB3_12 M.2(SOCKET3) SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 7 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 Z170M-PLUS Intel® I219V PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 Super I/O Intel® Z170 8 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP LPT PCIEX16_2 COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 SATA6G_5 ...
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... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a ... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the...
... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a ... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the...
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...erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing.... For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.6 Headers 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Z170M-PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
...erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing.... For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.6 Headers 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Z170M-PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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...GND GND GND GND GND O_LPT_XSTB#_R O_LPT_XPD0_R O_LPT_XPD1_R O_LPT_XPD2_R O_LPT_XPD3_R O_LPT_XPD4_R O_LPT_XPD5_R O_LPT_XPD6_R O_LPT_XPD7_R O_LPT_ACK#_R O_LPT_BUSY_R O_LPT_PE_R O_LPT_SLCT_R Z170M-PLUS LPT PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Parallel Port connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio ... Z170M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS ...
...GND GND GND GND GND O_LPT_XSTB#_R O_LPT_XPD0_R O_LPT_XPD1_R O_LPT_XPD2_R O_LPT_XPD3_R O_LPT_XPD4_R O_LPT_XPD5_R O_LPT_XPD6_R O_LPT_XPD7_R O_LPT_ACK#_R O_LPT_BUSY_R O_LPT_PE_R O_LPT_SLCT_R Z170M-PLUS LPT PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Parallel Port connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio ... Z170M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS ...
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... GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND Floating Device_Reset GND B Detection SATAEXPRESS Z170M-PLUS Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in SATA ...the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector. • The SATA EXPRESS connector can support one SATA mode device (installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-21...
... GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND Floating Device_Reset GND B Detection SATAEXPRESS Z170M-PLUS Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in SATA ...the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector. • The SATA EXPRESS connector can support one SATA mode device (installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-21...
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... the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in case you need... to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, ...
... the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in case you need... to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, ...
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...find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by Internet. Via the Internet a) Select by USB. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to complete ...the update. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started c) Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. 2. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the...
...find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by Internet. Via the Internet a) Select by USB. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to complete ...the update. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started c) Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. 2. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the...
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..., we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the... optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to update the BIOS in the support DVD may not be the ...
..., we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the... optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to update the BIOS in the support DVD may not be the ...
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...20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. boot: 5. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot from the DVD/CD. Boot your computer has a ...DVD optical drive. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the USB flash...
...20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. boot: 5. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot from the DVD/CD. Boot your computer has a ...DVD optical drive. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the USB flash...
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... [V] Drive Info 3. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Restart your computer. ...Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failaure. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press...
... [V] Drive Info 3. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Restart your computer. ...Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failaure. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly ...section 1.6 Headers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started If you see...reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this option only if...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly ...section 1.6 Headers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started If you see...reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this option only if...
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ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default ... FAQ page Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority....motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel...
ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default ... FAQ page Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority....motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel...
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... Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced...
... Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced...
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Use this button to select the language that you can select for your BIOS screen. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9 Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the...
Use this button to select the language that you can select for your BIOS screen. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9 Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the...
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... scan the QR code below. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the alphanumeric ... on the screen. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Hot keys This button above the menu bar allows you to the removable storage device. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the...
... scan the QR code below. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the alphanumeric ... on the screen. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Hot keys This button above the menu bar allows you to the removable storage device. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the...
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Press on your system using this feature. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning. You can also easily set RAID...
Press on your system using this feature. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning. You can also easily set RAID...