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data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 3
information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H170 PRO GAMING 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 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers and Jumpers - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 4
. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 5
to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 6
motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x PRO GAMING Cable Labels Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. H170 PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 7
H170 PRO GAMING specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS unique features Supports AMD® 2-Way / Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 115dB - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 8
H170 PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS Exclusive Features - USB3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB3.1 transmission - Media Streamer - Push Notice - Disk Unlocker - AI Charger+ - ASUS CPU-Z 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 9
H170 PRO GAMING specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, 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, F9 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 10
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with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-1 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 12
chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 EATXPWR 2 USB3.1_EC1 ASM LGA1151 1542 ASM 1142 USB3. H170 8 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 SUPREMEFX ALC 1150 SupremeFX LED PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 AAFP COM CHA_FAN2 TPM PCHLED2 PCHLED3 TPU USB910 ROG_EXT USB3_34 SB_PWR 16Mb BIOS - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 13
AAFP) 1-18 20. SupremeFX LED 1-25 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. H170 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-3 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 14
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 15
4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-5 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 16
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 17
a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.5V is recommended to protect the CPU. H170 PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 18
CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 19
the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-9 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 20
cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 21
CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 H170 PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-11 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 22
for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) H170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 23
compatible devices. 4. USB 3.1 port (Type A). This Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) port is for USB 3.1 device. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Out. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-13 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 24
of USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • These . This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 15. HDMI port. This - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 25
USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H170 PRO GAMING USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-15 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 26
efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. H170 PRO GAMING USB3.0 Front panel connectors • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver motherboard's critical components and connected devices. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN H170 PRO GAMING - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 27
+5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts H170 PRO GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-17 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 28
H170 PRO GAMING Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) H170 PRO GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 29
1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The extension fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. The FAN EXTENSION CARD is purchased separately. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-19 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 30
RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND H170 PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 31
connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL +PWR_LED- PWR_SW SPEAKER PIN 1 +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply H170 PRO GAMING System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-21 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 32
digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM PIN 1 H170 PRO GAMING TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 12. LED Light connector (3-pin LED_LIGHT) This connector is for the LED light. LED_LIGHT PIN 1 H170 PRO GAMING LED_LIGHT connector POWER LED_CONTROL NC 1-22 Chapter - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 33
13. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the Front Base. ROG_EXT H170 PRO GAMING ROG_EXT connector • The Front Base is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the Front Base. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-23 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 34
model name. Model Name LED H170 PRO GAMING Model Name LED Lighting Lighting mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LEDs blink intermittently. The LEDs become solid red. You can turn off the model name LEDs or change the lit modes from the BIOS or the LED Control app in AI Suite 3. To - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 35
can turn off the SupremeFX LED or change the lit modes from the BIOS or the LED Control app in AI Suite 3. To change the setting in BIOS, go to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > Audio LED Lighting item. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 1-25 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 36
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Drivers, Utilities, Manual, or Specials - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 37
you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H170 PRO GAMING Version: 0207 Release - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 38
Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 39
DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-3 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 40
in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 41
or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failaure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-5 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 42
what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 43
BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-7 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 44
press . Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Popup Window Scroll bar Last modified settings Configuration fields Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 45
. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-9 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 46
to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • it and press to display a list of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 47
allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to main menu ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-11 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 48
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 49
Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-13 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 50
Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Select the type of - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 51
2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-15 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 52
items: 1. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items 3. Select an item from main menu panel - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 53
(RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Headers and Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-17 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 54
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 55
Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-19 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 56
Boost [Keep Current Settings] GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] 2.5.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enable - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 57
Frequency to [Manual]. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 250KHz to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-21 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 58
[130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for extra power support. CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the CPU Graphics transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 59
1/100 mOhms. Use and key to adjust the value. 2.5.11 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. The values range from 0.00A to 255.50A with a 0.25A interval. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-23 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 60
Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 61
value. The values range from 0.800V to 1.635V with a 0.005V interval. 2.5.21 DRAM REF Voltage Control The subitems in this menu allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from the memory bus. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-25 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 62
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 63
the DRAM loading CPU C states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C-states [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H170 PRO GAMING - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 64
only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. 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 device. PCH - PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 65
support control slot 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H170 PRO GAMING - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 66
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence ASUS Hyper kit card. [Disabled] Disables this option for M.2 devices. SATA Controller Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver Support [Disabled] This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 67
LED mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode] [Breathing Mode] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 68
[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Asmedia USB 3.1 battery charging support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the GbE controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 69
ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PCI-E [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-33 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 70
appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.7.1 CPU / Motherboard / VRM / PCH / T_Sensor / EXT_ Sensor1 / EXT_Sensor2 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 71
The values range from 25ºC to 75ºC. CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-35 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 72
Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [Motherboard] [VRM] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 73
1/2/3 Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH maximum extension fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-37 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 74
Fan 1/2/3 Profile to [Manual]. Extension Fan 1/2/3 Upper duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the extension fan operates at the Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to enable or - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 75
] and [Full Screen]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. This feature will only work under normal boot. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-39 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 76
devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear when you - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 77
options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [ -UEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Key Management This allows Key This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-41 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 78
[Yes] [No] DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 79
, press when ASUS Logo appears. 2.8.12 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-43 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 80
] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Overclocking Profile items updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 81
installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available USB devices. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-45 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 82
7 installation. This section is a guide on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 83
as the boot device. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The "Setup is starting..." screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-47 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 84
drivers and install Windows® 7 using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The "Setup is starting..." screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 85
the ASUS EZ Installer located on the ASUS support DVD. 3. Select a method of creating a modified Windows® 7 installation file: • Windows® 7 OS disk to USB storage device - Select Windows 7 OS disk to USB storage device then click Next. - Check I agree and then click Next. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 86
- Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next. - Select the USB storage device and click next. Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed. - Click Yes to clear the contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device. Make sure to - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 87
• Windows® 7 OS disk to ISO file - Select Windows 7 OS disk to ISO file then click Next. - Check I agree and then click Next. - Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-51 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 88
USB storage device as the boot device. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The "Setup is starting..." screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 2-52 Chapter - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 89
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING A-1 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 90
use the equipment according to the instruction manual. KC: Korea Warning Statement REACH at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 91
alle direttive CE. Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione di conformità CE. ASUS AsusTek Inc CE CE Hrvatski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređ Direktiva EK. Za više informacija molimo pogledajte Deklaraciju o usklađenosti EK. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING A-3 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 92
USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 - Asus H170 PRO GAMING | User Guide - Page 93
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : H170 PRO GAMING conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022
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