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    Z170M-PLUS Motherboard
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    Contents Safety information iv 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
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    . • 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
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    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
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    ASUS Z170M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Z170M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for Intel
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    Z170M-PLUS specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Unique Features Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CPU installed. Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - supports ASUS
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    Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU BIOS EZ Mode - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU
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    Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 40MHz up to 170MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS CPR (CPU
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    by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit)* * Please refer to ASUS official website and download "Windows® 7 Installation Guide" and "EZ Installer" to install Windows® 7. Micro-ATX form factor
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    to static electricity. • 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 to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-1
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    ) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 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
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    ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) 3. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. M.2 Socket 3 5. DDR4 DIMM slots 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 7. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 8. Intel® Z170 20 ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-3
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    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. Z170M-PLUS Z170M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1151 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that
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    1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B 4 C 5 A B ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-5
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    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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    , or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35 V is recommended to protect the CPU. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Z170M-PLUS Z170M-PLUS 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-7
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    for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility
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    1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-9
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    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 3.0 x1 network
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    PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 Intel GBE LAN USB 3.0 Controller M.2 Socket SATA Express SATA Controller HD Audio A B C D shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-11
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    CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets
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    2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-13
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    HD audio module in the front panel to support an 7.1-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • We strongly recommend that you 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.
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    USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC Z170M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND Z170M-PLUS 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 Z170M-PLUS 1-15
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    for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. A USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX - GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3+5V A PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS B Z170M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connectors The USB 3.0 module is
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    +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-17
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    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 motherboard connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible
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    on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on SATA6G_2 connector only). In this setup, the system sets a higher priority for M.2 socket than the SATA Express connector. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-19
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    PWR GND Z170M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum
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    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 the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. • M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL +PWR_LED- PWR_SW SPEAKER PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply Z170M-PLUS speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This connector is for the
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    that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Z170M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z170M-PLUS Standby power LED ASUS Z170M-PLUS 1-23
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    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, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or
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    automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1
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    EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you 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
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    To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment
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    Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support 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
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    down 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 Z170M-PLUS 2-5
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    Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.6 Headers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and
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    Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Scan for more on FAQ page Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7
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    The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer settings Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started
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    . 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 Z170M-PLUS 2-9
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    code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Quick 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.
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    operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode 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 Z170M-PLUS 2-11
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    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
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    . 3. 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 Z170M-PLUS 2-13
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    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. The available HDDs display. Click Next to continue. 4. Select the type of
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    of RAID, click Yes to continue the RAID setup. 6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-15
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    2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started
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    F3> 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 Tree Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-17
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    settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Espa BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM
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    when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-19
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    for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset
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    [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-21
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    [DDR4-3733MHz] [DDR4-3866MHz] [DDR4-4000MHz] [DDR4-4133MHz] [DDR4-4266MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.7 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU
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    higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU VRM Switching Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. ASUS Z170M-PLUS
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    [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for extra power support. CPU Graphics [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient
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    module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics to [Manual]. Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you to set a higher following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-25
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    Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher CPU graphics current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.15 Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to configure the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. 2.5.16 Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to configure the
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    value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [By CPU] This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Core Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage options. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-27
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    Offset Mode] The value is set by SVID. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode]. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage override. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.600V to
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    DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank1 BL0~BL7 [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank1 BL1~BL7. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-29
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    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 CPU you installed. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two
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    ] CPU Power Management Configuration Intel® SpeedStep™ [Enabled] This item allows more than two frequency rates to be supported. CPU models only. CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-PLUS
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    Disabled] Package C State Limit [Auto] This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Auto] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device. PCH - PCI
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    item allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for the multi-monitor output. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is fixed at 64 MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] speed for slot 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-33
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    this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit [Gen3] 2.6.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases
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    shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be enable/disable USB3_12/34/78 port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-35
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    PCIE devices. [M.2] SATA mode will be switched to M.2. SATA Expess can only support PCIE device. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Intel PXE Option ROM [Off] This item appears only when you set the previous item
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    BIOS ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-PLUS
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    disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology The subitems in this menu allow the user to manage RAID volumes on the
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    the detected speed. 2.7.3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-39
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    fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the
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    only when you set Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40°C to 75 adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-41
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    adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the chassis fan operates at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options
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    Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. Select ® display requrements. Maximize the boot logo size. Hide the logo during POST. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-43
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    [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Keep Current] Only the ASUS logo 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
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    you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy Only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Key Management This allows you to manage the ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-45
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    based authenticated variable. 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
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    startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. 2.8.11 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 Z170M-PLUS 2-47
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    2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Overclocking Profile reset the system while 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
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    BIOS items. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset . ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-49
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    2-50 Chapter 2: Getting started
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    radio 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 y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil. ASUS Z170M-PLUS A-1
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    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
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    pertinentes des directives européennes. Veuillez consulter la déclaration de conformité CE pour plus d'informations. Deutsch AsusTek Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit den propisima Direktiva EK. Za više informacija molimo pogledajte Deklaraciju o usklađenosti EK. ASUS Z170M-PLUS A-3
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    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
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    apparatus: 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 : Z170M-PLUS conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive
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