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ASUS Z170M-PLUS

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In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16

graphics card to get better performance.

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We recommend that you provide sufﬁcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.

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Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when

using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

VGA configuration

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)

PCIe 3.0 x16_2

Single VGA/PCIe card

x16 (Recommended for single VGA

card)

N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe cards

x16

x4

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A

B

C

D

PCIEx16_1

shared

–

–

–

PCIEx16_2

shared

–

–

–

PCIEx1_1

–

–

shared

–

PCIEx1_2

–

–

–

shared

Intel GBE LAN

shared

–

–

–

USB 3.0 Controller

shared

–

–

–

M.2 Socket

shared

–

–

–

SATA Express

shared

–

–

–

SATA Controller

shared

–

–

–

HD Audio

shared

–

–

–

Section	Page
Safety information	4
About this guide	4
Package contents	6
Z170M-PLUS specifications summary	6
Chapter 1: Product introduction	11
1.1 Before you proceed	11
1.2 Motherboard overview	11
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	14
1.4 System memory	17
1.5 Expansion slots	20
1.6 Headers	22
1.7 Connectors	23
1.8 Onboard LED	33
1.9 Software support	34
Chapter 2: BIOS information	35
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	35
2.2 BIOS setup program	40
2.3 My Favorites	50
2.4 Main menu	52
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu	54
2.6 Advanced menu	64
2.7 Monitor menu	73
2.8 Boot menu	77
2.9 Tool menu	82
2.10 Exit menu	83
Appendices	85
Notices	85

Asus Z170M-PLUS User Guide - Page 21

IRQ assignments for this motherboard, x16 Recommended for single VGA, PCIEx16_1, Intel GBE LAN

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