Asus Z170M-PLUS User Guide - Page 7

Z170M-PLUS specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Unique Features Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Audio Features - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity. - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support - 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)* - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express) - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology** * M.2 socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe and SATA modes. When a device in PCIe mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports devices in both PCIe and SATA modes. When a device in SATA mode is installed 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. ** These functions work depending on the type of 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 USB 3.0 Boost - 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel, blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 5Gb/s Type C port supports 3A power output - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) ASUS 5X PROTECTION II - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4+2+1 phase digital power design - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS LAN Guard - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating Superb Performance M.2 onboard - The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control (continued on the next page) vii