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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.
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Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi Z170-P specifications summary ..............vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 1-3 System memory ................1-7 Expansion slots ................
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Safety information Electrical safety before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
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Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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® Supports Intel * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and...
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- 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port (@back panel) support 3A power output ASUS 5X PROTECTION II - ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static- electricity discharges - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design...
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4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support unique EZ DIY features Push Notice - Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time...
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128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning BIOS features PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE...
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1.2.1 Placement direction with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS Z170-P...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170-P 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 22.4cm(8.8in) CHA_FAN1 KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM EATX12V HDMI 1442K LGA1151 USB_C1 USB3_78 LAN_USB910 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 8111H Z170-P BATTERY 1083 ® Intel Z170 PCIEX1_2 Super PCIEX16_2...
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1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-20 ® 1-22 ® 1-19 1-21 1-12 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® ® ® processors. Z170-P Z170-P CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P...
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components. cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z170-P...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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® ® following: ® ® motherboard. ® support site at 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory modules. www.asus.com Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM ASUS Z170-P...
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Expansion slots the slots and the expansion cards that they support. cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: make the necessary hardware settings for the card. use. seated on the slot. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1.5.3...
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Headers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) Z170-P CLRTC PIN 1 Z170-P Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. enter data. battery. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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LAN port wake up from Line In port (light blue). audio sources. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Port 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel 2.1-channel ASUS Z170-P 1-13...
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To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: output. USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 ports (Blue, Type A) USB 5Gb/s Type C port HDMI port. content. DVI-D port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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1.7.2 Internal connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) PIN 1 Z170-P Z170-P Serial port (COM) connector USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) USB1112 USB1314 Z170-P PIN 1 PIN 1 Z170-P USB2.0 connectors ASUS Z170-P...
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IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ USB3_34 PIN 1 Z170-P Z170-P USB3.0 Front panel connectors Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) opening at the back of the system chassis. Z170-P PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z170-P Digital audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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+5 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby Power OK -5 Volts PIN 1 +5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# +3 Volts -12 Volts Z170-P +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Z170-P ATX power connectors system will not boot up. for details. ASUS Z170-P...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) AAFP PIN 1 Z170-P HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition Z170-P Front panel audio connector 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2(SOCKET3) Z170-P Z170-P M.2(SOCKET3)
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® ® slots. Intel ® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_3~6) SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 Z170-P SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 ® Z170-P Intel SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors SATA Mode Selection 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS Z170-P 1-19...
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 Z170-P CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN Z170-P Fan connectors 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply Z170-P System panel connector allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings.
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Onboard LED Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) Z170-P SB_PWR Standby Power Powered Off Z170-P Standby power LED 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Support DVD information To run the Support DVD Driver Utilities Manual Special The following screen is for reference only. Click to install Select an item/ subitem that you Click a tab to want to install display Support DVD information ASUS Z170-P 1-23...
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Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update Click to automatically update your motherboard’s driver, software and firmware Click to find and Click to select Click to select the BIOS a boot logo update the from file BIOS ASUS Z170-P...
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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2.10 Exit Menu To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3: Advanced Mode Tool Via USB by USB Drive Folder Info Via the Internet by Internet Chapter 2: Getting started...
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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Z170P. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS ASUS Z170-P...
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ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is detected.
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16779264 2015-06-04 21:14:34 Drives Files panel panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit Are you sure you want to update the BIOS? the Load Optimized Defaults Exit 2.10 Exit Menu ASUS Z170-P...
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BIOS setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: www.asus.com Load Optimized Defaults 2.10 Exit Menu 1.6 Headers for information BIOS menu screen EZ Mode and Advanced Mode...
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Rapid Storage Technology Advanced mode bootable menus Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. devices Searches FAQ Click the button to manually Saves the changes tune the fans and resets the Selects the boot Loads optimized system device priority default settings ASUS Z170-P...
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2.2.2 Advanced Mode Advanced Mode EzMode(F7) EZ Tuning MyFavorite Q-Fan control Quick Note Wizard Language Hot Keys Menu bar Configuration fields Sub-menu item General help Last modified Scroll bar settings Menu items Goes back to EZ Popup window Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Menu bar My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Menu items Main Submenu items Language MyFavorites (F3) 2.3 My Favorites Q-Fan Control (F6) 2.2.3 QFan Control EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ASUS Z170-P...
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Quick Note (F9) Hot keys Scroll bar General help Configuration fields Last Modified button Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Click to activate Click to activate DC to be configured PWM Mode Mode Select a profile to apply Click to apply to your fans the fan setting Click to undo Click to the changes go back to main menu ASUS Z170-P...
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2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard RAID setup OC setup* Tuning your system settings Next Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing Next Box cooler Tower cooler Water cooler Next I’m not sure Next ASUS Z170-P...
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Creating RAID RAID Next ® Easy Backup or Super Speed Next Next Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) Next Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) Next Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Adding items to My Favorites Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Exit (ESC) Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Main menu 2.4.1 Language [English] 2.4.2 Security 1.6 Hesders Administrator or User Password Not Installed Installed ASUS Z170-P...
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Administrator Password To set an administrator password: Administrator Password Create New Password To change an administrator password: Administrator Password Enter Current Password Create New Password Administrator Password Not Installed User Password User Password Not Installed Installed To set a user password: User Password Create New Password To change a user password:...
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Ai Tweaker menu 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] [Manual] ASUS Z170-P...
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BCLK Frequency [xxx] Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] Sync All Cores [Per Core] 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] [Auto] 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]...
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BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto] 2.5.7 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings]* [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio First] [Keep Current Settings] 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] ASUS Z170-P...
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2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control 2.5.11 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Current Capability [Auto] CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] [Manual] Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] Chapter 2: Getting started...
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CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] [Power Phase Response] [Power Phase Response] Power Phase Response [Fast] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] CPU Graphics [Auto] [Manual] Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] ASUS Z170-P...
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CPU Graphics Duty Control [T.Probe] CPU Graphics Phase Control [Auto] [Extreme] or [Power Phase Response] [Power Phase Response] Power Phase Response [Fast] 2.5.12 Internal CPU Power Management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Package Power Time Window [Auto] Chapter 2: Getting started...
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CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto] 2.5.15 Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] 2.5.16 Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] 2.5.17 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] [Manual Mode] Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] ASUS Z170-P...
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[Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] CPU Core Voltage Sign [+] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Adaptive Mode] Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] 2.5.19 DRAM Voltage [Auto] 2.5.20 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] 2.5.21 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] 2.5.22 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto]...
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[Offset Mode] Offset Mode Sign [+] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] 2.5.23 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] 2.5.24 DRAM REF Voltage Control [Auto] Advanced menu ASUS Z170-P...
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2.6.1 CPU Configuration Hyper-threading [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] Boot Performance Mode [Auto] CPU Power Management Configuration Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Enhanced C-States [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] CPU C7 Report [Enabled] CPU C8 Report [Enabled] CFG Lock [Enabled] 2.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] to [Enabled] Native ASPM [Disabled] ® ASUS Z170-P...
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PCH - PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] SA - PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] PEG ASPM [Disabled] 2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled] Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] DMI/OPI Configuration DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2]...
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PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Memory Configuration Memory Remap [Enabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] 2.6.5 SATA Configuration Not Present SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] [RAID] CR#1 RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled] ASUS Z170-P...
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Alternate ID [Disabled] Software Feature Mask Configuration RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 [Enabled] Intel Rapid Recovery Technology [Enabled] OROM UI and Banner [Enabled] HDD Unlock [Enabled] LED Locate [Enabled] IRRT Only on eSATA [Enabled] Smart Response Technology [Enabled] OROM UI Normal Delay [2 sec] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled]...
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Spin Up Device [Disabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Typology [Unknown] Device Sleep [Disabled] SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Config [Disabled] 2.6.6 USB Configuration USB Devices Legacy USB Support [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB single port control USB3_1~8 [Enabled] USB9~14 [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P...
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2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] HD Audio Controller item to Front Panel Type [HD Audio] SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] Audio Shielding LED [Breathing Mode] M.2 and SATA Express Mode Configuration [SATA EXpress] Realtek LAN Controller [On] Realtek PXE Option ROM [Off] Serial Port Configuration Serial Port [On] Change Settings [IO=3F8h;...
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ErP Ready [Disabled] Deep S4 [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P...
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CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM]/ [Ignore]/ [N/A] [Ignore] 2.7.3 CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [Ignore] 2.7.4 Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] CPU Fan Profile ASUS Z170-P...
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CPU Upper Temperature [70] º º CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] CPU Middle Temperature [25] CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] CPU Lower Temperature [20] ° ° CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] 2.7.5 Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode] Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU]...
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Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] ° ° Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Temperature [45] Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60] Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40] ° ° Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] ASUS Z170-P...
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Boot menu 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] Fast Boot Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] ® POST Delay Time [3 sec] Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM [Enabled] ® ® Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] ASUS Z170-P...
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Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy Only] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy Only] 2.8.9 Secure Boot ® OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] ® ® ® ® ® ® Key Management Install Default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys PK Management Set New Key...
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KEK Management ® Delete Key Set New Key Append Key DB Management Delete Key Set New Key Append Key DBX Management Delete Key Set New Key Append Key ASUS Z170-P...
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2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile Overclocking Profile Not assigned Load from Profile Profile Name Save to Profile Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive 2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information...
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2.10 Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. ASUS Z170-P...
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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Direktiva EK. Za više Δήλωση Συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ. informacija molimo pogledajte Deklaraciju o usklađenosti EK. Magyar Az AsusTek Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy a készülék megfelel a CE-irányelvek alapvető követelményeinek és ide vonatkozó egyéb rendelkezéseinek. További részletekért tekintse meg a CE-megfelelőségi nyilatkozatot. ASUS Z170-P...
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