Full-featured ATX H170 with 5X Protection II for dependable stability, DDR3/DDR3L memory compatibility, and UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 3

• 5X Protection II – Advanced hardware safeguards for all-round protection
• DDR3/DDR3L memory compatibility
• Lightning-fast M.2 with PCIe® 3.0 x4 interface
• Epic gaming audio with noise-isolation design
• Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 3
• Easy PC DIY with safe motherboard-mounting design
• Fan Xpert 2+ advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and silent performance

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Full-featured ATX H170 with 5X Protection II for dependable stability, DDR3/DDR3L memory compatibility, and UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 3

• 5X Protection II – Advanced hardware safeguards for all-round protection
• DDR3/DDR3L memory compatibility
• Lightning-fast M.2 with PCIe® 3.0 x4 interface
• Epic gaming audio with noise-isolation design
• Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 3
• Easy PC DIY with safe motherboard-mounting design
• Fan Xpert 2+ advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and silent performance

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PCI Express 3.0(GEN3)
CFX Support

Gaming Audio

• Audio Shielding
• Dedicated audio PCB layers
• Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors

DIGI+VRM & EPUDDR3 1866(O.C.) supportSupport 14nm CPU
Intel® LGA 1151 Socket4 x Front USB 3.032Gbit/s M.2 X4 SupportIntel® H170 ChipsetSATA 6Gb/s PortsDependable StabilitySurge-ProtectedNetworking OvervoltageProtection StablePower Supply OvercurrentProtection Stainless-SteelBack I/OAdvanced Hardware Safeguards

Industry-leading 5X Protection II employs the finest components, excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee quality and long-term durability of your motherboard with all-round protection. For you, that means exceptional protection and stability for your build — the result of decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.

LANGuard

Pumped-up throughput. 2.5X higher surge tolerance.

ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors ensuring a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges.* ESD result is undertaken by individual LANGaurd

EMI cover

Surface-mounted
capacitors

OvervoltageProtectionWorld-class circuit-protecting power designAn exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.

DRAM Overcurrent Protection

Short-circuit damage preventionOnboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of both your system and connected devices.

DIGI+ VRM

Precision control for stable powerASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.

Stainless-Steel Back I/O

3X corrosion-resistance for greater durabilityCorrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times (3X) longer than ordinary panels.ESD GuardsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects are easily underestimated. ASUS ESD Guards are tested to very high standards, capable of up to +/- 10kV for air discharge and +/-6kV for contact discharge. We employ an active protective circuit design to guard your system against electrostatic interference and damage, providing greater component longevity.LAN portESD TVS diode protection on the LAN circuit.USB connectorsTVS diodes for surface-mount and dual-inline packages.VGA connectorsAdditional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect D-Sub functionality.Keyboard and mouse connectorsAdditional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes.

1000+
Compatible Devices

Including CPUs, memory modules,
graphics cards and more.

DDR3/3L
Compatibility

More flexibility, more compatibility
- support for DDR3 and DDR3L.

7000+
Validation Hours

Extensive testing for extreme reliability,
compatibility and safety.

Superb PerformanceMedia-acclaimed UEFI BIOSThe smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.EZ Flash 3Update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS. S.M.A.R.TCheck up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) logs to gauge reliability, and even determine if they're about to fail.Q-Fan ControlYou can configure the fan's operating speed manually, or use the easy pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes! My FavoritesQuickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.EZ Mode

• Intuitive Graphical Fan Control:Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
• EZ XMP:Improve your DRAM performance with a click.
• SATA Information:View SATA port details for easy device recognition.
• Fast Clock Adjustment:Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

Advanced Mode

• Last Modified Log:Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.
• SATA Port Renaming:Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

Ultrafast Transfer SpeedM.2With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbit/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible.Instant front-panel USB 3.0 ExperienceWe've put USB 3.0 right where you need it — four super-speed ports on the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, so no more back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports! Gaming Audio

Gear up! Win the battlefield

Noise IsolationAudio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference.Separate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.Audio EnjoymentPremium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.Easy PC DIY Safe motherboard mountingComponent-free areas to minimize damage riskFitting your ASUS motherboard is now safer than ever. The comprehensive component-free ‘safe zones' around every case-mounting hole minimizes the risk of damage and short circuits caused by contact — so you'll assemble your PC with total confidence!Q-SlotEffortless PCI Express component removalThe large winged clip is easy to reach and easy to operate. Just press the Q-Slot clip lightly, and graphics card just pop out. Installing or removing even the biggest graphics cards is no sweat!Optimized CoolingFan Xpert 2+Advanced fan controls

With onboard thermal detection and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode, Fan Xpert 2+ makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise!

• Auto-Tuning Mode: Scans and detects all fan characteristics for single-click customization.
• RPM Fixed Mode: Lowers noise levels to near-0dB silence, allowing you to fix the fan speed.

One-Stop Control

• Push Notice
• Media Streamer
• Media Streamer
• Mobo Connect
• PC Cleaner

• Push Notice
• Media Streamer
• AI Suite III
• Mobo Connect
• PC Cleaner

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• AI Suite 3One-stop access to innovative ASUS featuresASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand-new user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
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Intel CPU and chipset featuresIntel® H170 Express ChipsetIntel® H170 Express is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core™ i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, H170 provides a maximum eight USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbit/s ports, 32Gbit/s M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data retrieval. Intel H170 Express also supports integrated-graphics (iGPU) functions, so you'll enjoy the very latest Intel integrated graphics performance.Ready for 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processorsThis motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR3L memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great graphics performance. Intel® SBA supportIntel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. Intel® SBA requires MEI drivers (AMT host software kit) be installed.

Platform requirements:
Windows® 7 (32/64-bit) / 8.1 (64-bit) / 10 (64-bit)
PCH with 6th-generation Intel® Core™ processor (100 Series platforms) with 6.5MB Intel® Management Engine (ME) 11.0 firmware installed

CPU and chipset requirements:
Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 with one of these chipsets: B150, H170, Q170
The Intel® Management Engine software kit must be installed (the Local Manageability Service and the Intel ® Management Engine Interface must be installed and running.)
*Local administrator rights on the target machine
*Some models without the 6.5MB Intel® Management Engine firmware do not support Intel ® SBA. Please refer to the specifications sheet for details.

*Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List).

• CPUIntel® Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
  Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
  Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
• ChipsetIntel® H170
• Memory4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
• GraphicIntegrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
  Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
  - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
  - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  - Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
  Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
  Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
• Multi-GPU SupportSupports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, gray)
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black)
  2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
  2 x PCI
• StorageIntel® H170 chipset :
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*1
• LANRealtek® RTL8111H, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• AudioRealtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *2
  - Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  Audio Feature :
  - 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
• USB PortsIntel® H170 chipset :
  8 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
  Intel® H170 chipset :
  6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
• Special FeaturesASUS 5X Protection II :
  - ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance
  - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
  - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 7 Phase digital power design
  - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits
  - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
  ASUS EPU :
  - EPU
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  - AI Suite 3
  - Ai Charger
  - Anti-Surge
  - Low EMI Solution
  - USB 3.0 Boost
  - Disk Unlocker
  - Mobo Connect
  - PC Cleaner
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
  - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  - ASUS EZ Flash 3
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  - Push Notice
  ASUS Q-Design :
  - ASUS Q-Slot
  Media Streamer
• Operating System SupportWindows® 10 , 64bit
  Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
  Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit *3
• Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
  1 x DVI-D
  1 x D-Sub
  1 x HDMI
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  4 x USB 3.0 (blue) Type-A
  2 x USB 2.0
  3 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
  2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices
  1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x System panel(s)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• AccessoriesUser's manual
  I/O Shield
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  1 x M.2 Screw Package
  1 x Supporting DVD
• BIOS128 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 Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• ManageabilityWfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support DiscDrivers
  ASUS Utilities
  ASUS EZ Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM version)
• Form FactorATX Form Factor
  12 inch x 8.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm )
• Note*1： These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
  *2: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
  *3: Please refer to ASUS website and download “Windows® 7 installation guide” and “ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows® 7.