Great-value ATX Z170 with 5X Protection II for dependable stability, fantastic DDR4 performance, and lightning-fast USB 3.1.

• 5X Protection II – Advanced hardware safeguards for all-round protection
• DDR4 memory overclocked to 3466MHz
• Onboard USB 3.1 Gen 2 for 10Gbit/s data transfer speeds
• Lightning-fast M.2 with PCIe® 3.0 x4 interface
• Epic gaming audio with LED-illuminated shielding
• Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 3
• Fan Xpert 3 advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and silent performance

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PCI Express 3.0(GEN3)
CFX Support

Gaming Audio

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

DIGI+VRM & EPUDDR4 3466(O.C.) supportSupport 14nm CPU
Intel® LGA 1151 Socket4 x Front USB 3.032Gbit/s M.2 X4 SupportIntel® Z170 ChipsetSATA Express portSATA 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

Overvoltage ProtectionWorld-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 +/-15kV 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.Superb PerformanceDDR4 Overclocking strength in numbersASUS 2nd generation T-Topology enables DDR4 memory overclocking to reach new heights: over DDR4-3466 MHz with all memory slots populated. Featuring a customized trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, ASUS 2nd generation T-Topology ensures time-aligned signal transfer for improved memory stability and compatibility. Media-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.EZ Tuning Wizard– OC and RAIDSelect your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups! 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

• GPU POST:Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.
• Secure Erase:Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.
• 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 SpeedSATA ExpressCurrent SSDs devour up to 550MB/s bandwidth, which is close to saturation point for SATA 6Gbit/s connections. Backwardly compatible with up to two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard — and ensures that you and your system won't get left behind. M.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.10Gbit/s USB 3.1 onboardWith USB 3.1 Type-A port, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s — or twice as fast USB 3.0. USB 3.1 is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further!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! USB Type-C for convenient connectivity

USB Type-C (USB-C) delivers future device compatibility and high-speed USB connectivity of 5Gbit/s from a slim, reversible port.

• 1/3 smaller

  — than traditional USB Type-A

• Reversible ease

  — any-way-up design means USB connections are made first time, every time

• Future-proof compatibility

  — compatible with the latest devices today and the exciting new trends of tomorrow

Gaming Audio

Gear up! Win the battlefield

Beautiful LED-illuminated trace paths brighten your build and highlight noise-isolated, precision-shielded, interference-eliminated onboard audio like you've never before experienced!LED-illuminated designBrighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.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!Q-DIMMEasy memory removalEven if you work with a smaller case, just push down on the one-sided clip and push or pull RAM modules in or out – couldn't be simpler! Optimized CoolingFan Xpert 3Advanced fan controls

With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 3 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.
• Extreme Quite Mode: Reduces CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet operation and power savings during light loads.
• RPM Fixed Mode: Lowers noise levels to near-0dB silence, allowing to you 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.

• 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® Z170
• Memory4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
• 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™
• 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® Z170 chipset :
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
  1 x SATA Express port, gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*1
• LANRealtek® 8111GR, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• AudioRealtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *2
  - Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  Audio Feature :
  - LED-illuminated design - Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.
  - 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 PortsASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
  2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, teal blue)
  Intel® Z170 chipset :
  4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
  Intel® Z170 chipset :
  1 x USB 5Gb/s port(s) port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Reversible, Support 3A power output)
  Intel® Z170 chipset :
  6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A, 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 :
  - GPU Boost
  - AI Suite 3
  - Ai Charger+
  - M.2 & SATA Express
  - Anti-Surge
  - Low EMI Solution
  - USB 3.1 Boost
  - Disk Unlocker
  - Mobo Connect
  - PC Cleaner
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
  - ASUS Fan Xpert 3
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  - ASUS EZ Flash 3
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  - Push Notice
  ASUS Q-Design :
  - ASUS Q-Slot
  - ASUS Q-DIMM
  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)
  1 x USB 5Gb/s port(s) Type-C ( support 3A power output )
  2 x USB 3.1 (teal 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 SATA Express connector: gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  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 8.8 inch ( 30.5 cm x 22.4 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.