ASUS Z170-A ATX Motherboard

Intel 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

Chipset

Intel Z170

Form Factor

ATX

Memory

64 GB max

4 x DIMM DDR4 3400(O.C.), 3333(O.C.), 3200(O.C.), 3100(O.C.), 3000 (O.C.), 2933(O.C.), 2800(O.C.), 2666(O.C.), 2600(O.C.), 2400(O.C.), 2133(O.C.) MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Graphics

Integrated Intel HD Graphics supported

Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz, 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz

Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

Supports VGA with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz

Maximum shared memory of 512 MB

Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider

Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI technology

Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX technology

Expansion Slots

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)

3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

1 x PCI

Storage

Intel Z170 chipset

1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports

1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices supported (both SATA & PCIE mode)

6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports, gray

Supports Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Support Intel Smart Response Technology

LAN

Intel I219V

1 x Gigabit LAN controller, dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)

Audio

Realtek ALC892 8-Channel high-definition audio codec featuring Crystal Sound 3

Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel MIC jack retasking

USB

Intel Z170 chipset

6 x USB 3.0/2.0 (2 x USB ports at back panel, blue, 4 x headers at mid-board)

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (2 x USB ports at back panel, 4 x headers at mid-board)

ASMedia USB 3.1 controller

1 x USB 3.1 port (1 at back panel, Type-C)

1 x USB 3.1 port (1 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)

Supported Features

OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock Technology

– Full BCLK range for overclocking performance

5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

– Whole system optimization with a single click. 5-Way Optimization tuning key consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power controls, whole system cooling, and even tailoring your own app usages

ASUS 5X Protection:

– ASUS DIGI+ VRM – 8 Phase digital power design

– ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – short circuit damage prevention

– ASUS ESD Guards – enhanced ESD protection

– ASUS 5K Hours Solid Capacitors – 2.5x long lifespan with durability

– ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O – 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating

ASUS TPU:

– Auto Tuning

– GPU Boost

– TPU switch

ASUS EPU:

– EPU

ASUS Digital Power Design:

– Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design

– CPU Power Utility

ASUS Exclusive Features:

– Remote GO

– USB BIOS Flashback

– AI Suite 3

– Anti-Surge

– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a graphics user interface

– USB 3.1 Boost

– Disk Unlocker

– Turbo LAN

– Crystal Sound 3

– EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features

– Mobo Connect

– PC Cleaner

Remote Entertainment

– Media Streamer

– HyStream

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

– Fanless Design heat-sink solution

ASUS EZ DIY:

– ASUS O.C. Tuner

– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

– ASUS EZ Flash 3

– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

– Push Notice

ASUS Q-Design:

– ASUS Q-Shield

– ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

– ASUS Q-Slot

– ASUS Q-DIMM

– ASUS Q-Connector

Memory O.C. Design

Audio:

– Absolute Pitch 192 kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound

– DTS Connect

– DTS Studio Sound

– Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

– LED-lit Audio Shielding – ensures precision analog/digital separation and reduced multi-lateral interference, with an illuminated trace path

– Dedicated audio PCB layers – separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals

– Audio amplifier – provides the quality sound for headphone and speakers

– Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors – offer warm, natural, and immersive sound with clarity and fidelity

– Unique de-pop circuit – reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs

– Audio sensation delivered based on audio configuration

– EMI protection cover prevents electrical noise to affect the amplifier

– Absolute Pitch 192 kHz/24-bit true BD lossless sound

– Power pre-regulator – reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance

Overclocking Protection:

– ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Media Streamer

Turbo App

Fan Xpert 3

ASUS Turbo LAN Utility

ASUS LAN Guard

Operating Systems Supported

Windows 10 64-bit

Windows 8.1 64-bit

Windows 7

Back I/O Ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

1 x DVI-D

1 x D-Sub

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI

1 x LAN (RJ-45)

1 x USB 3.1 type-C

1 x USB 3.1 (teal blue) type-A

2 x USB 3.0 (blue)

2 x USB 2.0

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

5 x Audio jack

Internal I/O Ports

2 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.0 ports (19-pin)

2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x SATA Express connector, compatible with 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports

1 x M.2 Socket 3

1 x TPM header

1 x COM connector

6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU fan connector (1 x 4-pin)

1 x CPU OPT fan connector (1 x 4-pin)

4 x Chassis fan connectors (4 x 4-pin)

1 x S/PDIF out header

1 x Thunderbolt header

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector

1 x EZ XMP switch

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x System panel (Q-connector)

1 x DRCT header

1 x MemOK button

1 x TPU switch

1 x Power-on button

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector

1 x USB BIOS Flashback Card header

1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)

1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector

BIOS

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 Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Compliance

802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance

Dimensions

12.0 x 9.6″ / 30.5 x 24.4 cm