One click for superb performance, with USB 3.1 suppor

One click for superb performance, with USB 3.1 support

• 5-Way Optimization: One click to optimize your entire system; plus a dedicated onboard water-pump header
• ASUS Pro Clock Technology: Extends base clocks and improves stability for extreme overclocking
• Crystal Sound 3, Intel LAN and Turbo LAN: Flawless audio and low-latency networking
• USB 3.1 onboard: One Type-A port plus a reversible Type-C port
• 5X Protection II: Advanced hardware safeguards

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Game with Confidence

Seamless Entertainment

Extreme Stability

Easy PC DIY

DisplayPort

HDMI

2 x USB 3.0

Intel® LAN

2 x USB 3.1
(1 x Type-A and 1 x Type-C)

8CH Audio with DTS Support

3 x PCle 3.0 (GEN3)

SLI & 3-WAY CFX Support

Crystal Sound 3

• Power pre-regular
• Top notch audio profile
• Audio shielding
• De-pop circuit
• Audio amplifier
• Separate layer for left and right tracks
• Premium Japan-made audio capacitors

DIGI+ VRM

EPU

Intel® LGA 1151 Socket

DDR4 3400(O.C.)Support

4 x Front USB 3.0

SATA Express

4 X SATA 6Gb/s

32Gb/s M.2 x 4 Support

TPU

Multi-GPU Support

Work with up to 3 Display

Overclock Your Way

One click overclock and cooling, done!

Get performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control and even networking and audio tuning tailored for you

5-Way Optimization at your disposal it takes just one click to tune complex settings — for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts! Our exclusive technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use, so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!

• Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound.
• Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
• Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loading.
• Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money.

Overclock CPU

Testing configuration:

Intel LGA1151 i7 6700K | Z170-A | DDR4 G.Skill 3400C16 |

ENERMAX 1050W | Corsair H100i | Intel SSD 80G| Win 8.1

• CPU performance boost
• All-round energy efficiency
• Advanced fan controls
• Precise Digital Power Control
• Game faster, rank higher

CPU performance boost

TPU

Unleash your PC's full performance with a

simple two-phase onboard switch or the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility! The

TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) offers precise voltage control and advanced

monitoring for the CPU and the graphics card, enabling great freedom to

adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance and to

exploit the potential out of your graphics card*.

*Please see the graphics card QVL

OC Design- ASUS PRO Clock technology

A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator

designed for 6th-generation Intel® processors that allows overclocked

base clock frequencies up to or beyond 400MHz*. This custom solution

works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), to enhance

voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new

way to boost performance to extreme heights.

Advantages of ASUS Pro Clock

• Reduced boot up time
• Lower jitter under extreme conditions for higher overclocks
• Increased stability under heavy overclocking

*BCLK overclocking range will

vary according to CPU capabilities, cooling, motherboard support and

tuning options. Ranges up to 650MHz are possible under select

conditions.

Testing configuration:

Intel LGA1151 i7 6700K | Z170-A | DDR4 G.Skill 3400C16 | ENERMAX 1050W | Corsair H100i | Intel SSD 80G| Win 8.1

DDR4 overclocking strength in numbers

Second-generation ASUS

T-Topology enables DDR4 memory overclocking to reach new heights: over

DDR4-3400MHz with all memory slots populated. Featuring a customized

trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, our

second-generation T-Topology ensures time-aligned signal transfer for

improved memory stability and compatibility.

Native M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID support for lightning fast storage speeds!

Not satisfied with single storage

device read/write speeds? Then join the fast lane and build a RAID 0

array using two PCIe storage drives to enjoy data transfers at lightning

speed!

Ultrafast Transfer Speed

Fast storage speed with SATA Express

Current 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.

Speed up with onboard M.2 up to 32Gbit/s

With 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.

Ultimate-speed 10Gbit/s with USB 3.1 onboard

With one USB 3.1 Type-A port and

one reversible USB 3.1 Type-C for the very fastest USB connections,

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!

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS

The 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 3

Update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.

S.M.A.R.T

Check 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 RAID

Select your hardware and apply

different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID

configuration for faster data retrieval and backups!

My Favorites

Quickly 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.

Game with Confidence

Flawless audio that

makes you part of the game

Crystal Sound 3

Clean Power

Power pre-regulator

Reduces power-input noise to ensure consistent performance.

Noise Isolation

Audio shielding

Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference.

Separate layer for left and right tracks

Ensures both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.

EMI protection

Prevents electrical noise to preserve audio quality.

Audio Enjoyment

Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors

Provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

De-pop circuit

Reduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputs.

Audio amplifier

Produces the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers.

Intel Ethernet

More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences

Z170-A features the very latest Intel®

Ethernet for faster, smoother gaming — always. Intel's LAN has the

serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering

exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces

the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your

gameplay!

Turbo LAN

Network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization

Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping

technology adds even more lag-reducing support and intuitive user

interface. It allows you to lower lag with no expert knowledge – by up

to 1.45X! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode for hardcore controls.

Real-time speed monitor

Grouping your own favorite list

Set priority to speed up for your application

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.

Seamless Entertainment

Total control anytime, anywhere with Wi-Fi GO!

Wi-Fi GO! gives you complete control

of your PC — even when you're away from home. Access your forgotten

files at home, and work on your PC from almost anywhere. Plus, it takes

just one click to manage all your public clouds or sync files across

your PC and devices!

Cloud GO!

Gather your ASUS

WebStorage, Dropbox® , Google Drive™, and OneDrive® accounts in one

place and even back up to PC at the same time.

Remote Desktop

Easily access and control your PC, anytime and anywhere!

File Transfer

Sync files between your PCs and smart devices with just a click!

Remote Keyboard & Mouse

Control media playback from your sofa!

Your digital PC hub for sharing and home theater

Media Streamer

Enjoy your PC's multimedia content

—anywhere! Pipe music from your PC or cloud storage, including ASUS

WebStorage, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive while sipping coffee in a

café, or sit back with friends and stream a favorite movie to a smart

TV. With ASUS Media Streamer, your entertainment goes wherever you go.

Watch your smart device content on the big screen

HyStream

With HyStream you'll enjoy the

ease and freedom of streaming HD content from your supported* Apple iOS

smartphone or tablet straight to your HDTV!

* Contact your device vendor for support information.

All-in-one control between your PC and smart device

Mobo Connect

Work with your PC and smart device at

the same time through a single keyboard-and-mouse set. A simple hot key

lets you switch between your PC and smart device quickly. It even

charges your mobile device at the same time.

Extreme Stability

Surge-ProtectedNetworking

OvervoltageProtection

StablePower Supply

OvercurrentProtection

Stainless-SteelBack I/O

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.

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Easy PC DIY

You will love DIY!

We understand how you use your PC. From

assembly, system setting and monitoring, and to firmware and hardware

updates — we're all about making your life easier. That's why we never

stop developing new and exciting DIY opportunities to make PC DIY easy,

fun and free from hassle!

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Intel CPU and chipset features

Intel® Z170 Express Chipset

Intel® Z170 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, Z170 provides a maximum of ten

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 Z170 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 processors

This 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) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for

great graphics performance.

• CPU Intel® Socket 1151 for 6^th 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
• Chipset Intel® 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(O.C.) MHz Non-ECC, 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/DisplayPort 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
  - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 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 SupportSupports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
  Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *¹
  3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
  1 x PCI
• StorageIntel® Z170 chipset :
  1 x SATA Express port, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, *², with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*³
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*⁴
• LANIntel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
  Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
  ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
  ASUS LAN Guard
• AudioRealtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
  - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
  Audio Feature :
  - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 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 greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous 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 highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
  - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
  - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
  - Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
  - EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
  - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
  - Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
  Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
• USB PortsIntel® Z170 chipset :
  6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
  Intel® Z170 chipset :
  6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
  ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
  1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C)
  ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
  1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)
• Special FeaturesOC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
  - Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
  5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
  - Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor 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 High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent 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 friendly 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 :
  - Stylish 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
  Special Memory O.C. Design
  Overclocking Protection :
  - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
  Media Streamer
  Turbo App
  Fan Xpert 3
• Operating System SupportWindows® 10 , 64bit
  Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
  Windows® 7
• Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  1 x DVI-D
  1 x D-Sub
  1 x DisplayPort
  1 x HDMI
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  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(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: , Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  1 x M.2 Socket 3
  1 x TPM header
  1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x EZ XMP switch
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  1 x DRCT header(s)
  1 x MemOK! button(s)
  1 x TPU switch(es)
  1 x Power-on button(s)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  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
• AccessoriesUser's manual
  I/O Shield
  3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  1 x M.2 Screw Package
  1 x CPU installation tool
  1 x SLI bridge(s)
  1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)
• 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
  EZ Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM version)
• Form FactorATX Form Factor
  12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )