Z170-PRO Desktop Motherboard

One click for superb performance, with Intel® USB 3.1 Controller

  • 5-Way Optimization: One click to optimize your entire system; plus a dedicated onboard water-pump header
  • Intel® USB 3.1 on board: One Type-A port plus a reversible Type-C port
  • 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
  • 5X Protection II: Advanced hardware safeguards

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.

Manufacturer Part Number
Z170-PRO
Full Product Specifications

Note:

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CPU

  • 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 
  • * 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
Memory
  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3866(O.C.)/3800(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/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)
  • ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 

Graphic

  • Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support 
  • Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/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 DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 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 NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology 
  • Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology 
  • Supports AMD 3-Way 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) *1
  • 4 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage
  • Intel® 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
LAN
  • Intel® 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
Audio
  • Realtek® ALC1150 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 Ports
  • Intel® 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)
  • Intel® USB 3.1 controller : 
  • 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C)
  • Intel® USB 3.1 controller : 
  • 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)
Special Features
  • OC 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 II :
  • - ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance
  • - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
  • - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 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 TPU :
  • - Auto Tuning
  • - GPU Boost 
  • ASUS EPU :
  • - EPU 
  • ASUS Digital Power Design :
  • - Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
  • ASUS Exclusive Features :
  • - Remote GO!
  • - MemOK!
  • - AI Suite 3
  • - Ai Charger 
  • - M.2 & SATA Express
  • - Anti-Surge
  • - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
  • - 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 Fan Xpert 3
  • ASUS EZ DIY :
  • - DirectKey
  • - Precision Tweaker 2
  • - ASUS O.C. Tuner
  • - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
  • - ASUS EZ Flash 3 
  • - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  • - Multi-language BIOS
  • - 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 Support
  • Windows® 10 , 64bit
  • Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
  • Windows® 7 86x64
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x DVI-D
  • 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
  • 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O

Internal I/O Ports

  • 2 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 
  • 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)
  • 2 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 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 Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  • 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
  • 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
  • 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector

Accessories

  • User's manual
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x CPU installation tool
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x SLI bridge(s)
  • 1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)
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
Support Disc
  • Drivers
  • ASUS Utilities
  • EZ Update 
  • Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor

  • ATX Form Factor 
  • 12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note

*1: The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. The PCIe x16_3 is default set at x2 mode. Supports Intel® RST for PCIE RAID storage.
*2: Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 and PCIex16_3.
*3: M.2 shares SATA mode with SATA Express. Change this item before installing M.2 SATA devices.
*4: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.