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The ASUS Z170-A ATX Motherboard ties all your components together to create a PC system with the power of a 6th-generation Intel processor and DDR4 memory. It has an LGA1151 socket for a Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, or a Celeron processor and four DIMM slots, which can hold up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM. Utilizing its M.2 and SATA Express connectors with high performance SSDs, this motherboard delivers data faster when compared to drives connected via SATA III.
The Z170-A motherboard supports integrated Intel HD Graphics or dedicated graphics cards linked via SLI or CrossFireX technology. It comes outfitted with three PCI Express 3.0 x16 and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots as well as a PCI slot. To complete the multimedia experience, this motherboard comes built with Realtek ALC892 that offers immersive sounds through five audio jacks and an optical S/PDIF out port. To quickly transfer data to external drives, it comes with 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 type-A and type-C ports. It also has a total of six SATA III 6 Gb/s ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and two USB 2.0 ports as well as a PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port and an Intel I219V Gigabit LAN port.
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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
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
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