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
O.C. Over 4.8GHz
Default 4.0GHz
Testing configuration:
Intel LGA1151 i7 6700K | Z170-PREMIUM | DDR4 G.Skill 3400C16 | ENERMAX 1050W | Corsair H100i | Intel SSD 80G| Win 8.1
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-PREMIUM | 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 DDR4-4000MHz 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.
Hardware upgrade zone
Hyper Kit
Enjoy 2.5-in NVMe support immediately
Hyper Kit is an M.2 to U.2 adapter that gives owners of ASUS motherboards freedom to fit next-generation 2.5-inch NVM Express SSDs with an U.2 interface. This exclusive technology exploits the maximum PCI Express 3.0 x4 bandwidth of 32Gbit/s for SSD transfer speeds that are up to 3.5X faster than traditional SSDs!
Hyper M.2 x4 Mini
Ultra-fast speed with PCIe slot flexibility
With a low-profile design that promotes the best-ever airflow to adjacent expansion cards, fit the PCI Express x4 add-in card to any slot that suits your PC build and pump M.2 performance up to a blistering 32Gbit/s — for unmatched performance. And upgrade without limitations, as any M.2 card between 30mm (2230) to full-length 110mm (22110) is supported.
3T3R 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Fastest onboard Wi-Fi up to 1300Mb/s
3x3 dual band 2.4/5GHz antennas included. 802.11ac* Wi-Fi up to 1300Mb/s** transfer speed.
Wi-Fi Hotspot use up to 802.11 a/b/g/n. Windows 10 does not currently support Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.
Actual speed may vary due to networking conditions.
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
Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and up to 36W charging
Thunderboltâ„¢ 3 means faster, bigger, better and more! At a breathtaking 40Gbit/s you'll experience faster transfers, with four times (4X) the data speeds of any other cable and twice (2X) the video bandwidth. And Z170-Premium with Thunderbolt 3 also offers compatibility with billions of USB devices, device docking and charging!
Join the NVMe revolution with built-in U.2 connector
Unlock the full potential of your storage with NVM Express (NVMe), the revolutionary specification that lets your SSDs scream at top speed. Just attach your drive to the built-in U.2 connector with plug-and-play ease to experience data-transfer speeds of up to 32Gbit/s — and free up a PCIe slot for another expansion card!
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.
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.
Audio Enjoyment
Audio amplifier
Produces the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers.
De-pop circuit
Reduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputs.
Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors
Provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Be in the game!
Onboard HDMI for 4K/UHD at 60Hz!
Immerse yourself in gaming reality as never before, with 4K/UHD resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI with 60Hz smoothness — that's four times (4X) the pixel count of 1080p Full HD, for incredible visual clarity and detail. Don't just play your game: live your game!
Intel Ethernet
More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences
Z170-Premium 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.
Extend your keyboard to infinity and beyond!
Key Express
Fancy a free keyboard upgrade? Just plug your existing keyboard into the dedicated USB socket to activate the exclusive microprocessor onboard. Use the easy-to-use utility to assign macros to function keys F1-F10 to launch any application with a single press, power on your PC or flash your BIOS in S5.
Function keys
Assign to everyday functions, like switching between rear speaker and front headset, or securely remove USB drives.
Macro keys
Program and store up to 15 sequential keystrokes.
Shortcut
Assign any application or folder to launch.
Shutdown
(S5) MODE
Power on
Instantly wake your PC.
EZ XMP
Enable Extreme Memory Profile.
BIOS Flashback
Update BIOS in a click
Brighten up your build
Lighting Control
Customize your own favorite LED effect to cast a stunning multi-color rainbow glow across your build, change shades to indicate CPU temperature, or pulsate in time to the beat of your favorite tunes.
Six control schemes
Static – Always on
Breathing – Fades in and out
Strobing – Flashes on and off
Color cycle – Fades between the colors of the rainbow
Music effect – Pulses to the beat of your music
CPU temperature – Changes color with CPU load
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!
3x3 dual band 2.4/5GHz antennas included. 802.11ac* Wi-Fi up to 1300Mb/s*transfer speed
Actual speed may vary, and Wi-Fi Hotspot use 802.11 a/b/g/n. Windows 10 does not currently support Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.
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* Android or Apple iOS smartphone or tablet straight to your bigger screen!
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.
Specifications:
- 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
- Memory
4
x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4
4000(O.C.)/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 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).
- Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 / 24 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz / 4096 x 2304 @ 24 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Supports up to 2 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 CrossFireXâ„¢ Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireXâ„¢ 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 x1
- Storage
Intel® Z170 chipset :
2 x SATA Express port, Compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports*3
1 x U.2 port
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*4
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller : *5
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black,
- LAN
Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN
Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
ASUS LAN Guard
- Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility
Up to 1300Mbps transfer speed
- Bluetooth
Bluetooth V4.0
- Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
- Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
Audio Feature :
- DTS Connect
- DTS Studio Sound
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- 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
- 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) (1 at back panel, blue, Type-A, 4 at mid-board)
Intel® Z170 chipset :
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-A, 4 at mid-board)
Intel® USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (5 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)
Intel® USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Reversible)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (Type-A + Type-C)
- Special Features
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App
ASUS 5X Protection II :
- ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 16 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
- TPU switch
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
- EPU switch
ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 16 + 4 + 2 Phase Power Design
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
- Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer
- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- GPU Boost
- USB BIOS Flashback
- 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 Design Heat-pipe solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3
ASUS EZ DIY :
- DirectKey
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
- Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- 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)
Turbo App
Fan Xpert 3
NFC EXPRESS 2
Key Express
- Operating System Support
Windows® 10 , 64bit
Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
Windows® 7
- Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)Type-A
2 x USB 3.1 Type-C
2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O
- Internal I/O Ports
1 x U.2 port
1 x AAFP connector
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x SATA Express connector: ,
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)
1 x TPM header
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (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 System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x EPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
- Accessories
User's manual
ASUS Q-Shield
6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x Feature manual
2 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x CPU installation tool
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x NFC EXPRESS 2 box with 2 extra USB 3.0 ports + NFC EXPRESS tag + ASUS NFC EXPRESS utility
1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x HYPERM.2 X4 with M Key design, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
1 x external USB 3.0 cable for NFC EXPRESS 2 (120cm)
1 x Wireless Charger
1 x micro USB-to-USB cable for Wireless Charger (120cm)
1 x power adapter for Wireless Charger (5V DC, 2A, 10W)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)
1 x ASUS Hyper Kit
- 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
- Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 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.
*2: The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with SATA Express. Adjust BIOS settings to use an M.2 SATA device.
*3: Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 and PCIEX16_3 slot storages.
*4: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
