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  • Page 1 Z170M-E D3...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi Z170M-E D3 specifications summary ............vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 1-3 System memory ................1-7 Expansion slots ................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
  • Page 7 - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4+2+1 Phase digital power design - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating Superb Performance M.2 onboard - The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds...
  • Page 8 - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control overclocking - vPCH: 3-step Chipset voltage control features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 40MHz up to 170MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) viii...
  • Page 9 1 x Clear CMOS header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Z170M-E D3...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170M-E D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 22.4cm(8.8in) CPU_FAN KBMS DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 EATX12V HDMI 1442K LGA1151 USB3_56 USB3_78 LAN_USB910 Z170M-E D3 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_1 8111H 1083 Intel Z170 ® Super...

  • Page 13: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    11. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 1-12 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 1-15 13. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-17 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-15 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-18 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium , and Celeron processors. ® ® ® Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170M-E D3...

  • Page 14: Installing The Cpu

    Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 15: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z170M-E D3...
  • Page 16 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 17: System Memory

    System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Z170M-E D3 Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 Z170M-E D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z170M-E D3...
  • Page 18 Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. ® I nstall a 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the ® motherboard. F or more details, refer to the Microsoft support site at http://support.microsoft. ® com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Installing A Dimm

    1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM ASUS Z170M-E D3...

  • Page 20: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
  • Page 21 HD Audio shared – – – – – – – SATA Controller 1 shared – – – – – – – SATA Controller 2 shared – – – – – – – XHCI Controller shared – – – – – – – ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-11...

  • Page 22: Headers

    Headers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC Z170M-E D3 PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 23: Connectors

    1Gbps connection (Blinking) LAN port Orange Ready to (Blinking then wake up from steady) S5 mode Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-13...
  • Page 24 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Port 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel 2.1-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. •...

  • Page 25: Internal Connectors

    1.7.2 Internal connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB1112 USB1314 Z170M-E D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 USB2.0 connectors...
  • Page 26 IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ USB3_34 PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 USB3.0 Front panel connectors The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 27 -5 Volts PIN 1 +5 Volts Z170M-E D3 +5 Volts PSON# +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become...
  • Page 28 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition Z170M-E D3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.

  • Page 29: Cpu/Chassis Fan Connectors 4-Pin Cpu_Fan/4-Pin Cha_Fan

    Z170M-E D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z170M-E D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector...
  • Page 30 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 SATA6G_4 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 SATA6G_5 RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 Z170M-E D3 SATA6G_6 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 Z170M-E D3 Intel SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors ® When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 31: System Panel Connector

    System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PWR_SW PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply Z170M-E D3 System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. •...

  • Page 32: Onboard Led

    Onboard LED Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Z170M-E D3 SB_PWR Standby Power Powered Off Z170M-E D3 Standby power LED 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 33: Software Support

    To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe in the root folder. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the DVD. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-23...
  • Page 34 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Bios Information

    Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Z170M-E D3 BIOS version: 0214.

  • Page 36: Asus Ez Flash

    2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details.

  • Page 37: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 38 ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.
  • Page 39 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failaure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS Z170M-E D3...

  • Page 40: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. •...
  • Page 41 Click the button to manually Saves the changes tune the fans and resets the Selects the boot Loads optimized system device priority default settings The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS Z170M-E D3...

  • Page 42: Advanced Mode

    2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press <F7>. EZ Tuning MyFavorite Q-Fan control...

  • Page 43: Menu Bar

    This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS Z170M-E D3...

  • Page 44: Hot Keys

    Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen.

  • Page 45: Qfan Control

    Click to activate DC Click to activate to be configured Mode PWM Mode Select a profile to apply Click to apply to your fans the fan setting Click to undo Click to the changes go back to main menu ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-11...

  • Page 46: Configuring Fans Manually

    Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Click to manually Speed points configure your fans To configure your fans: Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’...

  • Page 47: Ez Tuning Wizard

    Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I’m not sure. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-13...

  • Page 48: Creating Raid

    Creating RAID To create RAID: Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click RAID then click Yes to enable RAID. • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. •...
  • Page 49 For Super Speed, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. After selecting the type of RAID, click Yes to continue the RAID setup. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-15...

  • Page 50: My Favorites

    My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: Press <F3>...

  • Page 51: Main Menu

    RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Headers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-17...

  • Page 52: Administrator Password

    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. From the Confirm New Password box, key in your password again to confirm the password, then click OK.

  • Page 53: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 40.0 MHz to 340.0 MHz. We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-19...
  • Page 54 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores.

  • Page 55: Cpu Svid Support

    2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enable this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9...

  • Page 56: Dram Timing Control

    2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.
  • Page 57 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 250KHz to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-23...
  • Page 58 CPU Graphics Power Duty Control [T.Probe] The GT power duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component’s phase. [T. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance. CPU Graphics Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the power phase control of GT.
  • Page 59 Core Frequency value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-25...
  • Page 60 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.600V to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval.
  • Page 61 Allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines of channel B. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.39500V to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-27...

  • Page 62: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
  • Page 63 This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [Auto] CFG lock [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the CFG lock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-29...

  • Page 64: Platform Misc Configuration

    ASPM to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG-ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 2.6.3...

  • Page 65: Memory Configuration

    SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this option for M.2 devices. Enables this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-E D3...

  • Page 66: Usb Configuration

    SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).

  • Page 67: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-33...

  • Page 68: Serial Port Configuration

    Realtek LAN Controller [On] [On] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Off] Disables the controller. Realtek PXE Option ROM [Off] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [On] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Charging USB devices in Power State S5 [Disabled] [Enabled] Charges USB devices even when the system is in Power State S5.

  • Page 69: Network Stack Configuration

    The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-35...

  • Page 70: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.7.1 CPU/ MotherBoard Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures.
  • Page 71 Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] [PWM mode] Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. [DC mode] Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [Disabled] Disables the chassis Q-Fan control feature. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-37...
  • Page 72 The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.

  • Page 73: Boot Menu

    POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. This feature will only work under normal boot. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-39...
  • Page 74 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during POST. [Keep Current] Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.7...

  • Page 75: Secure Boot

    The PK file must be formatted as a public key certificate or UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-41...
  • Page 76 Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). ® Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management.

  • Page 77: Boot Option Priorities

    OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. 2.8.11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

  • Page 78: Tool Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator.

  • Page 79: Exit Menu

    <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available USB devices. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-45...
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  • Page 81: Appendices

    Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. ASUS Z170M-E D3...

  • Page 82: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 83 CE. das Diretivas da CE. Para mais detalhes, consulte a Declaração de Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным Conformidade CE. требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских Română Prin prezenta, AsusTek Inc. declară faptul că acest dispozitiv директив.

  • Page 84: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555...
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