Asus Z170 PRO GAMING - Product Introduction

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
Z170 PRO GAMING specications summary ........................................... vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-3
1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-8
1.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-14
1.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-16
1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-17
1.8 Onboard LED .............................................................................. 1-28
1.9 Software support ........................................................................ 1-30
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6
2.3 My Favorites ............................................................................... 2-16
2.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-17
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-19
2.6 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-27
2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-36
2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-41
2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................... 2-46
2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-47
2.11 Installing an operating system ................................................. 2-48
Appendices
Notices .......................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-4