Asus Z170-K User Manual page 7

Z170-K specifications summary
Specifications
Intel Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology
®
14 support
- 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both
SATA & PCIE mode)
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express)
- Supports Intel
Storage
* These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed.
** - M.2 Socket and SATA Express slots support PCIe and SATA devices in PCIe or SATA
mode.
- When a device in PCIe mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports
devices in both PCIe or SATA modes.
When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA Express supports one
PCIe mode device or one SATA mode device (installed on SATA_2 port only). In this setup,
the system sets a higher priority for M.2 Socket than the SATA Express slots.
Realtek
LAN
Realtek
- LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio
trace path
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced
multi-lateral interference, and comes with a gorgeous illuminated trace path
Audio
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the
quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive
sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
- Supports jack-detection, and front panel jack-retasking
ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost
- 2 x 10Gb/s USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port at rear panel (teal blue, Type A)
Intel Z170 Express Chipset
®
USB
- 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port (@back panel) support 3A power output
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board; 2 ports @back panel)
ASUS 5X PROTECTION II
- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-
electricity discharges
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4+2+1 phase digital power design
- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection: Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection
ASUS
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
unique
features
Superb Performance
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
SATA Express onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 16Gb/s data-transfer speeds
Smart Response Technology*
®
RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller supports ASUS LANGuard
®
ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
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