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  • Page 1 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0...
  • 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 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 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 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

    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
  • Page 7 - ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 5 Phase digital power design - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater...
  • Page 8 Windows 8.1 (64-bit) ® Windows 7 (64-bit/32-bit) ® * Please refer to section 1.9 of this manual or ASUS official website to download Windows 7 installation Guide and EZ Installer to install Windows ® ® ** Windows 8.1 64-bit and Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit are only supported when using 6th ®...

  • Page 9: 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 eight 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 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0...
  • Page 10 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM 1442K EATX12V LGA1151 USB3_78 USB3_56 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 LAN1_USB3_34 AUDIO Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 USB3_12 PCIEX16_1 I219LM PCIEX1_1 1083 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 Super Intel ®...

  • Page 11: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 1-13 ® 12. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) 1-19 13. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1, COM2) 1-18 14. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-20 15. Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) 1-12 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-16 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th/6th Generation Intel Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. ® ® ® Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0...
  • Page 12 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 13 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 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0...
  • Page 14 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 15: System Memory

    System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35 V is recommended to protect the ® CPU. Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. Recommended memory configurations ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0...
  • Page 16 ® 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. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 17 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0...

  • Page 18: 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).
  • Page 19 Intel I219LM controller shared – – – – – – – USB 3.0 Controller shared – – – – – – – SATA Controller shared – – – – – – – HD Audio shared – – – – – – – ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 1-11...

  • Page 20: Headers And Jumpers

    Headers and Jumpers 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 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 PIN 1 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 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.
  • Page 21 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The chassis intrusion detection feature is disabled by default. To enable it, set the Chassis Intrude Detect Support item in the BIOS to [On]. See section 2.7 Monitor menu in chapter 2 of this user manual for details. CHASSIS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 Chassis intrusion connector Intel ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) ® This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel ME function. Set this jumper to ® pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it.

  • Page 22: Connectors

    Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I. LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Speed Activity Link Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection (Blinking)
  • Page 23 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 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel 100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the ® USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 1-15...
  • Page 24 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 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. Intel Q170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_5...
  • Page 25 Power OK -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant or later version power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • 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 unstable or may not boot up if the power is...
  • Page 26 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1, COM2) These connectors are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 COM2 PIN 1 PIN 1 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 Serial port (COM) connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 27 IntA_P1_D- PIN 1 IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 IntA_P2_D+ Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 USB3.0 front panel connectors The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 28 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR_LED- PWR_BTN PIN 1 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 +HDD_LED- RESET Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-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 29: 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 Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click to install Click an icon Tick an item and click Install to display to install it a tab 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 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 1-21...
  • Page 30 7 64-bit installation, select other OS item under the Boot menu from Advanced Mode > Boot > Secure Boot > OS Type > Other OS. Windows 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series ® Based on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded in order to use USB keyboard/mouse during Windows 7 installation. This section is a guide ® on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows ® Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows 7 using a USB ® device. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows 7 installation source ® • 1 x SATA ODD •...
  • Page 31 Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. The USB 3.0 driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The “Setup is starting...” screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows 7 installation. ® ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 1-23...
  • Page 32 Method 2: Using a modified Windows 7 ISO ® Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows 7 using a modified Windows 7 installation DVD. ® ® Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows 7 installation source ® • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD On your working system, create an ISO image file of the Windows 7 installation ® source using a third-party ISO software. Copy both “Auto_Unattend.xml” and “Auto_Unattend” folder from the root directory of the ASUS supporting DVD to your system. Edit the ISO file and add both “Auto_Unattend.xml” and “Auto_Unattend” folder into the ISO file. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to create a modified Windows 7 installation ® DVD. Insert the modified Windows 7 installation DVD into an ODD on your 100 series ®...
  • Page 33 Method 3: Using ASUS EZ Installer Use the ASUS EZ Installer to create a modified Windows 7 installation source. ® Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows 7 installation DVD ® • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB storage device (8 GB or more) Insert the Windows 7 installation DVD. ® Launch the ASUS EZ Installer located on the ASUS support DVD. Select a method of creating a modified Windows 7 installation file: ® • Windows 7 OS disk to USB storage device ® - Select Windows 7 OS disk to USB storage device then click Next.
  • Page 34 - Select the source of the Windows 7 installation disk then click Next. ® - Select the USB storage device and click next. Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed. - C lick Yes to clear the contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device. Make sure to backup contents on the USB storage device, as it will be formatted. - Once completed, click OK to finish. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 35 • Windows 7 OS disk to ISO file ® ® Before using this method to install Windows • If you are using only one SATA HDD, ensure that your SATA HDD has more than twice the storage space (ISO file size +500MB). • If you are using two or more SATA HDDs, ensure that at least two of your SATA HDDs have more than the storage space (ISO file size +500Mb). - Select Windows 7 OS disk to ISO file then click Next. - Check I agree and then click Next. - Select the source of the Windows 7 installation disk then click Next. ® ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 1-27...
  • Page 36 - S elect the folder to save the modified Windows 7 installation ISO file and click ® Next. - Once completed, click OK to finish. - B urn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to create a modified Windows ® installation DVD. Insert the modified Windows 7 installation DVD into an ODD or connect the USB ® storage device with modified Windows 7 installation files onto your 100 series ® platform. Power on your system and press F8 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. The USB 3.0 driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The “Setup is starting...” screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows 7 installation. ® 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Managing and updating your BIOS 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.
  • Page 38 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 to 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 39 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 40 • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. Boot your computer then press <F8>...
  • Page 41 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 Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑5...

  • Page 42: 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 43 Selects the boot resets the device priority system Displays the Loads optimized default Advanced mode settings menus The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑7...
  • Page 44 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>. MyFavorite Q-Fan Quick...
  • Page 45 A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0...
  • Page 46 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use <F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user‑configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item.
  • Page 47 Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2-11...
  • Page 48 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily set RAID in your system. Creating RAID To create RAID: Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click Yes to enable RAID mode. •...
  • Page 49 Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) then click Next. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑13...

  • Page 50: My Favorites

    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.
  • Page 51 You cannot add user‑managed items such as language and boot order to My Favorites. Click Exit (ESC) or press <esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑15...

  • Page 52: Main Menu

    Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
  • Page 53 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but click OK when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑17...

  • Page 54: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking‑related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56 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 affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2-21...
  • Page 58 The following item appears only when you set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] 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.
  • Page 59 This item allows you to set the voltage for the DRAM. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.32V] [1.35V] [1.36V] [1.39V] [1.46V] [1.50V] CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the voltage for the CPU system agent. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00V] [1.05V] [1.10V] [1.15V] ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑23...
  • Page 60 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] This item allows you to configure the mode of voltage fed to the CPU Graphics Voltage. Manual mode allows user‑defined values. Offset mode modifies values by SVID. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode].

  • Page 61: 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. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑25...
  • Page 62 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to modify trusted computing settings. Security Device Support [Enabled] Enables or disables BIOS support for security device, which will not be displayed in the operating system. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] TPM State [Enabled] Enables or disables Security Device.
  • Page 63 This item allows you to configure the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SW Guard Extensions (SGX) [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Software Guard Extensions (SGX) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑27...
  • Page 64 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...
  • Page 65 Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] ~ [1024M] DMI/OPI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI/OPI functions. DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2-29...
  • Page 66 PEG Port Configuration Allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEX16_2 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Memory Remap [Enabled]...
  • Page 67 Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports individually. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Refer to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑31...
  • Page 68 The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] This item allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high‑definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
  • Page 69 Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This item appears only when a PS/2 mouse is connected to the motherboard. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑33...
  • Page 70 Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake‑on‑LAN feature of the Intel LAN device. ® [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake‑on‑LAN feature of the Intel LAN device. ® Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.

  • Page 71: Monitor Menu

    Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning Click [OK] button to detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty circle for each fan. Do not shut down or reset your system during the tuning progress. Configuration options: [Ok] [Cancel] ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑35...
  • Page 72 CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q‑Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q‑Fan control in PWM mode for 4‑pin CPU fan. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q‑Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
  • Page 73 Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑37...

  • Page 74: Boot Menu

    Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Allow Fan Stop [Disabled] This function allows the fan to run at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of the source is dropped below the lower temperature.
  • Page 75 The third‑party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third‑party manufacturer had set the add‑on device to do so. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2‑39...
  • Page 76 Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add‑on devices for better compatibility.
  • Page 77 The KEK file must be formatted as a public key certificate or UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated variable. Delete key Allows you to delete the Key from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 2-41...
  • Page 78 • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST.

  • Page 79: Tool Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. 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. Setup Animator [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.

  • Page 80: Exit Menu

    2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

  • Page 81: Appendices

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0...
  • Page 82 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 83 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 84 доступний на: www.asus.com/support Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder.

  • Page 85: 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 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 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 Support Fax...
  • Page 86 800 Corporate Way, Fremont Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Q170M2/CDM/SI R2.0 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

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