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  • Page 1 Q170T Q170T/CSM E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 1 2016-05-05 10:16:50...
  • 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

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-8 System memory ..................1-9 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program ................. 2-1 EZ Mode ..................... 2-2 Advanced Mode ..................2-3 Exit menu ....................2-4 Appendix Notices .......................A-1 ASUS contact information ...............A-5 E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 3 2016-05-05 10:16:50...
  • 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

    Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * 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). Graphics Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: DP/eDP/LVDS/HDMI ports - Supports DisplayPort with max.
  • Page 7 - ASUS DIGI+ VRM- 3+1+1 Phase digital power design - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X more durable Superb performance: UEFI BIOS: - Most advanced options with fast response time...
  • Page 8 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI BIOS features 5.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial...
  • Page 9 Windows 8.1 (64-bit) ® Windows ® 7 (64-bit/32-bit) * Please refer to ASUS official website to download Windows 7 installation Guide and ® EZ Installer to install Windows ® ** Warning: Before Windows 7 64-bit installation, select other OS item under the Boot ®...
  • Page 10: Motherboard Overview

    8111H the rear of the BLKT_PWR_SEL chassis USB910 2242 LAN2 Intel ® Intel ® Q170 LAN1 I219LM LGA1151 USB3 M.2(SOCKET3) BATT_CON 128Mb USB78 BIOS LINE_OUT MIC IN 887-VD DMIC CLRTC CHASSIS AAFP DIS_ME Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions. ASUS Q170T E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 1 2016-05-05 10:16:50...
  • Page 11 Internal DC power connector (2-pin ATX19V/12V) ATX19V/12V This connector is for an ATX power supply. The plug DC_JACK_IN from the power supply is designed to fit this connector PIN 1 in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connector completely fits. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN ) 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. 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 ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (SATA6G_3~6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) Connect a USB 3.0 module to this connector for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. This connector complies with USB 3.0 specifications and provides faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-...
  • Page 12 LGA1151 CPU socket ® Install Intel LGA1151 CPU into this surface mount LGA1151 socket, which is ® designed for 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium , and Celeron ® ® ® processors For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. 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]. ASUS Q170T E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 3 2016-05-05 10:16:51...
  • Page 13 M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Use the bundled screw 13020-0181000 to secure your M.2 device. This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) CLRTC This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. PIN 1 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. 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 14 – – – – – – shared – – – – – – – shared – – – – – – – WLAN – – – shared – – – – When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Q170T E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 5 2016-05-05 10:16:52...
  • Page 15 Rear panel connectors DC power connector. Insert the power adapter into this port. • It supports both 19V and 12V DC input. • The power adapter is purchased separately. • Use the appropriate DC power adapter for the following scenarios: Use a 90W adapter when a 35W CPU is installed on the system. Use a 120W adapter when using your system with an LVDS panel. U se a high-rated adapter (above 90W) when a high-rated CPU (45W or higher CPU) is installed on the system. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 / 2.0 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. HDMI port.
  • Page 16 Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 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 Line Ourt (Rear Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out panel) MIC(Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Headphone (Front Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Headphone Headphone panel) Speaker Out Speaker Out MIC (Front panel) Side Speaker Out ASUS Q170T E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 7 2016-05-05 10:16:52...
  • Page 17: 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 ® 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. Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. Chapter 1: Product introduction E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 8 2016-05-05 10:16:52...
  • Page 18: System Memory

    • This motherboard supports 1.2V DDR4 DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB ® or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM To remove a DIMM ASUS Q170T E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 9 2016-05-05 10:16:53...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • 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. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Press <F7> to change between the two modes. ASUS Q170T E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 1 2016-05-05 10:16:53...
  • Page 20: Ez Mode

    EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press <F7>. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in Boot menu for details. Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click < or > to Displays the CPU/motherboard switch EZ System Tuning modes temperature, CPU voltage output, Selects the display Creates storage RAID and CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA language of the BIOS configures system overclocking...
  • Page 21: Advanced Mode

    Hot Keys Note Wizard Last modified Searches Sub-menu item General help Scroll bar settings Pop-up window Menu items Configuration Goes back to EZ Mode fields Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS Q170T E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 3 2016-05-05 10:16:53...
  • Page 22: Exit Menu

    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. 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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <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. Chapter 2: BIOS information E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 4...
  • Page 23: Appendix

    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 Q170T E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 1 2016-05-05 10:16:54...
  • Page 24 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 25 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 26 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 27: 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 28 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Apr. 26, 2016 Ver. 140331 * Full text of EU declaration of conformity available at: www.asus.com/support Appendix E11582_Q170T_UM.indb 6 2016-05-05 10:16:54...

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