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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ................................................................... ix

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xvi

Installation tools and components ........................................................................ xvii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.2.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-7

1.2.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 1-15

1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................. 1-17

1.2.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-23

1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-30

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system ...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Motherboard installation .............................................................. 2-1

2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-3

2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation .......................................................... 2-12

2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-13

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-15

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-15

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-17

2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-19

2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-20