Asus z170i pro gaming [3/86] Chapter 1 product introduction

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................... iv

About this guide ......................................................................................... iv

Package contents ....................................................................................... vi

Z170I PRO GAMING specifications 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 ........................................................................... 1-7

1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation .......................................................... 1-10

1.6 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-11

1.7 Headers ....................................................................................... 1-12

1.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-13

1.9 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 1-22

1.10 Software support ........................................................................ 1-24

Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6

2.3 My Favorites ............................................................................... 2-15

2.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-16

2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-18

2.6 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-26

2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-34

2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-38

2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................... 2-43

2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-44

Appendix

Notices .......................................................................................................A-1

ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-6