Asus h170 pro gaming [3/93] Chapter 1 product introduction

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Contents

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

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

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

H170 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 Expansion slots ............................................................................ 1-9

1.6 Headers and Jumpers ................................................................ 1-11

1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-13

1.8 Onboard LED .............................................................................. 1-24

1.9 Software support ........................................................................ 1-26

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 .................................................................................. 2-17

2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-19

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

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

2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-39

2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................... 2-44

2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-45

2.11 Installing an operating system ................................................. 2-46

Appendices

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

ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-4