Asus z170-ws [3/196] Chapter 1 product introduction

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

Z170-WS specifications summary ............................................................................. x

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

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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1

1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features ......................................... 1-2

1.1.3 Other special features ................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-3

1.2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-3

1.2.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-4

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-6

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

1.2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 1-9

1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................. 1-12

1.2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-17

1.2.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-18

1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-25

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

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................... 2-5

2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-7

2.1.5 ATX Power connection................................................................ 2-8

2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................. 2-9

2.1.7 Front I/O Connector .................................................................. 2-10

2.1.8 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-11

2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-12

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-14

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-14

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-16

2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-18

2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-19