Xonar Essence ST is the world’s first audio card to focus on precision clock tuning to minimize audio jitter. The result is extensive musical details & lively sound image presented for revolutionary experience.

Specification Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):124d B for Front-out, 117d B for Headphone-out (600ohms) d B Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 118 d B Output THD+N at 1k Hz: 0.0003% (-110d B) for Front-out, 0.001% (-100d B) for Headphone-out Input THD+N at 1k Hz: 0.0002% (-113d B) for Line-in Frequency Response (-3d B, 24-bit/192k Hz input): <10 Hz to 90 K Hz Output/ Input Full-Scale Voltage 2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p) PCI:PCI v 2.2 or above bus compatible Audio Processor:ASUS AV100 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192 K Hz/24bit) 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: Texas Instruments PCM1792A*1 for Front-Out (127d B SNR, Max. 192k Hz/24bit) 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Cirrus-Logic CS5381* 1 (120d B SNR, Max. 192k Hz/24bit) High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier: Texas Instruments 6120A2*1 (120d B SNR, 100d B THD+N @ Vcc±12V, RL=600& Ugrave;, f=1k Hz) Analog Playback Sample Rate & Resolution:44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit Analog Recording Sample Rate & Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit S/PDIF Digital Output: 4.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: Supports 44.1K/48K/96K/192 K Hz @16/24bit with very low latency Analog Output Jack:RCA jack *2 (Front R / Front L), 6.30mm jack*1 (Headphone out) Analog Input Jack: 6.30mm jack *1 (Shared by Line-In/ Mic-In) Other line-level analog input (for CD-IN/TV Tuner): ux-In (4-pin header on the card) Digital S/PDIF Output: High-bandwidth Coaxial/TOS-Link combo port supports 192 K Hz/24bit Front-Panel Header: Shared by Headphone out / 2 channels out / Microphone in S/PDIF Header: Connects to compatiable graphic cards for HDMI output Operation System: Windows Vista/XP (32/64bit)/MCE2005 Dolby Technologies: Dolby Digital Live Dolby Digital Live encodes any audio signal on PC in real-time to Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround sounds to your home theater environment through one single S/PDIF connection Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone technology allows users to listen to music, watch movies, or play games with the dramatic 5.1-channel surround or realistic 3D spacious effects through any set of stereo headphones. Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates a highly realistic 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as two speakers. Dolby Pro-Logic II Dolby Pro-Logic II is the well-known technology to process any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio into up to 6.1 channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield. Smart Volume Normalizer™: Smart Volume Normalizer™ Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level & also enhances your 3D sound listening range & advantages in gaming Xear 3D™ Virtual Speaker Shifter: Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning Karaoke Functions: Music Key-Shifting & Microphone Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine Flex Bass™: Professional Bass Management/ Enhancement system 3D Sound Engines/APIs: Vista: Direct Sound 3D GX 2.5, Direct Sound HW, Direct Sound SW, A3D1.0, Open AL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability XP: Direct Sound 2.5 SW, A3D1.0, Open AL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability Vocal FX™: the latest vocal effect technologies for gaming & Vo IP, including: -Voice EX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice in EAX games -Chat EX: emulates different background environment effects when you chat online -Magic Voice: changes your voice pitch to different types (Monster/ Cartoon…) for disguising your real voice or just for fun in online chatting

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ASUS Z170-P Socket 1151 VGA DVI HDMI 8-channel HD audio ATX Motherboard CPU LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Core i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. Chipset Intel Z170 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3400 (O.C.)*/3333 (O.C.)*/3200 (O.C.)*/3100 (O.C.)*/3000 (O.C.)*/2933 (O.C.)*/2800 (O.C.)*/2666 (O.C.)*/2600 (O.C.)*/2400 (O.C.)*/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x 16 slots (single at x 16 mode or dual at x 8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x 16 slot (max. at x 4 mode) 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x 1 slots Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor
- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: Display Port, HDMI, D-sub, DVI ports Supports Display Port 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304@60 Hz Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24 Hz Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz Supports D-sub with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60 Hz Supports Intel In Tru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider Maximum shared memory of 512MB Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA 2-Way/ Quad-GPU SLI Technology Supports AMD 3-Way/ Quad-GPU Cross Fire X Technology Storage Intel Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 & Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support
- 1 x SATA Express port (gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)**
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*** * When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. ** These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported. *** These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. LAN Intel Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard Game First technology Audio Supreme FX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking High quality 115d B SNR stereo playback output Audio Features: Supreme FX Shielding™ Technology Headphone AMP Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Sonic Radar II USB ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller
- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 ports (1 Type-A, red; 1 Type-C, black at back panel) Intel Z170 Express Chipset
- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at back panel, blue) 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel, black)* *2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical SPDF out 1 x HDMI 1 x Display Port 1 x DVI 1 x D-sub 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 ports (1 Type-A, red; 1 Type-C, black at back panel) 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 1 x 19-pin USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports (one connector via ROG_EXT header) 1 x System panel header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x SATA Express connector: gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU OPT fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) & 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Thermal sensor header 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM header 1 X CPU_OV 1 X EXT_FAN 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header (s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) Operating System Support Windows 10* Windows 8.1* Windows 7 *64-bit supported only Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)






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Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports Intel 14 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types * Refer to asus website for CPU support list Chipset Intel Z170 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3400 (O.C.)/3333 (O.C.)/3200 (O.C.)/3100 (O.C.)/3000 (O.C.)/2933 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)/2666 (O.C.)/2600 (O.C.)/2400 (O.C.)/2133 (O.C.) MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/ Display Port ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Supports Intel In Tru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™ Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU Cross Fire X™ Technology Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 16 or dual x 8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (max at x 4 mode) *1 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 1 1 x PCI Storage Intel Z170 chipset: 1 x SATA Express port, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 x 4 Socket 3, *2, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*3 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), gray Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*4 LAN Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s), Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) & Physical Layer (PHY) Gigabit Intel LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance ASUS Turbo LAN Utility ASUS LAN Guard Audio Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192k Hz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- DTS Connect
- DTS Studio Sound
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel
- LED-lit Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation & greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left & right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone & speakers
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural & immersive sound with exceptional clarity & fidelity
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance Separate layer for left & right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z170 chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board) Intel Z170 chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 port (s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (s) (1 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A) Special Features OC Design
- ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, & Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling & even tailor your own app usages. ASUS 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- 8 Phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards
- Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors
- 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O
- 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- GPU Boost
- TPU switch ASUS EPU :
- EPU ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
- CPU Power Utility ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Remote GO!
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback
- AI Suite 3
- Anti-Surge
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo LAN
- Crystal Sound 3
- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
- Mobo Connect
- PC Cleaner Remote Entertainment
- Media Streamer
- Hy Stream ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Push Notice ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector Special Memory O.C. Design Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Media Streamer Turbo App Fan Xpert 3 Operating System Support Windows 10, 64bit Windows 8.1, 64bit Windows 7 Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (s) 1 x DVI-D 1 x D-Sub 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 () Type-C 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 (teal blue) Type-A 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (blue) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack (s) Internal I/O Ports 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (19-pin) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 1 x SATA Express connector:, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 1 x TPM header 1 x COM port (s) connector (s) 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (s) (1 x 4 -pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connector (s) (4 x 4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header (s) 1 x Thunderbolt header (s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Front panel audio connector (s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel (s) (Q-Connector) 1 x DRCT header (s) 1 x Mem OK! button (s) 1 x TPU switch (es) 1 x Power-on button (s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (s) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Card header 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI3.0, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, Crash Free BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 Print Screen & ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability Wf M 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12.0 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1: The PCIe x 16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. The PCIe x 16_3 is default set at x 2 mode. Supports Intel RST for PCIE RAID storage. *2: Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 & PCIex 16_3. *3: M.2 shares SATA mode with SATA Express. Change this item before installing M.2 SATA devices. *4: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed






























































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Unleash performance with one click & exclusive OC design, plus unparalleled connectivity with 3x 3 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5-Way Optimization: One click optimizes your entire system with a dedicated water-pump header on board ASUS Pro Clock Technology: Extends base clocks & improves stability for extreme overclocking 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 onboard: 5 Type-A ports & 1 reversible Type-C port Dual 32 Gbit/s ultra-fast M.2 x 4: Onboard & PCIe add-in card Hyper Kit: Bundled for instant U.2 support CPU Intel for 6th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports Intel 14 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types * Refer to asus website for CPU support list Chipset Intel Z170 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3733 (O.C.)/3600 (O.C.)/3466 (O.C.)/3400 (O.C.)/3333 (O.C.)/3300 (O.C.)/3200 (O.C.)/3000 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)/2666 (O.C.)/2400 (O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs * Refer to asus website for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/ Display Port ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 24 Hz / 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Supports Intel In Tru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™ Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU Cross Fire X™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way Cross Fire X™ Technology Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 16 or dual x 8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (max at x 4 mode) *1 4 x PCIe x 1 Storage Intel Z170 chipset: 1 x SATA Express port Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 x 4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), gray Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports*3 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*4 ASMedia SATA 6 Gb/s controller: *5 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), black LAN Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Intel I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Gigabit Intel LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance ASUS Turbo LAN Utility ASUS LAN Guard Wireless Data Network Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility Up to 1300 Mbps transfer speed Bluetooth Bluetooth V4.0 Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
- Supports: Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 d B SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) & 104 d B SNR recording input (Line-in) Audio Feature :
- DTS Connect
- DTS Studio Sound
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation & greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left & right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone & speakers
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural & immersive sound with exceptional clarity & fidelity
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound Separate layer for left & right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z170 chipset: 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (1 at back panel, blue, Type-A, 4 at mid-board) Intel Z170 chipset: 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 port (s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-A, 4 at mid-board) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (s) (5 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Reversible) Special Features OC Design
- ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, & Turbo App ASUS 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- 16 Phase digital power design
- ASUS LANGuard
- Advanced LAN protection
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards
- Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors
- 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O
- 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- GPU Boost
- TPU switch ASUS EPU :
- EPU
- EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 16 + 4 + 2 Phase Power Design ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
- Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer
- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting i OS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features :
- GPU Boost
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Ai Charger+
- M.2 & SATA Express
- Anti-Surge
- Front Panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Support
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo LAN
- Crystal Sound 3
- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
- Mobo Connect
- PC Cleaner Remote Entertainment
- Media Streamer
- Hy Stream ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Design Heat-pipe solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3 ASUS EZ DIY :
- Direct Key
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
- Push Notice ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED ()
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector Special Memory O.C. Design Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special Memory O.C. Design Turbo App Fan Xpert 3 Turbo APP Operating System Support Windows 10, 64bit Windows 8.1, 64bit Windows 7 Back I/O Ports 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 (teal blue) Type-A 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 () Type-C 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (blue) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac & Bluetooth v 4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Ports 1 x AAFP connector 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 1 x SATA Express connector:, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD) 1 x TPM header 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 1 x Thunderbolt header (s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x System panel (s) (Q-Connector) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 1 x DRCT header (s) 1 x Mem OK! button (s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector (s) 1 x TPU switch (es) 1 x EPU switch (es) 1 x Power-on button (s) 1 x Reset button (s) 1 x Clear CMOS button (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback button (s) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI3.0, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, Crash Free BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 Print Screen & ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability Wf M 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1: The PCIe x 16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. The PCIe x 16_3 is default set at x 2 mode Supports Intel RST for PCIE RAID storage *2: The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with SATA Express. Adjust BIOS settings to use an M.2 SATA device *3: Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 & PCIEX16_3 slot storages *4: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed *5: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported








































































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ASUS Z170-K Socket LGA1151 DVI-D HDMI 8-Channel Audio ATX Motherboard CPU LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel Core i 7/ i 5/ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel Z170 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3466 (O.C.)/3400 (O.C.)/3333 (O.C.)/3300 (O.C.)/3200 (O.C.)/3000 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)*/2666 (O.C.)*/2400 (O.C.)*/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x 16 slot (at x 16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x 16 slot (max. at x 4 mode, compatible with PCIe x 1 & x 4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x 1 slots 2 x PCI slots Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD Cross Fire X™ Technology VGA Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24 Hz / 2560 x 1600@60 Hz Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60 Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz Supports Intel In Tru™ 3D/ Quick Sync Video/ Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory of 512MB Storage Intel Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 & Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express) Supports Intel Smart Response Technology* * These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. LAN Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN support LANGuard Audio Realtek ALC887 8-channel high definition audio CODEC Breathing Audio LED
- Ensures precision analog/digital separation & greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation & greatly reduces multi-lateral interference Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left & right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural & immersive sound with exceptional clarity & fidelity. Supports jack-detection & front panel jack-retasking USB (Universal Serial Bus) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controllers
- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost 2 x 10 Gb/s USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0/2.0 port at rear panel (teal blue, Type A) Intel Z170 Express Chipset- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board) 1 x 5 Gb/s USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type C port (@back panel), supports 3A power output 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board; 2 ports @back panel) Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ45) ports 2 x 10 Gb/s USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 5 Gb/s Type C port 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports 3-Jack 8-Channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports (19-pin) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) & 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3-pin (DC mode) & 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x COM header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper * The CPU Q-Fan control setting is set as default in Auto mode for detecting the type of CPU fan installed & switches to the control mode automatically. Operating System Support Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 8.1 (64-bit) Windows 7 (64-bit/32-bit) Form Factor ATX form factor: 12.0 in. x 8.8 in. (30.5 cm x 22.4cm)

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