ASUS Z170-A LGA1151

CPU Socket Type LGA 1151
CPU Type Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)
Chipset Intel Z170
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4×288pin
Memory Standard
DDR4 3400*(*O.C.)/ 3333*/ 3200*/ 3100*/ 3000*/ 2933*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2600*/ 2400*/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported
64GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel

Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices)
* The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. The PCIe x16_3 is default set at x2 mode.
PCI Express x1
3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
PCI Slots
1 x PCI Slot

Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports(gray, 2 from SATA Express)
SATA Express
1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)
M.2
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key**, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)***
** Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 and PCIex16_3.
*** M.2 shares SATA mode with SATA Express. Change this item before installing M.2 SATA devices.
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10

Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/VGA ports
Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. resolution 4096 x 2304@60HZ/24HZ
Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz
Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
Supports Intel InTru 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Maximum shared memory of 512MB

*DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays

Multi-GPU support:
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI Technology (with 2 PCIex16 graphics card)
Supports AMD 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology

Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC892
Audio Channels
8 Channels

Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports
PS/2
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports
1 x DVI-D
HDMI
1 x HDMI
RJ45
1 x RJ45
DisplayPort
1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1
1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A)
1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C)
USB 3.0
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
USB 1.1/2.0
2 x USB 2.0 ports
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
8-channel Audio I/O ports

Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports
Other Connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin)
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x BIOS Flashback connector
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support
1 x TPM connector
1 x COM port
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x System Panel(Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x DRCT(Direct Key) connector
1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Power-on button
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector

Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
24 Pin

Features
Features
5-Way Optimization
ASUS PRO Clock Technology
Crystal Sound 3
Native M/2/NVMe PCIe RAID Support for Lightning Fast Storage Speeds!
USB 3.1 Boost with USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C Ports
5X Protection II

ASUS Special Features:
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
- Mobo Connect
- LAN Guard
- USB 3.1 Boost
- Ai Charger+
- AI Suite 3
- MemOK!
- EZ XMP

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
Quiet Thermal Design:
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution

ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features
Precision Tweaker 2:
- CPU Core/Cache Voltage: Adjustable CPU Core/Cache Voltage at 0.005V increment
- CPU Graphics Voltage: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment
- CPU VCCIO Voltage: Adjustable CPU VCCIO Voltage at 0.0125V increment
- CPU System Agent Voltage: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.0125V increment
- DRAM Voltage: 152-step Memory voltage control
- PCH Core Voltage: 88-step Chipset voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 40MHz up to 500MHz at 0.01MHz increment
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

BIOS:
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability:
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)