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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.
Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi Z170M-E D3 specifications summary ............vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 1-3 System memory ................1-7 Expansion slots ................
Safety information Electrical safety before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
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Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Memory ® Supports Intel * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max.
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- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4+2+1 Phase digital power design - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating Superb Performance M.2 onboard - The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds...
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- vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.005V increment ASUS exclusive - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control overclocking - vPCH: 3-step Chipset voltage control features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) Overclocking Protection - ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) viii...
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1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, BIOS features Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE...
Placement direction with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z170M-E D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 22.4cm(8.8in) CPU_FAN KBMS DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 EATX12V HDMI 1442K LGA1151 USB3_56 USB3_78 LAN_USB910 Z170M-E D3 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_1 8111H 1083 ® Intel Z170 Super...
1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-17 1-19 ® 3. Intel 7. Intel ® 1-21 1-22 1-12 1-17 1-19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® ® ® Intel processors. Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap components. cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Expansion slots the slots and the expansion cards that they support. cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card make the necessary hardware settings for the card. use. seated on the slot. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1.5.3 PCI slot 1.5.4...
Speed LED Speed Activity Link Status Description Status Description Linked 1Gbps connection LAN port wake up from Line In port (light blue). audio sources. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-13...
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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Port 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel 2.1-channel Line In output. USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 ports ® HDMI port. content. DVI-D port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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1.7.2 Internal connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 Serial port (COM) connector USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) USB1112 USB1314 Z170M-E D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 USB2.0 connectors ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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+5 Volts PSON# +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 ATX power connectors system will not boot up. for details. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) computers. PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 Parallel port connector...
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AAFP PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition Z170M-E D3 Front panel audio connector 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2(SOCKET3) Z170M-E D3 Z170M-E D3 M.2(SOCKET3) ®...
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Z170M-E D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z170M-E D3 Digital audio connector CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CPU_FAN...
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RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply Z170M-E D3 System panel connector allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings.
Onboard LED Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) Z170M-E D3 SB_PWR Standby Power Powered Off Z170M-E D3 Standby power LED 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Support DVD information To run the Support DVD Driver Utilities Manual Special The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-23...
Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update Click to automatically update your motherboard’s driver, software and firmware Click to select Click to find and Click to update a boot logo select the BIOS the BIOS from file ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Load Optimized Defaults 2.10 Exit Menu Advanced Mode Tool ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Via USB by USB Drive Folder Info Via the Internet by Internet Chapter 2: Getting started...
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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Z170ME. Recovering the BIOS 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater Before updating BIOS ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is detected.
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2014-06-17 21:14:34 Drives Files panel panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit Are you sure you want to update the BIOS? the Load Optimized Defaults Exit 2.10 Exit Menu ASUS Z170M-E D3...
BIOS setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup Entering BIOS Setup after POST www.asus.com Load Optimized Defaults 2.10 Exit Menu 1.6 Headers for information BIOS menu screen EZ Mode and Advanced Mode Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Advanced mode bootable menus Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. devices Search on FAQs Click the button to manually Saves the changes tune the fans and resets the Selects the boot Loads optimized system device priority default settings ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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2.2.2 Advanced Mode Advanced Mode EzMode(F7) EZ Tuning MyFavorite Q-Fan control Quick Note Wizard Language Hot Keys Menu bar Configuration fields Sub-menu item General help Last modified Scroll bar settings Menu items Goes back to EZ Popup window Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Menu bar My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Menu items Main Submenu items Language MyFavorites (F3) 2.3 My Favorites Q-Fan Control (F6) 2.2.3 QFan Control EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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Quick Note (F9) Hot keys Search on FAQ Scroll bar General help Configuration fields Last Modified button Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Click to activate DC Click to activate to be configured Mode PWM Mode Select a profile to apply Click to apply to your fans the fan setting Click to undo Click to the changes go back to main menu ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings Next Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing Next Box cooler Tower cooler Water cooler Next I’m not sure Next ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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Creating RAID RAID ® Next Easy Backup or Super Speed Next Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) Next Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) Next ASUS Z170M-E D3...
Exit (ESC) Main menu 2.4.1 Language [English] 2.4.2 Security 1.6 Headers Administrator or User Password Not Installed Installed ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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Administrator Password Administrator Password Create New Password Confirm New Password Administrator Password Enter Current Password Create New Password Confirm New Password Administrator Password Not Installed User Password User Password Not Installed Installed User Password Create New Password Confirm New Password User Password Enter Current Password Create New Password...
Ai Tweaker menu 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] [Manual] BCLK Frequency [100.00] ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Sync All Cores [Per Core] 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] [Auto] 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] [Auto] 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]...
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2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto] 2.5.7 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio Tuning] or [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] [Keep Current Settings] 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control 2.5.11 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Current Capability [Auto] CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] [Manual] Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] Chapter 2: Getting started...
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CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] [Extreme] or [Power Phase Response] [Power Phase Response] Power Phase Response [Fast] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] [Manual] Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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CPU Graphics Power Duty Control [T.Probe] CPU Graphics Power Phase Control [Auto] [Extreme] or [Power Phase Response] [Power Phase Response] Power Phase Response [Fast] 2.5.12 Internal CPU Power Management Intel ® SpeedStep [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Package Power Time Window [Auto] Chapter 2: Getting started...
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CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] 2.5.14 CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto] 2.5.15 Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] 2.5.16 Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] 2.5.17 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] [Manual Mode] Adaptive Mode ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] [Offset Mode] Offset Mode Sign [+] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] [Adaptive Mode] Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Offset Voltage [Auto] Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [By CPU] 2.5.19 DRAM Voltage [Auto] 2.5.20 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] 2.5.21...
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Offset Mode Sign [+] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] 2.5.23 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] 2.5.24 DRAM REF Voltage Control DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] ASUS Z170M-E D3...
Advanced menu 2.6.1 CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores [All] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Chapter 2: Getting started...
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CPU Power Managerment Configuration ® Intel SpeedStep [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] CPU C states [Auto] [Enabled] Enhanced C-States [Enabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s] Package C State limit [Auto] CFG lock [Disabled] ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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2.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] to [Enabled] Native ASPM [Disabled] ® PCH - PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] SA - PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] PEG-ASPM [Disabled] 2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled]...
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DMI/OPI Configuration DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] PEG Port Configuration PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Memory Configuration Memory Remap [Enabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] 2.6.5 SATA Configuration Empty Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] [RAID] CR#1 RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] SMART Self Test [On] SATA6G_3~6(Gray) [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] Hot Plug item to [Enabled Mechanical Presence Switch [Enabled] 2.6.6 USB Configuration Chapter 2: Getting started...
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XHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB Single Port Control USB3_1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8, USB9/10/11/12/13/14 USB Port [Enabled] 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] HD Audio Controller item to Front Panel Type [HD Audio] SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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Realtek LAN Controller [On] Realtek PXE Option ROM [Off] Charging USB devices in Power State S5 [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration Serial Port [On] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Serial Port Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port [On] Parallel Port Change Settings [Auto] Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] 2.6.8 APM Configuration...
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Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-E D3...
Monitor menu 2.7.1 CPU/ MotherBoard Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Ignore] [Ignore] Select 2.7.2 CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM]/ [Ignore]/ [N/A] [Ignore] 2.7.3 CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [Ignore] 2.7.4 Q-Fan Configuration Qfan Tuning Chapter 2: Getting started...
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º CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] CPU Middle Temperature [25] CPU Fan Middle. Duty Cycle(%) [20] CPU Lower Temperature [20] ° ° CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] 2.7.5 Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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[PWM Mode] or [DC Mode] Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard] Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] ° ° Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Temperature [45] Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle.
Boot menu 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] ® POST Delay Time [3 sec] ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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Post Report [5 sec] 2.8.3 Boot up NumLock State [Enabled] 2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM [Enabled] ®...
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Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy Only] 2.8.9 Secure Boot ® OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] ® ® ® ® ® ® Key Management Install Default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys PK Management Set New Key Delete key KEK Management ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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® Set New Key Append Key Delete key DB Management Set New Key Append Key Delete key DBX Management Set New Key Append Key Delete key Chapter 2: Getting started...
Tool menu 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile Overclocking Profile Not assigned Load Profile Profile Setting Profile Name Save to Profile Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive Chapter 2: Getting started...
2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] 2.10 Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes and Exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives ASUS Z170M-E D3...
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. ASUS Z170M-E D3...
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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