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  • Page 1 H170M-E D3...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi H170M-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 ................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet 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.

  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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 Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * 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.
  • Page 7 - ASUS Circuit Design - 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...
  • Page 8 H170M-E D3 specifications summary Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Audio that roars on the battlefield Stream Support - Compatible with the most fun gaming platform under Windows system ® Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV - Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system...
  • Page 9 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 F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge 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. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H170M-E D3...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H170M-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 H170M-E D3 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_1 8111H 1083 Super Intel H170 ®...

  • Page 13: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    11. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 1-12 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 1-15 13. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-17 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-15 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-18 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium , and Celeron processors. ® ® ® H170M-E D3 H170M-E D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H170M-E D3...

  • Page 14: Installing The Cpu

    Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 15: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS H170M-E D3...
  • Page 16 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 17: System Memory

    System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets H170M-E D3 Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 H170M-E D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. Recommended memory configurations ASUS H170M-E D3...
  • Page 18 Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. ® I nstall a 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the ® motherboard. F or more details, refer to the Microsoft support site at http://support.microsoft. ® com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Installing A Dimm

    1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM ASUS H170M-E D3...

  • Page 20: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

  • Page 21: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    HD Audio shared – – – – – – – SATA Controller 1 shared – – – – – – – SATA Controller 2 shared – – – – – – – XHCI Controller shared – – – – – – – ASUS H170M-E D3 1-11...

  • Page 22: Headers

    Headers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC H170M-E D3 PIN 1 H170M-E D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

  • Page 23: Connectors

    1Gbps connection (Blinking) LAN port Orange Ready to (Blinking then wake up from steady) S5 mode Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS H170M-E D3 1-13...
  • Page 24 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 Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. •...

  • Page 25: Internal Connectors

    1.7.2 Internal connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 H170M-E D3 H170M-E D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB1112 USB1314 H170M-E D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 H170M-E D3 USB2.0 connectors...
  • Page 26 IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ USB3_34 PIN 1 H170M-E D3 H170M-E D3 USB3.0 Front panel connectors The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PIN 1 H170M-E D3 H170M-E D3 TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 27 -5 Volts PIN 1 +5 Volts H170M-E D3 +5 Volts PSON# +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H170M-E D3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is...
  • Page 28 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 H170M-E D3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition H170M-E D3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.

  • Page 29: Cpu/Chassis Fan Connectors 4-Pin Cpu_Fan/4-Pin Cha_Fan

    H170M-E D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT H170M-E D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector...
  • Page 30 SATA6G_3 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 SATA6G_4 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 SATA6G_5 RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 H170M-E D3 SATA6G_6 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 H170M-E D3 Intel SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors ® When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.6 SATA Configuration for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 31: System Panel Connector

    System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PWR_SW PIN 1 H170M-E D3 +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply H170M-E D3 System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. •...

  • Page 32: Onboard Led

    Onboard LED Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. H170M-E D3 SB_PWR Standby Power Powered Off H170M-E D3 Standby power LED 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 33: Software Support

    To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to display their respective menus. 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 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe in the root folder. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the DVD. ASUS H170M-E D3 1-23...
  • Page 34 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. BIOS version: 0221.

  • Page 36: Asus Ez Flash

    2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details.

  • Page 37: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 38 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 When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.
  • Page 39 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failaure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS H170M-E D3...

  • Page 40: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this • motherboard.
  • Page 41 Click the button to manually Saves the changes tune the fans and resets the Selects the boot Loads optimized system device priority default settings The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS H170M-E D3...

  • Page 42: Advanced Mode

    2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press <F7>. EZ Tuning MyFavorite Q-Fan control...

  • Page 43: Menu Bar

    Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS H170M-E D3...

  • Page 44: Hot Keys

    Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen.

  • Page 45: Qfan Control

    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 H170M-E D3 2-11...

  • Page 46: Configuring Fans Manually

    Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Click to manually Speed points configure your fans To configure your fans: Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’...

  • Page 47: Ez Tuning Wizard

    EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click Yes to enable RAID. • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors. ® The available HDDs display. Click Next to continue. ASUS H170M-E D3 2-13...
  • Page 48 Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) then click Next. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. For Super Speed, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next.

  • Page 49: My Favorites

    BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel ASUS H170M-E D3 2-15...

  • Page 50: Main Menu

    Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and click You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • User-managed items such as language and boot order Click Exit (ESC) or press <esc>...

  • Page 51: Administrator Password

    To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but click OK when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS H170M-E D3 2-17...

  • Page 52: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 53 Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.5 GPU Boost [Keep Current Settings] Enable this item to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] ASUS H170M-E D3 2-19...

  • Page 54: Dram Timing Control

    2.5.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enable this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.7...
  • Page 55 Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for extra power support. ASUS H170M-E D3 2-21...
  • Page 56 CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual].
  • Page 57 2.5.15 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum CPU graphics ratio. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 60 with a 1 interval. ASUS H170M-E D3 2-23...
  • Page 58 2.5.16 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator.
  • Page 59 Allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines of channel B. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.39500V to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval. ASUS H170M-E D3 2-25...

  • Page 60: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
  • Page 61 This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [Auto] CFG lock [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the CFG lock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H170M-E D3 2-27...

  • Page 62: Platform Misc Configuration

    ASPM to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG-ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 2.6.3...

  • Page 63: Graphics Configuration

    Allows you to configure the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG Port Configuration Allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for slot 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS H170M-E D3 2-29...

  • Page 64: Memory Configuration

    SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this option for M.2 devices. Enables this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device.

  • Page 65: Usb Configuration

    The subitems in this menu allow you to set the USB Port Disable Override features. USB3_1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8, USB9/10/11/12/13/14 USB Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports individually. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Refer to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. ASUS H170M-E D3 2-31...

  • Page 66: Onboard Devices Configuration

    2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

  • Page 67: Apm Configuration

    This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H170M-E D3 2-33...

  • Page 68: Network Stack Configuration

    2.6.10 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event.

  • Page 69: Monitor Menu

    Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. 2.7.4 Q-Fan Configuration The subitems in this menu allows you to configure the Q-Fan features. Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. ASUS H170M-E D3 2-35...
  • Page 70 CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
  • Page 71 60% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the chassis fan operates at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS H170M-E D3 2-37...

  • Page 72: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot speed. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss.
  • Page 73 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during POST. [Keep Current] Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.7...

  • Page 74: Secure Boot

    Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot...
  • Page 75 The DBX file must be formatted as a public key certificate or UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Delete key Allows you to delete the Key from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H170M-E D3 2-41...

  • Page 76: Boot Option Priorities

    OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. 2.8.11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

  • Page 77: Tool Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator.

  • Page 78: Asus Spd Information

    2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

  • Page 79: Appendices

    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 H170M-E D3...

  • Page 80: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    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.
  • Page 81 CE. das Diretivas da CE. Para mais detalhes, consulte a Declaração de Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным Conformidade CE. требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских Română Prin prezenta, AsusTek Inc. declară faptul că acest dispozitiv директив.

  • Page 82: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555...
  • Page 83 ASUS H170M-E D3...

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