User Guide

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USB Intel
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Z170 Express Chipset
- 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 1 vertical Type A
Connector,blue)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel,
black)
ASMedia
®
USB 3.0 Hubs
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @back panel,blue)
ASMedia
®
USB 3.1 controllers
- 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A)
- 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C)
ASUS Exclusive
Features
Superb Performance
OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance.
5-Way Optimization
- Whole system optimization with a single click! Perfectly
consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power
control, system cooling and app usages.
DIGI+ Power Control
-CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design
-iGPU Power: Digital 4-phase power design
-DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design
TPU
- Auto Tuning, GPU Boost, 2-level TPU switch
EPU
- EPU, EPU switch
Fan Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple
thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority,
and audio scene conguration for selected applications.
UEFI BIOS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
Special Memory O.C. Design
- Superb memory O.C. capability under full load by minimizing the
coupling noise and signal reection effect
PC Cleaner
- Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk les
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Z170-WS specifications summary