Features:

Get performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control and even networking and audio tuning tailored for you.
5-Way Optimization at your disposal it takes just one click to tune complex settings — for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts! Our exclusive technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use, so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainmen

• Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound.
• Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
• Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loading.
• Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money.

TPU
Unleash your PC's full performance with a simple two-phase onboard switch or the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility! The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring for the CPU and the graphics card, enabling great freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance and to exploit the potential out of your graphics card*.

OC Design- ASUS PRO Clock technology
A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel® processors that allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond 400MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.

DDR4 overclocking strength in numbers
Second-generation ASUS T-Topology enables DDR4 memory overclocking to reach new heights: over DDR4-3733MHz with all memory slots populated. Featuring a customized trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, our second-generation T-Topology ensures time-aligned signal transfer for improved memory stability and compatibility.

Enjoy 2.5-in NVMe support immediately
Hyper Kit is an M.2 to U.2 adapter that gives owners of ASUS motherboards freedom to fit next-generation 2.5-inch NVM Express SSDs with an U.2 interface. This exclusive technology exploits the maximum PCI Express 3.0 x4 bandwidth of 32Gbit/s for SSD transfer speeds that are up to 3.5X faster than traditional SSDs!

Ultra-fast speed with PCIe slot flexibility
With a low-profile design that promotes the best-ever airflow to adjacent expansion cards, fit the PCI Express x4 add-in card to any slot that suits your PC build and pump M.2 performance up to a blistering 32Gbit/s — for unmatched performance. And upgrade without limitations, as any M.2 card between 30mm (2230) to full-length 110mm (22110) is supported.

Fastest onboard Wi-Fi up to 1300Mb/s
3x3 dual band 2.4/5GHz antennas included. 802.11ac* Wi-Fi up to 1300Mb/s** transfer speed.

Native M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID support for lightning fast storage speeds!
Not satisfied with single storage device read/write speeds? Then join the fast lane and build a RAID 0 array using two PCIe storage drives to enjoy data transfers at lightning speed!

Fast storage speed with SATA Express
Current SSDs devour up to 550MB/s bandwidth, which is close to saturation point for SATA 6Gbit/s connections. Backwardly compatible with up to two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard — and ensures that you and your system won't get left behind.

Speed up with onboard M.2 up to 32Gbit/s
With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbit/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible.

Ultimate-speed 10Gbit/s with six USB 3.1 onboard
With five USB 3.1 Type-A ports, and one reversible USB 3.1 Type-C, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s — or twice as fast USB 3.0. USB 3.1 is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further!

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

EZ Flash 3
Update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.

S.M.A.R.T
Check up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) logs to gauge reliability, and even determine if they're about to fail.

EZ Tuning Wizard– OC and RAID
Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups!

My Favorites
Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

EZ Mode

• Intuitive Graphical Fan Control: Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
• EZ XMP: Improve your DRAM performance with a click.
• SATA Information: View SATA port details for easy device recognition.
• Fast Clock Adjustment: Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

Advanced Mode

• GPU POST: Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.
• Secure Erase: Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.
• Last Modified Log: Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.
• SATA Port Renaming: Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences
Z170-Deluxe features the very latest Intel® Ethernet for faster, smoother gaming — always. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay!

Network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization
Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and intuitive user interface. It allows you to lower lag with no expert knowledge – by up to 1.45X! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode for hardcore controls.

Pumped-up throughput. 2.5X higher surge tolerance.
ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors ensuring a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges.

Key Express
Fancy a free keyboard upgrade? Just plug your existing keyboard into the dedicated USB socket to activate the exclusive microprocessor onboard. Use the easy-to-use utility to assign macros to function keys F1-F10 to launch any application with a single press, power on your PC or flash your BIOS in S5.

Lighting Control
Customize your own favorite LED effect to cast a stunning multi-color rainbow glow across your build, change shades to indicate CPU temperature, or pulsate in time to the beat of your favorite tunes.

Six control schemes

• Static – Always on
• Breathing – Fades in and out
• Strobing – Flashes on and off
• Color cycle – Fades between the colors of the rainbow
• Music effect – Pulses to the beat of your music
• CPU temperature – Changes color with CPU load

Total control anytime, anywhere with Wi-Fi GO!
Wi-Fi GO! gives you complete control of your PC — even when you're away from home. Access your forgotten files at home, and work on your PC from almost anywhere. Plus, it takes just one click to manage all your public clouds or sync files across your PC and devices!

Cloud GO!
Gather your ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox® , Google Drive™, and OneDrive® accounts in one place and even back up to PC at the same time.

Remote Desktop
Easily access and control your PC, anytime and anywhere!

File Transfer
Sync files between your PCs and smart devices with just a click!

Remote Keyboard & Mouse
Control media playback from your sofa!

Media Streamer
Enjoy your PC's multimedia content —anywhere! Pipe music from your PC or cloud storage, including ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive while sipping coffee in a café, or sit back with friends and stream a favorite movie to a smart TV. With ASUS Media Streamer, your entertainment goes wherever you go.

HyStream
With HyStream you'll enjoy the ease and freedom of streaming HD content from your supported* Android or Apple iOS smartphone or tablet straight to your HDTV!

Mobo Connect
Work with your PC and smart device at the same time through a single keyboard-and-mouse set. A simple hot key lets you switch between your PC and smart device quickly. It even charges your mobile device at the same time.

Extreme Stability
Industry-leading 5X Protection II employs the finest components, excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee quality and long-term durability of your motherboard with all-round protection. For you, that means exceptional protection and stability for your build — the result of decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.

You will love DIY!
We understand how you use your PC. From assembly, system setting and monitoring, and to firmware and hardware updates — we're all about making your life easier. That's why we never stop developing new and exciting DIY opportunities to make PC DIY easy, fun and free from hassle!

Intel® Z170 Express Chipset
Intel® Z170 Express is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z170 provides a maximum of ten USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbit/s ports, 32Gbit/s M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data retrieval. Intel Z170 Express also supports integrated-graphics (iGPU) functions, so you'll enjoy the very latest Intel integrated graphics performance.

Ready for 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors
This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great graphics performance.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	AS-Z170-DELUXE
CPU	Intel for 6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/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 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 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphic	Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
	Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports
	- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
	- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
	Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
	Supports Intel InTru 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 CrossFireX Technology
	Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
	1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *1
	4 x PCIe x1
Storage	Intel Z170 chipset :
	1 x SATA Express portCompatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
	1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2
	6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
	Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
	Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports*3
	Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*4
	ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller : *5
	2 x SATA 6Gb/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 1300Mbps 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 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB 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 and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
	- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
	- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
	- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and 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 and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
USB Ports	Intel Z170 chipset :
	5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, blue, Type-A, 4 at mid-board)
	Intel Z170 chipset :
	5 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-A, 4 at mid-board)
	ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :
	5 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (5 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)
	ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :
	1 x USB 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, and 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 iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems
	ASUS Exclusive Features :
	- GPU Boost
	- USB BIOS Flashback
	- MemOK!
	- AI Suite 3
	- Ai Charger
	- Ai Charger+
	- M.2 & SATA Express
	- Anti-Surge
	- Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
	- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
	- USB 3.1 Boost
	- Disk Unlocker
	- Turbo LAN
	- Crystal Sound 3
	- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
	- Mobo Connect
	- PC Cleaner
	Remote Entertainment
	- Media Streamer
	- HyStream
	ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
	- Stylish Design Heat-pipe solution
	- ASUS Fan Xpert 3
	ASUS EZ DIY :
	- DirectKey
	- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	- ASUS EZ Flash 3
	- ASUS USB 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 DisplayPort
	1 x HDMI
	5 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)Type-A
	1 x USB 3.1 ()Type-C
	1 x USB 3.0 (blue)
	1 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)
	1 x Optical S/PDIF out
	1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)
	1 x 8-channel Audio I/O
Internal I/O Ports	1 x AAFP connector
	2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s)
	2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 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 6Gb/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 MemOK! 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 BIOS Flashback button(s)
	1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
Accessories	User's manual
	ASUS Q-Shield
	6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
	1 x Feature manual
	2 x M.2 Screw Package
	1 x CPU installation tool
	1 x Supporting DVD
	1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
	1 x HYPERM.2 X4 with M Key design, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
	1 x SLI bridge(s)
	1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
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
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor
	12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )