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  • Brand: ASUS
  • Description and content of package
  • Technical information and basic settings
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Product description

Designed for gaming, the H170 PRO GAMING Motherboard from ASUS will fit in cases that support an ATX form factor. The 12.0 x 9.6" H170 PRO GAMING supports 6th Generation (Skylake) Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors, the LGA 1151 socket, as well as the Intel H170 chipset. This motherboard supports Windows 10 (64-bit), 8.1 (64-bit), and 7 (32 & 64-bit).

The ATX form factor of the H170 PRO GAMING has 4 x DIMM slots that can support up to 64GB of 2133 MHz non-ECC, unbuffered DDR4 RAM, as well as dual channel memory architecture and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules. The H170 PRO GAMING has a total of 4 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports, 1 x SATA Express connector, and 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector. It also has 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x4 mode), 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C port, 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 at the back panel, 4 at mid-board), and 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 at the back panel, 6 at mid-board). Using the SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition audio codec, it can support 8-channel HD audio.

The H170 PRO GAMING has integrated Intel HD graphics support with 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x DVI-D, and 1 x VGA port. Its HDMI port supports a max resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz, its DisplayPort supports a max resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz, and both its DVI-D and VGA ports support a max resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. It is able to use up to 512MB of shared memory and also supports Intel InTru 3D, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel Insider. There is also multi-GPU support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX technology.

The H170 PRO GAMING has also been designed with LANGuard, GameFirst III, GPU Boost, Fan Xpert 3, USB 3.1 Boost, RAMcache, Digi+ VRM, DRAM Overcurrent Protection, a stainless steel back I/O, ESD Guards, and more. This motherboard includes an I/O shield, 4 x SATA III 6 Gb/s cables, 1 x M.2 screw package, and 1 x 12-in-1 cable labels. It is protected by a limited 3-year warranty.

Realistic Audio

    SupremeFX
  • ASUS' SupremeFX technology delivers high-fidelity and near-lossless audio no matter how frantic your game becomes. The purity and stability of the 115 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is assured, with a shielded design, an electromagnetic-interference (EMI) cover, and a voltage-protected 5V power supply. Supreme FX's components, including the Realtek ALC1150 codec, help to maximize acoustic performance and eliminate interference
    Illuminated Red Line Shielding
  • Reduce analog interference and enjoy customizable lighting effects
    EMI Cover
  • Effective shielding against electromagnetic interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for improved quality
    300 Ohms Headphone Amplifier
  • The 300 ohms headphone amplifier is able to power high quality headphones for gaming-audio and music-listening experience with high fidelity
    Nichicon Audio Capacitors
  • Fine-quality Japanese-made components produce a warmer, more natural sound with high clarity and fidelity
    Sonic Radar II
  • Sonic Radar II displays an overlay that shows what your opponents and teammates are up to on the battlefield, all managed via a simple control panel and a customizable game list. See the direction and origin of in-game sounds and practice your enemy-pinpointing skill. Additionally, audio enhancement technology helps to clarify sounds, helping you to hear the distant sound of enemy footsteps

Networking

    Intel Gigabit Ethernet
  • This motherboard features Intel Ethernet (I219V) for faster and smoother gaming. Intel's LAN has the advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering high TCP and UDP throughput. This helps reduce the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay
    LANGuard
  • ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors for improved gaming connections and better throughput for online play, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges
    GameFirst III
  • Victory and defeat are separated by just milliseconds, so GameFirst III prioritizes game-related packets and allocates more bandwidth to games, helping to eliminate laggy gameplay, streaming stutters, and file-sharing slowdown. Choose from Optimization, Game, Media Streaming, or File Sharing presets and watch your network fly

Performance Level Up

    GPU Boost
  • ASUS' GPU Boost technology lets you accelerate the H170 Pro Gaming's integrated GPU (iGPU) for improved graphics performance safely and easily via a user-friendly interface
    Fan Xpert 3
  • Via five 4/3 pin (PWM/DC) combo fan connectors and five onboard thermal sensors, Fan Xpert 3 helps make sure every fan achieves a best balance of cooling performance and low noise. The H170 Pro Gaming also has a fan-extension (EXT) header for quick-and-easy fan upgrades
    USB 3.1 Boost
  • This utility that helps automatically accelerate USB 3.1 for sequential read/write speeds of up to 854.6 / 863.9 MB/s. It requires to update USB 3.1 Boost to V1.08.02 or later version
    LED Control
  • Customizing the audio and marque LEDs is easy: just flip the switches and pick the radio buttons that match your style and gaming mood

BIOS Design

    EZ & Advanced Mode
  • The 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. In EZ Mode you can get set up very quickly, applying the date and time, fan profiles and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory profiles. Switch to Advanced Mode to set up favorites and shortcuts, record and review recent changes with Last Modified or make notes in Quick Notes
    CrashFree BIOS 3
  • Worry less about corrupted BIOS, as CrashFree BIOS 3 lets you restore a PC to working order - even when it won't boot
    EZ Flash 3
  • Update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS
    RAMCache
  • Intelligent technology that effectively caches an entire storage device so that games and apps launch quickly, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times

Gamer's Guardian for Real World Protection

    Digi+ VRM
  • Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) helps to ensure smooth and clean power delivery to the CPU
    DRAM Overcurrent Protection
  • All connection ports and DRAM are protected against overcurrent and short-circuit damage by onboard resettable fuses, helping to extend your motherboard's life
    Highly Durable Components
  • ASUS uses high-quality chokes plus durable capacitors that are engineered to resist temperature variations of between -67 to 221°F / -55 to 105°C
    Stainless Steel Back I/O
  • Crafted from chromium-plated, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the input/output (I/O) panel is three times longer than ordinary panels
    Q-Shield
  • Protect your hands from nicks and cuts
    Q-Slot
  • One clip to swap or secure your graphics card
    Q-DIMM
  • One-sided clips mean handling memory modules is more user-friendly
    Q-LED
  • Four LEDs indicate problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device and help you make a diagnosis
    ESD Guards
  • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) could mean game over for your rig, so the H170 Pro Gaming is protected by ESD Guards to help actively prevent ESD - ensuring a longer component lifespan and providing system resilience.

    - Keyboard and Mouse Connectors: Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes
    - VGA Connector: Additional on-circuit ESD TVS
    - USB 3.0/2.0 Connectors: On-circuit transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes and capacitor protection for surface-mount and dual-inline packages
    - LAN Port: ESD TVS diode protection protects against extreme events, such as lightning strike
    - Audio Connectors: Capacitor protection on both front and back audio-output circuits
    Built for Gaming
  • The H170 Pro Gaming is built for play, shaped by professional gamers, and tested for gaming perfection. ASUS engineers and tests for high quality, longevity, performance, stability, and compatibility. ASUS engineers are avid gamers and combine their own passion with the skills and demands of players to create gaming features everyone will crave

The Power of Intel

    Intel H170 Express Chipset
  • Intel H170 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, the H170 provides a maximum eight USB 3.0 ports, six SATA III 6 Gb/s ports, 32 Gb/s M.2, and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data retrieval. Intel H170 Express also supports integrated-graphics (iGPU) functions, so you'll enjoy Intel integrated graphics performance
    Ready for 6th-Generation Intel LGA 1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
  • This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA 1151 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 improved graphics performance
UPC: 889349125052 In the Box ASUS H170 PRO GAMING Motherboard
  • 1 x I/O Shield
  • 4 x SATA III 6 Gb/s Cables
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x 12-in-1 Cable Label
  • Limited 3-Year Warranty
  • More info from ASUS Table of Contents




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    Technical parameters

    ASUS H170 Specs

    CPU - Intel Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
    - Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
    - Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
    Chipset Intel H170
    Memory - 4 x DIMM, Max. 64 GB, DDR4 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    - Dual Channel Memory Architecture
    - Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics support
    Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort ports
    - Supports HDMI with a max resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
    - Supports DVI-D with a max resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
    - Supports RGB with a max resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
    - Supports DisplayPort with a max resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
    Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
    Supports Intel InTru 3D, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel Insider
    Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
    Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
    1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
    4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
    Storage Intel H170 chipset:
    - 1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports
    - 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIe mode)
    - 4 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports
    - Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
    - Supports Intel Smart Response Technology
    LAN Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller, GameFirst technology
    Anti-surge LANGuard
    Audio SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
    - High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output

    Audio Features:
    - SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    - Optical S/PDIF out port at the back panel
    - Sonic Radar II
    USB Ports ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller:
    1 x USB 3.1 port (1 at the back panel, Type-A)

    ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller:
    1 x USB 3.1 port (1 at the back panel, Type-C, Reversible)

    Intel H170 Chipset:
    6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 at the back panel, 4 at mid-board)

    Intel H170 Chipset:
    8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 at back panel, 6 at mid-board)
    Special Features Gamer's Guardian:
    - ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
    - DRAM Overcurrent Protection
    - Stainless Steel Back I/O
    - Highly Durable Components
    - DIGI+ VRM

    ASUS Exclusive Features:
    - GPU Boost
    - AI Suite 3
    - Ai Charger+
    - USB 3.1 Boost
    - Disk Unlocker

    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
    - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
    - ASUS Fan Xpert 3

    ASUS EZ DIY:
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS EZ Flash 3
    - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

    ASUS Q-Design:
    - ASUS Q-Shield
    - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    - ASUS Q-Slot
    - ASUS Q-DIMM

    Media Streamer
    RAMCache
    Operating System Support Windows 10, 64-bit
    Windows 8.1, 64-bit
    Windows 7, 32 & 64-bit
    Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
    1 x DVI-D
    1 x D-Sub
    1 x DisplayPort
    1 x HDMI
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C (black)
    1 x USB 3.1 Type-A (red)
    2 x USB 3.0
    2 x USB 2.0
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    5 x Audio jacks
    Internal I/O Ports - 2 x USB 3.0 connectors support an additional 4 USB 3.0 ports
    - 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support an additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
    - 1 x SATA Express connector, compatible with 2 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports
    - 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 COM port connector
    - 4 x SATA III 6 Gb/s connectors
    - 1 x CPU Fan connector (1 x 4-pin)
    - 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (1 x 4-pin)
    - 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (3 x 4-pin)
    - 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
    - 1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V Power connector
    - 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
    - 1 x System panel
    - 1 x Thermal sensor connector
    - 1 x CPU OV
    - 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
    - 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector
    - 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header
    - 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
    BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, 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, F9 Quick Note, F12 PrintScreen function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
    Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
    Support Disc Drivers
    ASUS Utilities
    ASUS EZ Update
    Anti-virus software (OEM version)
    Form Factor ATX Form Factor
    12.0 x 9.6" / 30.5 x 24.4 cm
    Package Weight 3.05 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 13.0 x 10.4 x 2.7"

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