ASUS Z170 PRO Gaming LGA 1151 ATX Motherboard - Open Box Special

Description

Open Box Special - Product brand new and never installed, returned from customer due to incorrect colour. Packaging has been opened, all original box items included.

The Z170 PRO Gaming LGA 1151 ATX Motherboard from ASUS is designed to fit in standard sized ATX cases. The 12.0 x 9.6" Z170 PRO Gaming supports 6th-generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors, the LGA 1151 socket, and the Intel Z170 chipset. This motherboard is compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit), 8.1 (64-bit), and 7 (32/64-bit) operating systems and also supports USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C, each of which can achieve data transfer rates of up to 10 Gb/s.

The ATX form factor of the Z170 PRO Gaming can support 64GB of RAM and comes with four 288-pin dual-channel DIMM slots that can each hold 16GB of DDR4 13400 (OC), 3333 (OC), 3200 (OC), 3100 (OC), 3000 (OC), 2933 (OC), 2800 (OC), 2666 (OC), 2600 (OC), 2400 (OC), and 2133 MHz non-ECC unbuffered memory. It also has a total of 4 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports, 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA III ports), and 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector that supports SATA & PCIe SSDs, 1 x 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Type-C port, 1 x 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Type-A port, 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 at the back panel, 2 at mid-board), 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 at the back panel, 6 at mid-board), 5 x audio jacks, 1 x S/PDIF out, and 1 x Gigabit LAN port. To provide data redundancy, RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 modes are supported. For those looking to expand their system using PCIe, there are 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, dual at x8/x8), 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max at x4 mode), and 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots.

For delivering sharp, clear graphics, this motherboard contains integrated Intel HD Graphics and is equipped with HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, and VGA video outputs that support resolutions such as 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz, 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz, 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz, and 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. There is also multi-GPU support for NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI and 2-Way SLI technology, as well as AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX and 3-Way CrossFireX technology. Using the SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition audio codec, this motherboard can support 8-channel HD audio.

The Z170 PRO Gaming has also been designed with LANGuard, DIGI+ VRM, DRAM overcurrent protection, a stainless steel back I/O, ESD guards, AI Suite 3, Fan Xpert 3, USB 3.1 Boost, 5-way optimisation, and more. This motherboard is protected by a limited 3-year warranty and includes an I/O shield, 4 x SATA III 6 Gb/s cables, 1 x M.2 screw package, 1 x CPU installation tool, 1 x supporting DVD, 1 x SLI bridge, and 1 x 12-in-1 cable label.

Features

Ready for 6th-Generation Intel LGA 1151 Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron Processors

This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and 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 great graphics performance.

Intel Z170 Express Chipset

The Intel Z170 Express is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation Intel LGA 1151 Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by utilising serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the Z170 provides a maximum of ten 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 Z170 Express also supports integrated-graphics (iGPU) functions, so you'll enjoy Intel integrated graphics performance.

Audio That Makes You Part of the Game

SupremeFX Audio

ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX technology produces near-lossless audio quality using a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115 dB, allowing more details to be enjoyed.

Sonic Radar II

Sonic Radar II displays a stealthy overlay that shows what your opponents and teammates are up to on the battlefield, all managed via a simple control panel and customisable game list. See the direction and origin of key in-game sounds and practice your enemy-pinpointing skill while Audio Enhancement technology helps clarify the unique sounds.

Protected Networking

Intel Gigabit Ethernet

This motherboard features Intel Ethernet (I219-V) for faster and smoother gaming. Intel's LAN has the double 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

Signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting helps to ensure a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for up to 1.9x greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5x greater protection (up to 15kV) against surges.

GameFirst III

GameFirst III prioritises game-related packets and allocates more bandwidth to games, helping to eliminate laggy gameplay, streaming stutters, and file-sharing slowdown. Choose from Optimisation, Game, Media Streaming, or File Sharing presets and watch your network fly.

Performance Level Up

PRO Clock technology

ASUS Pro Clock is a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel processors that extends base frequencies up to 400 MHz. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to help enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control

DDR4 Overclocking

Second-generation ASUS T-Topology enables DDR4 memory overclocking to reach new heights: over DDR4-3400 MHz with all memory slots populated. Featuring a customised trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, ASUS' second-generation T-Topology helps ensure time-aligned signal transfer for improved memory stability and compatibility.

Optimisation Panel

5-Way Optimisation Dynamically adjusts ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), EPU (Energy Processing Unit), Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM), Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App technologies for precision-enhanced performance and efficiency

Fan Xpert 3 Via three 4/3-pin (PWM/DC) fan connectors and five onboard thermal sensors, Fan Xpert 3 helps makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. The Z170 PRO Gaming also has a fan-extension (EXT) headers for fan upgrades.

LED Control Customising the audio and marque LEDs is easy: just flip the switches and pick the radio buttons that match your style and gaming mood.

USB 3.1 Boost An exclusive utility that automatically accelerates USB 3.1 for sequential read speeds of up to 854.6 MB/s and write speeds of up to 863.9 MB/s.

BIOS Design

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 favourites and shortcuts, record and review recent changes with Last Modified, or make notes in Quick Notes.

CrashFree BIOS 3 CrashFree BIOS 3 lets you restore a PC to working order - even when it won't boot.

EZ Flash 3 Update the BIOS via the Internet and from within the BIOS.

RAMCache

Intelligent technology that effectively caches an entire storage device so that favourite games and apps launch at fast speeds, 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 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 on-board resettable fuses, helping to extend the motherboard's life.

Durable Components

ASUS uses fine-quality and super-tough chokes and durable capacitors that are built to resist extreme 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 easier.

CPU Installation Tool

One-layer protection from socket-pin damage

Q-LED

Four LEDs indicate problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for quick diagnosis.

ESD Guards

Extended Component Lifespan

ASUS ESD Guards actively protect against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD), meaning the components will last longer, and you get increased protection.

Audio Connectors

Capacitor protection on both front and back audio-output circuits.

LAN Port

ESD TVS diode protection and an anti-surge LAN connector protects against extreme events, such as lightning strikes.

USB 3.0/2.0 Connectors

On-circuit transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes and capacitor protection for surface-mount and dual-inline.

VGA Connector

Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect D-Sub functionality.

Keyboard and Mouse Connectors

Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes.

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