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Dual Intelligent Processors 5 with 5-Way Optimization
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5X Protection II,DTS Studio Sound
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500 Million Motherboards Sold

In 2014, during its 25th year in business, ASUS sold its 500 Millionth motherboard, solidfying its place in history. ASUS Motherboards proudly exemplify the 'Best' design philosophy: Breakthrough technology, Easy Setup, Stable operation and Trusted reputation.

ASUS Z170-A

Overview

Featuring a new white aesthetic that meshes well with a variety of chassis colors and designs, the Z170-A with 5-Way Optimization has the right combination of features to make the most of 6th Gen Intel Core Processors.

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UEFI BIOS for All

With an intuitive EZ Mode and robust Advanced Mode, the Z170-A provides a wealth of easy-to-use features, such EZ Flash 3 to update UEFI from the internet without booting into Windows and overclocking / RAID wizards. At the same time, seasoned builders will appreciate the new pre-populated My Favorites tab as well as the depth of settings that have been maintained from previous generations.

Industry-leading 5X Protection II

Once built, a system needs to resist a variety of lifespan-reducing elements to ensure it can deliver for years to come, and 5X Protection II does just that. Combining LANGuard surge-protected networking, Overvoltage Protection (OVP), digital power delivery, Overcurrent Protection (OCP) and a stainless steel back I/O into 5X Protection II provides hardware level safeguards for long-term reliability.

Performs a variety of system tuning procedures through a single click:

1. Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) with Auto Tuning is able to automatically overclock the CPU to 95% of its potential maximum frequency, with an exhaustive stress-testing routine to ensure stable operation.

2. Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically adjusts power consumption according to the PC's needs, going as far as shutting down unused extra I/O controllers and graphics cards' power levels when unused.

3. Fan Xpert 3 is an advanced combination of hardware and software that can automatically calibrate PWM (on all 4-pin fan headers) or DC fans in the system for the right combination of cool and quiet.

4. DIGI+ Power Control fully complies with Intel IMVP8 specifications to ensures stable digital power delivery to increase overclocking potential, enhance system stability and improve power efficiency.

5. Turbo App allows for customized overclocking, cooling, network prioritization and audio profiles to be applied automatically on a by-application basis, making transitioning from gaming to watching a movie seamless.

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What's In The Box

Z170-A Motherboard
User's Manual
ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS CPU Installation Tool
3x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1x ASUS 2-Way SLI Bridge
1x M.2 screw packet
1x Support DVD
1x Q-Connector

At a Glance:

Intel Socket 1151
Intel Z170 Chipset
5-Way Optimization for 1-click total system tuning.
ASUS PRO Clock Technology for extended BCLK overclocking range.
2nd Generation T-Topology for DDR4 3200+ MHz with all memory slots populated.
Integrated USB 3.1 with one Type A and one Type C port.
Crystal Sound 3 for immersive gaming and multimedia audio.
Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet with TurboLAN for no-lag gameplay.
Advanced, intuitive UEFI BIOS for both novices and experts.
5X Protection II for long-lasting durability.
ASUS Q-DESIGN for a safer, more enjoyable build experience.

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Fan Xpert 3: Dedicated Water Pump Header In addition to all 4-pin headers supporting PWM control, self-contained and custom water cooling systems now have a dedicated header to connect to that provides the required 1A of power for both DC- or PWM-controlled pumps without having to sacrifice a CPU fan header.	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, enabling additional flexibility in overclocking methods.	Faster Storage by Design Those looking to adopt speedy PCIe M.2 x4 will be happy to find the onboard slot supports 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths of drives, able to accommodate larger capacity M.2 drives. For those that must have the fastest speed at any cost, the Z170-A offers several options for PCIe RAID: the onboard PCIe M.2 slot can be combined with another M.2 via the Hyper M.2 x4 add-on card (sold separately) or a PCIe NVMe drive. Alternatively, the M.2 slot can be adapted to U.2 via the ASUS Hyper Kit (sold separately) and then combined with a PCIe NVMe drive.	USB 3.1, Two Ways With both Type A and Type C USB 3.1 ports onboard, the Z170-Deluxe is capable of handling current USB 3.1 devices, as well as up-and-coming devices. What's more, ASUS USB 3.1 performance can take advantage of USB 3.1 Boost, pushing transfer speeds even higher than competitors' offerings.

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Crystal Sound 3 for Sublime Audio A combination of hardware design and cherry-picked components deliver immersive audio with impeccable clarity for nearly any scenario, from gaming on a headset to enjoying a movie on 7.1 speakers.	Faster, More Reliable Ethernet Starting with the Intel I219-V Gigabit NIC, wired connections enjoy higher throughput and lower CPU overhead compared to alternatives. Combining that with ASUS Turbo LAN packet prioritization software ensures low-latency gaming, and minimal video buffering. Add in LANGuard hardware-level safeguards for both ESD and surge protection to ensure long-lasting performance.	Industry-Leading 5X Protection II Once built, a system needs to resist a variety of lifespan-reducing elements to ensure it can deliver for years to come, and 5X Protection II does just that. Combining LANGuard surge-protected networking, Overvoltage Protection (OVP), digital power delivery, Overcurrent Protection (OCP) and a stainless steel back I/O into 5X Protection II provides hardware level safeguards for long-term reliability.	Easy Setup for Easy DIY For years, ASUS Q-Design has been quietly making the build process easier and more enjoyable. The joy of build-your-own is not just about the finished product, but about the journey itself.

		ASUS PRIME Z270-A LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI DVI M.2 USB 3.1 Z270 ATX Motherboard	ASRock ATX DDR4 Motherboards Z170 PRO4	ASUS ATX DDR4 Intel LGA 1151 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Motherboard (Z170-P)	ASRock ATX DDR4 Motherboards Z170 EXTREME7+	ASUS PRIME Z270-P LGA1151 DDR4 HDMI DVI M.2 USB 3.0 Z270 ATX Motherboard PRIME Z270-P
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Sold By	Available from these sellers	Etechtopia (SN recorded)	BeachAudio	OutletPC	CommerceSolutions	Bleepbox US
Chipset Type	Intel Z170	Intel Z270	Intel Z170	Intel Z170	Intel Z170	Intel Z270
Processor (CPU) Model Socket	LGA 1151	LGA 1151	LGA 1151	LGA 1151	LGA 1151	LGA 1151
Device Type	Motherboards	Motherboards	Motherboards	Motherboards	Motherboards	Motherboards
Item Dimensions	10.4 x 2.7 x 12.9 in	10.36 x 2.68 x 12.92 in	13.78 x 10.47 x 2.56 in	10.4 x 2.1 x 12.9 in	11.97 x 13.46 x 3.43 in	10.36 x 2.09 x 12.92 in
Item Weight	3.56 lbs	3.45 lbs	2.66 lbs	2.67 lbs	3.98 lbs	2.49 lbs
Memory Slots Available	4	4	4	4	4	4
Ram Memory Maximum Size	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Technology	DDR4	DDR4	DDR4	DDR4	DDR4	DDR4
Supported Motherboard	ATX	atx	ATX	ATX	ATX	atx
Total Pci Slots Free	—	—	5	—	4	—

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Size:ATX | Style:Z170-A

Z170 ATX with One-Click Total System Optimization, packed with M.2, high-clarity Crystal Sound 3 and enduring 5X Protection II for enhanced performance and potent entertainment

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Size:ATX | Style:Z170-A

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Series

FBA_90MB0LS0-M0EAY0

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Item model number

Z170-A

Item Weight

3.56 pounds

Product Dimensions

10.4 x 2.7 x 12.9 inches

Item Dimensions L x W x H

10.4 x 2.7 x 12.9 inches

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Batteries

1 Lithium Metal batteries required.

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ASIN

B012NH05UW

Customer Reviews

745 customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#298 in Computer Motherboards

Shipping Weight

3.15 pounds

Date First Available

August 5, 2015

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Amazon.com Return Policy:You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned computer that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon.com will not accept returns of any desktop or notebook computer more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.

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D. Schramm

A vital tip for water-cooler users.

November 7, 2015

Capacity: ATXStyle: Z170-A

The ASUS Z170-A is one fine motherboard with a great UEFI BIOS. It automatically overclocked my i5-6600 K chip from 3.5GHz to 4.6GHz, and aside from one very annoying factor, it is an easy BIOS to use.

I used the Antec Kuhler 1250 water cooler, and it paired nicely with this board and the Antec Eleven Hundred V2 case. However, when you hook up the Antec 1250 to the Z170-A dedicated water cooler header (instead of the CPU fan header), on first boot you get a message to disable the fan speed in Q-fan control in the BIOS. Naturally, you go to the Q-fan control page, which is easy to find. It even has manual settings for each individual fan. But you can search until your whiskers grow long and you will not find any disabling feature.

If you cannot get beyond the error message, you cannot install your operating system, so I called ASUS tech support. Long story short: after 50 minutes on the phone the tech could not solve the problem either. He told me to update my BIOS because my BIOS probably did not support that feature. I did, but that was not the problem. The control is located in another area of the BIOS. Go into the Advanced BIOS (not EZ BIOS) and look under the Monitor Tab (the tech thought it was under the Power Tab, but there is no Power Tab). There, you will find a way to turn off the fan setting.

ASUS, you have a wonderful product. Why not put all the Q-fan controls within the Q-fan control area, (or at least show a link to the disable control). Nobody, including your own tech reps, will think to look under Monitor when you have your fan controls consolidated elsewhere. When people read Monitor, they will probably think you are talking about a display. Your ads claim you have an intuitive BIOS, MAKE IT SO!

And by the way, your tech-support email form, which requires you to fill out every last bit of information about your system and wants to know when you last visited your dentist, would not send an email. I finally gave up after a half-hour of trial and error attempts. It needs simplification too.

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I am requesting a Replacement or a Refund.

October 12, 2016

Capacity: ATXStyle: Z170-AVerified Purchase

It came late. it was missing the SATA cables, M.2 screws. It had no Processor cover and several of the gold pins were bent. It also came poorly packed.

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Emmanuel A. Garcia

Promising Model but Terrible Customer Service and Warranty Support

October 7, 2016

Size: ATXStyle: Z170-ARVerified Purchase

I bought this motherboard from MicroCenter in Tustin, CA in early May 2016. It was the 3rd in a series of motherboard I had tested that appear like too much or not enough. At about $105 this motherboard seemed like a promising bargain. And it was for the first month. Upon installing, I had a glitch which tech support helped me with by directing me to reset the BIOS. I was then able to install Windows 10 Pro and a Samsung 512GB m.2 drive. It was sweet and the benchmarks were better than average.

Then in the first week of June, right after the 30-Day return deadline had expired, I started getting crashes. They would happen soon after booting Windows 10. Machine Crash Exceptions. I called tech support and was sent on wild goose chases, testing RAM sticks one by one, resetting BIOS, removing BIOS battery, etc. Finally, after hours and several phone calls, they agreed to issue RMA.

I got the mobo back a week later with the exact same issue. No report of what actual repairs were made. When prodded, they said they had upgraded to the most recent BIOS version, the one I thought I had already flashed, and not the latest, either.

After several phone calls they agreed to issue another RMA. This time I was told the CPU socke pins had been damaged but they'd waive the $140 repair cost as a courtesy. Notice the price of repair is higher than the motherboard itself. Fortunately, I had taken video of CPU socket pins as I felt the shipping instructions warned about such damage. See the attached picture showing protector before shipping. Their diagnostic isn't consistent with the symptoms the system displayed. Why would it suddenly start crashing after a month of nearly flawless performance? ASUS alleges not having the mobo in stock and therefore not being able to send me a new one. I'm waiting for the "repaired" unit to be shipped back to me (today is October 7, 2016), but I'm pretty sure the pins were not even damaged and will most likely suffer the same issue. They're wasting my time.

If the "repaired" motherboard works I will certainly come back and upgrade the two start rating. In the meantime, this experience has left an ugly taste.

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ASUS Z170-A

Overview

5-Way Optimization

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Performs a variety of system tuning procedures through a single click:

What's In The Box

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Fan Xpert 3: Dedicated Water Pump Header

ASUS PRO Clock Technology

Faster Storage by Design

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Crystal Sound 3 for Sublime Audio

Faster, More Reliable Ethernet

Industry-Leading 5X Protection II

Easy Setup for Easy DIY

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