H170 PRO GAMING

Well-built ATX gaming board loaded with gaming-optimized features

LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium and Celeron Processors
Dual DDR4 2133 support
SupremeFX: Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
Sonic Radar ll: Scan and detect your enemies to dominate
Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst III: Top-speed protected networking
RAMCache: Speed up your game loads
Gamer's Guardian: Highly-durable components and smart DIY features
USB 3.1 Type-A/C and M.2: Ultra-speedy transfers for faster gaming

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Intel LGA 1151
PS2
DisplayPort,HDMI, VGA, DVI

USB 3.1 Type-A + Type-C
6 x USB 3.0 (4@board; 2@rear)
8 x USB 2.0 (6@board; 2@rear)

Intel Ethernet
GameFirst III
LANGuard

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
(Suports CFX)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
(@ x4 mode)
4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

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SupremeFX Shielding
Premium Audio Caps
Headphone AMP
SupremeFX LED lighting




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DDR4 2133MHz
4 DIMM, dual-channel
Support XMP

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1 x SATA Express
(compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2 Socket 3
PCIe x4 mode (Gen 3.0)

EXT_FAN
Support Fan extension card

ROG_EXT
Support Front Base

FLAWLESS AUDIO THAT
MAKES YOU PART OF THE GAME!

Be the best on the battlefield with H170 Pro Gaming's truly immersive SupremeFX audio and experience sound so alive with realism that it hands you the vital competitive edge needed to win. With near-lossless delivery and exclusive Sonic Radar II technology to pinpoint battlefield enemies before they spot you, SupremeFX sounds stupendous and puts both your ears and frags in front of everyone else!

SupremeFX

Shielded audio, superior sound

ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX technology delivers high-fidelity, near-lossless audio no matter how frantic your game becomes. The purity and stability of the remarkable 115dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is assured, with a shielded design, electromagnetic-interference (EMI) cover and voltage-protected 5V power supply. Supreme FX's superior components, including the trusted Realtek ALC1150 codec, maximize acoustic performance and eliminate interference so you hear only the very best from your gaming headset or speakers!

Illuminated red line shielding

Banish analog interference and enjoy eye-catching, customizable lighting effects.
EMI cover

Effective shielding against electromagnetic interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best quality.
300O-headphone amplifier

Drive some of the very best headphones available for exceptional gaming-audio and music-listening experiences.
Premium Nichicon® audio capacitors

Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

Sonic Radar II

Scan and detect to dominate!

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 customizable game list. See the direction and origin of key in-game sounds, and practice your enemy-pinpointing skill, plus Audio Enhancement technology clarifies every last sound so you hear the distant sound of enemy footsteps and become the hunter, not the hunted!



TOP-SPEED PROTECTED NETWORKING

Only the quickest shot survive, so H170 Pro Gaming banishes lag letting you annihilate your foes as fast as your trigger finger! Our engineers pack in only the best networking technology, including tournament-level Intel Gigabit Ethernet and ASUS-exclusive LANGuard and GameFirst III to keep your connection fast, so always fire first and watch your enemies fall.

Intel Gigabit Ethernet

More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences

Featuring the very latest Intel Ethernet (I219V) 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.

LANGuard

Pumped-up throughput. Best surge protection

ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors for rock-solid gaming connections and better throughout for online play, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges.

ESD result is undertaken by individual LANGaurd

EMI cover

Surface-mounted capacitors

ESD result is undertaken by individual LANGaurd

EMI cover

Surface-mounted capacitors

GameFirst III

Game faster, score higher

Victory and defeat are separated by just milliseconds, so exclusive GameFirst III prioritizes game-related packets and allocates more bandwidth to games, eliminating laggy gameplay, streaming stutters and file-sharing slowdown ensuring you're always the frontrunner. Choose from

Optimization, Game, Media Streaming or File Sharing presets and watch your network fly!



PERFORMANCE LEVEL UP

Maxed-out performance means maximum gaming thrills, and with exclusive AI Suite 3's dashboard-style control panel you'll fine-tune almost every aspect of your H170 Pro Gaming-based system. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, efficiency and aesthetics all via a simple and intuitive interface.



GPU Boost

Exclusive ASUS GPU Boost technology lets you accelerate H170 Pro Gaming's integrated GPU (iGPU) for extreme graphics performance safely and easily via a user-friendly interface it's a free iGPU level-up!
Fan Xpert 3

Via five 4/3 pin (PWM/DC) combo fan connectors and five onboard thermal sensors, Fan Xpert 3 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. H170 Pro gaming also has a fan-extension (EXT) header for quick-and-easy fan upgrades.
USB 3.1 Boost

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

Award-winning BIOS design

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. 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

Never again worry 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

Speed your game loads



Uniquely-intelligent technology that effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels!



GAMER'S GUARDIAN FOR REAL-WORLD PROTECTION

Protect your back in the game and let H170 Pro Gaming protect all sides in the real world! Motherboard self-protection with loads of brilliant defenses, including our unique smart DIY features ensures long-term gaming is in your future.

Digi+ VRM

Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times!

DRAM overcurrent protection

All connection ports and DRAM are protected against overcurrent and short-circuit damage by onboard resettable fuses, extending your motherboard's life.

Highly durable components

Fine-quality, super-tough components are our watchwords. We fit only superior chokes, plus durable capacitors engineered to resist extreme temperature variations of between -55°C and 105°C —110% better than the industry standard.

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

0 pain!

Protect your hands from nicks and cuts.

Q-slot

1 clip

to swap or secure your graphics card.

Q-DIMM

1 -sided

clips mean handling memory modules is a cinch — super simple and super secure.

Q-LED

4 LEDs

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

ESD Guards

2X-greater ESD protection for extended component lifespan

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) could mean game over for your rig, so H170 Pro Gaming is protected by ESD Guards to actively prevent ESD — ensuring longer component lifespan and providing system resilience that's two times greater than industry standards. Game on!
Keyboard and mouse connectors

Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes.

VGA connector

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

USB 3/2.0 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 strikes.

Audio connectors

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

BUILT FOR GAMING

H170 Pro Gaming is built for play, shaped by professional gamers and tested for gaming perfection — strong enough storm through the industry's most punishing labs workouts. We engineer and test for the finest quality, longevity, performance, stability and compatibility. Our world-class engineers are themselves avid gamers, and combine their own passion with the skills and demands of some of the planet's best players to create innovative gaming features everyone will crave. With H170 Pro Gaming you do more than just play — you'll experience gaming on the edge of reality.
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, H170 provides a maximum eight 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 H170 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:

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
* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
Intel H170
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2133 MHz 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 www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, 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 portCompatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*1
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*2
LAN
Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), 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 Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic Radar II
USB Ports
ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-A)
ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Reversible)
Intel H170 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
Intel H170 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (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 , 64bit
Windows 8.1 , 64bit
Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x SATA Express connector: , Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 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(s) connector(s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x CPU OV
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x 12 in 1 Cable Label (s)
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 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note
*1:When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled.
*2:These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.
*Precise specifications and features vary by model . Please refer to the specification page
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