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Asus Z170-A

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User ratings:
38
3.9 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
39 %
3 stars
34 %
2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
10
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Pros

  • PCI-E layout is pretty straight forward
  • the Probe II utility and works very well in this regards
  • The Ethernet networking controller has also been thoroughly upgraded

Cons

  • The BIOS LLC levels can be a bit confusing
  • only three LEDs that illuminate the PCB divide
  • Limited

Key specs

  • Realtek ALC892
  • DDR4
  • 64 GB
  • 4
  • UEFI AMI
  • 1
  • ATX
  • LGA 1151 (Socket H4)

Asus Z170-A - Pros & Cons

Asus Z170-A

Pros

  • PCI-E layout is pretty straight forward
  • the Probe II utility and works very well in this regards
  • The Ethernet networking controller has also been thoroughly upgraded
  • good and a great BIOS
  • ASUS executes well with plenty of positives
  • The advanced mode is very useful for extreme tweakers
  • UEFI is responsive
  • mouse control is decent
  • PCH heat sink is quite beautiful and looks better in person than in these shots
  • The motherboard worked quite well
  • much faster and streamlined experience with

Cons

  • The BIOS LLC levels can be a bit confusing
  • only three LEDs that illuminate the PCB divide
  • Limited
  • is avoidable and entirely the fault of motherboard makers
  • USB port was just a bloody USB port
  • It packs no fewer than three different types of USB ports
  • white plastic surrounding the panel of rear ports
  • not everyone can afford such premium product
  • users can afford
  • Intel has wound down their motherboard manufacturing
  • overclocking is back

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Asus Z170-A - Full Specifications

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General
Motherboard typeATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
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Audio properties
Audio codecRealtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1
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Technical details
Compatible processor series
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors1
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Storage
Supported storage drive interfaces
  • Serial ATA
  • Serial ATA III
RAID levels
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
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Internal i/o ports
S/PDIF out connectoryes
Thunderbolt headers1
Number of COM connectors1
CPU fan connectoryes
Number of EATX power connectors1
Number of chassis fan connectors4
EPS power connector (8-pin)yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Y
TPM connectoryes
Number of SATA III connectors6
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Network
Ethernet LAN (Network)yes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
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Memory
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2800 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3100 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB
Number of memory slots4
Unbuffered memoryyes
Memory channelsDual
Non-ECCyes
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)yes
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Graphics
Parallel processing technology support
  • 4-Way CrossFireX
  • Quad-GPU SLI
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Bios
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS features
  • WfM 2.0 support
  • Multilingual BIOS
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
  • USB BIOS Flashback
  • UEFI BIOS
  • ACPI 5.0 support
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • DMI 3.0 support
  • SMBIOS 3.0 support
BIOS memory size16.0 mB
ACPI version5.0
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Expansion slots
PCI slots1
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
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Rear panel i/o ports
Microphone inputyes
Headphone outputs1
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
PS/2 ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
DisplayPorts quantity1
DVI-D ports quantity1
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Dimensions
Width12.01 in
Depth9.61 in

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Asus Z170-A Asus - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Based on 10 reviews
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  • 1
Asus Z170-A Asus Z170-A review
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TechRadar
Published: 14.08.2015
Asus Z170-A review

All the Intel Z170 motherboard you actually need?

Asus Z170-A ASUS Z170-A RushKit Review | ASUS Z170-A Review | CPU & Mainboard
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OC3D
Published: 05.08.2015
ASUS Z170-A RushKit Review | ASUS Z170-A Review | CPU & Mainboard

ASUS Z170-A Review

Asus Z170-A ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming AURA Motherboard Review
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KitGuru
Published: 05.09.2016
ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming AURA Motherboard Review

Intel's next-gen CPU architecture, Kaby Lake, is expected at some point in the coming months but for

Asus Z170-A Asus' Z170-A motherboard reviewed
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The Tech Report
Published: 05.08.2015
Asus' Z170-A motherboard reviewed

Skylake has arrived, and along with the processors themselves come Intel’s 100-series chipsets. The Z170 platform caters to PC enthusiasts, and it brings some notable upgrades over the last-generation Z97...

Asus Z170-A The ASUS Z170-A Motherboard Review: The $165 Focal Point
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anandtech.com
Published: 20.10.2015
The ASUS Z170-A Motherboard Review: The $165 Focal Point
Asus Z170-A ASUS Z170-A (Intel Z170) Motherboard Review
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TweakTown
Published: 07.01.2016
ASUS Z170-A (Intel Z170) Motherboard Review
4.6

ASUS adds plenty of features into its new Z170-A (Intel Z170) motherboard, such as quality fan control which you only see in more expensive products.

Asus Z170-A ASUS Z170-A Review - Introduction
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Vortez
ASUS Z170-A Review - Introduction

Looking for an affordable route to Intel Skylake, DDR4 and LGA 1151? Z170-A is a mainstream motherboard featuring the Intel Z170 chipset and a whole host of innovation.

Asus Z170-A ASUS Z170-A Skylake Motherboard Review
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Hardware Canucks
Published: 10.08.2015
ASUS Z170-A Skylake Motherboard Review

Typically we start our reviews of a new processor architecture in a straightforward manner: the flagship CPU gets a good going over and then we take a look at a new high end motherboard. With Skylake we are doing things a bit differently. While showing off the best of the best will always...

Asus Z170-A ASUS Z170-A (LGA 1151) Motherboard Review | Page 13 of 13 | eTeknix
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eTeknix
Published: 05.08.2015
ASUS Z170-A (LGA 1151) Motherboard Review | Page 13 of 13 | eTeknix

Introduction, Specifications and Packaging Mark today in the Intel history calendar, if you are keeping one, because Skylake, Z170 and mainstream DDR4 are here. We've been keeping tight-lipped about this for a few weeks and we can finally show off what we have been working on. You already know almost all of the details regarding the Skylake processors being launched today; the i5-6600K and i7-6700K, but what about Z170? Well, we know it supports DDR4 and features the new 1151 socket, but something that really shines through for this chipset is the absolutely huge connectivity incorporated. Motherboard manufacturers now have up to 20

Asus Z170-A ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming Skylake Motherboard Review - Play3r
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Play3r
Published: 05.08.2015
ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming Skylake Motherboard Review - Play3r

Welcome to our first Skylake LGA 1151 motherboard review, the ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming ATX motherboard. Is it a viable option with a "ROG" like gaming theme?

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