Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Motherboard

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Combining world's first Quad-Core Creative Sound Core3D Audio Processor Plus Advanced Creative SBX PROSTUDIO Audio Suite. SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 module in M.2 slot. SATA and SATAe ports maximum support 6x SATAs or 1x SATAe + 4x SATAs. It doesn't look like my machine was built with a TPM. I am wondering whether I can get one to match this motherboard (Asus Z170 Pro Gaming) and where to find it. Would a TPM 2.0 for this board need to come from Asus, or are there other options? According to the documentation provided by ASUS, the Z170 Pro Gaming is compatible with Windows 11 "under current testing", but the processors that are supported do not actually meet the system requirements for Windows 11.

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Signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting ensure a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9X-greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5X-greater protection (up to 15KV) against surges. GameFirst III If you're a follower of ASUS ROG motherboardsyou'll be familiar with SupremeFX, and the Z170 Pro Gaming Aura features it as well. This includes SupremeFX Shielding Technology over the audio codec, premium Nichicon audio capacitors, a 300 ohm headphone amplifier, red-line PCB isolationand Sonic Radar II software. Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital (UK) PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348. The register can be accessed through http://www.fca.org.ukAs is typical of any new platform launch motherboard vendors have spent the last year or more preparing new designs, features and innovations to set themselves apart from the competition when the all-important launch day arrives. Leading the innovation charge is typically the high-end Asus Republic of Gamers product line, as is indeed the case this year too, but such prestigious innovations and premium styling come with a price point to match. Asus responds to this with its latest budget-oriented gaming motherboard, the Z170 Pro Gaming.

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DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3400(O.C.)* / 3333(O.C.)* / 3200(O.C.)* / 3100(O.C.)* / 3000(O.C.)* / 2933(O.C.)* / 2800(O.C.)* / 2666(O.C.)* / 2600(O.C.)* / 2400(O.C.)* / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3400(O.C.)*/ 3333(O.C.)*/ 3200(O.C.)*/ 3100(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/ 2933(O.C.)*/ 2800(O.C.)*/ 2666(O.C.)* The motherboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbit/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible. SATA Express The USB Type-C™ is a new reversible connector that is loaded with useful features such as USB 3.1 support for 10Gb/s transfer speed.

It is worth pointing out that 6th and 7th Generation Intel processors will not be supported by Windows 11.

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SupremeFX audio technology achieves near-lossless audio quality and has multiple light effects to illuminate the exclusive red-line shielding, plus Sonic Radar II technology to locate battlefield enemies before they spot you! The ASUS-exclusive technology that produces near-lossless audio quality with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB, so you enjoy every sound detail. Intel Gigabit Ethernet USB Type-C (USB-C) delivers future device compatibility and high-speed USB connectivity of 5Gbit/s from a slim, reversible port. One third smaller than traditional USB Type-A. Any-way-up design means USB connections are made first time, every time, future-proof compatibility. Compatible with the latest devices today and the exciting new trends of tomorrow. 10Gbit/s USB 3.1 onboard Featuring the very latest Intel Ethernet (i-219V) 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 However, theZ170 Pro Gaming Aura gets far more than just an aesthetic upgrade, with core updates across the board: 3D print your personal style Meanwhile, internally there are two USB 3.0 ports and six USB 2.0 ports available via pins on the motherboard, ready to connect to your case front panel or other peripherals that require USB input.The traits required for a good “Gaming” motherboard, aside from a competitive price, are still largely recognised as being strong audio, networking, performance and an aggressive styling – though the overall concept of a gaming motherboard is somewhat difficult to grasp since any motherboard can be used to power a gaming machine. However, 6th and 7th Generation Intel processors, both support firmware based TPM solutions. On an Intel motherboard it's known at PTT which will satisfy the TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11. You can enable this functionality by updating your firmware to the current version. The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice. Powered by the Intel ® USB 3.1 controller, this little port provides the best USB Type-C™ experience possible. The motherboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function which records your motherboard specifications.

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If you had a supported processor you would only have to enable the PTT feature within your firmware options. Additionally, your motherboard does not appear to support a discrete TPM device, but a discrete TPM device is unnecessary since your processor supports PTT. There are an extraordinary number of Z170 motherboards currently available to buy, of which a substantial proportion of these directly target the growing PC Gaming market. While it is true that Gaming motherboards tend to be more expensive than non-Gaming counterparts, due to the extra design work and features implemented on them, Gaming motherboards are still available at surprisingly aggressive price points. Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration. The company learnt a few things from its Z97 Pro Gamer that HEXUS reviewed earlier this year, with the most obvious being the branding Gamer was less familiar to consumers than Gaming. That minor naming technicality aside, the philosophy of the Z170 Pro Gaming is similar to its predecessor - Asus wants to bring the price point of the Gaming motherboards to a level that can compete with the increasingly affordable offerings from rival brands. In layman's terms, the Z170 Pro Gaming motherboard is similar to Republic of Gamer motherboards of a few generations ago. It may not provide all the bravado-laden extras and expensive wizardry of flagship ROG products, but it still makes a solid foundation for a gaming system.

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The most powerful ASUS Gamer-series ATX-board yet with SLI and Crossfire support, SupremeFX audio, M.2 & SATA Express and highly-durable components. Despite being a high valueperformancemotherboard, it’s still choked full of fan connectors.You can build out tomax thecooling potential with plenty of fans or water cooling. It’s still compatible with the ASUS Fan EXT card via the EXT_FAN header included on board, or just use the FanXpert software provided in AI Suite. The Z170 Pro Gaming Aura can support up to six fans via either DC or PWM modes, with the 4-pin connectors spaced evenly around. The AI Suite software can react to up to seven temperature zones, four of which are included onboard covering CPU, VRM, PCH and a general motherboard temp, plus three external sensors that are available add-ons via 2-pin connectors. It doesn't look like my machine was built with a TPM. I am wondering whether I can get one to match this motherboard ( Asus Z170 Pro Gaming) and where to find it. Would a TPM 2.0 for this board need to come from Asus, or are there other options? Killer™ E2400 is a high-performance, adaptive gigabit Ethernet controller that offers better online gaming and media performance compared to standard solutions.