ASUS H170M-E D3 MOTHERBOARD

Product Description ASUS H170M-E D3 Motherboard The ASUS H170M-E D3 Motherboard from ASUS is designed to fit in cases that support a uATX form factor. The 9.6 x 8.8″ H170M-E D3 supports 6th Generation (Skylake) Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors, the LGA1151 socket, as well as the Intel H170 chipset. This motherboard supports Windows 10 (64-bit), 8.1 (64-bit), and 7 (64 and 32-bit). H170M-E D3 The uATX form factor of the ASUS H170M-E D3 Motherboard has 4 x DIMM slots that can support up to 64GB of non-ECC unbuffered DDR3 RAM, as well as Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules. The supported memory speeds are DDR3 1866 (OC), 1600, and 1333 MHz memory modules. The H170M-E D3 has a total of 4 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports, 1 x M.2 Socket 3, 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot (running at x16), 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot (running at x4), 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot, 1 x PCI slot, 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports at mid-board), 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 at mid-board), and 2 x PS/2 ports. Using the Realtek ALC887-VD2 codec, it can support 8-channel HD audio. The ASUS H170M-E D3 Motherboard has integrated Intel HD graphics support with 1 x HDMI port, 1 x DVI-D port, and 1 x VGA port. It can use up to 1,024MB of shared memory and also supports Intel InTru 3D, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Clear Video HD, and Intel Insider. Its HDMI port can support maximum resolutions of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz and 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz, while both its DVI-D and VGA port can support a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. It also has multi-GPU support for AMD 2-Way CrossFireX technology and can simultaneously support three displays. The ASUS H170M-E D3 Motherboard has also been designed with electrostatic discharge (ESD) guards, LAN guard, overvoltage protection, DRAM overcurrent protection, DIGI+ VRM, a stainless-steel backplate, device compatibility for over 1,000 devices, UEFI BIOS, over 7,000 hours of testing, Fan Xpert 2+, AI Suite 3, RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, and more. This motherboard is protected by a limited 3-year warranty and includes an I/O shield, 2 x SATA III 6 Gb/s cables, and an M.2 screw package. Stability LANGuard ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors ensuring a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges Overvoltage Protection A circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies DRAM Overcurrent Protection Onboard resettable fuses help prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to help safeguard the lifespan of both your system and connected devices DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability Stainless-Steel Back I/O Corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan lasts longer than ordinary panels ESD Guards Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly and its damaging effects are easily underestimated. ASUS ESD Guards are tested to very high standards, capable of up to ±10kV for air discharge and ±6kV for contact discharge. An active protective circuit design is employed to help guard your system against electrostatic interference and damage, providing greater component longevity 1,000+ Compatible Devices Including CPUs, memory modules, graphics cards, and more DDR3/3L Compatibility More flexibility and more compatibility with support for DDR3 and DDR3L RAM 7,000+ Validation Hours Extensive testing for reliability, compatibility, and safety Performance UEFI BIOS ASUS’ has improved their mouse-controlled graphical BIOS so that no matter if you’re a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way EZ Flash 3 Update the latest BIOS via the Internet and from within the BIOS S.M.A.R.T Check up your storages devices’ Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) logs to gauge reliability and even determine if they’re about to fail Q-Fan Control You can configure the fan’s operating speed manually or use the pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes My Favorites Find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list EZ Mode Graphical Fan Control: Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse EZ XMP: Improve your DRAM performance with a click SATA Information: View SATA port details for device recognition Clock Adjustment: Use mouse controls to change the time and date Advanced Mode GPU Post: Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information Secure Erase: Restore your SSDs to their pre-use condition Last Modified Log: Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive SATA Port Renaming: Rename SATA ports for easy identification Fast Transfer Speeds M.2 With PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32 Gb/s data-transfer speeds. It is well-suited for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible Front-Panel USB 3.0 We’ve put USB 3.0 right where you need it – two ports on the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity Gaming Audio Noise Isolation Audio shielding helps ensure precision analog/digital separation and reduced multi-lateral interference. Separate layers for left and right tracks also help ensure both channels deliver audio of consistent and equal quality Audio Enjoyment Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound with strong clarity and fidelity PC DIY Motherboard Mounting Fitting your ASUS motherboard is safe. The comprehensive component-free ‘safe zones’ around every case-mounting hole helps minimize the risk of damage and short circuits caused by contact Q-Slot – PCI Express Component Removal The large winged clip is easy to reach and easy to operate. Just press the Q-Slot clip lightly and the graphics card will pop out, making the installation and removal process more user-friendly Q-DIMM – Memory Removal Even if you work with a smaller case, just push down on the one-sided clip and push or pull RAM modules in or out Cooling Fan Xpert 2+ With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 2+ makes sure every fan achieves a good balance of cooling performance and low noise levels. Auto-Tuning Mode: Scans and detects all fan characteristics for single-click customization RPM Fixed Mode: Lowers noise levels to near-0 dB silence, allowing you to fix the fan speed One-Stop Control AI Suite 3 ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand-new user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities H170M-E D3 Intel CPU and Chipset Features Intel H170 Express Chipset The Intel H170 Express is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the H170 provides a maximum of 8 x USB 3.0 ports, 6 x SATA III 6Gb/s ports, 32 Gb/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 Intel integrated graphics performance 6th-Generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and 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) DDR3L memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for improved graphics performance Intel SBA Support Intel SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. Intel SBA requires MEI drivers (AMT host software kit) be installed. Platform requirements: Windows 7 (32/64-bit) / 8.1 (64-bit) / 10 (64-bit) PCH with 6th-generation Intel Core processor (100 Series platforms) with 6.5 MB Intel Management Engine (ME) 11.0 firmware installed CPU and Chipset Requirements: Intel Core i3/i5/i7 with one of these chipsets: B150, H170, Q170 The Intel Management Engine software kit must be installed (the Local Manageability Service and the Intel Management Engine Interface must be installed and running) UPC: 889349115114 https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/H170M-E-D3/