ASUS Z170-A Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX

  • Brand : ASUS
  • Product name : Z170-A
  • Product code : 90MB0LS0-M0AAY0
  • Category : Motherboards
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  • Short summary description ASUS Z170-A Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX :

    ASUS Z170-A, Intel, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®, DDR4-SDRAM, 64 GB, DIMM

  • Long summary description ASUS Z170-A Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX :

    ASUS Z170-A. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1151 (Socket H4), Compatible processor series: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®. Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 64 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III, RAID levels: 1, 5, 10. Parallel processing technology support: Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, LAN controller: Intel® I219-V

Specs
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor socket LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor series Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processors 1
Memory
Supported memory types DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots type DIMM
Memory channels Dual-channel
Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds 2133, 2400, 2600, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300 MHz
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Supported memory module capacities 16GB
Unbuffered memory
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA III
RAID levels 1, 5, 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics support
Number of displays supported 3
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 2
Number of SATA III connectors 6
Number of SATA Express connectors 1
S/PDIF out connector
Front panel audio connector
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
Number of EATX power connectors 1
CPU fan connector
Number of chassis fan connectors 4
EPS power connector (8-pin)
Number of COM connectors 1
TPM connector
Thunderbolt headers 1
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2

Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
PS/2 ports quantity 1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
DVI-D ports quantity 1
DisplayPorts quantity 1
DisplayPort version 1.2
Headphone outputs 1
Microphone in
S/PDIF out port
Network
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller Intel® I219-V
Features
Motherboard chipset Intel® Z170
Audio chip Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channels 7.1 channels
Component for PC
Motherboard form factor ATX
Motherboard chipset family Intel
Power source type ATX
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots 3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots 3
PCI slots 1
Number of M.2 (M) slots 1
BIOS
BIOS type UEFI AMI
ACPI version 5.0
Clear CMOS jumper
Processor special features
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Weight & dimensions
Width 305 mm
Depth 244 mm
Packaging content
Drivers included
Other features
S/PDIF in port
Reviews
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:00:36
Average rating:95
Uk has collected 72 expert reviews for ASUS Z170-A Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX and the average expert rating is 95 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
techradar.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 09:59:24
Average rating:80
Remember when life was simpler? When there were only a few kinds of coffee? When the lower orders knew their place? And when a USB port was just a bloody USB port? Well, wake up and smell the bandwidth because things have become an awful lot more complica...
  • Has at least one of everything you actually need, Great all, round performance...
  • Little by way of fun features and frills, Looks and feels as cheap as it is...
  • It's a relatively no-frills motherboard, but given its price point, the Asus Z170-A is an impressive performer and a worthy purchase...
techradar.com/au/
Updated:
2015-09-10 09:59:24
Average rating:80
Remember when life was simpler? When there were only a few kinds of coffee? When the lower orders knew their place? And when a USB port was just a bloody USB port? Well, wake up and smell the bandwidth because things have become an awful lot more complica...
  • Has at least one of everything you actually need, Great allround performance...
  • Little by way of fun features and frills, Looks and feels as cheap as it is...
  • It's a relatively no-frills motherboard, but given its price point, the Asus Z170-A is an impressive performer and a worthy purchase...
hardwarecanucks.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 09:59:40
Average rating:0
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 of...
  • 165. That’s a number to keep in your mind throughout this conclusion as it is a defining aspect of ASUS’ Z170-A motherboard. Most of all, remember it because everything you read from here on out will fly straight in the face of that price.Intel’s Skylake...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2015-09-10 09:59:57
Average rating:100
It might not have the flashing LEDs, bright colours, or even a POST code display for troubleshooting, but the Z170-A has everything you’ll need to get a Skylake computer up and running, including support for four sticks of DDR4 RAM running at up to 3,400M...
  • It's clear that Asus knows exactly how to get everything power users want onto a motherboard, without going overboard on flashy extra or unnecessary features that would discourage anyone working to a budget. The Z170-A is the cheapest Skylake motherboard...
vortez.net
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:00:17
Average rating:0
Intel's th Generation Core ‘Skylake' product line is launched today, and complementing that release is a range of motherboards from top-line vendors eager to have their hardware inside your new PC However, for the first time Intel's release range is limit...
  • Attractive styling, Excellent performance, Great onboard audio solution, Intuitive BIOS, Great value for money...
  • Overclocking requires Turbo mode to be enabled...
  • For Intel Z97's debut one of our first motherboard reviews featured the Z97-A – the corresponding board for today's Z170-A launch. We were impressed by the efforts that ASUS had gone to from a styling standpoint back then and today this is no exception. O...
eteknix.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:00:17
Average rating:0
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 alm...
  • Excellent performance, High quality audio, Not weighted down with utilities, White colour scheme is refreshing, Great price...
  • None, but I219V LAN is rather power hungry compared to the previous version, “The ASUS Z170-A is a great step forward for new and old users alike. The addition of DDR4 has really livened up the performance and the i7-6700K brings extreme performance to en...
  • PricingThe ASUS Z170-A motherboard is currently in stock at OverclockersUK for the low price of £116.99.SummaryWow, just wow. The ASUS Z170-A is a great motherboard and don't let the series put you off, when you consider that the Z170-A would be the lowes...
hardwareheaven.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:00:35
Average rating:0
It's Intel launch day and that means a bunch of new stuff for us to play with. Next on our test bench is a new board based on the Z170 chipset and socket 1151. Welcome to our ASUS Z170-A Review (i7-6700k Sylake).ASUS go with a nice simple box decide on th...
  • When creating the Z170-A ASUS were clearly looking to find a good balance of price, performance and features for enthusiasts on a budget. Overall they have succeeded. Starting with the build quality and design of the board we have a great looking product...
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2015-09-23 01:11:47
Average rating:80
What is the Asus Z170-A? This is one of the cheapest of Asus' new range of Z170 motherboards to still offer USB 3.1 support and other core overclocking and enthusiast features. It lacks a few extras I'd have liked to have seen, but makes up for it with e...
  • Impressive performance for its price, Good selection of essential features, Easy to install and use...
  • Overly bulky plastic shroud, Lacks features of boards only a little pricier, Not enough USB ports on rear IO...
  • The Asus Z170-A isn't the obvious option for most enthusiasts who keep up with the latest technologies. Nor is it the clear choice for those simply looking to spend the least amount of money on a basic Z170 system. However, it offers an intriguing middle...
ocaholic.ch.english
Updated:
2015-11-05 03:24:51
Average rating:0
With the Z170-A ASUS have a Z170 board in their portfolio, which is available at a competitive price. Apart from that it comes with an interesting feature mix. This is reason enough for us to have a closer look. ...
  • It quite obvious that the Z170A from ASUS is a product, which attacks with competitive pricing In Europe this board is listed with prices starting at roughly 140 Euro For this kind of money you get a motherboard with good looking design and quite a few i...
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