Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1 64GB DDR4 Intel Motherboard

Enduringly-tough Z170 ATX board with ultimate cooling and extreme durability.

Innovative and Creative Designed Tough. Built to last
A mark of new era. With the next era of technological progress, we challenged ourselves to evolve into bringing a completely new design language to TUF line of motherboards. By harnessing our best technology paramount design credentials, SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 envisions futuristic fighting forces, with sleek, stealthy Thermal Armor reimagined in black and metal greyto make a powerful statement of both high style and extreme strength.

Detachable metal TUF BADGE
Forged with a singular steel constrution, a strong metal that channels courage a symbol of your true being and everything you stand for.

Q-LED indicators
With a design Inspired by an armored cockpit, see the power and act on the alerts, with a clear indication of five key boot actions.

Thermal Armor
Strengthen your ability. Totally boosted airflow.
TUF Thermal Armor is more than a futuristic shield: it employs dual fans to provide maximum airflow and rapid cooling board-wide, and a new interior shunt design to boost air cooling to the M.2 slot. Reversible-airflow technology blows dust up and away from the heatsink VRM, while the exclusive flow-valve design controls the heat-pipe's air contact — great for liquid-cooling setups.

TUF Fortifier
Improves rigidity and cooling behind the board
SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 delivers great strength and cooling via exclusive TUF Fortifier. A reinforced backplate ensures that the motherboard doesn't buckle under the weight of heavy graphics cards and CPU coolers, minimizing the risk of damaged circuitry from bowing and bending. TUF Fortier even reduces internal temperatures by up to 13°C — an 18% improvement on the previous design!

OC Design
ASUS PRO Clock technology
A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel processors that allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to 400MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS Turbo Processor Unit (TPU), to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — granting an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.

Media-Acclaimed
UEFI BIOS
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, quickly and easily.

SMART
Check up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) logs to gauge reliability, and even determine if they're about to fail.

EZ Tuning Wizard– OC and RAID
Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups!

TUF ICe
The total cooling commander
ASUS TUF engineers have forged TUF ICe, a dedicated processor that monitors onboard temperature sensors and fan speeds for ultra-accurate cooling — whether you're adjusting settings manually or using the automatic one-click optimization via Thermal Radar 2 and TUF Detective 2.

Thermal Radar 2
Instant fan tuning. Complete system cooling
Thermal Radar 2 now has 13 fan connectors and is able to connect with TUF Detective 2 wirelessly for fan control via your smartphone or tablet. Moreover, multiple onboard sensors and the bundled thermistor cable let you monitor graphics card temperatures and other key components in real time, so you can adjust manually or optimize automatically with one click.

TUF Detective 2
System management at your fingertips
A free companion app puts detailed system information and a user-friendly interface at your fingertips – right on your smartphone or tablet. You're able to detect and diagnose errors and adjust your system operation with touchscreen ease. Moreover, you can control your fan and monitor your system wirelessly via the app. Your PC doesn't even need to be switched on for you to make use of the app!

TUF Defenders
Repel the Dust. Extend the lifespan
TUF design protects back I/O ports, expansion and memory slots, and prevents dust and other airborne particles from entering critical connectors. Dust Defenders guards against dust build up, helping your PC perform in an optimal and stable state for longer

TUF ESD Guards 2
2X Stronger ESD protection for extended component lifespan
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects are easily underestimated. TUF ESD Guards 2 technology is tested to standards that are 2X higher than industry standards and exclusive pin-level on specific rear IO connectors* testing is 30% higher than previous TUF standard, ensuring electrostatic discharges are properly grounded from all onboard connectivity — and that means greater component longevity.

Ultimate-speed 10Gb/s with USB 3.1 onboard
With one USB 3.1 Type-A port and one reversible USB 3.1 Type-C for the very fastest USB connections, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s — or twice as fast USB 3.0. USB 3.1 is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further!

TURBO LAN
Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and intuitive user interface. It allows you to lower lag with no expert knowledge – by up to 1.45X! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode for hardcore controls.

TUF Audio Design
TUF Audio Design makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way you want to listen, chatting, watching movies or relaxing to your favorite music. Onboard physical shielding, professional engineered design and premium components result in sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity.

Technical details

General
Brand : Asus
Model : Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1

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

Chipset
Intel Z170

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports
Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays

Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *1
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Storage
Intel Z170 chipset
2 x SATA Express port, Compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology

ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), beige,

LAN
Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Realtek RTL8111H, 1 x Gigabit LAN
Gigabit Intel LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
ASUS LAN Guard

Audio
Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)

Audio Feature
Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
BD Audio Layer Content Protection
Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

USB Ports
Intel Z170 chipset :  6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
Intel Z170 chipset : 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia USB 3.1 controller : 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)
ASMedia USB 3.1 controller : 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Reversible)

Special Features
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance

TUF Features
TUF ENGINE! Power Design
8 +4 Digital Phase Power Design
TUF Components (New Alloy Choke, Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility

Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution
TUF Thermal Armor with Flow Valve
TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistors
TUF ICe

Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel
"We Got Your Back!" Shape Force
TUF Fortifier
Dust Defenders with connector covers and back I/O dust filter
TUF ESD Guards 2

ASUS Exclusive Features
GPU Boost
USB BIOS Flashback
MemOK!
AI Suite 3
Ai Charger
Ai Charger+
M.2 & SATA Express
Anti-Surge
Front Panel USB 3.0 Support

ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
USB 3.1 Boost
Disk Unlocker
Turbo LAN
PC Cleaner

ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Q-Design
ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED)
ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS Q-Connector

Overclocking Protection
ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Operating System Support
Windows 10 , 64bit
Windows 8.1 , 64bit
Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit

Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)Type-A
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
4 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0 (blue) (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O
1 x TUF Detective USB port

Internal I/O Ports
1 x AAFP connector
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x SATA Express connector: , Compatible with 4 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)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
6 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
3 x Assistant Fan connector(s) (1 x 3 -pin, [White])
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x CPU OV
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector

BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, 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, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )