Built with a USB 3.1 controller, the Z170I Pro Gaming LGA 1151 Mini ITX Motherboard from ASUS is designed to fit in cases that support a Mini ITX form factor. The 6.7 x 6.7" Z170I Pro Gaming supports 6th-Generation (Skylake) Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors, the LGA 1151 socket, as well as the Intel Z170 chipset. This motherboard supports Windows 10 (64-bit), 8.1 (64-bit), and 7 (64 and 32-bit).
The Mini ITX form factor of the Z170I Pro Gaming has 2 x DIMM slots that can support up to 32GB of non-ECC unbuffered DDR4 RAM, as well as dual channel memory architecture and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules. The supported memory speeds are 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.), and 2133 MHz memory modules. The Z170I Pro Gaming has a total of 2 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports, 1 x M.2 Socket 3, and 1 x SATA Express port that is compatible with 2 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports. It also has 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot, 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A ports, 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 at the back panel, 2 at mid-board), and 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 at the back panel, 2 at mid-board). Using the SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition audio codec, this motherboard can support 8-channel HD audio.
The Z170I Pro Gaming has integrated Intel HD graphics support with 1 x HDMI and 1 x DisplayPort outputs. Its HDMI port supports a max resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz and its DisplayPort supports a max resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz. The integrated graphics can use up to 1,024MB of shared memory and also supports Intel InTru 3D, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel Insider.
The Z170I Pro Gaming has also been designed with LANGuard, DIGI+ VRM, DRAM overcurrent protection, a stainless steel back I/O, ESD guards, AI Suite 3, Fan Xpert 2+, USB 3.1 Boost, 5-way optimization, and more. This motherboard is protected by a limited 3-year warranty and includes an ASUS Q-shield, an M.2 2242 mounting kit, 4 x SATA III 6 Gb/s cables, 1 x M.2 screw package, 1 x CPU installation tool, 1 x supporting DVD, and 1 x 12-in-1 cable label.
Dynamically adjusts ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), EPU (Energy Processing Unit), Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM), Fan Xpert 2+, and Turbo App technologies for precision-enhanced performance and efficiency
Fan Xpert 2+
Via three 4/3-pin fan connectors - one PWM only for the processor and two combination PWM/DC connectors - and a pair of onboard thermal sensors, Fan Xpert 2+ makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise
USB 3.1 Boost
An exclusive utility that automatically accelerates USB 3.1 for sequential read speeds of up to 854.6 MB/s and write speeds of up to 863.9 MB/s
LED Control
Customizing the audio LEDs is easy: just flip the switches and pick the radio buttons that match your style and gaming mood
CrashFree BIOS 3
CrashFree BIOS 3 lets you restore a PC to working order, - even when it won't boot
EZ Flash 3
Update the BIOS via the Internet and from within the BIOS
Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) helps ensure smooth and clean power delivery to the CPU
DRAM Overcurrent Protection
All connection ports and DRAM are protected against overcurrent and short-circuit damage by on-board resettable fuses, helping to extend the motherboard's life
Durable Components
ASUS uses fine-quality and super-tough chokes and durable capacitors that are built to resist extreme temperature variations of between -67 to 221°F / -55 to 105°C
Stainless Steel Back I/O
Crafted from chromium-plated, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the input/output (I/O) panel is three times longer than ordinary panels
Q-Shield
Helps protect your hands from nicks and cuts
Q-Connector
One piece helps sort all front panel cables
Q-DIMM
One-sided clips mean handling memory modules is simple and secure
Q-LED
Four LEDs indicate problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for a quick diagnosis