Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Motherboard

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However, theZ170 Pro Gaming Aura gets far more than just an aesthetic upgrade, with core updates across the board: 3D print your personal style As 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. In addition there's a third PCI-Express 3.0 16x slot (4x mode max: ideal for PCI-E SSDs) and three PCI-Express 3.01x upgrade slots. If you're interested in using the Intel processor graphics instead, the Z170 Pro Gaming Aura is a rarity in that it's rear IO panel has a full complement of common display connectors: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D and d-sub.

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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. 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.

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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. 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.

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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. Combining world's first Quad-Core Creative Sound Core3D Audio Processor Plus Advanced Creative SBX PROSTUDIO Audio Suite. 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 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. 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 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 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. 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