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Review: Motherboard ASUS Z170-A

Review: Motherboard ASUS Z170-A
Sebagai salah satu produsen hardware ternama di Dunia, ASUS turut memberi respon hangat terhadap kehadiran prosesor teranyar Intel, Skylake, dengan tak hanya menghadirkan motherboard dari Republic of Gamer (ROG) Series yang sudah lama menjadi andalan, tapi juga dari Signature Series. Salah satu motherboard yang hadir dalam keluarga Signature Seriess adalah ASUS Z170-A. Motherboard ini memang bukan varian unggulan dari seri Signature, namun tetap menawarkan fitur-fitur melimpah dan lengkap dari Signature Series.

Motherboard ini hadir dengan chipset Intel Z170 dan soket LGA-1151, Artinya motherboard ini telah mendukung semua jajaran prosesor Intel generasi keenam, Skylake dan tentu Anda ingat bahwa sebelumnya kami telah menggunakan motherboard ini pada artikel review prosesor Intel Skylake i5-6600K. Meski tak masuk dalam lini Gaming ataupun overclocking, motherboard ini tetap dibekali dengan beberapa fitur unik dan menarik untuk para penggunanya. Nah, bagaimana dengan performa motherboard ini saat menjadi pendamping prosesor unggulan Skylake, Intel Core i5-6600K? Mari simak terus artikel berikut.

Platform Pengujian ASUS Z170-A

  • Prosesor: Core i5 6600K

Review: Motherboard ASUS Z170-A

  • Motherboard: ASUS Z170-A (Intel Z170)
  • Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4 2666 MHz (Dual Channel)

Review: Motherboard ASUS Z170-A


  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
  • Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 240 GB SSD

Review: Motherboard ASUS Z170-A


  • Power Supply: Corsair AX850

Review: Motherboard ASUS Z170-A


  • CPU Cooler: Corsair H80

Review: Motherboard ASUS Z170-A


  • Monitor: LCD Monitor 1920×1080
  • Input: Generic Keyboard and Mouse
  • OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit
Intel Chipset Z170 Block Diagram

Review: Motherboard ASUS Z170-A
Intel Z170 adalah chipset unggulan untuk platform PC desktop kelas mainstream terbaru Intel. Motherboard dengan chipset tersebut mendukung prosesor Intel generasi keenam, Skylake, mulai dari prosesor Intel Skylake seri Pentium, Core i3, Core i5, hingga seri unggulannya, Core i7. Chipset ini juga mengalami sejumlah perkembangan dari segi fitur. Kini motherboard dengan Chipset Intel Z170 mengusung sejumlah fitur, seperti; 20 jalur PCI Express 3.0, dual channel memori DDR3L hingga 1600MHz/DDR4 hingga 2133MHz, 6 port SATA III 6Gbps, 10 port USB 3.0, 14 port USB 2.0, dan dukungan tuning untuk komponen prosesor dan juga memori.


  • CPU


Supports 6th Gen Intel® Core&trade i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151


  • Chipset

Intel® Z170 Chipset


  • Memory


4 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB Supports 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(O.C.) MHz
Dual channel memory architecture.
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory.
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).


  • Expansion Slot

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
1 x PCI


  • Onboard Graphics

1x HDMI™ ports, support a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@24Hz, 2560×1600@60Hz
1x DisplayPort, support a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@24Hz, 2560×1600@60Hz, 3840×2160@60Hz, 1920×1200@60Hz
1x DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz


  • Storage

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


  • LAN

Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
ASUS LAN Guard


  • Audio

Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
– Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
– Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
– DTS Connect
– DTS Studio Sound
– Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
– LED-lit Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path
– 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
– Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
– Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
– Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
– EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
– Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
– Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

  •     Port USB

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


  • Fitur-Fitur Khusus

OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock Technology
– Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
– Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.

ASUS 5X Protection :
– ASUS DIGI+ VRM – 8 Phase digital power design
– ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Short circuit damage prevention
– ASUS ESD Guards – Enhanced ESD protection
– ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors – 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
– ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O – 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating

ASUS TPU :
– Auto Tuning
– GPU Boost
– TPU switch

ASUS EPU :
– EPU

ASUS Digital Power Design :
– Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
– CPU Power Utility

ASUS Exclusive Features :
– Remote GO!
– USB BIOS Flashback
– AI Suite 3
– Anti-Surge
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
– USB 3.1 Boost
– Disk Unlocker
– Turbo LAN
– Crystal Sound 3
– EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
– Mobo Connect
– PC Cleaner

Remote Entertainment
– Media Streamer
– HyStream

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
– Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution

ASUS EZ DIY :
– ASUS O.C. Tuner
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
– Push Notice

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

Special Memory O.C. Design
Overclocking Protection :
– ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Media Streamer
Turbo App
Fan Xpert 3
Operating System Support

Windows® 10 , 64bit
Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
Windows® 7
Port I/O Belakang

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x USB 3.1 ()Type-C
1 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)Type-A
2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
I/O Internal

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)
1 x SATA Express connector: , Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
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 EZ XMP switch
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Card header
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector

Aksesori
User’s manual
I/O Shield
3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x CPU installation tool
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)

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
Kemampuan Manajemen

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Disc Pendukung
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor 12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
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