Asus announces the z170

ASUS has unveiled Z170-WS, a new ATX workstation motherboard loaded with exclusive technologies for improved performance, stability, and customization. It is a platform designed to take full advantage of the 6th generation of Intel Core processors.

Based on the new Intel Z170 Express chipset, the Z170-WS supports four full-size PCIe 3.0 x16 graphics, features USB 3.1 10 Gb / s, Dual 32 Gbit / s M.2 x4, and U.2 connectivity, as well as support for professional VGA, RAID and LAN cards.

Z170-WS also includes extras like 5-Way Optimization to optimize performance with one click and Q-Code Logger, which allows you to check the state of the system instantly.

The Ultimate in Graphics Performance: Supports Four PCIe 3.0 Graphics and Multi-GPU Support

This motherboard allows you to install 4 dual-slot graphics. Compatibility with 4-Way NVIDIA® Geforce® SLI ™ and AMD CrossFireX ™ x 16 Link makes it an ideal choice for professionals in areas such as design, modeling, medical research, simulation, calculation, etc. Apart from VGA, it also has space for RAID cards, SSD storage devices, video capture cards and other components.

The latest in transfer speed: USB 3.1 10 Gb / s, two M.2 32 Gbit / s and U.2

With 1 USB 3.1 Type A port and one Type C (reversible), the user will be able to transfer data at up to 10 Gb / s, twice as fast as with USB 3.0. Additionally, this standard is fully backward compatible with previous USB devices, and the exclusive ASUS USB Boost utility further speeds up transfer speeds.

Thanks to the U.2 connector, this motherboard allows you to install next generation NVM Express SSD 2.5 ”drives. This exclusive technology allows you to take advantage of the 32 Gbit / s of bandwidth typical of PCI Express 3.0 x4 and, in this way, enjoy data transfers 3.5 times faster than traditional SSDs.

With 4 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 bandwidth, the two M.2 sockets support up to 32 Gb / s transfer speed and allow RAID 0 configurations with 90/30% faster read / write speeds than solutions with a single unit, respectively. RAID 1 configurations, also supported, are ideal for adding reliability and data redundancy.

The latest in server design: 12K capacitors, ProCool connectors and the most demanding tests

This workstation model features the industry's strongest solid capacitors and exclusive ASUS ProCool power connectors. This motherboard has been created to keep the temperature at bay at all times, offering an extreme level of performance, efficiency and durability, as well as offering support for professional VGA, LAN and RAID cards, as well as an Internet access speed and some optimized graphics.

ASUS is the first manufacturer to include 12K solid capacitors on its motherboards. With up to 12, 000 hours of service life at 105 ° C and 1.2 million hours at 65 ° C, these Japanese-made capacitors are the most durable in the industry.

ASUS ProCool is a new connector that, through a more secure and robust connection, reduces impedance, improves efficiency and reduces the general temperature.

The compatibility of the Z170-WS has been extensively tested with a wide range of graphics, network and RAID cards to ensure it offers the most advanced speed, compatibility and flexibility.

Q-Code Logger allows checking the state of the system at any time. Simply plug a memory into the adjacent USB port and press the Q-Code Logger button for all ASUS Q-Code events from the current session to be copied to memory. All this even if the equipment is turned off.

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SPECS
ASUS Z170-WS
Processor / CPU socket	LGA1151 for 6th Gen Intel® Core ™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors
Chipset	Intel Z170 Express
Memory	4 slots, max. 64 GB DDR4 3733 MHz (OC)
Expansion slots	4 x PCI Express® 3.0 / 2.0 x16 (single to x16, dual to x16 / x16, triple to x16 / x8 / x8 or quad to x8 / x8 / x8 / X8) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x4 (max to x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices)
Graphics (VGA)	Intel HD Graphics DisplayPort with max resolution 4096 x 2304 at 24Hz / 4096 x 2304 at 60Hz HDMI with max resolution 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz / 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz Intel InTru ™ 3D / Quick Sync Video / Clear Video HD Technology / Insider ™
Multi-GPU	4-way / quad-GPU NVIDIA ® SLI ® and 4-way / quad-GPU AMD ® CrossFireX ™
Audio	Realtek ® ALC1150 with 8 HD channels and Crystal Sound 3
Storage	6 x SATA (6 Gbit / s) 2 x M.2 3 with M Key, compatible with type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices (PCIe 3.0 and SATA modes) 1 x U.2 (compatible with NVMe U.2 devices)
Networks / LAN	Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet / Intel I210 Gigabit Ethernet
USB	1 x USB 3.1 / 3.0 / 2.0 Gen 2 Type-C (rear panel) 1 x USB 3.1 / 3.0 / 2.0 Gen 2 Type-A (rear panel) 9 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 (4 at back panel; 4 at mid-board) 6 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 (4 at back panel; 2 at mid-board)
Dimensions / Format	ATX 30.5 x 24.4 cm