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The ASUS Z170 Thread

Raja
Level 13
Use this thread to share information or ask quetions about ASUS Z170 motherboards.






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Z170-Deluxe


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Maximus VIII Hero






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Code 62 in Bios
Asus Z170 DeLuxe
8Gb DDR4 3200Mhz Corsair LPX Vengence
Samsung 950 M.2 512Gb

2nd motherboard. ( Returned Maximus VIII Hero Alpha) code. .. I forget
Same Skylake 6700K CPU.

Nothing displayed on screen using onboard graphics HDMI connection.

History.
Successfully installed Windows 10 from USB to Samsung 950 M.2
Ran Windows for approximately 1 hour
Ran Prime95 Torture test on a 4.5Ghz overclock at 1.35V core
Errors, then blue screen of death.
Noctuna NH-D15s air cooler reached 93 degrees. Scary but within limits.

Since then it's gone backwards, 50+ reboots on the Maxiumus VIII Hero Alpha
Hacking with bios/unfit settings. Bear in mind a Win 10 install from USB to M.2 is not trivial so I learned a lot!
Eventually reached code D4 .. I forget ... So many codes ..

Ordered a Z170 Deluxe MB and installed the same CPU in that ( Maximus VIII Hero Alpha sent back in RMA)
Code 62 & VGA MB light red. No graphics card installed, using on-board graphics.

Ordered another Skylake ( lake of what? S**T)

I was really really careful about the CPU install.
I have used 2 MB
I checked the MB CPU pins (will upload picture later)
I am going to install a 2nd COU.
What does it take?

Did I burn out my CPU at 4.5Ghz and 1.35V core and 93degrees?
I almost hope so.
This is a 2,400 euro system ( did I mention the Asus Strix 980Ti giving 4K gaming on my old 2600 system while it waits to
Migrate to the new one.

Pre-installed CPUs tested in motherboards ...,. I would pay!
6700K, Maximus VIII ROG Hero Alpha, 16GB Corsair LPX, 950 M.2 512GB, 3TB Segate, Strix 980Ti

Can anyone tell me if all the items listed as "Accessories" at the link "Specifications"
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-PREMIUM/specifications/
are included in the box?
I can't find any unboxing review.
Thank you.

renan12369 wrote:
hi ,where can i find drivers for maximus VIII gene please?
thanks
the support DVD that came with your board.

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a WD HDD with Thunderbolt connection.
So my question is. To be even able to utilize Thunderbolt on this mobbo I also need to acquire a Thunderbolt I/O card?

Shadowline_2332
Level 7
Is there a Maximus VIII Formula in development? I have the VI and I love it.
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Formula
CPU: Intel Core i7 4770K
GPUs: 2 EVGA GTX-780SC Reference Cooler
Sound: Asus Xonar Pheobus
SSD: Intel 520 Series Cherryville, 240gb
HDDs: 2x WD 1TB
Cooling: XSPC Raystorm Block, XSPC EX240 Multiport Radiator, Bitspower Fittings, Monsoon Series Two Premium D5/MCP655 Dual Bay Reservoir, Swiftech MCP655-PWM-DRIVE 12v Water Pump Module
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II

Shadowline_2332 wrote:
Is there a Maximus VIII Formula in development? I have the VI and I love it.


Yes in development. Oct/Nov timeframe I suspect.

Raja@ASUS wrote:
Yes in development. Oct/Nov timeframe I suspect.


Is this the same timeframe for the Maximus VIII Extreme?

Blace wrote:
Is this the same timeframe for the Maximus VIII Extreme?


No. You can contact ASUS support for your region and ask them the release timeframe. For North America I expect sometime in Sept for the Extreme.

Raja@ASUS wrote:
Yes in development. Oct/Nov timeframe I suspect.


Any further update on the Maximus VIII Formula?
Intel i9 10850K@ 5.3GHz
ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E
Corsair H115i Pro XT
G.Skill TridentZ@ 3600MHz CL14 2x16GB
EVGA RTX 3090 Ti FWT3 Ultra
OS: WD Black SN850 1TB NVMe M.2
Storage: WD Blue SN550 2TB NVMe M.2
EVGA SuperNova 1200 P2
ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601

NemesisChild wrote:
Any further update on the Maximus VIII Formula?


I think late Nov/Early Dec is likely. HQ have some samples arriving next week.