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A question for anyone with the ASUS Z170i Pro Gaming:
Are you able to see/connect to 5GHz WiFi networks using the built-in WiFi? If you have this board and could check that, even if you typically use an ethernet connection, I would really appreciate it.
I'm unable to see 5GHz networks in Windows 10, and I'm trying to figure out if it's a software or hardware issue (ie should I RMA or hope for a new driver).
Thanks. As far as I can tell the ASUS VIII Impact has Thunderbolt in the BIOS but it's not enabled. The option to enable it is there but the BIOS will then need resigning which only ASUS can do. You could however remove the chip as it's socketed and then flash it with an SPI programmer which can be had for about 10 bucks
Does anyone know of any downsides to using a M.2 SSD with regards to the PCIe lanes being used? Does it take any lanes away from the GPU or other peripheral devices? Depends on the motherboards? I'm mainly looking at using a M.2 SATA3 SSD, not NVMe.
Thanks. I'm almost sure i'll go with the Asrock Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac and maybe a M.2 SATA3 SSD. I just hope the M.2 SATA3 takes up less lanes then a M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD since it can't even take advantage of it. Guess it's time to research to be 100% sure.
Have you tried changing the 5GHz channel on your router / access point?
I have a MacBook Pro that does the same thing, everything else can see the SSID of the network, if I try another channel everything works as it should.
JJ's YouTube video about the z170i pg said the gpu will drop down to x8 when m.2 is populated
That video was incorrect. All Z170 ITX board released thus far, from every manufacturer, take the m.2 lanes from the chipset, not from the CPU directly.JJ's YouTube video about the z170i pg said the gpu will drop down to x8 when m.2 is populated
An Asus Z170i review http://www.eteknix.com/asus-z170i-pro-gaming-lga-1151-motherboard-review/
Bios 0604 available
However, the testing was conducted on an early review sample which features a Qualcomm Atheros instead of a Broadcom WiFi module. ASUS decided to change the WIFi adapter on retail samples due to improved performance.
Hi brams,
thanks for your looking into this.
I did check out the newest Impact VIII Bios myself and was happy to see so many TB options already prepared to see the light
And I just came home from the postal office where I picked up my Asus mainboard - unfortunately I'm still waiting for my 6700k cpu to arrive But I took a closer look at the Impact VIII PCB and one chip caught my eye immediately: "DSL6540", a quick online searched revealed the 'bigger' alpine ridge chip (Intel ARK link); too bad Asus only put one of the ports on the backpanel.
Can't wait to put that build together
You're welcome, you've got a Maximus VIII Impact, I was going to buy one but went for the GA-Z170N Gaming 5, the thing that put me off is that in the manual it says there is an AS Media 1142K USB 3.0 controller, as I will be dual booting OS X and Win 10, I can't stand or even want to use anything by AS Media ever again. Could you actually take a look and tell me the actual chip number on the ASM chip, if you need to know the location let me know. If it is a misprint and its an ASM chip for something else then I'll be getting the Max VIII Impact instead. This would be a big help
Hi Notting,
Great thank you!, big help.
I see you've got an NCASE M1, just waiting for my V5 to arrive in January. I'm interested which CPU cooler you'll be using with the VIII Impact (that clears the audio card and the fan module), I'm assuming you've got a water block and radiator?. Mine will be taken with me through airports when I go on holiday etc so I had to go air cooled, using a Scythe Kabuto II, as you might be aware the Kabuto II is the most space efficient top down cooler for the NCASE, I'm just concerned that it will foul on some parts in the VIII Impact as that is a very busy motherboard. I usually use ASUS and the difference between Gigabyte offering and ASUS is significant to say the least, I would not buy another GB board, not that there is an awful lot wrong with it, just the ASUS is that much better.
What are you going to do about U.2 are you going to use it, I just think as it is, maybe it is a bit to clunky for an NCASE build?
It's surprisingly hard to get details about mainboards if it doesn't have to do with marketing crap. So you're welcome!
About a month ago, I decided for a double-barreled approach.. ordered the Impact VIII from Amazon DE (ETA by the time: late November) and a Z170N Gaming 5 from Amazon UK (ETA by the time: late December/early January || no Z170N here in Germany) as both of them should have requirements for TB3 support.
As I mentioned, the VIII already arrived early and yesterday, Amazon UK informed me about a new delivery date (November 21st) for the Gaming 5.
If none of them will ever have TB3 support.. well, let's hope it doesn't come to that
On my Impact VI I have installed a Noctua D9L cooler; I've been using Noctua coolers for a long time and never had a problem. But I also have a EK Water Block M6I Nickel waterblock from the past - unfortunately I didn't have the time to check compatibility on the Impact VIII; maybe the audio device or the case around it is too clunky.
Buying a new U.2 drive is not an option at the moment, simply way too expensive after upgrading to a new mainboard and new DDR4 memory.
My plan is to check the wifi/bt module as it's using a M.2 card - that's an M.2/E-Key PCIe 2.0 x2, M.2 2242. If I can put an old Transcend MTS400 256GB (TS256GMTS400) in that slot I would be happy No need for wifi/bt and certainly no super-duper-mega-fast right away as long as I can use a lot of parts from my old builds. And if it doesn't fit, I can still use my M.2->SATA adapter.
btw. new Bios update 1102 release, so far no obvious changes to TB
If possible, disable CSM: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1041963343&highlight=csm#post1041963343I wanted to mention a successful build with an ASRock Z170 Gaming ITX/ac and Samsung 950 Pro 256GB.
...Only one issue at the moment -- when I boot up, my system has a flashing DOS cursor for 15 seconds before the Windows logo appears. In that time, the HDD light keeps flashing like it's doing something. Could be a BIOS setting I need to fiddle with?
I'm not surprised because SATA SSDs already solved a huge bottleneck with the insanely low (compared to HDD) latencies. While these NVMe PCIe drives have even lower latencies, these aren't dozens or hundreds of times better than the jump from HDD to SSD.It's funny to see this drive blitz other benchmark results by miles, but in real-world use, it doesn't feel as fast as the numbers look. Though I haven't done a whole lot with it yet.
I'd actually recommend an AIO for travel. The main mass of the cooler is attached to the case rather than the motherboard, so you're not putting excess force on the PCB during motion. An AIO is fine for air travel too; they're shipped already filled, and likely have survived one or more air freight hops, so can handle pressure cycles without bursting (and in-cabin the pressure change is much gentler than unpressurised freight).
I've tried disable CSM with the ASrock Z170 Gaming itx/ac and Windows 10. Was forced to clear CMOS as i had only black screen with CSM disable.
Thank you for the heads up.If possible, disable CSM: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1041963343&highlight=csm#post1041963343
You should frequent that thread, as it is specifically about the 950 Pro.
I'm not surprised because SATA SSDs already solved a huge bottleneck with the insanely low (compared to HDD) latencies.
Does anyone know if it's possible to disable bluetooth and wifi? I disabled wifi in BIOS but bluetooth still installed automatically in Windows 10.
Only one issue at the moment -- when I boot up, my system has a flashing DOS cursor for 15 seconds before the Windows logo appears.
If possible, disable CSM
I've tried disable CSM with the ASrock Z170 Gaming itx/ac and Windows 10. Was forced to clear CMOS as i had only black screen with CSM disable.
Got the AsRock Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac mobo and I'm about to buy 2x 8gb dual channel memory but which DDR4 should I go for that guarantees the DDR4 OC function?
Kingston is good ram, seems very expensive though...I was looking at getting this Kingston DDR4 3000 MHz ram from here... https://www.overclockers.co.uk/king...channel-kit-black-hx430c15sbk2-my-238-ks.html
I have had issues trying to OC the RAM on my AsRock board. I got 2x8GB Corsair VLP 2666 memory, but anytime I try and OC the memory beyond the default 2133, Windows won't boot (says there must be a hardware change). I had no problem OC'ing the processor. Anyone having a similar issue? I'm on the latest BIOS (1.3?).What is your target DDR speed and how much do you want to pay. I paid just over 100 bucks for Mushkin Redline 997200F, its clocked via the XMP Profile to 2666
I have had issues trying to OC the RAM on my AsRock board. I got 2x8GB Corsair VLP 2666 memory, but anytime I try and OC the memory beyond the default 2133, Windows won't boot (says there must be a hardware change). I had no problem OC'ing the processor. Anyone having a similar issue? I'm on the latest BIOS (1.3?).
My hope / guess is I'm doing something really simple and stupid incorrectly...