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... corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be much obliged if you give us a notification to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. Legal Compliance Dept. 15...ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUSTeK is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location...
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... 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-24 4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost 4-27 4.4.6 System Information 4-28 4.4.7 Mobo Connect 4-29 4.4.8 Version 4-30 4.5 Turbo LAN 4-31 4.6 TUF Detective 2 4-32 4.6.1 Post 4-32 4.6.2 Control 4-33 4.6.3 Monitor 4-34 4.6.4 Information 4-35 4.7 Audio configurations 4-36 Chapter 5: RAID Configurations 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS...
... 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-24 4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost 4-27 4.4.6 System Information 4-28 4.4.7 Mobo Connect 4-29 4.4.8 Version 4-30 4.5 Turbo LAN 4-31 4.6 TUF Detective 2 4-32 4.6.1 Post 4-32 4.6.2 Control 4-33 4.6.3 Monitor 4-34 4.6.4 Information 4-35 4.7 Audio configurations 4-36 Chapter 5: RAID Configurations 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS...
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... Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with max. The PCIe x16_3 is subject to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x2 mode. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max...
... Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with max. The PCIe x16_3 is subject to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x2 mode. Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max...
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...Front Panel Jack- SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x S ATA Express ports (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with SATA Express_1 ports. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller**** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (beige) * Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 and PCIEX16_3 slot storages. ** The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices...
...Front Panel Jack- SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 2 x S ATA Express ports (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with SATA Express_1 ports. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller**** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (beige) * Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 and PCIEX16_3 slot storages. ** The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices...
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...1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DRCT(Direct Key) connector 3 x T_Sensor (Thermal Sensor) headers 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector (continued on the next page) xii SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x TUF Detective USB port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, supports Key Express) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black, supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio...
...1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DRCT(Direct Key) connector 3 x T_Sensor (Thermal Sensor) headers 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector (continued on the next page) xii SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x TUF Detective USB port 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, supports Key Express) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (black, supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio...
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... User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x Assistant fans (40 mm & 35 mm) 2 x DRAM slot covers TUF Accessory Installation Guide 1 x CPU Installation Tool 3 x Thermistor cables 3 x PCIe x16 slot covers 3 x PCIe x1 slot covers 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap, HDMI cap, DVI cap, DP cap, Front USB 3.0 cap) 1 x Bead chain ExSprAeTssA 7 x SATA connector caps 2 x SATA Expresss connector...
... User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (7 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x Assistant fans (40 mm & 35 mm) 2 x DRAM slot covers TUF Accessory Installation Guide 1 x CPU Installation Tool 3 x Thermistor cables 3 x PCIe x16 slot covers 3 x PCIe x1 slot covers 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap, HDMI cap, DVI cap, DP cap, Front USB 3.0 cap) 1 x Bead chain ExSprAeTssA 7 x SATA connector caps 2 x SATA Expresss connector...
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... hands. Chapter 1 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. It also makes the motherboard easier to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system...
... hands. Chapter 1 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. It also makes the motherboard easier to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system...
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... USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-19 Chapter 1 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows...
... USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-19 Chapter 1 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows...
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... for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program...
... for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program...
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... to set the SATA Mode Selection to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. M.2 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] This item allows you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Enable this option for RAID Remapping. The following item appears only when you to enable or disable PCIE port to [RAID]. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable M.2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA...
... to set the SATA Mode Selection to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. M.2 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] This item allows you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Enable this option for RAID Remapping. The following item appears only when you to enable or disable PCIE port to [RAID]. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable M.2 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA...
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... the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When set to switch off . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.9 APM Configuration Chapter 3 ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to [Enabled]. Intel PXE Option ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off some power at S4...
... the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When set to switch off . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.9 APM Configuration Chapter 3 ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to [Enabled]. Intel PXE Option ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off some power at S4...
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... lower than the limit. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH Core] [VCORE] [VCORE(BACK)] [DRAM] [PCH] [USB3.1] [PCIE-1] [PCIE-2] [T_Sensor1] [T_Sensor2] [T_Sensor3] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place the other end to the component to adjust the minimum Assistant Fan 1-3 duty cycle. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-43 ASST Fan 1-3 Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to adjust the lower limit of...
... lower than the limit. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH Core] [VCORE] [VCORE(BACK)] [DRAM] [PCH] [USB3.1] [PCIE-1] [PCIE-2] [T_Sensor1] [T_Sensor2] [T_Sensor3] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place the other end to the component to adjust the minimum Assistant Fan 1-3 duty cycle. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-43 ASST Fan 1-3 Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to adjust the lower limit of...
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... better compatibility. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Boot up NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to [Disabled]. The values range from 0 to EZ Mode of the NumLock. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-47 This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to enable or disable power-on devices for the key to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on state of the BIOS after POST. The...
... better compatibility. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Boot up NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to [Disabled]. The values range from 0 to EZ Mode of the NumLock. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-47 This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to enable or disable power-on devices for the key to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on state of the BIOS after POST. The...
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... message appears. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to enable or disable the Setup animator. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-51 When you to section 1.2.2 of your SSD may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to factory performance levels. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then...
... message appears. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to enable or disable the Setup animator. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-51 When you to section 1.2.2 of your SSD may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to factory performance levels. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then...
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... to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for more information. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS via Internet or using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this user guide for this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup However, BIOS updating is no problem using...
... to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for more information. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS via Internet or using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this user guide for this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup However, BIOS updating is no problem using...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-59 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-59 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port...
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The setup procedures presented in order to use . 1. This section is recommended to your 100 series platform. 3. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-1 Refer to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. ...
The setup procedures presented in order to use . 1. This section is recommended to your 100 series platform. 3. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-1 Refer to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. ...
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... ISO software. 2. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system and press F8 during installation startup. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-3 The USB 3.0 driver will...
... ISO software. 2. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system and press F8 during installation startup. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-3 The USB 3.0 driver will...
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..., when SATA ports are set to [RAID Mode]. 4. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Set the SATA Mode item to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID Configurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives.
..., when SATA ports are set to [RAID Mode]. 4. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Set the SATA Mode item to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID Configurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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... the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the utility main menu. 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Exit, then press . During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. From the utility main menu, select 5. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 5-7
... the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the utility main menu. 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Exit, then press . During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. From the utility main menu, select 5. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 5-7