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...SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS... CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card ...
...SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS... CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card ...
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...SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating System Support Form factor 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 WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
...SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating System Support Form factor 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 WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
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Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
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... 1-14 1-24 1-19 1-18 1-30 1-29 1-27 1-26 1-27 1-15 1-27 1-28 1-16 1-23 1-20 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction T_ SENSOR3 7. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, assistant fan, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT...
... 1-14 1-24 1-19 1-18 1-30 1-29 1-27 1-26 1-27 1-15 1-27 1-28 1-16 1-23 1-20 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction T_ SENSOR3 7. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, assistant fan, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT...
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SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-25 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to ensure the system stability. The system may become unstable or may not boot ... the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the...
SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-25 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to ensure the system stability. The system may become unstable or may not boot ... the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the...
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... lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is read from or written to this connector. The HDD...
... lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is read from or written to this connector. The HDD...
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2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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... power LED on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 2-17 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes...
... power LED on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 2-17 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes...