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Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing ... 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv ...
Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing ... 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv ...
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... Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3...51 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-51 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-51 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-53 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-54 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-54 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-56 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-57 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-...
... Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3...51 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-51 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-51 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-53 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-54 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-54 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-56 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-57 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-...
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... DVD 4-8 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-19 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-20 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-22 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 ... 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 installation 5-7 Appendix Notices...
... DVD 4-8 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-19 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-20 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-22 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 ... 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 installation 5-7 Appendix Notices...
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...; Chapter 5: RAID Configurations This chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter...
...; Chapter 5: RAID Configurations This chapter describes the RAID configurations. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter...
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...mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (4 from SATA Express) - Adjust BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for data hard drivers only. Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 6 x U SB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, ...ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C) (continued on the CPU installed. **** These SATA ports are not supported. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170...
...mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (4 from SATA Express) - Adjust BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for data hard drivers only. Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 6 x U SB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, ...ASUS USB 3.1 Boost and 3A power output - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (teal blue, Type A) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type C) (continued on the CPU installed. **** These SATA ports are not supported. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z170...
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TUF Thermal Radar 2 with connector covers and back I/O dust filter - Dust Defenders with Thermistors - ASUS Q-DIMM - EZ Update - SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" Profile - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi TUF ICe "We Got Your Back!" TUF Fortifier "TUF...
TUF Thermal Radar 2 with connector covers and back I/O dust filter - Dust Defenders with Thermistors - ASUS Q-DIMM - EZ Update - SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" Profile - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi TUF ICe "We Got Your Back!" TUF Fortifier "TUF...
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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...x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V...
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...x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V...
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xiii 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...
xiii 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...
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...conductivity, it ideally protects your modified settings. • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey. • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function...Shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process. Chapter 1 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front ...
...conductivity, it ideally protects your modified settings. • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey. • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function...Shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process. Chapter 1 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front ...
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... sleep or hibernation mode. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-5 This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design...
... sleep or hibernation mode. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-5 This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design...
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...location of failsafe settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for... is not properly installed. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs...
...location of failsafe settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for... is not properly installed. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs...
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...date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You ...the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never short-circuit the CLRTC jumper. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-15 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. For system failure due...
...date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You ...the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never short-circuit the CLRTC jumper. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-15 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. For system failure due...
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... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.... If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product ...
... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.... If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product ...
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... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10- SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-23 Chapter 1 6.
... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10- SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-23 Chapter 1 6.
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...8226; DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. This may have risks. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation In case of the ...USB storage device and filename/file format error. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to ...
...8226; DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. This may have risks. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation In case of the ...USB storage device and filename/file format error. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to ...
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... LEDs, and audio port definitions. Intel LAN port* 5. USB Type-C port EC1 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. HDMI port 8. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 2-13 USB 3.1 port EA1 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. USB port EC (supports TUF Detective only) 3. Realtek LAN port...
... LEDs, and audio port definitions. Intel LAN port* 5. USB Type-C port EC1 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. HDMI port 8. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 2-13 USB 3.1 port EA1 (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. USB port EC (supports TUF Detective only) 3. Realtek LAN port...
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... One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up when you press the ATX power button...mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. At power on the chain) c. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 2-17 Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on , hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. External SCSI devices...
... One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up when you press the ATX power button...mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. At power on the chain) c. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 2-17 Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on , hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. External SCSI devices...
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... a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z170ST1.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same...
... a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z170ST1.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same...
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... you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in using the first two options. Do this section are for reference purposes...you see on . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit ...
... you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in using the first two options. Do this section are for reference purposes...you see on . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit ...
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... RAID mode for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the...
... RAID mode for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the...