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Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-8 4.2.1 Running the support 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 ... 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 ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-8 4.2.1 Running the support 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 ... 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 ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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..., 2 port @back panel, blue) - 8 x U SB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel, black) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers supports 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) ... work depending on the next page) x Adjust BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for data hard drivers only. 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...
..., 2 port @back panel, blue) - 8 x U SB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 port @back panel, black) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers supports 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) ... work depending on the next page) x Adjust BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for data hard drivers only. 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...
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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 Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* ...
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 Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* ...
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... for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 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. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy... operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.1 Boost feature. 2. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-19
... for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 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. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy... operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.1 Boost feature. 2. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-19
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...to set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing...kit Mode [Disabled] This item allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item ...Set to [AHCI] when you to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-31 The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to enable or...
...to set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing...kit Mode [Disabled] This item allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item ...Set to [AHCI] when you to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-31 The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to enable or...
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... to simulate a USB keyboard and mouse in your system before you set the Network Stack to install USb driver in Windows 7. [Disabled] Disables the USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-33 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If any USB devices are detected, the...
... to simulate a USB keyboard and mouse in your system before you set the Network Stack to install USb driver in Windows 7. [Disabled] Disables the USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-33 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If any USB devices are detected, the...
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...Legacy OPROM] This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you...This item allows you to [Enabled]. Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® nonUEFI mode. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you set...
...Legacy OPROM] This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you...This item allows you to [Enabled]. Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® nonUEFI mode. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you set...
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.../mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-1 This section is recommended to use . 1. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device...
.../mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-1 This section is recommended to use . 1. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Chapter 4 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Chapter 4 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7.
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... of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..."...ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK...
... of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..."...ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK...
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... as the boot device. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-7 The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Power on your 100 series platform. 5. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power...
... as the boot device. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-7 The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Power on your 100 series platform. 5. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power...
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...ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list of supplementary user manuals. To read . In the Support DVD main menu, click the Manual tab. 3. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-9 Click the software manual that the motherboard supports Contains the list of the suport CD Click to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Install the necessary drivers... from the Utilities tab before opening the files. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click to display the applications and other software that you wish...
...ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list of supplementary user manuals. To read . In the Support DVD main menu, click the Manual tab. 3. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-9 Click the software manual that the motherboard supports Contains the list of the suport CD Click to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Install the necessary drivers... from the Utilities tab before opening the files. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click to display the applications and other software that you wish...
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..., click Update. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to automatically... update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. 4.4.2 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that displays...
..., click Update. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to automatically... update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. 4.4.2 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that displays...
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...-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. 4.7 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status...
...-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. 4.7 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status...
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... optical drive. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to exit? (Y/N): 2. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the USB flash drive. Exit, then press . SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 5-7 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Click...
... optical drive. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to exit? (Y/N): 2. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the USB flash drive. Exit, then press . SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 5-7 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Click...