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... into any language in any form or by any problems in it shipped to, by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. If however you . Products and corporate...No part of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
... into any language in any form or by any problems in it shipped to, by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. If however you . Products and corporate...No part of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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... 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 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... 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
... 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 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... 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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.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power...
.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power...
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... Return key. + + If you must press the enclosed key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater...
... Return key. + + If you must press the enclosed key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater...
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...contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: 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... caps 2 x Short fan screws 4 x Long fan screws 2 x M.2 screws package 1 x back I/O dust frame 1 x back I/O dust grid ASUS HYPER M.2 X4 MINI quick start guide 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card 1 x Low-profile bracket • If any of the above items is ...
...contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: 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... caps 2 x Short fan screws 4 x Long fan screws 2 x M.2 screws package 1 x back I/O dust frame 1 x back I/O dust grid ASUS HYPER M.2 X4 MINI quick start guide 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card 1 x Low-profile bracket • If any of the above items is ...
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... OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of ...Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • When running XMP at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Visit the ASUS website at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on .... • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more memory on 32-bit Windows...
... OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of ...Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • When running XMP at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Visit the ASUS website at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on .... • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more memory on 32-bit Windows...
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...its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for ... tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! button to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the...
...its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for ... tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! button to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the...
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... 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 BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...
... 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 BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...
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..." in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified.
..." in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified.
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The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click ... 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. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-3 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode.
The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click ... 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. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-3 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode.
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...button above the menu bar allows you can select for more information. It also allows you want to section 3.3 My Favorites for your BIOS. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-5 Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced... items for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that menu. Use this button to your BIOS screen.
...button above the menu bar allows you can select for more information. It also allows you want to section 3.3 My Favorites for your BIOS. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-5 Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced... items for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that menu. Use this button to your BIOS screen.
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3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to Click to apply the fan setting apply to your fans Click to undo Click to go back to main menu the changes Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-7
3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to Click to apply the fan setting apply to your fans Click to undo Click to go back to main menu the changes Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-7
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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.... Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this item to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting...
.... Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this item to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting...
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... synchronize automatically to all cores. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-17 When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item... appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that...
... synchronize automatically to all cores. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-17 When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item... appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that...
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... [Auto]. DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to... phase component. [T. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. The following item appears only when the CPU Power Phase Control is selected...
... [Auto]. DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to... phase component. [T. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. The following item appears only when the CPU Power Phase Control is selected...
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... the overclocking potential. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 300 KHz to set the power phase control of 50 KHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-21 Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item...
... the overclocking potential. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 300 KHz to set the power phase control of 50 KHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.300] - [1.900] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-21 Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item...
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...[Auto] [-0.635] - [0.635] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you to [Offset Mode]. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] This item allows you set ...the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Use the and keys to the cores of Voltage fed to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [33] Extreme Over-...
...[Auto] [-0.635] - [0.635] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you to [Offset Mode]. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] This item allows you set ...the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Use the and keys to the cores of Voltage fed to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [33] Extreme Over-...
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... Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to 100%. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.5 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit... fan speed for 3-pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disable the Q-Fan control. The values range from 25 to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-39 Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys to 75.
... Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to 100%. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.5 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit... fan speed for 3-pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disable the Q-Fan control. The values range from 25 to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-39 Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the or keys to 75.
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...100%. Allow Fan Stop [Disabled] This item allow the fan to run at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-41 Chassis Fan 1-6 Middle Temperature [45] Use the or keys to adjust the middle limit of the Chassis Fan 1-6 temperature. The values...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan 1-6 Profile to...
...100%. Allow Fan Stop [Disabled] This item allow the fan to run at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-41 Chassis Fan 1-6 Middle Temperature [45] Use the or keys to adjust the middle limit of the Chassis Fan 1-6 temperature. The values...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan 1-6 Profile to...