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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 ... 2-9 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 Chapter ...
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 ... 2-9 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 Chapter ...
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... 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 ... 3-51 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 3-59...
... 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 ... 3-51 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 3-59...
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... 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 4.4.6 System Information 4-28 4.4.7 Mobo Connect 4-29 4.4.8 Version 4-30 4.5...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...
... 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 4.4.6 System Information 4-28 4.4.7 Mobo Connect 4-29 4.4.8 Version 4-30 4.5...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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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. •...settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. •...settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software...
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...ASUS O.C. EZ Update - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - TUF Fortifier "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design - 8+4 Digital Phase Power Design - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, TUF Chokes & MOSFET; ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" ASUS...BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with connector covers and back I/O dust filter - Thermal Solution - Profile - Dust Defenders with lower pings and less lags - SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK...
...ASUS O.C. EZ Update - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - TUF Fortifier "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design - 8+4 Digital Phase Power Design - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, TUF Chokes & MOSFET; ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" ASUS...BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with connector covers and back I/O dust filter - Thermal Solution - Profile - Dust Defenders with lower pings and less lags - SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK...
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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...
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...
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... is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more, all -in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-5 This...
... is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more, all -in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-5 This...
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... the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction function. • The MemOK! button to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. It....asus.com after turning on the computer. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS ...
... the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction function. • The MemOK! button to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. It....asus.com after turning on the computer. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS ...
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.... Please refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to Chapter 3: BIOS setup for three seconds, and the BIOS is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow...
.... Please refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to Chapter 3: BIOS setup for three seconds, and the BIOS is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow...
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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 help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances...updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS...
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 help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances...updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS...
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... • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to update the BIOS or configure its ...routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then ...
... • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to update the BIOS or configure its ...routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then ...
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...save profile from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your USB drive. Profile Name This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load/Save Profile from/to...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to eight, press , and then select Yes. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-53 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration...
...save profile from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your USB drive. Profile Name This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load/Save Profile from/to...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to eight, press , and then select Yes. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-53 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration...
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... is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to download the latest BIOS file for more information. Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this user guide for this chapter to...
... is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to download the latest BIOS file for more information. Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this user guide for this chapter to...
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... the update process is done. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-57 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS by...
... the update process is done. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-57 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS by...
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...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select ...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection ...
...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select ...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection ...
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... a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-59 You can cause system boot failure! If you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it...
... a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-59 You can cause system boot failure! If you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it...
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... that displays during POST. With this utility, you to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software Support Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, 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...
... that displays during POST. With this utility, you to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software Support Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, 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...
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X99 02 5 X99 02 X99 5 Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-21 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo X99 X99 02 X99 5 Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
X99 02 5 X99 02 X99 5 Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-21 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo X99 X99 02 X99 5 Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
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... setting Click or tap to a USB storage device. Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click USB BIOS Flashback. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software Support Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Click or tap Apply to save the...
... setting Click or tap to a USB storage device. Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click USB BIOS Flashback. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software Support Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Click or tap Apply to save the...
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... Rear I/O connection of this user guide for more details. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-23 To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for the system to your computer's ...USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Wait for New BIOS Update. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that...
... Rear I/O connection of this user guide for more details. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 4-23 To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for the system to your computer's ...USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Wait for New BIOS Update. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that...