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... to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of...
... to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of...
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... 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 4-31 4.6 TUF Detective 2 4-32 4.6.1 Post 4-32 4.6.2 Control 4-33 4.6.3 Monitor 4-34 4.6.4 Information 4-35 4.7 Audio configurations 4-36 Chapter 5: RAID Configurations 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID 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...
... 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 4-31 4.6 TUF Detective 2 4-32 4.6.1 Post 4-32 4.6.2 Control 4-33 4.6.3 Monitor 4-34 4.6.4 Information 4-35 4.7 Audio configurations 4-36 Chapter 5: RAID Configurations 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID 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...
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.../HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with SATA6G_56. Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIex16 graphics card) Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA...
.../HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with SATA6G_56. Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIex16 graphics card) Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA...
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... input (Line-in) support - SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 ATA Express ports (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with SATA Express_1 port. Retasking - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** * Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 and PCIEX16_3 slot storages. ** The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both sound deliver equal quality...
... input (Line-in) support - SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 ATA Express ports (compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with SATA Express_1 port. Retasking - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** * Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 and PCIEX16_3 slot storages. ** The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both sound deliver equal quality...
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...) headers 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector (continued on the next page) xii SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 1 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, one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports (5 x Audio jacks) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin...
...) headers 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector (continued on the next page) xii SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 1 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, one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports (5 x Audio jacks) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin...
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SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-1 It natively supports up to 10Gb/s, allowing your system to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. QUAD-GPU SLI and 3-WAY CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard features Quad-GPU SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossfireX support that enables multi-GPU setup, giving you the full power of PCIe 2.0. SATA Express support SATA Express provides faster data transfer speeds of up to ten USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and M.2 Gen 3 X4 support for the 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7...
SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-1 It natively supports up to 10Gb/s, allowing your system to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. QUAD-GPU SLI and 3-WAY CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard features Quad-GPU SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossfireX support that enables multi-GPU setup, giving you the full power of PCIe 2.0. SATA Express support SATA Express provides faster data transfer speeds of up to ten USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and M.2 Gen 3 X4 support for the 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7...
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... connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-19 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCi or EHCl mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native...
... connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-19 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCi or EHCl mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native...
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... boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable...
... boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable...
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... you installed to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Refer to switch EZ...
... you installed to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Refer to switch EZ...
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... or disable PCIE port to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-31 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable M.2 devices. 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI...
... or disable PCIE port to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-31 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable M.2 devices. 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When enabled, you to enable or disable Thunderbolt attached device as a bootable device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Thunderbolt Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 3.1 Mode] [Enabled] ThunderBolt Boot Support [...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When enabled, you to enable or disable Thunderbolt attached device as a bootable device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Thunderbolt Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 3.1 Mode] [Enabled] ThunderBolt Boot Support [...
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...Fan(s) Configuration Chassis Fan 1-6 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] [Disabled] Disable the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [DC mode] Enable the Chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. CPU Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%) [20] Use the or keys to 75. The values range from 0% to set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH Core] [VCORE] [VCORE(BACK)] [DRAM] [PCH] [USB3.1] [PCIE-1] [PCIE-2] [T_Sensor1] [T_Sensor2] [T_Sensor3] For T_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable...
...Fan(s) Configuration Chassis Fan 1-6 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] [Disabled] Disable the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [DC mode] Enable the Chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. CPU Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%) [20] Use the or keys to 75. The values range from 0% to set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH Core] [VCORE] [VCORE(BACK)] [DRAM] [PCH] [USB3.1] [PCIE-1] [PCIE-2] [T_Sensor1] [T_Sensor2] [T_Sensor3] For T_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable...
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... works when set the Boot Logo Display to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be pressed when error occurs. Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to EZ Mode of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
... works when set the Boot Logo Display to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be pressed when error occurs. Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Post Report [5 sec] This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to EZ Mode of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to enable or disable the Setup animator. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. When you to section 1.2.2 of this manual. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Ensure to set the SATA mode to display the submenu. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. For more details, refer to configure options for a full list of your SSD...
... more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to enable or disable the Setup animator. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. When you to section 1.2.2 of this manual. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Ensure to set the SATA mode to display the submenu. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. For more details, refer to configure options for a full list of your SSD...
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... 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-55 The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. 3.11 Updating BIOS...
... 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-55 The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. 3.11 Updating BIOS...
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... load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file...
... load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file...
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... Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. It is a guide on a working system. 2. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-1 Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to a USB storage device on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. The setup procedures presented in order to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to be preloaded in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to enter the boot screen...
... Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. It is a guide on a working system. 2. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-1 Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to a USB storage device on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. The setup procedures presented in order to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to be preloaded in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to enter the boot screen...
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... your 100 series platform. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Power on your system and press F8 during installation startup. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD...
... your 100 series platform. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Power on your system and press F8 during installation startup. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD...
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... Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Save your changes...
... Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Save your changes...
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... version. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you want to complete the installation. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 5-7 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to exit? (Y/N): 2. Exit, then press . Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility...
... version. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you want to complete the installation. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 5-7 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to exit? (Y/N): 2. Exit, then press . Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility...