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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 ...2-11 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-12 2.1.8 Front I/O Connector 2-13 2.1.9 Expansion Card installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features...
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 ...2-11 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-12 2.1.8 Front I/O Connector 2-13 2.1.9 Expansion Card installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features...
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... I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-20 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 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 ...Monitor menu 3-37 3.8 Boot menu 3-45 3.9 Tool menu 3-50 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-50 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-50 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-52 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-53 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-54 iv
... I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-20 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 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 ...Monitor menu 3-37 3.8 Boot menu 3-45 3.9 Tool menu 3-50 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-50 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-50 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-52 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-53 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-54 iv
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... 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-55 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-56 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 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 ...
... 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-55 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-56 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 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 ...
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... Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following...
... Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following...
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...Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 6 x U SB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 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 controller supports ASUS...*** These functions will work depending on the next page) x Adjust BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track,...-out@back) & 104dB SNR recording 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...
...Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 6 x U SB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 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 controller supports ASUS...*** These functions will work depending on the next page) x Adjust BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track,...-out@back) & 104dB SNR recording 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...
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... Design - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, TUF Alloy Chokes & MOSFET; ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi TUF LANGuard - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Guardian Angel - TUF Detective 2 - SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB...
... Design - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, TUF Alloy Chokes & MOSFET; ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi TUF LANGuard - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Guardian Angel - TUF Detective 2 - SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB...
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... Sensor) 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...pin) 1 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 Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x ...
... Sensor) 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...pin) 1 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 Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x ...
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SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 S 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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... easy to install on your modified settings. • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New EZ Flash ...the hassle of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger ...
... easy to install on your modified settings. • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New EZ Flash ...the hassle of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process. ASUS Q-connector ASUS Q-Connector is a unique adapter that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger ...
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... is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-5 This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about...
... is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-5 This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about...
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...power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons 1. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the... BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. The blinking speed...
...power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons 1. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the... BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. The blinking speed...
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..., never short-circuit the CLRTC jumper. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.... For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-15 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down...
..., never short-circuit the CLRTC jumper. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.... For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-15 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down...
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... 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 via Serial...
... 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 via Serial...
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SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-23 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...
SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-23 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...
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... DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or use the CLR_CMOS jumper while BIOS update is enabled. 5. If this means that the BIOS updating process is not operating properly. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-15 This may have risks. Place the bundled support DVD to complete ...BIOS file named Z170STS.CAP. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB Flashback port. Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local ASUS...
... DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or use the CLR_CMOS jumper while BIOS update is enabled. 5. If this means that the BIOS updating process is not operating properly. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-15 This may have risks. Place the bundled support DVD to complete ...BIOS file named Z170STS.CAP. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB Flashback port. Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local ASUS...
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... panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. DisplayPort 4. USB Type-C port (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 9. Intel LAN port* 5. USB 3.0 ports 56 (supports USB 3.0 Boost, bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. HDMI port 7. TUF Detective port (supports TUF Detective 2 only) 3.
... panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. DisplayPort 4. USB Type-C port (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 9. Intel LAN port* 5. USB 3.0 ports 56 (supports USB 3.0 Boost, bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. HDMI port 7. TUF Detective port (supports TUF Detective 2 only) 3.
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...) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with the "green" ... change from the time you press the ATX power button. System power 6. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. At power on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all ...
...) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with the "green" ... change from the time you press the ATX power button. System power 6. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. At power on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all ...
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... and options may result to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires...
... and options may result to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires...
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...the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. 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. Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may... not exactly match what you see on your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). After doing either of the three options, press key to...
...the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. 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. Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may... not exactly match what you see on your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). After doing either of the three options, press key to...
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... Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. 3.2.1 ...allows you installed to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid ... CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-3
... Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. 3.2.1 ...allows you installed to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid ... CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-3