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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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... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of...
... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of...
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...output (Line-out@back) & 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support - Retasking - 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...BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track, ensuring both SATA & PCIE mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (4 from SATA Express) - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS...
...output (Line-out@back) & 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support - Retasking - 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...BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for left and right track, ensuring both SATA & PCIE mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (4 from SATA Express) - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z170 Express Chipset supports ASUS...
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... Design - 8+4 Digital Phase Power Design - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, TUF Alloy Chokes & MOSFET; TUF Detective 2 - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" TUF Thermal Radar 2 - certified by military-standard) - Guardian Angel - USB 3.1 Boost featuring...
... Design - 8+4 Digital Phase Power Design - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, TUF Alloy Chokes & MOSFET; TUF Detective 2 - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" TUF Thermal Radar 2 - certified by military-standard) - Guardian Angel - USB 3.1 Boost featuring...
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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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..., providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Chapter 1 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to view...
..., providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Chapter 1 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to view...
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SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in -one simple-to-use functions, with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate...
SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in -one simple-to-use functions, with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate...
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...system reboots and tests the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning,...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. • If you download and update...
...system reboots and tests the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning,...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. • If you download and update...
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... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot... the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. For system failure due to overclocking. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-15 The onboard ...
... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot... the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. For system failure due to overclocking. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-15 The onboard ...
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... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.... If you 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 motherboard support DVD. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product ...
... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.... If you 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 motherboard support DVD. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product ...
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... [AC97]. 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 this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-23 Chapter 1 7.
... [AC97]. 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 this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-23 Chapter 1 7.
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... to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more information. 3. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the USB Flashback port. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be ... flashes for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. 5. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-15 Insert the USB storage device to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. Press the BIOS Flashback button for more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • DO NOT...
... to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more information. 3. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the USB Flashback port. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be ... flashes for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. 5. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-15 Insert the USB storage device to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. Press the BIOS Flashback button for more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • DO NOT...
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... Installation Intel LAN port* 5. USB 3.1 port (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 10. TUF Detective port (supports TUF Detective 2 only) 3. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. DisplayPort 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. USB Type-C port (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 9. HDMI port 7. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. USB 3.0 ports 56 (supports USB 3.0 Boost, bottom port supports USB...
... Installation Intel LAN port* 5. USB 3.1 port (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 10. TUF Detective port (supports TUF Detective 2 only) 3. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. DisplayPort 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. USB Type-C port (supports USB 3.1 Boost) 9. HDMI port 7. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. USB 3.0 ports 56 (supports USB 3.0 Boost, bottom port supports USB...
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...from orange to let the system enter the soft-off . 3. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a....power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
...from orange to let the system enter the soft-off . 3. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a....power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
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...storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup...service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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...
...storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup...service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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...
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... see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard 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 the system chassis... section 1.2.7 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. ...
... see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard 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 the system chassis... section 1.2.7 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. ...
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... 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 the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic...BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for details. Refer to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. SABERTOOTH Z170...
... 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 the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic...BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for details. Refer to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. SABERTOOTH Z170...