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3.11 Updating BIOS 3-55 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 software manuals 4-9 4.3 ... 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 ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
3.11 Updating BIOS 3-55 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 software manuals 4-9 4.3 ... 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 ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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xiii 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) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* ...
xiii 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) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* ...
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... power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-19 Chapter 1 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of...
... power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-19 Chapter 1 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you can enjoy all the benefits of...
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. ... to enable or disable PCIE port to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] This item allows you to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to use...
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. ... to enable or disable PCIE port to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] This item allows you to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to use...
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...values. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-33 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices... devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to install USb driver in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 3.6.7 Network Stack Configuration Chapter 3...
...values. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-33 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices... devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to install USb driver in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 3.6.7 Network Stack Configuration Chapter 3...
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...devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to a USB storage device. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-47 Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] This item allows you to ... your installed operating system. Clear Secure Boot keys This item allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot ...
...devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to a USB storage device. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-47 Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] This item allows you to ... your installed operating system. Clear Secure Boot keys This item allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot ...
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.... 3. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-1 This section is recommended to a USB storage device on your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the chipset specification...
.... 3. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-1 This section is recommended to a USB storage device on your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the chipset specification...
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screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. Chapter 4 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support
screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. Chapter 4 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support
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...: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Power on your system. 3. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your 100 series platform. 6. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-3 Burn this...
...: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Power on your system. 3. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your 100 series platform. 6. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-3 Burn this...
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... during installation startup. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-7 The "Setup is loaded correctly...
... during installation startup. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-7 The "Setup is loaded correctly...
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... the ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list of supplementary user manuals. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Install the necessary drivers to get the necessary software manuals. Chapter 4 The screenshots in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow the instructions below to use the devices. To read . SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-9 Click...: 1. The software manual files are in this section are included in the support DVD vary by models. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
... the ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list of supplementary user manuals. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Install the necessary drivers to get the necessary software manuals. Chapter 4 The screenshots in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow the instructions below to use the devices. To read . SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-9 Click...: 1. The software manual files are in this section are included in the support DVD vary by models. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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... or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. 4.4.2 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update...
... or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. 4.4.2 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update...
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.... Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Double-click or tap on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status...
.... Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Double-click or tap on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status...
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...installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 5-7 Click the... name of the device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Click OK. 4. The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ...
...installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 5-7 Click the... name of the device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Click OK. 4. The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ...