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Profile 2-59 2.9.4 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 2-60 2.9.5 Graphics Card Information 2-60 2.10 Exit menu 2-61 2.11 Updating BIOS 2-62 2.11.1 EZ Update 2-62 2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-63 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-65 2.12 Installing an operating system 2-66 2.12.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 2-66 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iv 2.7 Monitor menu 2-46 2.8 Boot menu 2-51 2.9 Tool menu 2-57 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 2-57 2.9.2 Secure Erase 2-57 2.9.3 ASUS O.C.
Profile 2-59 2.9.4 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 2-60 2.9.5 Graphics Card Information 2-60 2.10 Exit menu 2-61 2.11 Updating BIOS 2-62 2.11.1 EZ Update 2-62 2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-63 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-65 2.12 Installing an operating system 2-66 2.12.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 2-66 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iv 2.7 Monitor menu 2-46 2.8 Boot menu 2-51 2.9 Tool menu 2-57 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 2-57 2.9.2 Secure Erase 2-57 2.9.3 ASUS O.C.
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...x Power-on button 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 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... WOL by PME, PXE 3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x User's manual 1 x Z170 Series Exclusive Feature manual Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows...
...x Power-on button 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 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... WOL by PME, PXE 3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x User's manual 1 x Z170 Series Exclusive Feature manual Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows...
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... Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better performance from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port **Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel...(Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V ...
... Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better performance from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port **Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel...(Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V ...
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ASUS Z170-A Series 1-33 15. The USB BIOS Flashback card is for the USB BIOS Flashback card that allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Flashback header (12-1 pin FLBK_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately.
ASUS Z170-A Series 1-33 15. The USB BIOS Flashback card is for the USB BIOS Flashback card that allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Flashback header (12-1 pin FLBK_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately.
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... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about... MemOK! A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the exact location of failsafe settings. button to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM...
... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about... MemOK! A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the exact location of failsafe settings. button to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM...
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...BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as Z170A.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS... that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears ...
...BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as Z170A.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS... that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears ...
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... turn the system off then back on. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press...
... turn the system off then back on. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press...
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... to load or save profile to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from one to ... This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile This item allows you to your USB drive, load and save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-59 Key in the...
... to load or save profile to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from one to ... This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile This item allows you to your USB drive, load and save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-59 Key in the...
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... ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-62 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Visit http://www.asus.com to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the...
... ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-62 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Visit http://www.asus.com to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the...
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... that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-63 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Check... your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. Insert the USB flash disk ...
... that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-63 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Check... your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. Insert the USB flash disk ...
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...to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS by Internet. ... Select by Internet: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! • This function can support devices such as a...
...to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS by Internet. ... Select by Internet: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! • This function can support devices such as a...
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... Flash 2 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Z170-A Series 2-65 If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press...
... Flash 2 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Z170-A Series 2-65 If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press...