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...continued on the CPU types. Z170-AR specifications summary LGA1151 socket for the following items: Motherboard ASUS Z170-AR Motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Accessories 2-in...Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/2933(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2600(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Expansion Slots * Hyper DIMM support is default set at x4 mode, compatible...
...continued on the CPU types. Z170-AR specifications summary LGA1151 socket for the following items: Motherboard ASUS Z170-AR Motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector Accessories 2-in...Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3200(O.C.)*/3100(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/2933(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2600(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Expansion Slots * Hyper DIMM support is default set at x4 mode, compatible...
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... noise to 3 displays. Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Z170-AR specifications summary Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™ ...compatible with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology* - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key**, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both sound deliver equal quality - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) ASUS LAN Guard ASUS...
... noise to 3 displays. Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Z170-AR specifications summary Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™ ...compatible with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology* - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key**, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both sound deliver equal quality - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) ASUS LAN Guard ASUS...
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... full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. You can be about 3GB or less. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of 3GB ...system memory if you install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-9 com/kb/929605/en-us. •...
... full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. You can be about 3GB or less. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of 3GB ...system memory if you install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-9 com/kb/929605/en-us. •...
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... mode. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports up to wake up then steady) from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® chipset...
... mode. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for better compatibility. • Multi-VGA output supports up to wake up then steady) from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® chipset...
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... the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 12. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) This connector allows you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-31
... the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 12. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) This connector allows you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-31
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... default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights ..., the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. • The MemOK! A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also...
... default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights ..., the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. • The MemOK! A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also...
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... BIOS setting, load the default settings to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability.
... BIOS setting, load the default settings to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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... Boot compliant OS. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon 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 fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® ...
... Boot compliant OS. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon 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 fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® ...
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...no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service ...Provider). 2-62 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver...
...no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service ...Provider). 2-62 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select by Internet: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done.... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. 2-64 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select by Internet: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done.... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. 2-64 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup...
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...DVD or a USB flash drive that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-65 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file ...BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values....
...DVD or a USB flash drive that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-65 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file ...BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values....