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or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Where the applicable license entitles you to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. Such software in...
or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Where the applicable license entitles you to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. Such software in...
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... DVD 4-8 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... DVD 4-8 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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... with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with max. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with max. Z170-DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1151 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* (max. Integrated Graphics Processor- Please refer to 3 displays. ** HDMI...
... with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support* - 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with max. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with max. Z170-DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1151 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* (max. Integrated Graphics Processor- Please refer to 3 displays. ** HDMI...
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Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices) 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (4 x gray; 2 x black) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Water Pump header 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC ...
Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices) 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (4 x gray; 2 x black) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Water Pump header 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC ...
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... SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossfireX support that enables mulit-GPU setup, giving you the full power of PCIe 2.0. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to two SATA drives of the SSDs. It also features native support for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution of pixels for faster data retrieval. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of the latest graphics technologies. It natively supports...
... SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossfireX support that enables mulit-GPU setup, giving you the full power of PCIe 2.0. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to two SATA drives of the SSDs. It also features native support for 4K/UHD (ultra high definition) resolution of pixels for faster data retrieval. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of the latest graphics technologies. It natively supports...
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...1-18 1-33 1-20 1-19 1-31 1-30 1-39 1-22 1-37 1-38 1-34 1-21 1-17 1-17 1-21 2-13 1-38 1-31 1-39 1-32 1-31 1-32 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-5 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. SATAEXPRESS) 11. Q-Code LEDs 23. SATA 6G_34; LGA1151 CPU socket 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 26. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 24. EPU...
...1-18 1-33 1-20 1-19 1-31 1-30 1-39 1-22 1-37 1-38 1-34 1-21 1-17 1-17 1-21 2-13 1-38 1-31 1-39 1-32 1-31 1-32 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-5 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. SATAEXPRESS) 11. Q-Code LEDs 23. SATA 6G_34; LGA1151 CPU socket 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 26. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 24. EPU...
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... started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset...
... started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset...
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... rear panel ports. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-33 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.1 Boost feature. We recommend you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB...
... rear panel ports. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-33 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.1 Boost feature. We recommend you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB...
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.... software. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all models. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN O/SUB SPDIF OUT REAR USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the...
.... software. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all models. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN O/SUB SPDIF OUT REAR USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the...
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... the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for CPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [500] This item allows you set a higher frequency for extra power support. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Use the or to CPU loading...
... the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for CPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [500] This item allows you set a higher frequency for extra power support. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Use the or to CPU loading...
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...or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Express PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port to SATA for RAID Remapping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set to [AHCI] and allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally...
...or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Express PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port to SATA for RAID Remapping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set to [AHCI] and allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally...
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... audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output. M.2 and SATA Express Mode Configuration [SATA EXpress] [M.2] SATA mode will be switched to SATA Express. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to disable or enable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of your system. PCI-EX16_3 Bandwidth [Enabled] [Auto...
... audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output. M.2 and SATA Express Mode Configuration [SATA EXpress] [M.2] SATA mode will be switched to SATA Express. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to disable or enable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of your system. PCI-EX16_3 Bandwidth [Enabled] [Auto...
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...+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] This item allows your system to [Last State], it goes to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you can set to schedule an RTC alarm date. When set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
...+S5] [Enabled (S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] This item allows your system to [Last State], it goes to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you can set to schedule an RTC alarm date. When set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
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... Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on its size. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your choice. Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. Check the ASUS support site for special functions.
... Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on its size. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your choice. Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. Check the ASUS support site for special functions.
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... to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows 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. You can cause system boot failure! If you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD...
... to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows 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. You can cause system boot failure! If you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD...
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... copy all files on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to a USB storage device on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on a working system. 2. Power on your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. Chapter 4: Software Support Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to enter the boot screen. It is a guide on your 100 series platform. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-1 This section...
... copy all files on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to a USB storage device on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on a working system. 2. Power on your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. Chapter 4: Software Support Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to enter the boot screen. It is a guide on your 100 series platform. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-1 This section...
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... using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-3 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. On your 100 series platform. 6. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen...
... using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-3 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. On your 100 series platform. 6. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen...
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Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. To set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 5-2 Chapter 5:RAID Support Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in BIOS: 1. ...
Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. To set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 5-2 Chapter 5:RAID Support Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in BIOS: 1. ...
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... when installing a Windows® operating system on your USB storage device. To set PCI-EX16_3 slot bandwidth to X4 mode if you want to load the UEFI driver for more information. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of your operating system. Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD...
... when installing a Windows® operating system on your USB storage device. To set PCI-EX16_3 slot bandwidth to X4 mode if you want to load the UEFI driver for more information. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of your operating system. Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD...
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... device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. 5-8 Chapter 5:RAID Support During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. Click OK. 4. Chapter 5 5.2.2 Installing the RAID driver...
... device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. 5-8 Chapter 5:RAID Support During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. Click OK. 4. Chapter 5 5.2.2 Installing the RAID driver...