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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 ... 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 ... 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19...
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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 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 ... menu 3-45 3.8 Boot menu 3-50 3.9 Tool menu 3-56 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-56 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-56 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-58 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-59 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-62 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-64 iv
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 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 ... menu 3-45 3.8 Boot menu 3-50 3.9 Tool menu 3-56 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-56 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-56 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-58 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-59 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-62 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-64 iv
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...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 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID...
...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 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID...
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... the following parts: 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
... the following parts: 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
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...are not compatible 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 test one set of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot...the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! 3. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for about 30 ...
...are not compatible 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 test one set of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot...the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! 3. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for about 30 ...
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USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 3. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4.
USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 3. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4.
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.... 4. On your computer. 5. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • Refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-13 Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to section 2.3.1 Rear I /O shield...
.... 4. On your computer. 5. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • Refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-13 Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to section 2.3.1 Rear I /O shield...
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... into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this means that the BIOS updating process is not operating properly. 6. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the...
... into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this means that the BIOS updating process is not operating properly. 6. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the...
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... CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-1 In normal...
... CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-1 In normal...
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...Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . The BIOS screen ...what you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup 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 ...
...Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . The BIOS screen ...what you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup 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 ...
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... to load or save profile to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load/Save Profile ...from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 Load from Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to your USB drive,...
... to load or save profile to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load/Save Profile ...from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 Load from Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to your USB drive,...
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...). • This utility is available in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-61 Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this user guide for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when...
...). • This utility is available in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-61 Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this user guide for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when...
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...1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. Go to the Tool menu to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 7. Chapter 3 3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Updating through the Internet. Press the Up/Down arrow...or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to the USB port. 3. Check ...
...1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. Go to the Tool menu to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 7. Chapter 3 3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Updating through the Internet. Press the Up/Down arrow...or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to the USB port. 3. Check ...
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... under the Exit menu. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 4. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-63 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under...
... under the Exit menu. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 4. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-63 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under...
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... to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you want to use...
... to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you want to use...
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... firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support...
... firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support...
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Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click to search an image file for your boot logo Click to go back to EZ Update main screen Click to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you Click BIOS Update button, Click Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-17
Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click to search an image file for your boot logo Click to go back to EZ Update main screen Click to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you Click BIOS Update button, Click Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-17
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... download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click USB BIOS Flashback. 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Click Cancel to...
... download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click USB BIOS Flashback. 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Click Cancel to...
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... to : field, select the USB flash drive, then Click Download. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-19 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for more details. Refer to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Wait for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for New BIOS Update. After the download is complete, Click OK.
... to : field, select the USB flash drive, then Click Download. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-19 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for more details. Refer to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Wait for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for New BIOS Update. After the download is complete, Click OK.