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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu...
... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu...
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...174; 7. Z170-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Specifications 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...
...174; 7. Z170-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Specifications 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...
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... bar. With this utility, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z170-K 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model...
... bar. With this utility, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z170-K 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model...
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...1. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 and press to perform the BIOS update process. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press .... c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it....
...1. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 and press to perform the BIOS update process. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press .... c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it....
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Z170-K 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Z170-K 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load...
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... ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the ...Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to enter FreeDOS prompt. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is not supported under FreeDOS environment. On the FreeDOS prompt, type ...
... ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the ...Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to enter FreeDOS prompt. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is not supported under FreeDOS environment. On the FreeDOS prompt, type ...
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... press . Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS Z170-K 2-5 See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170-K VER: 0305 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/04/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z170K.CAP 16779264 2015...
... press . Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS Z170-K 2-5 See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170-K VER: 0305 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/04/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: Z170K.CAP 16779264 2015...
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...guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Press to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Press the power button to your data or system. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to turn the system off then back on the system...a USB mouse is connected to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If ...
...guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Press to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Press the power button to your data or system. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to turn the system off then back on the system...a USB mouse is connected to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If ...
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...-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.... report waiting time. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-K 2-41 Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to select the type of the ...CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled...
...-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.... report waiting time. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-K 2-41 Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to select the type of the ...CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled...
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... if no profile is created. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-K 2-45 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. For more details, see section...
... if no profile is created. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-K 2-45 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. For more details, see section...