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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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...® 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...
...® 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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... the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utility, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170-K 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 Click to find and select...
... the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utility, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS Z170-K 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 Click to find and select...
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..., and then press . b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to enable it. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Via USB a) Insert...
..., and then press . b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to enable it. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Via USB a) Insert...
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... the BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS Z170-K 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to load default BIOS values. CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Turn on your USB flash drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update the BIOS in...
... the BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS Z170-K 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to load default BIOS values. CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Turn on your USB flash drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update the BIOS in...
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...prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS ...(76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT)...
...prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS ...(76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT)...
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... from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to prevent system boot failaure. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? ASUS Z170-K 2-5 Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the...
... from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to prevent system boot failaure. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? ASUS Z170-K 2-5 Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the...
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...button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to turn the ...force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this section are ...
...button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to turn the ...force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in this section are ...
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... ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-K 2-41 Boot Device... POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) ...
... ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-K 2-41 Boot Device... POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) ...
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... in the profile number that you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-K 2-45 For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration...
... in the profile number that you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-K 2-45 For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration...