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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-P D3 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-P D3 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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Z170-P D3 specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3... 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 ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software...
Z170-P D3 specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3... 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 ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software...
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..., drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from Z170-P D3 BIOS 0205 version. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection...
..., drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from Z170-P D3 BIOS 0205 version. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection...
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... the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started d) Press to switch to select...
... the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started d) Press to switch to select...
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.... Turn on your computer screen. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
.... Turn on your computer screen. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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Ensure that your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot from the DVD/CD. Boot your computer has a DVD optical drive. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005... the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot: 5. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive...
Ensure that your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot from the DVD/CD. Boot your computer has a DVD optical drive. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005... the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot: 5. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive...
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... . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-5 Restart your computer. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. When BIOS update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from...
... . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-5 Restart your computer. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. When BIOS update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from...
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..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. See section 1.6... value. Press the power button to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you failed to guide you in this section are for information on ...
..., try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. See section 1.6... value. Press the power button to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you failed to guide you in this section are for information on ...
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...2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you want to save. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file... only coming from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Name Allows you to create a name for the profile ...
...2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you want to save. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file... only coming from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Name Allows you to create a name for the profile ...