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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xviii 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-...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xviii 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-...
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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 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-52 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-57 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-59 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-60 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-60 3.10 Exit menu 3-61 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-62 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-62 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-63 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-65 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 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-52 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-57 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-59 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-60 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-60 3.10 Exit menu 3-61 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-62 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-62 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-63 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-65 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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... This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes ... Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where...
... This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes ... Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where...
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xv Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 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...
xv Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 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...
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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 boot after using the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! System ...will appear during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button to test one set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus...
...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 boot after using the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! System ...will appear during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button to test one set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus...
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EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. Chapter 1 3. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4. Chapter 1 3. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the location of the Flashback LED. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Chapter 2 Refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. If the system fails to automatically update the BIOS. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port...
... 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the location of the Flashback LED. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Chapter 2 Refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. If the system fails to automatically update the BIOS. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port...
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... this scenario happens, please restart the system to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. 6. In case of the USB storage...out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation This may have risks. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to turn...
... this scenario happens, please restart the system to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. 6. In case of the USB storage...out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation This may have risks. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to turn...
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...this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you to run... or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in...
...this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you to run... or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in...
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... clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system off then back on your screen. •... for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to the default value. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
... clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system off then back on your screen. •... for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to the default value. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-59 Key in the BIOS Flash. Chapter 3... Load from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that you to store...
... item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-59 Key in the BIOS Flash. Chapter 3... Load from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that you to store...
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..., compatibility,and performance. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this chapter to boot. Chapter 3 3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to update your BIOS when necessary. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. The following utilities allow you...
..., compatibility,and performance. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this chapter to boot. Chapter 3 3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to update your BIOS when necessary. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. The following utilities allow you...
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... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 5. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-63 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet without having to perform the BIOS update process. Updating through the Internet varies per...
... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 5. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-63 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet without having to perform the BIOS update process. Updating through the Internet varies per...
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Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to select an Internet ...connection method, and then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. Select by Internet: 1. See section 3.10 Exit ...
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to select an Internet ...connection method, and then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. Select by Internet: 1. See section 3.10 Exit ...
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... that 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. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you press to a USB flash...Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-65 Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...
... that 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. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you press to a USB flash...Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-65 Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...
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... Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Z170-PREMIUM Z170-PREMIUM-ASUS-0001.CAP Z170-PREMIUM Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to...
... Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software Support Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Z170-PREMIUM Z170-PREMIUM-ASUS-0001.CAP Z170-PREMIUM Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to...
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Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-17 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click to search an image file for your boot logo Z170-PREMIUM Z170-PREMIUM-ASUS-0001.CAP Z170-PREMIUM 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-PREMIUM Series 4-17 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click to search an image file for your boot logo Z170-PREMIUM Z170-PREMIUM-ASUS-0001.CAP Z170-PREMIUM 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.
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Use this utility to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Z170-PREMIUM Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to quickly check for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software Support Click Cancel to...
Use this utility to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Z170-PREMIUM Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to quickly check for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software Support Click Cancel to...
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Z170-PREMIUM Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-19 Downloading the latest BIOS Before you have installed the USB storage device to : field, select the USB flash drive, then Click Download. 3. Wait for more details. After the utility detects a new BIOS, Click from the Save to your computer's USB port that you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback...
Z170-PREMIUM Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-19 Downloading the latest BIOS Before you have installed the USB storage device to : field, select the USB flash drive, then Click Download. 3. Wait for more details. After the utility detects a new BIOS, Click from the Save to your computer's USB port that you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback...