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... configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA...
... configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA...
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..., use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for the dual-channel configuration. Full DIMM support is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment...
..., use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for the dual-channel configuration. Full DIMM support is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9 Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment...
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... the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to do not need to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Secure the card to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support...
... the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to do not need to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Secure the card to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support...
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... BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. +3V_BAT GND 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1. CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. enter...
... BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. +3V_BAT GND 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1. CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. enter...
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... S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 5. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to a microphone. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-15 In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1 channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. This port...
... S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 5. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to a microphone. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-15 In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1 channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. This port...
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.... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA T_SENSOR connector ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 4. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs...
.... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA T_SENSOR connector ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 4. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs...
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... charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification. 8. We recommend you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
... charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification. 8. We recommend you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
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... features of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. Refer to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 The contents...
... features of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. Refer to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 The contents...
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... connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update...
... connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update...
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... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z17PGAUR.CAP. • The BIOS file in your USB flash drive. Ensure that your USB flash drive is an auto recovery...
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z17PGAUR.CAP. • The BIOS file in your USB flash drive. Ensure that your USB flash drive is an auto recovery...
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ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 Refer to Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs and resets the system Selects the boot device priority...
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 Refer to Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs and resets the system Selects the boot device priority...
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... Port settings. DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the DMI speed. PCIEx16_1/ PCIEx16_2 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-31 Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for slot 1 or slot 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] iGPU Multi-Monitor...
... Port settings. DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the DMI speed. PCIEx16_1/ PCIEx16_2 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-31 Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for slot 1 or slot 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] iGPU Multi-Monitor...
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... options: [Auto] [Port 9] [Port 10] [Port 11] [Port 12] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information M.2 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] Enable this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] This item allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this item to remap PCIE port to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable...
... options: [Auto] [Port 9] [Port 10] [Port 11] [Port 12] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information M.2 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] Enable this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] This item allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this item to remap PCIE port to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable...
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... during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. 2-50 Chapter 2: BIOS information Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage) The USB storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to use . 1. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. It is a guide on...
... during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. 2-50 Chapter 2: BIOS information Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage) The USB storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to use . 1. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. It is a guide on...
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Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your 100 series platform. 6. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. On your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Burn this...
Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your 100 series platform. 6. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. On your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Burn this...
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... a chassis). 3. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
... a chassis). 3. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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... 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers...
... 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers...
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... Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] This item allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this item to remap PCIE port to the corresponding SATA port. CR#1-Remap Port Selection [Auto] This item allows you to select port for ASUS Hyper Kit card. PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. The following items appear only when you to enable/disable...
... Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] This item allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this item to remap PCIE port to the corresponding SATA port. CR#1-Remap Port Selection [Auto] This item allows you to select port for ASUS Hyper Kit card. PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. The following items appear only when you to enable/disable...
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...; 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on a working system. 2. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. This section is recommended to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on the chipset specification...
...; 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on a working system. 2. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. This section is recommended to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on the chipset specification...
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... of the Windows® 7 installation source using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. On your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source •...
... of the Windows® 7 installation source using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. On your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source •...