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Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 ... EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 * 64-bit ...
Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 ... EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 * 64-bit ...
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...is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug ... PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you intend to the card. 3. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2.
...is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug ... PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you intend to the card. 3. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2.
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... 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 fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices...
... 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 fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices...
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... applications, and utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to maximize the features of your hardware. If Autorun is enabled in the root folder. Double-click the Setup.exe ... an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
... applications, and utilities that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to maximize the features of your hardware. If Autorun is enabled in the root folder. Double-click the Setup.exe ... an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
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...BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Click 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...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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1
...BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Click 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...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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ... SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to [Enabled]. Enables this item to remap PCIE port to SATA for ASUS Hyper Kit card. CR#1-Remap Port Selection [Auto] This item allows you to configure the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ... SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to [Enabled]. Enables this item to remap PCIE port to SATA for ASUS Hyper Kit card. CR#1-Remap Port Selection [Auto] This item allows you to configure the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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... ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM...
... ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM...
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... only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The PK file must be active. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.10 Secure Boot Allows you to protect the system from a USB storage device. Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to a USB...Secure Boot keys to load the downloaded PK from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from any non-permissible changes. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure...
... only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The PK file must be active. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.10 Secure Boot Allows you to protect the system from a USB storage device. Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to a USB...Secure Boot keys to load the downloaded PK from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from any non-permissible changes. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure...
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...your system. The number of devices installed in the system. Delete key Allows you to delete the Key from a USB storage device. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-45 The KEK file must be formatted as a public key certificate or UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Set New ...] [No] DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the number of device items that are no longer trusted and cannot be formatted as a public key certificate or...
...your system. The number of devices installed in the system. Delete key Allows you to delete the Key from a USB storage device. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-45 The KEK file must be formatted as a public key certificate or UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Set New ...] [No] DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the number of device items that are no longer trusted and cannot be formatted as a public key certificate or...
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... presented in order to a USB storage device on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on your 100 series platform. 3. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the...enter the boot screen. 2-50 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1...
... presented in order to a USB storage device on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on your 100 series platform. 3. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the...enter the boot screen. 2-50 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1...
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The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." 5. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-51 Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6.
The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." 5. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-51 Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6.
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.... 9. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. On your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and...and "Auto_Unattend" folder from the root directory of the Windows® 7 installation source using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Burn ...
.... 9. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. On your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and...and "Auto_Unattend" folder from the root directory of the Windows® 7 installation source using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Burn ...
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.... - Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the boot screen. 6. Power on your 100 series platform...
.... - Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the boot screen. 6. Power on your 100 series platform...
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Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 ... EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 * 64-bit ...
Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 ... EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 * 64-bit ...
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...opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to do not need to use . 4. ... PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots that they support. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6.
...opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to do not need to use . 4. ... PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots that they support. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6.
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...specification. USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • This connector is based on xHCI mode. ... ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 8. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21
...specification. USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • This connector is based on xHCI mode. ... ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 8. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21
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The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD....Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to locate the file Setup.exe in your ASUS motherboard. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that...
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD....Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to locate the file Setup.exe in your ASUS motherboard. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that...
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...the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, 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 ... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 can also manually update...
...the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, 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 ... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 can also manually update...
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...[RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ... create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to SATA for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. Hyper Kit Mode [...
...[RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ... create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to SATA for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. Hyper Kit Mode [...
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... of devices that you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. This item allows you want to launch. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2.8.4 Boot up . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ... add-on devices. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of network devices that you to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43
... of devices that you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. This item allows you want to launch. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2.8.4 Boot up . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ... add-on devices. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of network devices that you to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43