Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 9
ix x 9.6 in . 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 ... 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...
ix x 9.6 in . 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 ... 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...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 21
... . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to use...
... . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to use...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 31
... USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows 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...
... USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows 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...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 37
... your hardware. If Autorun is enabled in the root folder. Double-click the Setup.exe to display their respective menus. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file Setup...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 your ASUS motherboard. The contents of your OS documentation for updates. Click an icon to display a tab ...
... your hardware. If Autorun is enabled in the root folder. Double-click the Setup.exe to display their respective menus. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file Setup...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 your ASUS motherboard. The contents of your OS documentation for updates. Click an icon to display a tab ...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 39
... the BIOS version easily. 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 the future. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA ...
... the BIOS version easily. 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 the future. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA ...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 70
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 devices. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this option for M.2 devices. Enables this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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 devices. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this option for M.2 devices. Enables this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 81
... the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the NumLock. The following four items appear when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [1 sec...[Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43 This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only...
... the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the NumLock. The following four items appear when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [1 sec...[Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43 This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 82
Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.10 Secure Boot Allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Key Management This ... Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from any non-permissible changes. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The PK file must be active. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or...
Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.10 Secure Boot Allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Key Management This ... Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from any non-permissible changes. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The PK file must be active. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 83
The KEK file must be loaded. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-45 Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded db ... UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Append Key Allows you can load on the number of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Append Key Allows you to load the...
The KEK file must be loaded. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-45 Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded db ... UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Append Key Allows you can load on the number of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Append Key Allows you to load the...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 88
...presented in order to use . 1. Refer to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or...the USB ODD or USB storage device to a USB storage device on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. 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. Insert the Windows®...
...presented in order to use . 1. Refer to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or...the USB ODD or USB storage device to a USB storage device on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. 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. Insert the Windows®...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 89
screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-51 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7.
screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-51 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7.
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 90
...Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder from the root directory of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On ...platform. 6. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. 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 system. 3. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the ...
...Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder from the root directory of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On ...platform. 6. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. 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 system. 3. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the ...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users ManualEnglish
Page 94
... startup. Power on your 100 series platform. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6.
... startup. Power on your 100 series platform. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6.
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users Manual English
Page 9
x 9.6 in . ix 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 ... 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...
x 9.6 in . ix 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 ... 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...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users Manual English
Page 21
... earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you intend to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the ... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Align the card...
... earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you intend to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the ... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Align the card...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users Manual English
Page 31
... mode. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 We recommend you to install the related driver to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows...
... mode. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 We recommend you to install the related driver to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users Manual English
Page 37
... 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 locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD ...latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to maximize the features of your ASUS motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating ...
... 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 locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD ...latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to maximize the features of your ASUS motherboard. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating ...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users Manual English
Page 39
BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating 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 ... bar. Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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 saved BIOS and select a boot...
BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating 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 ... bar. Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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 saved BIOS and select a boot...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users Manual English
Page 70
... 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... [Port 9] [Port 10] [Port 11] [Port 12] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information Only six SATA ports will remain when enabling this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] This item allows you want to PIRQI-PIRQX. ...
... 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... [Port 9] [Port 10] [Port 11] [Port 12] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information Only six SATA ports will remain when enabling this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] This item allows you want to PIRQI-PIRQX. ...
Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA Users Manual English
Page 81
...detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [... network devices that you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43 Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you to select a desired post report waiting time. The following four ...
...detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [... network devices that you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43 Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you to select a desired post report waiting time. The following four ...