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... About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main...
... About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main...
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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 additional ...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, 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 ...
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 additional ...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, 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 ...
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...In - DVI-D port. DVI-D can not be converted to output from your PC to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total... 7.1-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 10. Optical S/PDIF out port. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for USB 3.1 devices. 12. USB 2.0 ports 13 and 14. DisplayPort port: 553 MHz - This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
...In - DVI-D port. DVI-D can not be converted to output from your PC to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total... 7.1-channel Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 10. Optical S/PDIF out port. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for USB 3.1 devices. 12. USB 2.0 ports 13 and 14. DisplayPort port: 553 MHz - This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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... you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 an Internet connection...
... you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 an Internet connection...
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... Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to enable it. 2. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Follow the steps below to perform the BIOS update process. e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find ...the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . Via the Internet...
... Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to enable it. 2. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Follow the steps below to perform the BIOS update process. e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find ...the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . Via the Internet...
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You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in your USB flash drive. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your computer screen. The screen captures used in... save them in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD to recover BIOS settings. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure that your USB flash drive is not supported under FreeDOS environment. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. The ...
You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in your USB flash drive. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your computer screen. The screen captures used in... save them in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD to recover BIOS settings. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure that your USB flash drive is not supported under FreeDOS environment. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. The ...
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...3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. When the select... On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to boot from the DVD/CD. Press ENTER to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the...
...3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. When the select... On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to boot from the DVD/CD. Press ENTER to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the...
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ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature...
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature...
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... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your data or system. Press the reset button on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Select... then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press the power button to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to boot after POST: ...
... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your data or system. Press the reset button on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Select... then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press the power button to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to boot after POST: ...
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...Network Devices [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable ...Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of devices that you set to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43
...Network Devices [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable ...Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of devices that you set to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43
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... the PCIE slots that the graphics card is created. Profile Name Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 2.9.3 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you want to save profile to prevent the system boot failure... graphics card installed in your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load the previous...
... the PCIE slots that the graphics card is created. Profile Name Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 2.9.3 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you want to save profile to prevent the system boot failure... graphics card installed in your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load the previous...
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... About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main...
... About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers / Jumpers / Holes 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main...
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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 additional ...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, 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 ...
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 additional ...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, 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 ...
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... up to CRT and is for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total ... peripheral devices. 13. This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type A port is not compatible with DVI-I. 15. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for...
... up to CRT and is for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total ... peripheral devices. 13. This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type A port is not compatible with DVI-I. 15. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for...
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... Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 the future. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
... Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 the future. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
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...perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . b) Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ ... to enable it. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to complete the update. 3. 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.
...perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . b) Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ ... to enable it. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to complete the update. 3. 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.
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... drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z17PGAUR.CAP. • The BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in your computer has a DVD optical drive...
... drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z17PGAUR.CAP. • The BIOS file in this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in your computer has a DVD optical drive...
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...Drive D (USB flash drive). On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press ENTER to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo... the DVD/CD. If no key is detected. Welcome to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Peter Anvin A ...
...Drive D (USB flash drive). On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press ENTER to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo... the DVD/CD. If no key is detected. Welcome to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Peter Anvin A ...
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... panel 3. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to security regulations. 5. Are... you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? When BIOS update...
... panel 3. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to security regulations. 5. Are... you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? When BIOS update...
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... program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see ... screens shown in using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. Press to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. See...
... program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see ... screens shown in using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. Press to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. See...