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ix Z170 PRO GAMING 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 ... 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, 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 ...
ix Z170 PRO GAMING 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 ... 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, 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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... slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you may cause you physical injury...
... slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you may cause you physical injury...
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... run on xHCI 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 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI mode. • These USB... when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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.
... run on xHCI 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 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI mode. • These USB... when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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.
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... it 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 run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer... to your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to locate the ...
... it 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 run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer... to your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to locate the ...
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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). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-1 To launch EZ ...
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). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-1 To launch EZ ...
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.... [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-31 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...
.... [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-31 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...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.6 Wait for better compatibility. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable ... system automatically 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 or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.6 Wait for better compatibility. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable ... system automatically 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 or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. ...
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...Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.11 Secure Boot Allows you to load the downloaded PK from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. The system verifies ...ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-43 Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from your system enters the OS. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver...
...Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.11 Secure Boot Allows you to load the downloaded PK from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. The system verifies ...ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-43 Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from your system enters the OS. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver...
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... single computer. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] DBX Management The DBX (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be formatted as a public key certificate or UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Configuration options: [Yes...
... single computer. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] DBX Management The DBX (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be formatted as a public key certificate or UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Configuration options: [Yes...
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... on your 100 series platform. 3. 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 ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the Windows® 7 installation DVD... on your 100 series platform. 4. 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 ...
... on your 100 series platform. 3. 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 ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the Windows® 7 installation DVD... on your 100 series platform. 4. 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 ...
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The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 5. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-49 The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6.
The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 5. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-49 The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6.
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...and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system. 3. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your system ...file. 4. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Method 2: Using a...
...and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system. 3. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your system ...file. 4. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Method 2: Using a...