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... Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Z170-WS specifications summary x Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special ...ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 ...
... Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Z170-WS specifications summary x Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special ...ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 ...
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Contents Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 ...menu 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-52 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-57 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-59 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-60 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-60 3.10 Exit menu 3-61 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-62 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-62 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-63 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-65 iv
Contents Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 ...menu 3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-52 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-57 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-59 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-60 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-60 3.10 Exit menu 3-61 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-62 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-62 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-63 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-65 iv
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...software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID ...Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID...
...software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID ...Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID...
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... describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: 1. viii Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD®...Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for...
... describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: 1. viii Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD®...Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for...
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...Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To... stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Z170-WS 1-13 button ...
...Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To... stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Z170-WS 1-13 button ...
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.... 2. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked...
.... 2. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. • We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked...
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... 2 6. This may have risks. If the BIOS program is enabled. To use Q-Code Logger: 1. Z170-WS 2-13 Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is not operating properly. USB Q-Code Logger... button Q-Code Logger does not support NTFS and exFAT32 format. Insert the USB storage device to easily check Q-Code event logs with opening the computer's case. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Ensure that your local ASUS...
... 2 6. This may have risks. If the BIOS program is enabled. To use Q-Code Logger: 1. Z170-WS 2-13 Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is not operating properly. USB Q-Code Logger... button Q-Code Logger does not support NTFS and exFAT32 format. Insert the USB storage device to easily check Q-Code event logs with opening the computer's case. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Ensure that your local ASUS...
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...the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (...management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering...
...the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (...management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering...
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... at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. If you want to use the mouse to ... its parameters. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button...
... at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. If you want to use the mouse to ... its parameters. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button...
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..., press , and then select Yes. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Z170-WS 3-59 Profile Name This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in a profile number from your... press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to your USB drive. Chapter 3 Load from the...
..., press , and then select Yes. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Z170-WS 3-59 Profile Name This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in a profile number from your... press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to your USB drive. Chapter 3 Load from the...
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... guide for this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for more information. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Visit http://www.asus.com to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the...
... guide for this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for more information. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Visit http://www.asus.com to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the...
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... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-63 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet varies per region and...
... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-63 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet varies per region and...
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...to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! • This function can support devices such as a ...USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. To...
...to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! • This function can support devices such as a ...USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. To...
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... updating process. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!... The system requires you press to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 Z170-WS...
... updating process. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!... The system requires you press to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 Z170-WS...
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... motherboard driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. 4.4.3 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that displays during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then...
... motherboard driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. 4.4.3 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that displays during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then...
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Chapter 4 Z170-WS 4-17 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click to search an image file for your boot logo Click to go back to EZ Update main screen Click to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you Click BIOS Update button, Click Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
Chapter 4 Z170-WS 4-17 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click to search an image file for your boot logo Click to go back to EZ Update main screen Click to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you Click BIOS Update button, Click Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
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... is available only in selected motherboard models. on the left of days for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to cancel the download schedule...
... is available only in selected motherboard models. on the left of days for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to cancel the download schedule...
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... drive, then Click Download. 3. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for New BIOS Update. Chapter 4 Z170-WS 4-19 After the download is complete, Click...
... drive, then Click Download. 3. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for the system to check the latest BIOS version. 2. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for New BIOS Update. Chapter 4 Z170-WS 4-19 After the download is complete, Click...