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...ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is defaced or missing...to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is defaced or missing...to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-8 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-8 4.2.2 Obtaining the 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...
... Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-8 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-8 4.2.2 Obtaining the 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...
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Do not place the product in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage ...
Do not place the product in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage ...
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... linked with a plus sign (+). Italics Used to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. ix Example...
... linked with a plus sign (+). Italics Used to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. ix Example...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS Z170-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package 1 x CPU Installation Tool xvi
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS Z170-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector 1 x Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package 1 x CPU Installation Tool xvi
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... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for the...
... using a 32-bit Windows® OS. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for the...
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...in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to test one set of failsafe settings. Z170-WS 1-13 The... blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 ...
...in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to test one set of failsafe settings. Z170-WS 1-13 The... blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 ...
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... to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.4 PCH Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid ... When you can adjust the BIOS settings to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Z170-WS 1-25 Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. •...
... to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.4 PCH Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid ... When you can adjust the BIOS settings to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Z170-WS 1-25 Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. •...
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...the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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 a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or ... needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings ...
...the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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 a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or ... needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings ...
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... the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for details. Refer to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click... Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Z170-WS 3-3
... the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for details. Refer to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click... Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Z170-WS 3-3
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... default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your BIOS screen. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 3.3 My Favorites for more.... Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-5
... default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your BIOS screen. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 3.3 My Favorites for more.... Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-5
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Z170-WS 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Chapter 3 Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Z170-WS 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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... to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary...
... to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options for this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary...
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...This item allows you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-17 We recommend you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. The values range from 40.0...you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must...
...This item allows you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-17 We recommend you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. The values range from 40.0...you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must...
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... the external voltage regulator. Ensure to apply the optimized setting. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The... ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Select the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU ...
... the external voltage regulator. Ensure to apply the optimized setting. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The... ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Select the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU ...
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...the value. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 0% to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. ... overclocking. Select from levels 1 to 8 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 300 KHz to [Manual]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select [Manual] to 100%. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Do not remove the thermal module...
...the value. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 0% to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. ... overclocking. Select from levels 1 to 8 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 300 KHz to [Manual]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select [Manual] to 100%. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Do not remove the thermal module...
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...8000] Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to enable your processor cores to [Manual]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select [Manual] to adjust the value. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Auto] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust ...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal ...
...8000] Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to enable your processor cores to [Manual]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select [Manual] to adjust the value. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Auto] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust ...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. DRAM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal ...
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...Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] PLL Termination Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.36000] - [2.10000] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-29 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage. CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to ... voltage offset value. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [0.250] This item allows you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.005] - [0.635] The following items appear only when you to [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options...
...Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] PLL Termination Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.36000] - [2.10000] Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-29 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage. CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to ... voltage offset value. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [0.250] This item allows you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.005] - [0.635] The following items appear only when you to [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options...
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... the detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Step Up [0 sec] This item allows you to set the low limit warning for each fan. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-47 Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.5 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] CPU Fan Step Down [0 sec] This...of the CPU fan step down. The following items appear only when you to 75. CPU Middle Temperature [25] Use the or keys to [Manual]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detect the type of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Max. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper ...
... the detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Step Up [0 sec] This item allows you to set the low limit warning for each fan. Chapter 3 Z170-WS 3-47 Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.5 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] CPU Fan Step Down [0 sec] This...of the CPU fan step down. The following items appear only when you to 75. CPU Middle Temperature [25] Use the or keys to [Manual]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detect the type of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Max. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper ...