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H170 PRO GAMING specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, 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, F12 Print Screen 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 (64-...
H170 PRO GAMING specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, 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, F12 Print Screen 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 (64-...
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...with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI...Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. When using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics ...
...with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI...Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. When using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics ...
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... USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can not be used under Windows® 7. • We strongly recommend that you to install the related driver to a microphone. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Optical S/ PDIF out Black Headset 2-channel Line In...channel configuration. 11. This port connects to fully use the USB3.0 ports under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • These connectors are for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to the audio configuration table for USB 3.0 devices....
... USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can not be used under Windows® 7. • We strongly recommend that you to install the related driver to a microphone. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Optical S/ PDIF out Black Headset 2-channel Line In...channel configuration. 11. This port connects to fully use the USB3.0 ports under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • These connectors are for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to the audio configuration table for USB 3.0 devices....
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...connected devices. GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. A USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+... USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN H170 PRO GAMING T_SENSOR connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB3+5V PIN 1 B H170 PRO GAMING USB3.0 Front panel connectors • These connectors are based on xHCI mode. 4. 3.
...connected devices. GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. A USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+... USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN H170 PRO GAMING T_SENSOR connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB3+5V PIN 1 B H170 PRO GAMING USB3.0 Front panel connectors • These connectors are based on xHCI mode. 4. 3.
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... 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Click the Drivers, Utilities, Manual, or Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support ...DVD into the optical drive. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Click to install Click a tab to display Support DVD information Select an item/ subitem that you want to install If Autorun...
... 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Click the Drivers, Utilities, Manual, or Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support ...DVD into the optical drive. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Click to install Click a tab to display Support DVD information Select an item/ subitem that you want to install If Autorun...
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...ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 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 to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H170 PRO GAMING... BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
...ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 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 to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H170 PRO GAMING... BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
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...PCH Configuration This item allows you set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables this option for ASUS Hyper kit card. [Disabled] Disables this option for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. When disabled, ...want the SATA hard disk drives to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 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 ...
...PCH Configuration This item allows you set the SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables this option for ASUS Hyper kit card. [Disabled] Disables this option for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. When disabled, ...want the SATA hard disk drives to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 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 ...
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...Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the...The following four items appear when you want to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices....
...Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the...The following four items appear when you want to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices....
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... you to manage the Secure Boot keys. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-41 Key Management This allows you to delete the PK from your system enters the OS. Delete Key This item allows you to ... Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Execute...
... you to manage the Secure Boot keys. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-41 Key Management This allows you to delete the PK from your system enters the OS. Delete Key This item allows you to ... Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Execute...
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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.
... 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.
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... storage) The USB storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to a USB storage device on a working system. 2. Power on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. It is a guide on your system and press...
... storage) The USB storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to a USB storage device on a working system. 2. Power on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. It is a guide on your system and press...
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ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-47 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. 5. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..."
ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-47 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. 5. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..."
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...1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..."... 6. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation....
...1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..."... 6. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation....