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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H170M-PLUS 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 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 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 menu...
... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H170M-PLUS 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 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 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 menu...
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H170M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ... SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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-...
H170M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ... SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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-...
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... need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your BIOS • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • All the BIOS screenshots are for reference only 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that...
... need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your BIOS • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • All the BIOS screenshots are for reference only 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that...
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... the Internet. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Via the Internet a) Select by USB. 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. e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash...
... the Internet. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Via the Internet a) Select by USB. 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. e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash...
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...BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-3 Turn on your computer screen. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus... Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility...
...BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-3 Turn on your computer screen. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus... Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that you to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility...
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... flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 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...ESC to boot from the DVD/CD. Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to ...
... flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 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...ESC to boot from the DVD/CD. Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to ...
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... panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 5. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Drives panel then select D:. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-5 On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Press to switch from Files panel to prevent system boot failaure. Select Yes...
... panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 5. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Drives panel then select D:. ASUS H170M-PLUS 2-5 On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Press to switch from Files panel to prevent system boot failaure. Select Yes...
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... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this option only if you see on . See section 1.6 Headers for information on the system chassis. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system... and stability. Press the reset button on how to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. • If the system fails to erase the RTC RAM...
... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this option only if you see on . See section 1.6 Headers for information on the system chassis. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system... and stability. Press the reset button on how to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. • If the system fails to erase the RTC RAM...
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...Mode of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Keep Current] Only the ASUS logo will only work under normal boot. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows...easily enter the BIOS setup. Hide the logo during POST. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Adjusts logo automatically based on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot...
...Mode of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Keep Current] Only the ASUS logo will only work under normal boot. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows...easily enter the BIOS setup. Hide the logo during POST. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Adjusts logo automatically based 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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... 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 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Save... to Profile Allows you to save . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item ...
... 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 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Save... to Profile Allows you to save . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item ...