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User Guide - Page 2
... provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ii 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 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR...
User Guide - Page 3
... vi Q170M-C 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 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers and Jumpers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 1.9 Installing an operating system 1-23
Chapter 2 BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
User Guide - Page 4
... or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your power supply is organized
This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. If you are also provided. It...
User Guide - Page 18
..., ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for later
use .
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely
seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
User Guide - Page 19
USB 3.0 Controller
shared
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CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
Q170M-C Clear RTC RAM
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. ASUS Q170M-C
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- The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data.
• If the steps above do not...
User Guide - Page 29
... support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit), Windows® 8.1 (64bit) and Windows® 10 (64bit) Operating Systems (OS).
Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS...
User Guide - Page 39
... Service Provider). ASUS Q170M-C
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 automatically update your motherboard's driver, software
and firmware
Model Name: Q170M-C
Click to find and select the BIOS
from file
Click to select a boot logo
Click to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update...
User Guide - Page 40
... select an Internet connection method, and then press .
Via the Internet
a) Select via USB or Internet. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it.
2.
Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 and press to complete the update.
3. 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.
User Guide - Page 41
... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Turn on your computer screen. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!.
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup...
User Guide - Page 42
... your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3.
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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical
drive then select the optical drive as...
User Guide - Page 43
....
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press .
4. ASUS Q170M-C
2-5 Restart your computer. Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations.
5.
Yes
No...
User Guide - Page 44
...data or system.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen.
•...
User Guide - Page 45
... Fan's speed. ASUS Q170M-C
2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority.
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information
Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program
Displays the...
User Guide - Page 47
... the menu bar allows you to change the settings. Hot keys This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in BIOS.
• The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste.
• You can select for more information. ASUS Q170M-C
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MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu...
User Guide - Page 57
... the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to all cores.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related...
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