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......vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other ... Power connection 2-11 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-12 2.1.8 Front I/O Connector 2-13 2.1.9 Expansion Card installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 iii
......vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF Engine" Power Design 1-3 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other ... Power connection 2-11 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-12 2.1.8 Front I/O Connector 2-13 2.1.9 Expansion Card installation 2-14 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 iii
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...Updating BIOS 3-55 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-55 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-56 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 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 4-19 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-20 4.4.3 USB BIOS...Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID...
...Updating BIOS 3-55 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-55 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-56 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 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 4-19 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-20 4.4.3 USB BIOS...Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software ...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software ...
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TUF Detective 2 - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - MemOK! - Profile - SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" TUF ESD Guards 2 - certified by military-standard) - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN to experience...
TUF Detective 2 - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - MemOK! - Profile - SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" TUF ESD Guards 2 - certified by military-standard) - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN to experience...
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xiii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating System Support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, 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, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence...
xiii SABERTOOTH Z170 S specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating System Support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, 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, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence...
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... it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New EZ Flash 3 can update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS. • New My Favorites function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items. •...
... it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New EZ Flash 3 can update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS. • New My Favorites function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items. •...
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...-to energy consumptions. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and easy to use software package. It also allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-5 It allows you to reduce carbon footprint...
...-to energy consumptions. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and easy to use software package. It also allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-5 It allows you to reduce carbon footprint...
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button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system ... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. button until...
button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system ... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. button until...
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...the USB storage device and filename/file format error. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-15 To use the CLR_CMOS jumper while BIOS update is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Follow the onscreen instructions to the...the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB ...
...the USB storage device and filename/file format error. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 2-15 To use the CLR_CMOS jumper while BIOS update is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Follow the onscreen instructions to the...the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB ...
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... BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z170STS.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170...
... BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z170STS.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170...
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...not exactly match what you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.2.7 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the... Exit menu or press the hotkey. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test...
...not exactly match what you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.2.7 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the... Exit menu or press the hotkey. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test...
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..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Name This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 Load from Profile This item allows you to eight, press , and ...then select Yes. Key in a profile number from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in a profile name. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive...
..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Name This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 Load from Profile This item allows you to eight, press , and ...then select Yes. Key in a profile number from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in a profile name. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive...
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... to boot. Visit http://www.asus.com to section 4.4.2 EZ Update of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-55 Carefully follow the instructions in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB drive. 3. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities...
... to boot. Visit http://www.asus.com to section 4.4.2 EZ Update of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-55 Carefully follow the instructions in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB drive. 3. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities...
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... latest BIOS, and then press . 6. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. Select by USB: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ... Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download...
... latest BIOS, and then press . 6. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. Select by USB: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ... Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download...
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... section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-57 To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the...
... section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-57 To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the...
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...that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an ...auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard ...
...that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an ...auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard ...
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... left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click or tap to update the BIOS 4-20 Chapter 4: Software Support With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Chapter 4 Click or tap to...
... left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click or tap to update the BIOS 4-20 Chapter 4: Software Support With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Chapter 4 Click or tap to...
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Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-21 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-21 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
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... tap Apply to cancel the download schedule. Click or tap Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap...
... tap Apply to cancel the download schedule. Click or tap Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap...
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... section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for New BIOS Update. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Refer to check the latest BIOS version. 2. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your computer...
... section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for New BIOS Update. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Refer to check the latest BIOS version. 2. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your computer...