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3.11 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 ... 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 driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
3.11 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 ... 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 driver during Windows® OS installation 5-7 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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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 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* Windows® 8.1* ...
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 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* Windows® 8.1* ...
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.... • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.1 Boost feature. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-19 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Chapter 1 2.
.... • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.1 Boost feature. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 1-19 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Chapter 1 2.
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... SATA hard disk drives to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-31 The following item appears only when you to enable or disable PCIE port to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases...
... SATA hard disk drives to SATA for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-31 The following item appears only when you to enable or disable PCIE port to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases...
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... This item allows you to simulate a USB keyboard and mouse in your system before you disable this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-33 If no USB device is enabled. USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for BIOS setup only and ...disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you to install USb driver in Windows 7. [Disabled] Disables the USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator. Ensure to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. XHCI Hand-off ...
... This item allows you to simulate a USB keyboard and mouse in your system before you disable this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-33 If no USB device is enabled. USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for BIOS setup only and ...disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you to install USb driver in Windows 7. [Disabled] Disables the USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator. Ensure to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. XHCI Hand-off ...
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... the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS. The following items appear only when you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to launch. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-47 Get the optimized function when booting...This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to launch. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot ...
... the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS. The following items appear only when you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to launch. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 3-47 Get the optimized function when booting...This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to launch. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot ...
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...during POST (Power-On Self Test) to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during Windows® 7 installation. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-1 Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to your 100 series platform. 4. The setup procedures presented in order to a USB.... Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Power on your 100 series platform....
...during POST (Power-On Self Test) to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during Windows® 7 installation. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-1 Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to your 100 series platform. 4. The setup procedures presented in order to a USB.... Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Power on your 100 series platform....
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screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 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..." Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support 5. Chapter 4 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7.
screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 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..." Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support 5. Chapter 4 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7.
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On your 100 series platform. 6. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-3 Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system. 3. screen will be loaded ...your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ...
On your 100 series platform. 6. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-3 Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system. 3. screen will be loaded ...your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ...
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Once completed, click OK to finish. - Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and.... 5. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-7
Once completed, click OK to finish. - Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and.... 5. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6. Chapter 4 SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-7
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Install the necessary drivers to get the necessary software manuals. Follow the instructions below to use the devices. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab ... screenshots in the support DVD. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-9 Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display product related information Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
Install the necessary drivers to get the necessary software manuals. Follow the instructions below to use the devices. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab ... screenshots in the support DVD. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 4-9 Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display product related information Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
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... or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click or tap to update the BIOS...
... or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using EZ Update Click or tap to update the BIOS...
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... will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Double-click or tap on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status...
... will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Double-click or tap on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Analog and digital connector status...
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... Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Press to exit or press to return to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click OK. 4. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 5-7 During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you want to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. Follow the succeeding...
... Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Press to exit or press to return to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click OK. 4. SABERTOOTH Z170 S 5-7 During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you want to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. Follow the succeeding...