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Profile 2-59 2.9.4 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 2-60 2.9.5 Graphics Card Information 2-60 2.10 Exit menu 2-61 2.11 Updating BIOS 2-62 2.11.1 EZ Update 2-62 2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-63 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-65 2.12 Installing an operating system 2-66 2.12.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 2-66 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iv 2.7 Monitor menu 2-46 2.8 Boot menu 2-51 2.9 Tool menu 2-57 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 2-57 2.9.2 Secure Erase 2-57 2.9.3 ASUS O.C.
Profile 2-59 2.9.4 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 2-60 2.9.5 Graphics Card Information 2-60 2.10 Exit menu 2-61 2.11 Updating BIOS 2-62 2.11.1 EZ Update 2-62 2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-63 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-65 2.12 Installing an operating system 2-66 2.12.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 2-66 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iv 2.7 Monitor menu 2-46 2.8 Boot menu 2-51 2.9 Tool menu 2-57 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 2-57 2.9.2 Secure Erase 2-57 2.9.3 ASUS O.C.
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...x Power-on button 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 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... WOL by PME, PXE 3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x User's manual 1 x Z170 Series Exclusive Feature manual Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows...
...x Power-on button 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 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... WOL by PME, PXE 3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x User's manual 1 x Z170 Series Exclusive Feature manual Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows...
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...Due to the design of the Intel® chipset, all USB devices connected to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x ...V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better performance from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port **Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port ...
...Due to the design of the Intel® chipset, all USB devices connected to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x ...V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)): - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better performance from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port **Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port ...
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ASUS Z170-A Series 1-33 Flashback header (12-1 pin FLBK_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately. 15. The USB BIOS Flashback card is for the USB BIOS Flashback card that allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system.
ASUS Z170-A Series 1-33 Flashback header (12-1 pin FLBK_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately. 15. The USB BIOS Flashback card is for the USB BIOS Flashback card that allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system.
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...system boot failure. button to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product Introduction button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. System will appear during...If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A...
...system boot failure. button to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product Introduction button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. System will appear during...If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A...
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...apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings...When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the ...
...apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings...When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the ...
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...default value. Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected... BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or...
...default value. Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected... BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or...
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Load from Profile This item allows you to key in the BIOS Flash. Profile Name This item allows you to your USB drive. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-59 Save to Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT ...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! •...
Load from Profile This item allows you to key in the BIOS Flash. Profile Name This item allows you to your USB drive. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-59 Save to Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT ...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! •...
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... motherboard's softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD...
... motherboard's softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD...
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... a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-63 2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to find the USB flash disk that contains the...
... a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-63 2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to find the USB flash disk that contains the...
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Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 5. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and...USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...
Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 5. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and...USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults ...
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... gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-65 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto...
... gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS Z170-A Series 2-65 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto...