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......v About this guide...v Package contents...vii Z170-AR specifications summary vii 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-16 1.6 Jumpers...1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-21 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-34 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches 1-36 1.10 Software support 1-39 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-2 2.2.1 EZ Mode 2-3 2.2.2 Advanced...
......v About this guide...v Package contents...vii Z170-AR specifications summary vii 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 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-16 1.6 Jumpers...1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-21 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-34 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches 1-36 1.10 Software support 1-39 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-2 2.2.1 EZ Mode 2-3 2.2.2 Advanced...
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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. 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
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...outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by ...the new technology it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. v About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
...outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by ...the new technology it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. v About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
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...your PC screen.* * Contact your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Z170-AR specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- EPU Fan Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple... thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for supporting information. (continued on the next page) ix UEFI BIOS - supports ASUS...
...your PC screen.* * Contact your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Z170-AR specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- EPU Fan Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple... thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for supporting information. (continued on the next page) ix UEFI BIOS - supports ASUS...
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... your needs EZ DIY Push Notice - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS ESD Guards - USB 3.1 Boost - EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with dedicated audio design onboard! MemOK! - Z170-AR specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features eSports Champions Turbo LAN - Turbo APP - ASUS Q-Slot - Mobo Connect - LAN Guard - AI...
... your needs EZ DIY Push Notice - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS ESD Guards - USB 3.1 Boost - EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with dedicated audio design onboard! MemOK! - Z170-AR specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features eSports Champions Turbo LAN - Turbo APP - ASUS Q-Slot - Mobo Connect - LAN Guard - AI...
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Z170-AR specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x BIOS Flashback header 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM port 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xii button 1 x Clear CMOS ...
Z170-AR specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x BIOS Flashback header 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM port 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xii button 1 x Clear CMOS ...
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.... 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Expansion slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable...
.... 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Expansion slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCI slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable...
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... on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to clear the... the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-19
... on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to clear the... the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-19
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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...
.... • 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...
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... the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. To use an M.2 SATA device, refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can support one SATA device could be activated. 2. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-... PCH Storage Configuration for details. • The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to section 2.6.8 ...
... the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. To use an M.2 SATA device, refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can support one SATA device could be activated. 2. Intel® Z170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-... PCH Storage Configuration for details. • The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to section 2.6.8 ...
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To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to the fan connectors. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-25 The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of ... W) fan power. • W_PUMP function support depends on water cooling device. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. These...
To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to the fan connectors. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-25 The FAN EXTENSION CARD is securely installed to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of ... W) fan power. • W_PUMP function support depends on water cooling device. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. These...
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...AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the...connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set...
...AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the...connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set...
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15. Flashback header (12-1 pin FLBK_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately. 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-AR Series 1-33
15. Flashback header (12-1 pin FLBK_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately. 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-AR Series 1-33
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To turn off the LEDs, refer to BIOS section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration > LED Design Switch for details. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-35 LED Design These LEDs light up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. 4. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when the system is fully powered and operating. 3.
To turn off the LEDs, refer to BIOS section 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration > LED Design Switch for details. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-35 LED Design These LEDs light up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. 4. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up when the system is fully powered and operating. 3.
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...Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! If ... the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking...
...Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! If ... the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking...
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... proper Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you set the TPU switch to TPU_II (Water-cooling). • If you have made. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-37 TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU performance for air-cooling and water... this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will use the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time.
... proper Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you set the TPU switch to TPU_II (Water-cooling). • If you have made. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-37 TPU switch With its two-level adjustment functions, the TPU allows you to automatically adjusts the CPU performance for air-cooling and water... this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will use the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time.
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... that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal...
... that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal...
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... Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or... . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen...
... Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or... . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen...
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...the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ ...to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan...
...the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ ...to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan...
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... provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the...
... provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the...