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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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... 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® 7 *64-bit supported only ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii Z170-AR specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support...
... 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® 7 *64-bit supported only ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii Z170-AR specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support...
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VGA port: 210 MHz - 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 Light Blue Lime ... Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready 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...
VGA port: 210 MHz - 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 Light Blue Lime ... Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready 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 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 15. Flashback header (12-1 pin FLBK_HEADER) This connector is purchased separately.
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...LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (...MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. 1.9 Onboard buttons...
...LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (...MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. 1.9 Onboard buttons...
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... have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-1 We strongly recommend that you to...
... have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-1 We strongly recommend that you to...
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... at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you in this option only if you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches... to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to erase the RTC...
... at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you in this option only if you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.9 Onboard buttons and switches... to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to erase the RTC...
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...system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive. Load from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile Name This item allows you to key in the BIOS Flash. 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This ...item allows you to load or save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-59 Key in a profile number from Profile This item...
...system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive. Load from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile Name This item allows you to key in the BIOS Flash. 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This ...item allows you to load or save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-59 Key in a profile number from Profile This item...
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.... 2. With this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this utlity, you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. 2.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to automatically update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support...
.... 2. With this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this utlity, you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. 2.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to automatically update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support...
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... switch to the USB port. 3. 2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-63 To update the BIOS by USB. 4. 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 the Folder Info field. ...
... switch to the USB port. 3. 2.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-63 To update the BIOS by USB. 4. 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 the Folder Info field. ...
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... is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select by Internet: 1. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to select... an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. 2-64 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. See section 2.10 Exit ...
... is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select by Internet: 1. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to select... an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. 2-64 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. See section 2.10 Exit ...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-65 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-65 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. 2.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto...