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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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xii 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 ...by PME, PXE 2 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® ...
xii 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 ...by PME, PXE 2 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® ...
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... 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 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... 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 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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... TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-29 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mb/s connection speed. These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314...
... TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-29 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mb/s connection speed. These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314...
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... xHCI mode. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-31 We recommend you 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. 12.
... xHCI mode. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-31 We recommend you 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. 12.
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...the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Install the necessary drivers to display product related information. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-39 Refer to install the selected items If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Running the support DVD Place the Support ....EXE to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to run the DVD. Click to select an item to install Click...
...the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Install the necessary drivers to display product related information. ASUS Z170-AR Series 1-39 Refer to install the selected items If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Running the support DVD Place the Support ....EXE to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to run the DVD. Click to select an item to install Click...
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... item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port to SATA for RAID Remapping. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the...] when you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. SATA6G_6(Gray) SATA6G_1(Gray) - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Express PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] This item allows you want to enable or disable SATA...
... item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port to SATA for RAID Remapping. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the...] when you to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. SATA6G_6(Gray) SATA6G_1(Gray) - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Express PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] This item allows you want to enable or disable SATA...
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... will only power on or off when you press the Reset button. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to the BIOS Setup directly when you press the DirectKey button. [Enabled] ...normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on and go to load the network stack driver during POST. All USB devices will extend the POST time. SATA Support [HDD Only] [All Sata Devices] [HDD Only] [Last Boot HDD...
... will only power on or off when you press the Reset button. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to the BIOS Setup directly when you press the DirectKey button. [Enabled] ...normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on and go to load the network stack driver during POST. All USB devices will extend the POST time. SATA Support [HDD Only] [All Sata Devices] [HDD Only] [Last Boot HDD...
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...want to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to launch. Only select...(Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to [Enabled]....
...want to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to launch. Only select...(Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to [Enabled]....
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...necessary. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Click to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS ...to select a boot logo Click to download the latest BIOS file for this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and ...
...necessary. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Click to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS ...to select a boot logo Click to download the latest BIOS file for this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and ...
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...series platform. 4. 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. It is a guide on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Power on a working system. 2. Connect the...operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.12.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. Refer to be preloaded in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on your 100 series platform. 3. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 ...
...series platform. 4. 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. It is a guide on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Power on a working system. 2. Connect the...operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.12.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. Refer to be preloaded in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on your 100 series platform. 3. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 ...
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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. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. 5. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-67
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. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. 5. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. ASUS Z170-AR Series 2-67
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...correctly. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ... show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Edit the ISO file and add both "...
...correctly. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ... show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Edit the ISO file and add both "...
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... Self Test) to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - Power on your 100 series platform. 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6. Once...
... Self Test) to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - Power on your 100 series platform. 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6. Once...