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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 ... 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ix Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 ... 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 ... menu 3-45 3.8 Boot menu 3-50 3.9 Tool menu 3-56 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-56 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-56 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-58 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-59 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-62 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-64 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 ... menu 3-45 3.8 Boot menu 3-50 3.9 Tool menu 3-56 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-56 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-56 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-58 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-59 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-62 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-64 iv
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...software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID ...Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID...
...software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID ...Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID...
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... DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes...
... DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes...
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...are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. A message will begin automatic... set is not properly installed. The blinking speed 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. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the...
...are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. A message will begin automatic... set is not properly installed. The blinking speed 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. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the...
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USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 3. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4.
USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 3. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled. 4.
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... onscreen instructions to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to complete the installation. 2. Shut down your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-13 Place the bundled support DVD to boot after flashing the BIOS, unplug the power core and restart the...
... onscreen instructions to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to complete the installation. 2. Shut down your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-13 Place the bundled support DVD to boot after flashing the BIOS, unplug the power core and restart the...
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... contact your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is completed. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. If this means that the BIOS updating process is damaged during...
... contact your local ASUS Service Center. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is completed. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. If this means that the BIOS updating process is damaged during...
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...ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as Z170D.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS... is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An ...
...ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as Z170D.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS... is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An ...
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... switches for information on . Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering... BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the ...
... switches for information on . Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering... BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the ...
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... from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile to 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! • We recommend that saved your USB drive.... 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to...
... from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile to 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! • We recommend that saved your USB drive.... 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to...
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... is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-61 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this user guide for more information. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB...
... is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-61 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this user guide for more information. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB...
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... . 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press the Up/Down...
... . 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Press to switch to the USB port. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press the Up/Down...
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... the Exit menu. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-63 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. •...
... the Exit menu. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-63 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. •...
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... you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery...
... you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery...
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... motherboard driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. 4.4.3 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that displays during POST. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then...
... motherboard driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click Update. 4.4.3 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that displays during POST. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then...
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Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-17 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click to search an image file for your boot logo Click to go back to EZ Update main screen Click to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you Click BIOS Update button, Click Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-17 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click to search an image file for your boot logo Click to go back to EZ Update main screen Click to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you Click BIOS Update button, Click Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
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... motherboard models. Click Cancel to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click USB BIOS Flashback. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Click Apply to save the latest...
... motherboard models. Click Cancel to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click USB BIOS Flashback. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Click Apply to save the latest...
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... download is complete, Click OK. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for the system to your computer's USB port that you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-19 Wait for New BIOS Update. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you have installed the USB storage device to...
... download is complete, Click OK. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for the system to your computer's USB port that you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-19 Wait for New BIOS Update. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you have installed the USB storage device to...