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... 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 ...
... 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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... Protection - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS 5X Protection : - ASUS Q-Slot - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your device vendor for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Media Streamer app for your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for supporting...
... Protection - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS 5X Protection : - ASUS Q-Slot - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your device vendor for EZ BIOS download scheduling UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Media Streamer app for your PC status with smart devices in real time USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for supporting...
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... S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 5 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 port (blue, supports Key Express) 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 port (black, supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio I /O - 3x more durable corrosion- Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports -
... S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 5 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 port (blue, supports Key Express) 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 port (black, supports USB BIOS Flashback) 8-channel Audio I /O - 3x more durable corrosion- Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports -
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Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2... (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x DRCT(Direct Key) connector 1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments...
Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2... (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x DRCT(Direct Key) connector 1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments...
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SATAEXPRESS) 11. BIOS Flashback button 21. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314) 16. EPU switch 8. SATA 6G_56; Clear CMOS ...) Page 1-36 1-6 1-35 1-7 1-18 1-33 1-20 1-19 1-31 1-30 1-39 1-22 1-37 1-38 1-34 1-21 1-17 1-17 1-21 2-13 1-38 1-31 1-39 1-32 1-31 1-32 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-5
SATAEXPRESS) 11. BIOS Flashback button 21. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314) 16. EPU switch 8. SATA 6G_56; Clear CMOS ...) Page 1-36 1-6 1-35 1-7 1-18 1-33 1-20 1-19 1-31 1-30 1-39 1-22 1-37 1-38 1-34 1-21 1-17 1-17 1-21 2-13 1-38 1-31 1-39 1-32 1-31 1-32 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-5
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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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... to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. If the system fails to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot after flashing the BIOS, unplug the power core and restart the system. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for more...
... to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. If the system fails to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot after flashing the BIOS, unplug the power core and restart the system. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for more...
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... process and results to the system's failure to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the ...steps again. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS...
... process and results to the system's failure to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the ...steps again. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS...
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... 3.0 port 6 (supports Key Express) 5. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.0 9. USB 2.0 port 5 (supports USB BIOS Flashback) 6. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-15 USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 (supports 10. USB 3.1 ports E56 (supports USB 3.1 USB 3.1 Boost) Boost) 4. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. Intel®...
... 3.0 port 6 (supports Key Express) 5. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.0 9. USB 2.0 port 5 (supports USB BIOS Flashback) 6. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 2-15 USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 (supports 10. USB 3.1 ports E56 (supports USB 3.1 USB 3.1 Boost) Boost) 4. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. Intel®...
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.... Click Apply 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. Click Cancel to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software Support Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new...
.... Click Apply 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. Click Cancel to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software Support Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new...
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From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for more details. Wait for New BIOS Update. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to : field... drive, then Click Download. 3. After the utility detects a new BIOS, Click from the Save to your computer's USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. After the download is complete, Click OK. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-19 Refer to check the latest...
From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, Click Check for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for more details. Wait for New BIOS Update. Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to : field... drive, then Click Download. 3. After the utility detects a new BIOS, Click from the Save to your computer's USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. After the download is complete, Click OK. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-19 Refer to check the latest...