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Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-8 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-8 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software ...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 driver disk in Windows 5-7 5.2.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 v
Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-8 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-8 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-9 4.3 Software ...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 driver disk in Windows 5-7 5.2.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 v
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... Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays. ** HDMI 2.0 60Hz resolution support requires necessary drivers update. Integrated Graphics Processor- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card - 1 x M .2 Socket 3... Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with max. Please refer to 2 displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. Z170-DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1151 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single...
... Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays. ** HDMI 2.0 60Hz resolution support requires necessary drivers update. Integrated Graphics Processor- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card - 1 x M .2 Socket 3... Gb/s ports) - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with max. Please refer to 2 displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. Z170-DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1151 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single...
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...back) & 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support - Adjust BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for data hard drivers only. Gigabit Intel LAN connection - 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnect... are for headphone and speakers - BD audio layer content protection - Top notch audio sensation delivers according to 1300Mbps transfer speed ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller**** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ...
...back) & 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support - Adjust BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for data hard drivers only. Gigabit Intel LAN connection - 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnect... are for headphone and speakers - BD audio layer content protection - Top notch audio sensation delivers according to 1300Mbps transfer speed ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller**** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ...
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xv Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Support DVD contents Operating system support Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 Form factor * 64-bit supported only. ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xv Z170-DELUXE specifications summary Support DVD contents Operating system support Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows® 7 Form factor * 64-bit supported only. ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series...
... is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series...
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With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo ...of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-33 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These ...
With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo ...of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-33 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These ...
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... USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi.... • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation IO Shield BIOS • Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is for all models.
... USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi.... • Ensure to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation IO Shield BIOS • Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is for all models.
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX16_3 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to SATA for RAID Remapping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_6(Gray) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port to...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX16_3 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to SATA for RAID Remapping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_6(Gray) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable PCIE port to...
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...you 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. CSM (...: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you set the Launch CSM to launch. The following items appear only when you want to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-53
...you 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. CSM (...: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you set the Launch CSM to launch. The following items appear only when you want to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-53
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... device requires 8 GB or more capacity. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to enter the boot screen. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-1 This section is recommended to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) ... an operating system 4 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. The setup procedures presented in order to a USB storage device on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to use ...
... device requires 8 GB or more capacity. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to enter the boot screen. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-1 This section is recommended to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) ... an operating system 4 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. The setup procedures presented in order to a USB storage device on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to use ...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Chapter 4 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 5.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Chapter 4 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 5.
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..." and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system. 3. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the boot screen. 7. Edit ..."Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-3 Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to your system and press F8 during installation startup. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a ...
..." and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system. 3. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the boot screen. 7. Edit ..."Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-3 Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to your system and press F8 during installation startup. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a ...
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... (Power-On Self Test) to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. Once completed, click OK to...or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files onto your system and press F8 during installation startup. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-7 Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. - Select the...
... (Power-On Self Test) to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. Once completed, click OK to...or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files onto your system and press F8 during installation startup. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-7 Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. - Select the...
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...Click to browse the file list of supplementary user manuals. In the Support DVD main menu, click the Manual tab. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-9 The software manual files are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click the software manual that the motherboard supports Contains the ... and other software that you wish to get the necessary software manuals. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Follow the instructions below to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Install the necessary...
...Click to browse the file list of supplementary user manuals. In the Support DVD main menu, click the Manual tab. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-9 The software manual files are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click the software manual that the motherboard supports Contains the ... and other software that you wish to get the necessary software manuals. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Follow the instructions below to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Install the necessary...
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... 4: Software Support With this utlity, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your 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...
... 4: Software Support With this utlity, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your 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...
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... Manager. Double-Click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-27 Realtek® HD Audio Manager Realtek® HD Audio Manager...
... Manager. Double-Click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 4-27 Realtek® HD Audio Manager Realtek® HD Audio Manager...
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... data transfer rate, double that of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 5-1 Use of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving...
... data transfer rate, double that of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 5-1 Use of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving...
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...? (Y/N): 2. Start Windows®. 2. Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on the PCI-EX16_3 slot. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 5-7 From the utility main menu, select 5. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a PCIE device on your operating system. Plug the USB storage device...
...? (Y/N): 2. Start Windows®. 2. Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on the PCI-EX16_3 slot. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 5-7 From the utility main menu, select 5. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a PCIE device on your operating system. Plug the USB storage device...
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... and then click Browse. 3. Chapter 5 5.2.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen ... media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7: 1. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive...
... and then click Browse. 3. Chapter 5 5.2.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen ... media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7: 1. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive...