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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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Z170-E specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 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 Power connector 1 x 8-pin ... WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x User's manual 1 x CPU installation tool Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows®...
Z170-E specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 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 Power connector 1 x 8-pin ... WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x User's manual 1 x CPU installation tool Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows® 8.1* Windows®...
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Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-17 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with ...
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-17 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with ...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! We recommend you to install the related driver to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 12. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module ...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! We recommend you to install the related driver to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 12. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module ...
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... of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-33 With an installed USB 3.0 module, 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.
... of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-33 With an installed USB 3.0 module, 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.
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...vary. Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports Contains the ...display product related information Click to select an item to install Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to run the DVD. 1-38 Chapter 1:...
...vary. Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.10.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports Contains the ...display product related information Click to select an item to install Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, or Specials tabs to run the DVD. 1-38 Chapter 1:...
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... the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). 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... of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-E Series 2-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX16_3 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] This item allows you to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). 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... of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-E Series 2-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX16_3 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] This item allows you to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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.... [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. USB Support [Partial Initial] [Disabled] [Full Initial] [Partial Initial] All USB devices will...
.... [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. USB Support [Partial Initial] [Disabled] [Full Initial] [Partial Initial] All USB devices will...
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...[Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch...PCI expansion devices that you want to clear all default Secure Boot keys. 2-54 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 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 protect the system from ...
...[Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch...PCI expansion devices that you want to clear all default Secure Boot keys. 2-54 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 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 protect the system from ...
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...Internet Service Provider). 2-62 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup If there is potentially risky. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to 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 softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and ...
...Internet Service Provider). 2-62 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup If there is potentially risky. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to 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 softwares, drivers, and the BIOS version easily. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and ...
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...system documentation for detailed information. 2.12.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series Based on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. 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 the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded in this chapter are for reference only. ...
...system documentation for detailed information. 2.12.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series Based on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. 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 the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded in this chapter are for reference only. ...
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The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 5. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-67 The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup.
The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 5. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-67 The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup.
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... BIOS Setup Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file....F8 during installation startup. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your 100 series platform. 6. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1....
... BIOS Setup Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file....F8 during installation startup. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your 100 series platform. 6. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1....
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... file and click Next. - The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows®...
... file and click Next. - The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows®...