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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu...
... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LED 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-15 2.4 Main menu...
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...in . x Z170-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Specifications 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ... Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update...
...in . x Z170-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Specifications 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ... Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update...
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... a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170-K 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the...
... a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170-K 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the...
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... Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to the Drive field. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. b) Press the...
... Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to the Drive field. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. b) Press the...
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.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Z170-K 2-3 Turn on your USB flash drive. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown...
.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Z170-K 2-3 Turn on your USB flash drive. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown...
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...4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. If no key is in single partition and in DOS: 1. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started On the BIOS Updater screen, press...computer. • Ensure that your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot from the DVD/CD. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Boot your computer has a DVD optical drive. Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to...
...4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. If no key is in single partition and in DOS: 1. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started On the BIOS Updater screen, press...computer. • Ensure that your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot from the DVD/CD. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Boot your computer has a DVD optical drive. Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS Z170-K 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failaure. Restart your computer. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS Z170-K 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failaure. Restart your computer. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under...
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... off then back on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to the default...system chassis. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously...
... off then back on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to the default...system chassis. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously...
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...Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-K 2-41 Post Report [5 sec] This item appears...devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot...[EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of devices... select the type of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to fully support the Windows...
...Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-K 2-41 Post Report [5 sec] This item appears...devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot...[EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of devices... select the type of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to fully support the Windows...
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...the profile you want to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, ... select Yes. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-K 2-45 The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Key in the BIOS Flash. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to save . For more details, see...
...the profile you want to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, ... select Yes. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-K 2-45 The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Key in the BIOS Flash. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to save . For more details, see...