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...Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. 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 ..., 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 Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows...
...Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. 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 ..., 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 Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows...
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... do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ... the card to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ...
... do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ... the card to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ...
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... of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. DVI-D can not be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 driver installation. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 devices to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or...
... of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. DVI-D can not be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 driver installation. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 devices to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or...
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...-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Always install... DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. The following screen is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Refer to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-24...
...-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Always install... DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. The following screen is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Refer to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-24...
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170-K 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to ...requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: Z170-K 0305 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS ...
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170-K 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to ...requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: Z170-K 0305 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS ...
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PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-31 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. The SATA Port ...] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable the RST Pcie Storage Remapping feature. 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 order of ...
PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-31 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. The SATA Port ...] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable the RST Pcie Storage Remapping feature. 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 order of ...
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... options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-K 2-41 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on device to do so. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled...
... options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-K 2-41 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on device to do so. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled...
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... structure with time-based authenticated variable. Once the PK is deleted, all default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to delete the PK from your...PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [...
... structure with time-based authenticated variable. Once the PK is deleted, all default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to delete the PK from your...PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [...