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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170-P 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 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-23 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-P 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 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-23 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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x 8.8 in. (30.5 cm x 22.4cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. ix Z170-P specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Specifications 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse...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...
x 8.8 in. (30.5 cm x 22.4cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. ix Z170-P specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Specifications 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse...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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ASUS Z170-P 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: Z170-P 0305 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your...
ASUS Z170-P 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: Z170-P 0305 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your...
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... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to update the BIOS via USB or Internet. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. 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.
... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to update the BIOS via USB or Internet. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. 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.
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... flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Z170-P 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The...
... flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Z170-P 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The...
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...Chapter 2: Getting started ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to the USB port. 2. NTFS is detected. ...next priority device automatically. Press ENTER to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is not ...
...Chapter 2: Getting started ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to the USB port. 2. NTFS is detected. ...next priority device automatically. Press ENTER to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is not ...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is not supported due to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your computer. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? ASUS Z170-P 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is not supported due to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your computer. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? ASUS Z170-P 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is...
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... See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you always shut down the system ... reset button on . Press to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to change between the two modes. 2-6...
... See section 2.10 Exit Menu for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you always shut down the system ... reset button on . Press to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to change between the two modes. 2-6...
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...that you to boot up. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-P 2-41 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 sequence. The ...to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set to [Enabled], the system waits for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Launch CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following...
...that you to boot up. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] ASUS Z170-P 2-41 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 sequence. The ...to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set to [Enabled], the system waits for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Launch CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following...
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... you want to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-P 2-45 Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to save profile to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same...
... you want to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-P 2-45 Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to save profile to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same...