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...system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by the applicable law. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written...permission of this product is defaced or missing. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any language in this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included...
...system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by the applicable law. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written...permission of this product is defaced or missing. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any language in this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included...
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...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 information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-...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
...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 information 4-10 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-10 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-14 4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost 4-15 4.4.3 EZ Update 4-16 4.4.4 USB BIOS Flashback 4-18 4.4.5 Push Notice 4-...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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.... • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you are connected. vi These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power...
.... • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you are connected. vi These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power...
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... injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual.
... injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual.
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... the following items 2 x M.2 screws package ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card Support DVD 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x Hyper Kit User Manual User manual • If any of the...
... the following items 2 x M.2 screws package ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x Hyper M.2 X4 Mini Card Support DVD 1 x 3T3R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x Hyper Kit User Manual User manual • If any of the...
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... memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
... memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
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...default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning ... the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. If the system fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. ...
...default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning ... the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. If the system fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. ...
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... DVD. • The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. Refer to section 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before...
... DVD. • The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. Refer to section 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration for details. • Before...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can ...manual refers to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z170PR.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM...
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can ...manual refers to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z170PR.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM...
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...system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to ... system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
...system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to ... system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
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...has a submenu. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-5 Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading...default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar ...
...has a submenu. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-5 Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading...default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar ...
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3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-7
3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-7
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Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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... to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency.
... to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency.
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...maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value ...Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. The values range from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-17
...maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value ...Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. The values range from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-17
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... you assign a value for better granularity. Select the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. If you to enable or disable the odd ratio mode for more... CPU from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be set to 100:100.
... you assign a value for better granularity. Select the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. If you to enable or disable the odd ratio mode for more... CPU from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be set to 100:100.
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...(KHz) [500] This item allows you set a higher frequency for extra power support. DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be... range for a quicker transient response speed. Use the or to CPU loading. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. External DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is selected. DO NOT remove the thermal...
...(KHz) [500] This item allows you set a higher frequency for extra power support. DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be... range for a quicker transient response speed. Use the or to CPU loading. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. External DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is selected. DO NOT remove the thermal...
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...the processor voltage and cores frequency to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is below power, current and specification limit. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - ... only when you to enable your processor cores to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 300 KHz to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. ...
...the processor voltage and cores frequency to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. DO NOT remove the thermal module when the manual mode is below power, current and specification limit. Boot Voltages CPU Core/Cache Boot Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - ... only when you to enable your processor cores to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 300 KHz to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode]. Configuration...[Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0000] - [2.0000] CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] PLL Termination Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.36000] - [2.10000] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode]. Configuration...[Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0000] - [2.0000] CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] PLL Termination Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.36000] - [2.10000] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series...
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...] [25 sec] CPU Fan Step Down [0 sec] This item allows you to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Fan Profile to set the low limit warning for each fan. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-47 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detect the type of the CPU... [DC Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to minimize the fan speed for 3-pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disable the Q-Fan control. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the ...
...] [25 sec] CPU Fan Step Down [0 sec] This item allows you to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Fan Profile to set the low limit warning for each fan. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 3-47 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detect the type of the CPU... [DC Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to minimize the fan speed for 3-pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disable the Q-Fan control. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the ...