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Chapter 4: Software Support 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 ...5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver 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
Chapter 4: Software Support 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 ...5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver 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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...Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** (continued on the CPU types. Please refer to 3 displays. ** HDMI 2.0 60Hz resolution support requires necessary drivers update. Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400...HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with SATA Express. Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1151 socket for details. ...
...Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** (continued on the CPU types. Please refer to 3 displays. ** HDMI 2.0 60Hz resolution support requires necessary drivers update. Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400...HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with SATA Express. Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1151 socket for details. ...
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...Specifications are subject to change without notice. Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 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..., 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* Windows® 8.1* ...
...Specifications are subject to change without notice. Z170-PREMIUM specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 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..., 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* Windows® 8.1* ...
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... is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series...
... is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series...
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The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-35 Chapter 1 6. We recommend you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-...
The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 1-35 Chapter 1 6. We recommend you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-...
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...persons. The illustration above is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation software. • Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is at the back of the chassis. IO Shield BIOS • Ensure that the antenna is securely... USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO!
...persons. The illustration above is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation software. • Ensure that the ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna is at the back of the chassis. IO Shield BIOS • Ensure that the antenna is securely... USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP UFlSaBshBbIaOcSk USB 3.0/UASP USB 3.0/UASP 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 3T3R dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to install the Bluetooth driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO!
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Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when ... automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you to enable or disable the SATA Device. 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 SATA devices...
Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when ... automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you to enable or disable the SATA Device. 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 SATA devices...
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... BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in Windows 7. [Disabled] Disables the USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator. XHCI Hand-off support. Ensure to install USb driver in this item. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used...
... BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in Windows 7. [Disabled] Disables the USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator. XHCI Hand-off support. Ensure to install USb driver in this item. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used...
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... Legacy OPROM] 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 devices that you want to launch. ... The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to clear all default Secure Boot keys. OS Type [Windows ...
... Legacy OPROM] 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 devices that you want to launch. ... The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to clear all default Secure Boot keys. OS Type [Windows ...
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... DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Refer to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to your 100 series platform. 4. Connect the USB...
... DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. Refer to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to your 100 series platform. 4. Connect the USB...
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5. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Chapter 4 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6.
5. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. Chapter 4 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6.
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...ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-3 Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to your 100 series platform. 6. Power on your system. 3. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the boot screen. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver... is starting..." Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook)...
...ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-3 Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to your 100 series platform. 6. Power on your system. 3. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the boot screen. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver... is starting..." Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook)...
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... screen. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Power on your 100 series platform. 5. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-7 Insert the modified...
... screen. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Power on your 100 series platform. 5. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-7 Insert the modified...
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Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-9 Click the software manual that the motherboard supports Contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. In the Support DVD main menu, click the Manual tab. 3. Click an ... Follow the instructions below to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Install the necessary drivers to use Click to select an item to install Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list of the user guide Click to display free ...
Chapter 4 ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-9 Click the software manual that the motherboard supports Contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. In the Support DVD main menu, click the Manual tab. 3. Click an ... Follow the instructions below to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Install the necessary drivers to use Click to select an item to install Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list of the user guide Click to display free ...
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...can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Z170-PREMIUM Z170-PREMIUM-ASUS-0001.CAP Z170-PREMIUM Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your... motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using ...
...can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Z170-PREMIUM Z170-PREMIUM-ASUS-0001.CAP Z170-PREMIUM Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your... motherboard's software, drivers and BIOS easily. on the left of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select EZ Using ...
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... ultimate audio experience on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-27 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and...
... ultimate audio experience on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device button Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 4-27 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and...
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... be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to a second drive. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 5-1 If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving...be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to read and write...
... be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to a second drive. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 5-1 If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving...be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to read and write...
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...X4 mode if you want to create a RAID configuration with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 5-7 Refer to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to... return to load the UEFI driver for more information. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Ensure to set up...
...X4 mode if you want to create a RAID configuration with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. ASUS Z170-PREMIUM Series 5-7 Refer to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to... return to load the UEFI driver for more information. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Ensure to set up...
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...support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 5 5.2.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to complete the... installation. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then ...
...support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Chapter 5 5.2.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to complete the... installation. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then ...