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Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 ... EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, 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* Windows® 7 * 64-bit ...
Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 6 ... EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, 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* Windows® 7 * 64-bit ...
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... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic ...with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . 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 ...
... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic ...with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . 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 ...
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... IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • This connector is based on xHCI mode. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use... of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 8.
... IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • This connector is based on xHCI mode. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use... of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 8.
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...features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the Setup.exe to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 To run the DVD. If Autorun is for updates. Always install...tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in the root folder. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to locate the file Setup.exe in your hardware. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system ...
...features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the Setup.exe to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 To run the DVD. If Autorun is for updates. Always install...tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in the root folder. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to locate the file Setup.exe in your hardware. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system ...
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...Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update ... your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 With this utlity,...
...Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update ... your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 With this utlity,...
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...hard disk drives. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this item to remap PCIE port to [Enabled]. 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. M.2 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] Enable this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. The following items appear only when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA...
...hard disk drives. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this item to remap PCIE port to [Enabled]. 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. M.2 PCIE Storage RAID Support [Disabled] Enable this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. The following items appear only when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA...
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...options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2.8.4 Boot up . Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled]... For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of devices that you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. This item allows you set Boot Logo Display... you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43
...options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2.8.4 Boot up . Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled]... For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of devices that you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. This item allows you set Boot Logo Display... you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43
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.... Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to delete the PK from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.10 Secure Boot Allows you want to protect the system from your system enters the OS. Key Management This allows you load the...when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. The system verifies the PK before your system. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Clear ...
.... Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to delete the PK from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.10 Secure Boot Allows you want to protect the system from your system enters the OS. Key Management This allows you load the...when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. The system verifies the PK before your system. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Clear ...
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... the additional KEK from a USB storage device. Set New Key Allows you can load on the number of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to delete the Key from a USB storage device. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-45
... the additional KEK from a USB storage device. Set New Key Allows you can load on the number of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to delete the Key from a USB storage device. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-45
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...Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB ...Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on the chipset... USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. It is a guide on a working system. 2. Power on your 100 series platform. 3. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Insert the ASUS support DVD ...
...Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB ...Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for 100 Series Based on the chipset... USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. It is a guide on a working system. 2. Power on your 100 series platform. 3. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Insert the ASUS support DVD ...
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screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-51 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 5.
screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-51 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 5.
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...file. 4. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Power on your system and press F8 during installation startup. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your working system, create an ISO image... file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into ...
...file. 4. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Power on your system and press F8 during installation startup. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your working system, create an ISO image... file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into ...
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... during installation startup. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. Power on your 100 series platform. 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Once completed, click OK to finish. - Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to...
... during installation startup. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. Power on your 100 series platform. 5. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Once completed, click OK to finish. - Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to...
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ix x 9.6 in . Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support ... EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, 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* Windows® 7 * 64...
ix x 9.6 in . Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support ... EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, 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* Windows® 7 * 64...
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...or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before ...injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware ...
...or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before ...injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-11 Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware ...
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...+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • This connector is based on ... rear panel ports. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 8. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to connect a USB...
...+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • This connector is based on ... rear panel ports. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 8. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device will run on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to connect a USB...
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...run the DVD. The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Refer to your hardware. Double-click the Setup.exe to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are ...® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information...
...run the DVD. The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Refer to your hardware. Double-click the Setup.exe to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are ...® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information...
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...on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original... motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your...
...on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original... motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your...
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.... [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. 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 create a RAID configuration from the ...] [Gen3] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable IOAPIC 24-199 Entries to expand to select port for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this item. Only six SATA ports will remain when enabling this option for RAID support. ...
.... [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. 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 create a RAID configuration from the ...] [Gen3] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable IOAPIC 24-199 Entries to expand to select port for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this item. Only six SATA ports will remain when enabling this option for RAID support. ...
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...following four items appear when you want to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM ...bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to EZ Mode of the NumLock. ...
...following four items appear when you want to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM ...bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to EZ Mode of the NumLock. ...