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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Z170-WS specifications summary x Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special ... ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-...
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Z170-WS specifications summary x Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features 1-2 1.1.3 Other special ... ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-...
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Contents Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai...3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-52 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-57 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-59 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-60 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-60 3.10 Exit menu 3-61 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-62 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-62 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-63 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-65 iv
Contents Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai...3-46 3.8 Boot menu 3-52 3.9 Tool menu 3-57 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-57 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-57 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-59 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-60 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-60 3.10 Exit menu 3-61 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-62 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-62 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-63 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-65 iv
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...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 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1... RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 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...
...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 4-20 4.4.6 System Information 4-23 4.4.7 Key Express 4-25 4.5 Audio configurations 4-27 Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1... RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 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...
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...174; CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards. Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. viii Detailed descriptions of the support DVD that may have to the following parts:... information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
...174; CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards. Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. viii Detailed descriptions of the support DVD that may have to the following parts:... information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
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...-CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design -iGPU Power: Digital 4-phase power design -DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - Z170-WS specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 1 vertical Type A Connector,blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1...ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for selected applications. Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files (continued on the next page) xii Whole system optimization with fast response time Special Memory O.C. Superb memory O.C. UEFI BIOS...
...-CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design -iGPU Power: Digital 4-phase power design -DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - Z170-WS specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset - 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 1 vertical Type A Connector,blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1...ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for selected applications. Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files (continued on the next page) xii Whole system optimization with fast response time Special Memory O.C. Superb memory O.C. UEFI BIOS...
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... iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems eSports Champions Turbo LAN - USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS Q-Connector - Key Express - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Monitor your needs EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS Q-code - Fast and smooth online gaming with dedicated audio design onboard! Z170-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution BIOS features Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your...
... iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems eSports Champions Turbo LAN - USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS Q-Connector - Key Express - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Monitor your needs EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS Q-code - Fast and smooth online gaming with dedicated audio design onboard! Z170-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution BIOS features Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your...
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...switch 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power-on button 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector (continued on the next page) xiv Z170-WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Q-Code Logger button 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45)...pin(PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 Power...
...switch 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power-on button 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector (continued on the next page) xiv Z170-WS specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Q-Code Logger button 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45)...pin(PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 Power...
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... DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails,...asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the computer. MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Z170-WS...
... DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails,...asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot after turning on the computer. MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Z170-WS...
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... this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will use the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time.
... this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will use the 5-Way Optimization and TPU feature in the AI Suite 3 application, adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time.
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... bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Z170-WS 1-15 Enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the EPU function...
... bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Z170-WS 1-15 Enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the EPU function...
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EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 6. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 7.
EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 6. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 7.
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... 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.4 PCH Configuration for data drives only. The M.2_1 socket shares SATA ports...these connectors and set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ...the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • ASMedia storage controller can adjust the BIOS settings to set to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. the M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with...
... 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z170 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.4 PCH Configuration for data drives only. The M.2_1 socket shares SATA ports...these connectors and set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ...the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • ASMedia storage controller can adjust the BIOS settings to set to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. the M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with...
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...want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to monitor the temperature of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 5. ...T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for the thermistor cable that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Z170-WS 1-27 Chapter 1 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to ...
...want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to monitor the temperature of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD Audio] or [AC97]. 5. ...T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for the thermistor cable that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Z170-WS 1-27 Chapter 1 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to ...
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...may damage the motherboard components. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Z170-WS 1-31 These are not jumpers! To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control items ... • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of ...
...may damage the motherboard components. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. Z170-WS 1-31 These are not jumpers! To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control items ... • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of ...
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...interface. 15. Refer to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. You can adjust the BIOS settings to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. You can adjust the BIOS settings to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. When you use both connectors, the system ...these connectors and set a higher priority to set the priority. • M.2 X4_2 PCIe mode shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. You can adjust the BIOS settings to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. When you to section 3.6.4 PCH Configuration of this user guide for more details. Chapter 1 ...
...interface. 15. Refer to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. You can adjust the BIOS settings to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. You can adjust the BIOS settings to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. When you use both connectors, the system ...these connectors and set a higher priority to set the priority. • M.2 X4_2 PCIe mode shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. You can adjust the BIOS settings to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. When you to section 3.6.4 PCH Configuration of this user guide for more details. Chapter 1 ...
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... for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 3. Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for...
... for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that supports USB BIOS Flashback. 3. Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. • Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for...
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...does not support NTFS and exFAT32 format. Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that your local ASUS Service Center. This may have risks. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. ...• If the light flashes for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. Ensure that the Q-Code Logger function is not operating properly. Z170-WS 2-13 Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in...
...does not support NTFS and exFAT32 format. Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that your local ASUS Service Center. This may have risks. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. ...• If the light flashes for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. Ensure that the Q-Code Logger function is not operating properly. Z170-WS 2-13 Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in...
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USB 2.0 ports 7-10 (upper port supports Key Express) 9. Q-Code Logger button 10. USB BIOS Flashback button 3. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 (supports 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 USB 3.1 Boost) 5. DisplayPort 2. Intel® LAN port (I219-LM)* 13. ...
USB 2.0 ports 7-10 (upper port supports Key Express) 9. Q-Code Logger button 10. USB BIOS Flashback button 3. USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 (supports 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 USB 3.1 Boost) 5. DisplayPort 2. Intel® LAN port (I219-LM)* 13. ...
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...For LAN1 port, the ACT/LINK LED still blinks even if you connect USB 3.1/3.0 devices to two displays under Windows® OS environment or BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V... Total x Frame Rate (Fresh screen rate)): - Once disabled, the LAN2 port's ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED stop blinking. Chapter 2 Z170-WS 2-15 HDMI 2.0 port: 594 MHz * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off Orange No link Linked Off ...
...For LAN1 port, the ACT/LINK LED still blinks even if you connect USB 3.1/3.0 devices to two displays under Windows® OS environment or BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V... Total x Frame Rate (Fresh screen rate)): - Once disabled, the LAN2 port's ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED stop blinking. Chapter 2 Z170-WS 2-15 HDMI 2.0 port: 594 MHz * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off Orange No link Linked Off ...
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... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from orange to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. After applying power, the system power LED on . After making all switches are running, the...
... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from orange to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. After applying power, the system power LED on . After making all switches are running, the...