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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170M-E D3 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 2-16 2.4 Main menu...
... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170M-E D3 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 2-16 2.4 Main menu...
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... 22.4 cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. x 8.8 in . ix Z170M-E D3 specifications summary Specifications Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x...BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, 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...
... 22.4 cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. x 8.8 in . ix Z170M-E D3 specifications summary Specifications Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x...BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, 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...
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ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Z170M-E D3 BIOS version: 0214. 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 BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to...
ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Z170M-E D3 BIOS version: 0214. 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 BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to...
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... boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. d) Press to switch to complete the update. 3. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to the Folder Info field. b) Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Via the Internet a) Select by...
... boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. d) Press to switch to complete the update. 3. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to the Folder Info field. b) Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Via the Internet a) Select by...
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... optical drive. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on your computer screen. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that your USB flash...
... optical drive. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on your computer screen. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that your USB flash...
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...ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. If no key is detected. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive)...boot: 5. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Press ENTER to Drives panel then ...
...ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. If no key is detected. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive)...boot: 5. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Press ENTER to Drives panel then ...
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...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170M-E D3 VER: 0212 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/17/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown... to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 5. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-5
...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: Z170M-E D3 VER: 0212 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/17/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown... to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 5. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-5
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... 1.6 Headers for this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to turn the system off then back on the system chassis.... 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Press to update the BIOS or configure...
... 1.6 Headers for this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to turn the system off then back on the system chassis.... 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to change between the two modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Press to update the BIOS or configure...
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... to [Disabled]. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM]... 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs....CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to ... Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you want to ...
... to [Disabled]. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM]... 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs....CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to ... Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you want to ...
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... profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save...Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you want to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Setting ...
... profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save...Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you want to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Setting ...