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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi Z170M-PLUS 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 1-4 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 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 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-PLUS 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 1-4 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 1-23 1.9 Software support 1-24 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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x x 8.95 in . Z170M-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM 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...
x x 8.95 in . Z170M-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM 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...
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... Provider). ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy...
... Provider). ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy...
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... perform the BIOS update process. Via the Internet a) Select by USB. d) Press to switch to enable it. 2. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via USB or Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash ... Follow the steps below to the Drive field. 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. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started c) Follow the onscreen ...
... perform the BIOS update process. Via the Internet a) Select by USB. d) Press to switch to enable it. 2. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via USB or Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash ... Follow the steps below to the Drive field. 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. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started c) Follow the onscreen ...
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... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you press to update the BIOS in DOS environment. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 Turn on your computer screen. The screen captures used in the support...
... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you press to update the BIOS in DOS environment. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 Turn on your computer screen. The screen captures used in the support...
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... NTFS is detected. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
... NTFS is detected. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations. 5. Select Yes then press . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drives panel then...
... Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations. 5. Select Yes then press . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drives panel then...
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... program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you always shut... . See section 1.6 Headers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. Press the reset button on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
... program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you always shut... . See section 1.6 Headers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. Press the reset button on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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...execute the POST delay time during the POST. [Keep Current] Only the ASUS logo will only work under normal boot. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled... you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. Disables this item is set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and...go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.8 CSM (...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The Option ROM Messages will be pressed when error occurs. The values range...
...execute the POST delay time during the POST. [Keep Current] Only the ASUS logo will only work under normal boot. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled... you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. Disables this item is set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and...go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. 2.8.8 CSM (...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The Option ROM Messages will be pressed when error occurs. The values range...
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... system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the 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 launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. For more details, see section...
... system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the 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 launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. For more details, see section...