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... cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This ... such as a screwdriver to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 1.6 Headers 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Z170M-PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
... cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This ... such as a screwdriver to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 1.6 Headers 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Z170M-PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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...screen. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the optical...port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB ...
...screen. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the optical...port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB ...
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... press keys to confirm the BIOS update. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Drives panel then select D:. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Select Yes then press . ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 Press to switch from Files...
... press keys to confirm the BIOS update. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Drives panel then select D:. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Select Yes then press . ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-5 Press to switch from Files...
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..., or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. We recommend you see on . Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power...
..., or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. We recommend you see on . Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power...
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... the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Scan for details. Click the button to...default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables ... The boot device options vary depending on the devices you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU...
... the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Scan for details. Click the button to...default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables ... The boot device options vary depending on the devices you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU...
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...started Load from Profile Allows 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 prevent the system boot failure! • We ...recommend that you to save . Save to Profile Allows you want to save the current BIOS settings to create a name for special functions. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Key in a profile number ...
...started Load from Profile Allows 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 prevent the system boot failure! • We ...recommend that you to save . Save to Profile Allows you want to save the current BIOS settings to create a name for special functions. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Key in a profile number ...
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...Reset Once you are saved. Select OK to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to load the default values for the BIOS... items, and save changes and exit. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-49 When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1...
...Reset Once you are saved. Select OK to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to load the default values for the BIOS... items, and save changes and exit. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-49 When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1...