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Contents
Safety information
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iv
About this guide
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iv
Package contents
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vi
Z170 PRO GAMING / AURA speciļ¬cations summary
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vi
Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1
Before you proceed
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1-1
1.2
Motherboard overview
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1-1
1.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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1-3
1.4
System memory
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1-8
1.5
Expansion slots
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1-11
1.6
Headers / Jumpers / Holes
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1-13
1.7
Connectors
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1-15
1.8
Onboard LED
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1-25
1.9
Software support
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1-27
Chapter 2
BIOS information
2.1
Managing and updating your BIOS
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2-1
2.2
BIOS setup program
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2-6
2.3
My Favorites
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2-16
2.4
Main menu
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2-17
2.5
Ai Tweaker menu
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2-19
2.6
Advanced menu
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2-28
2.7
Monitor menu
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2-37
2.8
Boot menu
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2-42
2.9
Tool menu
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2-47
2.10
Exit menu
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2-49
2.11
Installing an operating system
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2-50
Appendix
Notices
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A-1
ASUS contact information
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A-5