Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1, Manual

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SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 4: Software Support
Software Support
4.1 Installing an operating system
• This motherboard supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows
®
7, 64-bit Windows
®
8.1, and 64-bit
Windows ® 10 operating systems (OS).
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented
in this chapter are for reference only. Refer to Windows
®
operating system
documentation for detailed information.
1. Insert the Windows ® 7 installation DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the
Windows
®
7 installation DVD to a USB storage device on a working system.
2. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to your 100 series platform.
3. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a SATA ODD on your 100 series platform.
4. Power on your system and press F8 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the
boot screen.
4.1.1 Windows
®
7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series
Based on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded
in order to use USB keyboard/mouse during Windows ® 7 installation. This section is a guide
on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows
®
7.
Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices
Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows
®
7 using a USB
device.
Requirement:
• 1 x ASUS support DVD
• 1 x Windows ® 7 installation source
• 1 x SATA ODD
• 1 x USB device (ODD or storage)
The USB storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. It is recommended to format the
storage device before use.