Biostar GAMING Z170X, Manual

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Table Of Contents
FCC Information and Copyright ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
Chapter 1: Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
1.1 Before You Start .................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Package Checklist ................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ........................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Motherboard Layout .......................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: Hardware installation ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
2.1 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................................. 7
2.2 Install a Heatsink ................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Connect Cooling Fans ....................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Install System Memory ..................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Expansion Slots ................................................................................................................. 12
2.6 Jumper & Switch Setting ................................................................................................... 13
2.7 Headers & Connectors ...................................................................................................... 14
2.8 Buttons & Indicators ......................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS & Software ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19
3.1 UEFI BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................ 19
3.2 BIOS Update ...................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 Software ............................................................................................................................ 23
Chapter 4: Useful help������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34
4.1 Driver Installation ............................................................................................................. 34
4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code......................................................................................................... 35
4.3 AMI BIOS post code .......................................................................................................... 35
4.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 37
4.5 RAID Functions .................................................................................................................. 38
APPENDIX I: Specifications in Other Languages ����������������������������������������������������� 40
Arabic ...................................................................................................................................... 40
German ................................................................................................................................... 41
Russian .................................................................................................................................... 42
Spanish ................................................................................................................................... 43
Thai ......................................................................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX II: Charger Boost II Compatible Devices ������������������������������������������������ 45