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Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Auto-installing under Windows 7/8.1/10.......................................67

Running Setup..............................................

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Manual Installation..........................................................................69

Chapter 5

AMD CrossFire

Technology Support

Requirements...................................................................................71
Installing CrossFire

graphics cards........................................71

The Catalyst

Control Center Dialog Box..................................73

To Enable CrossFire

..............................................................73

Chapter 6

Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly..............................................75

Start up problems after prolong use............................................76

Maintenance and care tips.................................

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Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................77

POST Code Checkpoints

Summary of Contents for Z170-LIGHTSABER

Page 1: ...Z170 LIGHTSABER Version 1 0 40 012 KQ9100...

Page 2: ...nt has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inte...

Page 3: ...num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technolo...

Page 4: ...installation of motherboard components page 9 page 29 page 67 Installing the Motherboard IntroducingtheMotherboard Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility Describes the motherboard softwa...

Page 5: ...Z170 LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL iv Memo...

Page 6: ...ectingCaseComponents 23 Front Panel Header 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction 1 PakageContents 1 Specifications 2 Motherboard Components 4 I OPorts 6...

Page 7: ...apter 5 71 AMD CrossFireTM Technology Support 71 Requirements 71 Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards 71 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box 73 To Enable CrossFireTM 73 Chapter 6 75 Trouble Shoo...

Page 8: ...SB 3 0 ports four USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports and two USB 3 1 ports at the rear panel The Front USB 3 0 header provides EZ charger tech...

Page 9: ...ns up to 280W Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list Note Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list AMDCrossFireXTM Technology Supports AMD CrossFireXTM Techno...

Page 10: ...8 pin ATX 12V Power connector 2 x 4 pin CPUFAN connectors 2 x 4 pin SYSFAN connectors 1 x 4 pin PWRFAN connector 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports 1 x USB 3 0 header supports a...

Page 11: ...Chapter 1 4 Z170 LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL Motherboard Components...

Page 12: ...harger 11 SATA3_1 6 Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 12 SATAE_7 8 Serial ATA Express connector 13 M2_2280M M 2 M 2 Socket 3 with M key supports type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices both PCIE SATA mode 14 SP...

Page 13: ...ts Use the USB 3 0 ports to connect USB 3 0 devices 9 LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network 10 USB 2 0 Ports Red This two USB 2 0 ports are only used f...

Page 14: ...when you reboot or turn on your computer next time EZ Update BIOS BIOS_UPDATE Store the BIOS in USB Flash Drive ex 60216iG ROM and change the file name to EBOOT ROM then when you reboot your computer...

Page 15: ...side B then connect AC PWR if the ROM_LED remains on it shows that SPIROM_B is selected Boot the computer to enter BIOS Disable Eup Function the computer will reboot automatically after saving the se...

Page 16: ...erboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electric...

Page 17: ...change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU ins...

Page 18: ...age IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab Then the cover will flick automatically...

Page 19: ...therboard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components To achieve better airflow rates...

Page 20: ...stall at least one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 64 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules The four DDR4 memory sockets DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 and DIMM4 are divi...

Page 21: ...pulated Populated Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec definition please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration 1 For best performance a...

Page 22: ...lation The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3 0 PCIEX1_1 4 Slots Recommend add_on card configuration PCIe 3 0 x16_1 gray PCIe 3 0 x16_2 PCIe 3 0...

Page 23: ...rds for example graphics adapters and network adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add on card Follow these instructions to install an add on card Please re...

Page 24: ...BER USER MANUAL 2 3 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices No Components No Components 1 USB3F 4 F_USB1 2 2 SATA3_1 6 5 C...

Page 25: ...fer rate 1 USB3F Front Panel USB 3 0 Header supports EZ Charger USB3F supports EZ Charger technology provides 3 times current than general USB 3 0 port in off mode for USB 3 0 devices It is useful and...

Page 26: ...ally some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard 4 F_USB1 2 Front Panel...

Page 27: ...s This header supports HD audio by default If you want connect an AC 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as below picture 6 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header 5 CASE Chassis Intrusion...

Page 28: ...nel when you tick off Disable Front Panel Detection the front right two ports will highlight then there is no jack detection function For reference only AC 97 Audio Configuration To enable the front p...

Page 29: ...stall the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA ha...

Page 30: ...ents No Components 1 CPUFAN1 2 5 BZ 2 ATX_POWER 6 PWR_FAN 3 SYSFAN1 2 7 ATX_12V 4 F_PANEL After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer...

Page 31: ...supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V 2 7 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector ATX_12V 8 pin ATX 12V PowerConnector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER Connec...

Page 32: ...nnecting 24 pin power cable 24 pin power cable The ATX_12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 8 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX_12V match perfec...

Page 33: ...to a momentary con tact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a mo...

Page 34: ...Chapter 2 27 Z170 LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL 5 BZ Buzzer Header This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS...

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Page 36: ...ns This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we rec ommend that you read this c...

Page 37: ...sing BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates which option is currently se...

Page 38: ...2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F1 General Help ESC Exits the current menu Enter Select In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by an icon F4 Save Ex...

Page 39: ...ystem Language English This item is used to set system language This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time Choosethesystemdefault language Main Ad...

Page 40: ...Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit LAN Configuration PC Health Status PowerManagementSetup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Tru...

Page 41: ...item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enable...

Page 42: ...ults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Smart...

Page 43: ...t the start temperature of the smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works Smart Fan Slope PWM value 1...

Page 44: ...m Disabled EUP Function Disabled PowerLEDType Dual Color LED Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resu...

Page 45: ...Suspend to RAM Sleep State default Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit SelectthehighestACPIsleep state the system will enter whentheSUSPENDbu...

Page 46: ...reading Technology When Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled Active Processor Cores All Use this item to control the number of active processor cores Intel VT x Technology Supported Th...

Page 47: ...ation Technology Enabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology Package C State limit Auto Use this item to set the package C state...

Page 48: ...re each device on the SATA channel Spin Up Device Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the spin up device External SATA Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the external SATA Change Opt...

Page 49: ...ent SATAPort5 Not Present SATAPort6 Not Present Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click E...

Page 50: ...legacy USB devices Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit USB Support Parameters USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F...

Page 51: ...t M I B X Security Boot Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Super IO Chip I...

Page 52: ...Version 1 0 TPM 20 InterfaceType CRB Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page TPM Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the TPM support O S will not show TPM Reset of platform is re...

Page 53: ...SA Parameters Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration ME Configuration Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 Gener...

Page 54: ...Express graphics devices under Windows 7 8 8 1 Multi Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devi...

Page 55: ...you want to install e g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit Select DVMT 5 0 Pre Allocated Fixed Graphics Memory...

Page 56: ...ional changes Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Disconnect this display Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 8 8 1 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control P...

Page 57: ...ler What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must selectApply before making additional changes 3 4 3 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Di...

Page 58: ...opened up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened No This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Main Advanced...

Page 59: ...hipset M I B X Security Boot Exit Enable Disable ME Firmware Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous...

Page 60: ...erClocking Configuration Memory Configuration Intel Graphics Configuration Over Voltage Configuration Profile Configuration Audio Led Red Spread Spectrum Auto Intel R Core TM i7 6700K CPU 4 00GHz Proc...

Page 61: ...This item allows you to enable or disable turbo boost Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen Power Limit 3 Settings Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit Enable D...

Page 62: ...tings Use this item to enable or disable the power limit 4 override If this option is disabled BIOS will leave the default values for power limit 4 Press Esc to return to the CPU OverClocking Configur...

Page 63: ...OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit MemoryInformation Memory Profiles Automatic Memory Frequency 2133 Timing Default Current Target Command Rate 0 2 0 tCL 15 15 15 tRCD tRP 15 15 15 tR...

Page 64: ...k Enabled Ch Hash Support Enabled StrongWeakLeaker 7 Memory Scrambler Enabled Force Single Rank Disabled MemoryRemap Enabled Fast Boot Enabled DLLWeakLockSupport Enabled Memory Thermal Management Disa...

Page 65: ...nabled This item allows you to enable or disable the memory remap above 4G Memory Thermal Management Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the memory thermal management DDR PowerDown and...

Page 66: ...Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit OverclockedRP0Frequency MLC Clk in multiples of 50 MHz Intel Graphics Configuration GT Slice...

Page 67: ...o Ring Ring Voltage Mode Adaptive Ring Extra Turbo Voltage 0 Ring Voltage Offset 0 Offset Preflx GT Slice Domain GT Voltage Mode Adaptive GT Extra Turbo Voltage 0 GT Voltage Offset 0 Offset Prefix GT...

Page 68: ...e M I B X Menu page Profile Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Select Profile to configure Profile Configuration EmptyProfile Save Profile Restore last setting Disabled Sav...

Page 69: ...omputer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then boot the PC up 3 Two seconds after the PC boots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns to the default setting by itse...

Page 70: ...sword Status Not Install This item shows administrator password installed or not User Password Status Not Install This item shows user password installed or not Secure Boot Disabled This item is used...

Page 71: ...is item to select boot mode Boot Option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 These items show the boot priorities Windows 7 or other OS Boot policy for Legacy OS Windows8 x 10 Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility S...

Page 72: ...ing any changes This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes Exit Menu Back to EZ Mode This item enables you to back to EZ mode Save Changes and Exit This item...

Page 73: ...a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files...

Page 74: ...bring up the installation screen The screen has one button on it Setup Auto installing under Windows 7 8 1 10 Click the Setup button to select and run the software installation program Follow these i...

Page 75: ...Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation Windows 8 will...

Page 76: ...s Explorer Look for the chipset and motherboard model and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects y...

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Page 78: ...u would need one CrossfireXTM bridge cable 3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireXTM technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com 4 Make sure t...

Page 79: ...source from the power supply to the graphics cards 2 Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireXTM ready graphics card installed on the PCIEX16 slot Monitor Cable B For 3 way configuration...

Page 80: ...USER MANUAL Chapter 5 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box To enable CrossFireXTM Install AMD graphic card driver Enter the Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box check the Enable CrossFireXTM item C...

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Page 82: ...FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short...

Page 83: ...r replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 R...

Page 84: ...o r p t o n y r o m e m M M I D e r u l i a f y r o m e m r o d e t r e s n i s p e e b t r o h s 8 d n a p e e b g n o l 1 f I d e t c e t e d t o n A G V s e Y s e Y n e e r c s T S O P t a t l a H...

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Page 86: ...icrocode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 12 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 13 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 14 Pre...

Page 87: ...ion error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed 5A Inte...

Page 88: ...Bridge module specific 6E North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 6F North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started 71...

Page 89: ...OEM BDS initialization codes D0 CPU initialization error D1 North Bridge initialization error D2 South Bridge initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI reso...

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