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Z170GT7
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UEFI BIOS Setup �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
1� Main Menu ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
2� Advanced Menu ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
3� Chipset Menu �������������������������������������������������������������������������������18
4� Boot Menu �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������22
5� Security Menu ������������������������������������������������������������������������������25
6� O�N�E Menu����������������������������������������������������������������������������������28
7� Exit Menu�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������36

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    BIOS User Guide Z170GT7 BIOS Update ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 UEFI BIOS Setup �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 1� Main Menu ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 2� Advanced Menu ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 3� Chipset Menu �������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 4� Boot Menu �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������22 5� Security Menu ������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 6� O�N�E Menu����������������������������������������������������������������������������������28 7� Exit Menu�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������36...
  • Page 2: Bios Update

    The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities: •  BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher: Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM.
  • Page 3 Z170GT7 7. A dialog pops out after BIOS flash is completed, asking you to restart the system. Press the <Y> key to restart system. 8. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup.
  • Page 4 Then, the BIOS Update is completed. BIOS Update Utility (through a BIOS file) 1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver. 2. Download the proper BIOS from http://www.biostar.com.tw/ 3. Launch BIOS Update Utility and click the “Update BIOS” button on the main screen.
  • Page 5 Z170GT7 6. After the BIOS Update process is finished, click on “OK” to reboot the system. 7. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup. After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the <Save & Exit>, using the <Restore Defaults>...
  • Page 6: Uefi Bios Setup

    UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI UEFI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to NVRAM. UEFI BIOS determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk.
  • Page 7: 1� Main Menu

    Z170GT7 1� Main Menu Once you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Information It shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Project Code, Model Name, Build Date and etc.
  • Page 8: 2� Advanced Menu

    2� Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. Note   » Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of this menu may cause system to malfunction. Trusted Computing TPM Device Selection This item selects TPM device: PTT or TPM.
  • Page 9 Z170GT7 Security Devices Support This item enables or disables BIOS ACPI auto configuration function. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration This item enables or disables BIOS ACPI auto configuration function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Enable Hibernation This item enables or disables system ability to hibernate (0S/S4 sleep state).
  • Page 10 Specific Key This item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set “Specific Key.” Press Enter to set Specific key. PS2 Mouse PowerOn This item allows you to control the mouse power on function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Restore AC Power Loss Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure.
  • Page 11 Z170GT7 CPU Fan Calibrate Press [ENTER] to calibrate CPU Fan speed. Control Mode This item provides several operation modes of the fan. Options: Quiet / Aggressive / Manual Fan Ctrl OFF(°C) When CPU temperature is lower than this value, the CPU fan will keep lowest RPM.
  • Page 12 CPU Configuration This item shows CPU Information Hyper-threading This item enables for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and disables for other OS(OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). When disabled only on thread per enabled core is enabled. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Active Processor Cores This item sets number of cores to enable in each processor package.
  • Page 13 Z170GT7 CPU AES This item sets CPU Advanced Encryption Standard instructions. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SATA Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of SATA devices. There is a sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu for detailed options.
  • Page 14 Network Stack Network Stack This item enables or disables UEFI network stack Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Note   » The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack function to [Enabled] IPv4 PXE Support This item enables or disables IPv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled IPv4 booth option will not be created.
  • Page 15 Z170GT7 NVMe Configuration The item shows NVMe controller and driver information. Offboard PCIe SATA Controller 2. Advanced Menu | 15...
  • Page 16 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support The item allows you to enable Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled / Auto XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support.
  • Page 17 Z170GT7 Note   » The following items appear only when you set the Device power-up delay function to [Manual]. Device power-up delay in seconds Delay range is 1 ~ 40 seconds, in one second increments. Options: 5 (Default) 2. Advanced Menu | 17...
  • Page 18: 3� Chipset Menu

    3� Chipset Menu This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. Note  ...
  • Page 19 Z170GT7 PCI Express Configuration PEX1_1/ PEX1_2/ PEX1_3/ PEX1_4 Options: Auto(Default) / Gen1 / Gen2 / Gen3 HD Audio Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disabled = HDA will be unconditionally disabled. Enabled = HDA will be enabled. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled EuP Control When EuP is enabled, the system will meet EuP requirement.
  • Page 20 VT-d This item enables or disables VT-d capability. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Max TOLUD Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. Options: Dynamic (Default) / 1 GB / 1.25 GB / 1.5 GB / 1.75 GB / 2 GB / 2.25 GB / 2.5 GB / 2.75 GB / 3 GB / 3.25 GB / 3.5GB Internal Graphics This item keeps IGFX enabled based on the setup options.
  • Page 21 Z170GT7 Onboard Device Onboard LAN1 This item enables/disables Onbaord LAN1. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Onboard LAN1 Option ROM This item enables/disables Onboard LAN1 Option ROM. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 3. Chipset Menu | 21...
  • Page 22: 4� Boot Menu

    4� Boot Menu This menu allows you to setup the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout This item sets number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Options: 1 (Default) Bootup NumLock State This item selects the keyboard NumLock state. Options: On (Default) / Off Full Screen Logo Display This item allows you to enable/disable Full Screen Logo Show function.
  • Page 23 Z170GT7 SATA Support Options: All Sata Devices (Default) / Last Boot HDD Only VGA Support If Auto, only install Legacy OpRom with Legacy OS and logo would NOT be shown during post. EFI driver will still installed with EFI. Options: EFI Driver (Default) / Auto USB Support If Disabled, all USB devices will NOT be available until after OS boot.
  • Page 24 Other PCI device For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or video defines which OpROM to launch. Options: Legacy (Default) / UEFI / Do not launch New Boot Option Policy It controls the placement of newly detected UEFI boot options. Options: Default (Default) / Place First / Place Last Boot Option Priorities The items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
  • Page 25: 5� Security Menu

    Z170GT7 5� Security Menu Administrator Password This item sets Administrator Password. User Password This item sets User Password. Secure Boot Menu 5. Security Menu | 25...
  • Page 26 Secure Boot Secure Boot can be enabled if 1. System running in user mode with enrolled Platform Key(PK) 2.CSM function is disabled. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Secure Boot Mode Secure Boot mode selector. ‘Custom’ mode enables users to change Image Execution policy and manage Secure Boot Keys.
  • Page 27 Z170GT7 Forbidden Signature Delete Key – Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system. Set new Key – Allows you set new DBK file. Append Key – Allows you append Var to DBX. Authorized Timestamps Set new Key – Allows you set new DBT file.
  • Page 28: 6� O�N�E Menu

    6� O�N�E Menu This submenu allows you to change voltage and clock of various devices. Note   » We suggest you use the default setting. Changing the voltage and clock improperly may damage the device.   » The options and default settings might be different by RAM or CPU models.  ...
  • Page 29 Z170GT7 CPU Ratio Mode This item sets CPU Ratio Mode. Options: Auto (Default) / ALL Cores / Per Core / Fixed Ring Max OC Ratio This sets the maximum overclocking ratio for the Ring Domain. Options: 41 (Default) Ring Min OC Ratio This sets the minimum overclocking ratio for the Ring Domain.
  • Page 30 Memory Timing Configuration This item allows you to select CAS Latency, 0: AUTO, max: 31 Options: Auto (Default) tRCD/tRP This item allows you to select RAS to CAS delay time and Row Prechrge delay time, 0: AUTO, max: 63 Options: Auto (Default) tRAS This item allows you to select Row Active Time, 0: AUTO, max: 64 Options: Auto (Default)
  • Page 31 Z170GT7 This item allows you to select Internal Write to Read Command Delay, 0: AUTO, legal values: 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24 Options: Auto (Default) tRRD_S This item allows you to select Min Row Active to Row Active Delay Time, Different Bank Group,...
  • Page 32 Read ODT Training* Read On-Die Termination Training Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Turn Around Timing Training Turn Around Timing Training Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Voltage Configuration CPU Vcore Options: Auto; CPU Vcore (0.5V ~ 1.770V) CPU GT Voltage Options: Auto; CPU GT Voltage (0.5V ~ 1.770V) DRAM Voltage Options: Auto;...
  • Page 33 Z170GT7 CPU Power Management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item enables/disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Power Limit 1 Override This item enables or disables Power Limit 1 Override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit 1 and Power Limit 1 Time Window.
  • Page 34 C-states Un-demotion This item sets C-State Un-demotion. Options: C1 and C3 (Default) / C1 / C3/ Disabled Package C state Demotion This item sets Package C state Demotion. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Package C state Undemotion This item sets Package C state undemotion. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled CState Pre-Wake Disable - Sets bit 30 of POWER_CTL MSR(0x1FC) to 1 to disable the Cstate Pre-Wake.
  • Page 35 Z170GT7 Memory Insight DIMM Profile These items display memory information. 6. O.N.E Menu | 35...
  • Page 36: 7� Exit Menu

    7� Exit Menu This menu allows you to load the optimal default settings, and save or discard the changes to the BIOS items. Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes.

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