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  • Page 1 Z270-LIGHTSABER Version:1.0 40-012-KY7100...
  • Page 2 Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 page 69 Describes the motherboard software. Using the Motherboard Software  Chapter 5 Describes the AMD page 73 AMD Crossfire Technology Crossfire Technology. Support  Chapter 6 page 77 Provides basic trouble Trouble Shooting shooting tips. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 5 Memo Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    The Standard Configuration...........29 Entering the Setup Utility............29 Resetting the Default CMOS Values........30 Using BIOS..................30 BIOS Navigation Keys..............31 Main Menu................32 Advanced Menu..............33 Chipset Menu................47 M.I.B.X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu........54 Security Menu.................65 Boot Menu................66 Exit Menu................67 Updating the BIOS..............68 Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows 7/8.1/10........69 ..Running Setup..............69 Manual Installation................71 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)........71 Chapter 5 AMD CrossFire Technology Support Requirements...................73 Installing CrossFire graphics cards........73 The Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box........75 To Enable CrossFire ..............75...

  • Page 8: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the Z270-LIGHTSABER motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the ® LGA1151 socket for Intel Kaby Lake/Skylake processor. ® ® ® ® ® This motherboard is based on Intel Z270 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    ® • LGA1151 socket for Intel Kaby Lake/Skylake processor • Supports max CPU TDP 95W and MB TDP designs up to 280W Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. ® Chipset • Intel Z270 Chipset Extra Chip •...
  • Page 10 Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only) • Add the function of copying BIOS parameters to USB flash drive Bundled • ECS Exclusive AP: eBLU*/eDLU/eSF* Software Note: *Microsoft.NET Framework 4.5 is required. Support Form Factor • ATX Size, 305mm x 244mm Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12 4-pin Power cooling fan connector 26. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header 27. PCIEX16_1~3 PCI Express x16 Gen3 slots for graphics interface 28. PCIE1~4 PCI Express x1 Gen3 slots 29. CPUFAN2 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector 30. ATX_12V 8-pin +12V power connector Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 13: I/O Ports

    A, B, C and E port respectively. In addition, all of the 3 ports, B, C and E provide users with both right & left channels individually. Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14 F75223 is backuping the file from SPIROM_B into SPIROM_A. Backup is finished if ROM_LED returns to remain on after 30s. 2. Disconnect AC for more than 30s, then push SPIROM_SW to side A, system will return to default state. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15 Your computer will fast reset after pressing this EZ RESET RESET button. EZ POWER POWER This is power button. This button is used to clear CMOS. Please EZ Clear CMOS CLR_CMOS_BTN perform this operation after disconnecting the AC PWR for more than 30s. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Installing The Motherboard

    Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. When installing 24-pin ATX power cable, please note the overhead space because of the chassis design of the Motherboard, avoiding to damage the motherboard with excessive power. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Installing Hardware

    Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open position. Grasp the edge of the package substrate. Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18 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. Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is removed. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    B. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector. C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Installing Memory Modules

    The slot latche is levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. The four DDR4 memory sockets (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3 and DIMM4) are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DIMM1, DIMM2 Channel B: DIMM3, DIMM4 Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users give priority to the DIMMs (DIMM2/DIMM4) when installing DIMMs. 2. We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the same brand and type memory on this motherboard. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Installing Add-On Cards

    Recommend add_on card configuration PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 Single VGA/PCIe card (Recommended for single VGA card) Dual VGA/PCIe cards Triple VGA/PCIe cards Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 Demount the screw not used according to the length of your M.2 SSD card. Insert the M.2 SSD card into M2_2208M slot in the fool-proof way. Lock the screw as the following picture shows to make sure the M.2 SSD card is installed in place. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Connecting Optional Devices

    2-3-5. Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: Components Components USB3F CASE U2_MINI_SAS F_USB1 SATA3_1~6 F_AUDIO F_USB2 Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25 Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26 2. U2_MINI_SAS: U2 Connector This connector is used to support the SSD device. 3. SATA3_1~6: Serial ATA 6GB/s Connectors SATA3_1~6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up. 5. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28 If you want connect an AC’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers, please set as below picture. AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode. AC’97 Panel Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 If you use HD Audio Front Panel, when you tick off “Disable Front Panel Detection ”, the front right two ports will highlight, then there is no jack detection function. HD Panel * For reference only Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Installing A Sata Hard Drive

    Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply. * For reference only Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Connecting Case Components

    2-3-7. Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Components Components CPUFAN1 SYSFAN2 ATX_POWER PWR_FAN SYSFAN1 CPUFAN2 ATX_12V F_PANEL Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32 ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. 2 & 9: ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX_12V (8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector) Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX_12V. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33 8-pin power cable Connecting 4-pin power cable The ATX_12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX_12V match perfectly. 4-pin power cable Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 34: Front Panel Header

    4. BZ: Buzzer Header 5. F_PANEL: Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 36: Using Bios

    When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information. Some options (marked with an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 38: Bios Navigation Keys

    BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual. 2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 39: Main Menu

    The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility. BIOS Version (17.03.09) This item shows the BIOS version. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Advanced Menu

    /Click: Select Item Super IO Configuration Enter/Dbl Click : Select Trusted Computing +/- : Change Opt. Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Lan Configuration

    F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 42: Pc Health Status

    F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Smart Fan Select (CPU Fan 1) This item allows you to change and configure Smart Fans on M/B. ex. CPU Fan1, CPU Fan 2, System Fan 1. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43 • Core Voltage • DIMM Voltage • VCCSA Voltage • VCCIO Voltage • PCH Voltage Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) (100) This item shows the factory TCC activation temperature. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 44: Power Management Setup

    You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Power LED Type (Dual Color LED) This item shows the type of the Power LED. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Acpi Settings

    F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)] This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default). Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 46: Cpu Configuration

    Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enables this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0. Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology (Enabled) When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandorpool Technology. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47 Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not running. Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 48: Sata Configuration

    This motherboard supports six SATA channels (which supported by Intel Z270 Express Chipset) and one M.2 slot, each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49 Chip), each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel. Press <Esc> to return to the SATA Configuration page. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 50: Usb Configuration

    Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. USB3.1 Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable USB3.1 controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 51: Super Io Configuration

    EC Firmware Version (1.06) This item shows the information of the EC Firmware version. EC Firmware Build Date (00/00/0000) This item shows the build date of the EC Firmware. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 52: Trusted Computing

    Physical Presence Spec Version (1.3) This item is used to set the Physical Presence Spec Vesion. TPM 20 InterfaceType (CRB) Use this item to show the TPM 20 InterfaceType. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 53: Intel Rapid Storage Technology

    Intel(R) RST 15.5.2858 RAID Driver This item shows the information of Intel(R) RST RAID Driver. No disks connected to system This item shows the information of disks connected to system. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 54: Chipset Menu

    When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the system memory as graphics memory. When set to DVMT Mode, the graphics chip will dynamically allocate system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55 Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics devices under Windows 7/8/8.1. Step 1. Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers, VGA and sound drivers.(If you want know the detail information, please refer to chapter 4.)
  • Page 56 256M Device. IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled : Select Screen   /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 57: Display Devices

    Extend desktop to this display You must select Apply before making additional changes. Disconnect this display Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose? Cancel Apply Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 58 Multiple displays: Extend desktop to this display You must select Apply before making additional changes. Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose? Cancel Apply Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 59: Pch Configuration

    This item enables or disables the warning if the case is 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. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 60 F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ME Control (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware. ME FW Version (11.6.20.1221) This item shows the ME FW version. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 61: Mb Intelligent Bios X) Menu

    4-Core Ratio Limit Override F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit Ring Max OC Ratio ESC/Right Click: Exit BCLK (1/100 MHz) 10000 EIST (Enabled) This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology). Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 62 Use this item to enable or disable the power limit 3 override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will leave the default values for power limit 3 and power limit 3 time window. Press <Esc> to return to the CPU OverClocking Configuration page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 63 Ring Max OC Ratio (0) Use this item to set the Ring Max OC Ratio value. BCLK (1/100 MHz) (10000) Use this item to set the BCLK (1/100 MHz) value. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 64: Memory Configuration

     /Click: Select Item tCKE Enter/Dbl Click : Select tRDRD_dr +/- : Change Opt. tRDRD_dd F1: General Help tRDRD_sg F2: Previous Values tRDRD_dg F3: Optimized Defaults tWRWR_dr F4: Save & Exit tWRWR_dd ESC/Right Click: Exit tWRWR_sg tWRWR_dg Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 65 Use this item to enable or disable the exit on failure (MRC). Mc Lock (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable capacity to lock MC registers or not. Ch Hash Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Ch Hash support. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 66 This item allows you to enable or disable 2xRef when warm and Hot 2-iMC enables 2xRef when Hot. SelfRefresh Enable (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the SelfRefresh. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 67 F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit GT OverClocking Frequency (0) This item allows you to adjust the GT OverClocking frequency. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 68 This item allows you to adjust the Uncore/GT voltage offset from -1000 to 998mV. Offset Prefix (+) This item allows you to select the offset value as positive (+) or negative (-). Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 69 This item allows you to enable or disable Over Heat Warning. If enable this function, the LED light would turn Red when CPU temperature is Over Heat. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 70 Use this item to save BIOS setup data to profile. Restore last setting (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable to restore the last setting. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 71 2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC 3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”. 4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 72: Security Menu

    Secure Boot Mode (Standard) This item is used to select secure boot mode, when you select standard mode, secure boot policy is fixed; when you select custom mode, the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 73: Boot Menu

    Update System BIOS (Disabled) This item enables or disables to update system BIOS. Boot Mode Select (UEFI) Use this item to select boot mode. Boot Option #1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 These items show the boot priorities. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 74: Exit Menu

    Discard Changes This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made. Restore Defaults This item enables you to restore defaults to all the setup options. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 75: Updating The Bios

    BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically. This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 76: Using The Motherboard Software

    Click Setup. The installation program begins: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing. The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 77 Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 78: Manual Installation

    ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility) ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes your computing more easily and conveniently. These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software.
  • Page 79 Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

  • Page 80: Amd Crossfire Tm Technology Support

    PCIEX16_1~3 slots. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. A. For 2-way configuration, install two graphic cards on PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2, then connect them with the CrossFire Bridge. * For reference only Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 81 2. Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireX ready graphics card installed on the PCIEX16 slot. Monitor Cable * For reference only 3. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 82: The Catalyst Tm Control Center Dialog Box

    The Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box To enable CrossFireX • Install AMD graphic card driver. • Enter the Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box. • check the “Enable CrossFireX ” item. • Click Apply button. Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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  • Page 84: Trouble Shooting

    Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information: http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenulD=49& childid=M 49&LanlD=0 a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.

  • Page 85: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component. Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/ Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information. Maintenance and care tips Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance.
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  • Page 88: Post Code Checkpoints

    Memory initialization. Programming memory timing information Memory initialization. Configuring memory Memory initialization (other). Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization is started CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization CPU post-memory initialization. Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 89 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded F5-F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 90 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 91 Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available Platform PCI resource requirements cannot be met System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep state System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state Z270-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...

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