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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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Chapter 4 page 67 Describes the motherboard software. Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 5 Describes the AMD page 71 AMD Crossfire Technology Crossfire Technology. Support Chapter 6 page 75 Provides basic trouble Trouble Shooting shooting tips. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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................46 M.I.B.X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu........53 Security Menu.................63 Boot Menu................64 Exit Menu................65 Updating the BIOS..............66 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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..............76 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...........77 POST Code Checkpoints Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the Z170-LIGHTSABER motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the ® LGA1151 socket for Intel Skylake processor. ® ® ® ® ® This motherboard is based on Intel Z170 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector • 1 x 8-ch Audio jacks Note: *The yellow ports only used for game USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse, while the red ports only used for rezound vigor USB 2.0 device. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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Add the function of copying BIOS parameters to USB flash drive Bundled • 3rd Party Bundled software: Cyberlink Media Suite* Software Note: *Free bundle software including ECS DVD: Cyberlink Media Suite Support Form Factor • ATX Size, 305mm x 244mm Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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 x16 (Recommended Single VGA/PCIe card for single VGA card) Dual VGA/PCIe cards Triple VGA/PCIe cards Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
2-3-5. Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: Components Components USB3F F_USB1~2 SATA3_1~6 CASE SATAE_7/8 F_AUDIO Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up. 2. 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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. 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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. 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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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AC’97 Panel 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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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 CPUFAN1~2 ATX_POWER PWR_FAN SYSFAN1~2 ATX_12V F_PANEL Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. 2 & 7: 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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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5. BZ: Buzzer Header This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
: Select Screen USB Configuration /Click: Select Item Super IO Configuration Enter/Dbl Click : Select Trusted Computing +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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• 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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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EUP Function (Disabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support. Power LED Type (Dual Color LED) This item shows the type of the Power LED. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-x Technology. Hyper-threading (Enabled) This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper-threading and you are using a Hyper-threading CPU. Active Processor Cores (All) Use this item to control the number of active processor cores. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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Use these items to configure 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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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ASM1061 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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Super IO Chip (IT8733) This item shows the information of the super IO chip. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version (1.0) Use this item to show the TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version. TPM 20 InterfaceType (CRB) Use this item to show the TPM 20 InterfaceType. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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.) Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ME Control (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware. ME FW Version (11.0.0.1202) This item shows the ME FW version. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
Core 4 Ratio Limit 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). Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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This item allows you to adjust the Uncore/Ring/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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
Secure Boot state (Not Active) This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state. Secure Boot (Disabled) This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
Boot Option #1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 These items show the boot priorities. USB Flash Drive Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing USB Flash drives. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the oper- ating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices. Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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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 Z170-LIGHTSABER USER MANUAL...
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