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... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in the About Box of the product is ...ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. to this manual, including the products and software described in this information. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ...
... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in the About Box of the product is ...ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. to this manual, including the products and software described in this information. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ...
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... the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. vi
... the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. vi
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... to the components when trying to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Italics Used to complete a task.
... to the components when trying to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Italics Used to complete a task.
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... change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiii PRIME Z370-A specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability ...x Aura RGB Strip header 2 x 3D Mount screw ports 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for the software manual. button 1 x Power-on button 1 x CPU OV jumper 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan)...
... change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiii PRIME Z370-A specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability ...x Aura RGB Strip header 2 x 3D Mount screw ports 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for the software manual. button 1 x Power-on button 1 x CPU OV jumper 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan)...
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.... DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as PZ370A.CAP for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires...
.... DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as PZ370A.CAP for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires...
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... or by pressing the hotkey. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters.
... or by pressing the hotkey. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters.
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... boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the...
... boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the...
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...settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-5 Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save... current settings of your BIOS. It also allows you want to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to your BIOS screen.
...settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-5 Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save... current settings of your BIOS. It also allows you want to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to your BIOS screen.
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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... configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the BIOS Setup program. After you have forgotten your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you enter the Advanced Mode of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the...
... configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the BIOS Setup program. After you have forgotten your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you enter the Advanced Mode of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the...
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..., as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU This item allows you to set the CPU ratio and features...the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to set the CPU core ratios. The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to apply the optimized setting. Select the auto mode to [Manual].
..., as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU This item allows you to set the CPU ratio and features...the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to set the CPU core ratios. The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to apply the optimized setting. Select the auto mode to [Manual].
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... to proceed with any storage medium due to data processing. If the drive is only supported on Intel SATA port. You have password protection by ASUS. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section... Erase SSD speeds may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents of this manual. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD may be locked if the Secure Erase process is only available in the software before proceeding with...
... to proceed with any storage medium due to data processing. If the drive is only supported on Intel SATA port. You have password protection by ASUS. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section... Erase SSD speeds may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents of this manual. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD may be locked if the Secure Erase process is only available in the software before proceeding with...
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...utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets ...motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-27 If there is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit http://www...
...utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets ...motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-27 If there is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit http://www...