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...vi About this guide...vii PRIME Z370-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing ... 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation 2-12 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio...
...vi About this guide...vii PRIME Z370-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing ... 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation 2-12 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio...
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... retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you are connected. vi Operation safety • Before installing the...
... retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you are connected. vi Operation safety • Before installing the...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may ... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide...
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may ... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ASUS PRIME Z370-A motherboard 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x ASUS fan holder 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ASUS PRIME Z370-A motherboard 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x ASUS fan holder 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
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Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
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... is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 ...Chapter 1: Product Introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the...
... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 ...Chapter 1: Product Introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the...
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A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4 GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8...channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4 GB or more memory on the motherboard. Check with the same CAS Latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3 GB or less. For an...
... DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4 GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8...channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4 GB or more memory on the motherboard. Check with the same CAS Latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3 GB or less. For an...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_4 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_4 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... recommended) N/A x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Hyper M.2 X16 card configuration 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support 3 Intel® SSD...
... recommended) N/A x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Hyper M.2 X16 card configuration 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support 3 Intel® SSD...
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ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-9 The LED near the button also lights up the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. Chapter...
ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-9 The LED near the button also lights up the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. Chapter...
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...Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the system to memory tuning requirement, the ... one set of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If the system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings....
...Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the system to memory tuning requirement, the ... one set of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If the system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings....
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Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 3. 3D Mount Secure 3D printed parts to set a higher CPU voltage for a personalized motherboard. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to these 3D Mount holes for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU.
Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 3. 3D Mount Secure 3D printed parts to set a higher CPU voltage for a personalized motherboard. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to these 3D Mount holes for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU.
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... onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is solved. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-13 If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the...
... onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is solved. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-13 If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the...
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ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-15 We recommend that supports HD Audio. Chapter 1 2. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this connector.
ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-15 We recommend that supports HD Audio. Chapter 1 2. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this connector.
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Connect the USB module cable to these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mb/s connection speed. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-17 Chapter 1 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
Connect the USB module cable to these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mb/s connection speed. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-17 Chapter 1 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
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...cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the... motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector ...
...cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the... motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector ...