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... Configuration 3-20 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-20 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11...
... Configuration 3-20 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-20 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11...
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... selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - Whole system optimization with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary...TPU - File Transfer - Auto Tuning, GPU Boost EPU - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with a single click! PRIME Z370-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - DIGI+ Power Control - Full BCLK range for selected applications.
... selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - Whole system optimization with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary...TPU - File Transfer - Auto Tuning, GPU Boost EPU - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with a single click! PRIME Z370-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - DIGI+ Power Control - Full BCLK range for selected applications.
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...a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4 GB or more details, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its ...Windows® OS, when you want to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value...
...a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4 GB or more details, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its ...Windows® OS, when you want to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value...
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ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-9 The LED near the button also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to power up or wake up the system. Power-...
ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-9 The LED near the button also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to power up or wake up the system. Power-...
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...been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the... The blinking speed of the DRAM LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK!
...been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the... The blinking speed of the DRAM LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK!
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...unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-11 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters ...the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and place a metal object or jumper cap again to overclocking. 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Placing a metal object or jumper cap will cause system ...
...unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-11 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters ...the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and place a metal object or jumper cap again to overclocking. 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Placing a metal object or jumper cap will cause system ...
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2. 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. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
2. 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. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation To install the ASUS fan holder and fan Chapter 2 When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans. • Ensure to the use the bundled screws that came with your fans. • Fans are purchased separately. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation To install the ASUS fan holder and fan Chapter 2 When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans. • Ensure to the use the bundled screws that came with your fans. • Fans are purchased separately. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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... BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating ...
... BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating ...
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... when you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen ...boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-3 Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you...
... when you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen ...boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-3 Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you...
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... items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows ... fans to MyFavorites menu. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to...
... items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows ... fans to MyFavorites menu. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to...
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Press on your system using this feature. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-9
Press on your system using this feature. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-9
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... Security The Security menu items allow you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration ...options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for information on how to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU...
... Security The Security menu items allow you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration ...options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for information on how to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU...
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...the CPU ratio and features. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to set the memory ...overclocking conditions. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370...
...the CPU ratio and features. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to set the memory ...overclocking conditions. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370...
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... coming from your USB drive, load and save profile to your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-25 Bus Interface This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Profile Name This item allows you to the...
... coming from your USB drive, load and save profile to your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-25 Bus Interface This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Profile Name This item allows you to the...