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...the PCIeX16_1 slot, and enable this card in BIOS. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Z370-P motherboard 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x... varies by processor. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (support x16, x8/x4+x4*) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. PRIME Z370-P specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots ...
...the PCIeX16_1 slot, and enable this card in BIOS. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Z370-P motherboard 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x... varies by processor. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (support x16, x8/x4+x4*) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. PRIME Z370-P specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots ...
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... the configuration of your chassis to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or...
... the configuration of your chassis to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or...
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...) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. ® PRIME Z370-P CPU socket LGA1151 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. Intel® Z370 SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin... socket 4. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 9. CPU, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin AIO_ PUMP, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. M.2 Socket 3 [M.2_1(Socket 3); ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-3
...) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. ® PRIME Z370-P CPU socket LGA1151 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. Intel® Z370 SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin... socket 4. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 9. CPU, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin AIO_ PUMP, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. M.2 Socket 3 [M.2_1(Socket 3); ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-3
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ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-5 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-5 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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... install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for better memory compatibility and performance ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to protect the CPU. • When using one DIMM, install it into the DIMM sockets. Recommended...
... install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for better memory compatibility and performance ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to protect the CPU. • When using one DIMM, install it into the DIMM sockets. Recommended...
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... setup. 2. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
... setup. 2. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
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... up from steady) S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection _ _ Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link...
... up from steady) S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection _ _ Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-13 COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS ® DCD TXD GND RTS RI PRIME Z370-P Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These ...USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PRIME Z370-P USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-13 COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS ® DCD TXD GND RTS RI PRIME Z370-P Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These ...USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PRIME Z370-P USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM...
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... PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 PRIME Z370-P ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher ...pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to install additional devices. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-15 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power ...
... PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 PRIME Z370-P ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher ...pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to install additional devices. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-15 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power ...
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...(Socket 3)] These sockets allow you to 32Gb/s. • When a device in SATA mode is purchased separately. M.2 socket 3 [M.2_1(Socket 3); 8. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-17 M.2_1(SOCKET3) ® 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 PRIME Z370-P M.2(SOCKET3) • These M.2 sockets support M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using Intel® Desktop...
...(Socket 3)] These sockets allow you to 32Gb/s. • When a device in SATA mode is purchased separately. M.2 socket 3 [M.2_1(Socket 3); 8. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-17 M.2_1(SOCKET3) ® 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 PRIME Z370-P M.2(SOCKET3) • These M.2 sockets support M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using Intel® Desktop...
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PRIME Z370-P System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or ... cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-19 The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. RESET +PWR_LED- PWRSW SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 +HDD_LED- Ground RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- 10. Connect...
PRIME Z370-P System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or ... cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-19 The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. RESET +PWR_LED- PWRSW SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 +HDD_LED- Ground RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- 10. Connect...
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Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: PRIME Z370-P 0313 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case...through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the...
Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: PRIME Z370-P 0313 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case...through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the...
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...USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the ...! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the removable device into PZ370P. CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Recovering the BIOS To recover...
...USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the ...! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the removable device into PZ370P. CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Recovering the BIOS To recover...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME Z370-P VER: 0313 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/21/2017 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: PZ370P.CAP ...want to automatically launch EZ Flash 3. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Press any key to reboot the system to update the BIOS? ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-5 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files ...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME Z370-P VER: 0313 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/21/2017 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: PZ370P.CAP ...want to automatically launch EZ Flash 3. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Press any key to reboot the system to update the BIOS? ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-5 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files ...
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... an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU...
... an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU...
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... button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to select the language that menu. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-9 Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Refer to RAID mode. Language This button above...
... button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to select the language that menu. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-9 Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Refer to RAID mode. Language This button above...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-11
Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-11
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... 2. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-13 If you installed then click Next. OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen...
... 2. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-13 If you installed then click Next. OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen...
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Select the type of RAID, click Yes to reset your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 7. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 6. b. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10 then click Next. After selecting the type of storage for your system. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-15 5. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. a.
Select the type of RAID, click Yes to reset your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 7. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 6. b. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10 then click Next. After selecting the type of storage for your system. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-15 5. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. a.
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... panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items 3. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-17 Click Exit (ESC) or press key to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Adding...
... panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items 3. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-17 Click Exit (ESC) or press key to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Adding...