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..., DDR4 2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un- AMD Ryzen Processors - 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (supports x16, x8/x8) AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors - 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (supports x8) AMD X370 chipset - 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max. ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LAN AM4 socket for details. Maximum shared memory of 2048...
..., DDR4 2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un- AMD Ryzen Processors - 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (supports x16, x8/x8) AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors - 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (supports x8) AMD X370 chipset - 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max. ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LAN AM4 socket for details. Maximum shared memory of 2048...
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Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xii
Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xii
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... DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) USB3_1-4 SOCKET AM4 USB3_56 1 EATXPWR LAN_USB3.1_EA2 USB3.1_EC1 ASM 1142 30.5cm(12in) USB3.1_C1 AUDIO 7 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 Intel I211AT 8 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 SATA6G_78 Super I/O S1220A PCIEX1_2 BATTERY ICS AMD® X370 strix x370-F GAMING PCIEX1_3 TPM AAFP PCIEX16_2 22110 2280 ROG TPU PCIEX16_3 CLRTC CHA_FAN3 USB34 RGB_HEADER1 T_SENSOR...
... DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) USB3_1-4 SOCKET AM4 USB3_56 1 EATXPWR LAN_USB3.1_EA2 USB3.1_EC1 ASM 1142 30.5cm(12in) USB3.1_C1 AUDIO 7 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 Intel I211AT 8 M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 SATA6G_78 Super I/O S1220A PCIEX1_2 BATTERY ICS AMD® X370 strix x370-F GAMING PCIEX1_3 TPM AAFP PCIEX16_2 22110 2280 ROG TPU PCIEX16_3 CLRTC CHA_FAN3 USB34 RGB_HEADER1 T_SENSOR...
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Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. AM4 CPU socket 4. AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. 3D Mount holes 12. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-...pin PANEL) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-16 1-15 1-4 1-17 1-4 1-8 1-12 1-18 1-11 1-8 2-11 1-14 1-12 1-9 1-13 1-13 1-10 1-10 ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 1-3 M.2 Socket 3 9. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_78, USB3_910) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Q LEDs (BOOT, VGA, DRAM, CPU) 7. TPM ...
Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. AM4 CPU socket 4. AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 11. 3D Mount holes 12. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-...pin PANEL) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-16 1-15 1-4 1-17 1-4 1-8 1-12 1-18 1-11 1-8 2-11 1-14 1-12 1-9 1-13 1-13 1-10 1-10 ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 1-3 M.2 Socket 3 9. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_78, USB3_910) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Q LEDs (BOOT, VGA, DRAM, CPU) 7. TPM ...
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... DIMM_B2 strix x370-F GAMING STRIX X370-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors up to 8-core. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! strix x370-F GAMING STRIX X370-F GAMING CPU socket AM4 The AM4...
... DIMM_B2 strix x370-F GAMING STRIX X370-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors up to 8-core. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! strix x370-F GAMING STRIX X370-F GAMING CPU socket AM4 The AM4...
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Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 2-3 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors.
Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 2-3 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors.
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... for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • Due to the design of AMD AM4 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED...
... for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • Due to the design of AMD AM4 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED...