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Motherboard ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC)
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......vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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 Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Jumpers 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-10 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-11 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU...
......vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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 Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Jumpers 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-10 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-11 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU...
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...S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel, red, Type-A) * Supports 3A power output. ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) specifications summary Storage Audio USB Wireless & Bluetooth LAN Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 6 x ...ASUS support website. Sonic Radar III - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard...
...S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel, red, Type-A) * Supports 3A power output. ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) specifications summary Storage Audio USB Wireless & Bluetooth LAN Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 6 x ...ASUS support website. Sonic Radar III - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard...
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... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-S) 1 x Thermal sensor cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x CPU Fan holder 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x Cable ties pack(s) 1 x MB CABLEMOD COUPON 1 x STRIX DOOR HANGER 1 x M.2 screws Package 1 x STRIX Series sticker 1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set ROG motherboard...
... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-S) 1 x Thermal sensor cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x CPU Fan holder 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x Cable ties pack(s) 1 x MB CABLEMOD COUPON 1 x STRIX DOOR HANGER 1 x M.2 screws Package 1 x STRIX Series sticker 1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set ROG motherboard...
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... 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you... detached from the wall socket before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a ...
... 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you... detached from the wall socket before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a ...
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... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Core™ Processors. ® STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) CPU LGA1151 • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing...
... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Core™ Processors. ® STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) CPU LGA1151 • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing...
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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. ® STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 1-5 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 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. ® STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 1-5 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 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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Chapter 1 PCIE_X1_1 ® PCIEX16/X8_1 STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) PCIEX8_2 PCIE_X1_2 Slot No. 1 2 3 7 Slot Description PCIE_x16/x8_1 slot PCIE_x1_1 slot PCIE_x8_2 slot PCIE_x1_2 slot ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Chapter 1 PCIE_X1_1 ® PCIEX16/X8_1 STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) PCIEX8_2 PCIE_X1_2 Slot No. 1 2 3 7 Slot Description PCIE_x16/x8_1 slot PCIE_x1_1 slot PCIE_x8_2 slot PCIE_x1_2 slot ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 1-11 Chapter 1 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you installed Serial ATA hard...
... creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 1-11 Chapter 1 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. If you installed Serial ATA hard...
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... front panel audio I /O module that you to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Chapter 1 PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP ® STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) HD-audio-compliant pin definition ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) Analog front panel connector We recommend that supports HD Audio. The M.2 SSD module is for...
... front panel audio I /O module that you to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Chapter 1 PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP ® STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) HD-audio-compliant pin definition ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) Analog front panel connector We recommend that supports HD Audio. The M.2 SSD module is for...
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U31G1_34 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXVbus ® STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- This USB connector complies with USB 2.0. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 1-13 Vbus ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.1 Gen1 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! With an installed USB 3.1 Gen1 module, you to 480 Mb/s connection speed. GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- Chapter...
U31G1_34 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXVbus ® STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- This USB connector complies with USB 2.0. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 1-13 Vbus ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.1 Gen1 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! With an installed USB 3.1 Gen1 module, you to 480 Mb/s connection speed. GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- Chapter...
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... the fan cables to the fan connectors. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. ® STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) T_SENSOR connector 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 6. CPU, CPU optional, W_PUMP+, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT...
... the fan cables to the fan connectors. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. ® STRIX Z370-G GAMING (Wi-Fi AC) T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) T_SENSOR connector 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 6. CPU, CPU optional, W_PUMP+, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT...
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Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1.
Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1.
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2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 2-13 Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2.
2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 2-13 Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2.
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...; LAN port (LAN1)** HDMI 1.4b port USB 3.1 Gen1 ports Optical S/PDIF Out port Audio I /O connection 2 3 4 5 Chapter 2 6 7 89 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 9. 5. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 2-17 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.2* 6. 2. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports*** * Support for the Bluetooth specification depends on the Windows® version. ** and *** : Refer to the tables on...
...; LAN port (LAN1)** HDMI 1.4b port USB 3.1 Gen1 ports Optical S/PDIF Out port Audio I /O connection 2 3 4 5 Chapter 2 6 7 89 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 9. 5. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 2-17 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.2* 6. 2. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports*** * Support for the Bluetooth specification depends on the Windows® version. ** and *** : Refer to the tables on...
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Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. 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...advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores ...
Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. 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...advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores ...
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...section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, DRAM Status, X.M.P., CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system... priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to the system. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 3-3 Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority.
...section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, DRAM Status, X.M.P., CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system... priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to the system. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 3-3 Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority.
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... and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The...menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on top of your desired settings. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 3-5 EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. Use this button to select the...
... and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The...menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on top of your desired settings. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 3-5 EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. Use this button to select the...
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Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for each fan. 3.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for ... This item allows you to change the fan settings. Qfan Configuration Qfan Tuning Click this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 3-19 If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for each fan. 3.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for ... This item allows you to change the fan settings. Qfan Configuration Qfan Tuning Click this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 3-19 If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
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... To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 3-27 You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you want to ...save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file...
... To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING (WI-FI AC) 3-27 You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you want to ...save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file...