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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 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...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 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...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-15 1-14 1-10 1-4 1-17 1-4 1-8 1-18 1-12 1-16 1-11 1-9 1-13 1-12 1-15 1-10 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-3 Q LEDs 8. M.2 Socket 3 11. System panel connectors (20-5 pin PANEL) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX 12V_2) 2. Addressable Gen 2 header (4-pin ...
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-15 1-14 1-10 1-4 1-17 1-4 1-8 1-18 1-12 1-16 1-11 1-9 1-13 1-12 1-15 1-10 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-3 Q LEDs 8. M.2 Socket 3 11. System panel connectors (20-5 pin PANEL) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX 12V_2) 2. Addressable Gen 2 header (4-pin ...
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... the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-5 Chapter 1 Recommended memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB,16 GB, and s32 GB, unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
... the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-5 Chapter 1 Recommended memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB,16 GB, and s32 GB, unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
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ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-7 Chapter 1 AMD Ryzen™ 3rd Generation Processors VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_1 PCIe 4.0 x16_2 x16 N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card ...
ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-7 Chapter 1 AMD Ryzen™ 3rd Generation Processors VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_1 PCIe 4.0 x16_2 x16 N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card ...
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... object such as date, time, and system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-9 CLRTC PIN 1 TUF GAMING X570-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot...
... object such as date, time, and system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-9 CLRTC PIN 1 TUF GAMING X570-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot...
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.../s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-11 Chapter 1 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, ... bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X570 chipset. AMD Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s...
.../s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set to [AHCI]. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-11 Chapter 1 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, ... bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X570 chipset. AMD Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s...
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...drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply TUF GAMING X570-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the HDD Activity ... and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-13 The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR_SW SPEAKER PIN 1 +HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to...
...drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply TUF GAMING X570-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the HDD Activity ... and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-13 The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR_SW SPEAKER PIN 1 +HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to...
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... Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX power connectors • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. •... is purchased separately. The system may become unstable or may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to ensure the system stability. 9. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-15 Chapter 1 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to use two ...
... Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX power connectors • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. •... is purchased separately. The system may become unstable or may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to ensure the system stability. 9. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-15 Chapter 1 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to use two ...
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A RGB_HEADER1 B R A G +12V PIN 1 B RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B B TUF GAMING X570-PLUS RGB Header The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will ... RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is detached from the power supply. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-17 Chapter 1 11. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1/2) These connectors are for RGB LED strips.
A RGB_HEADER1 B R A G +12V PIN 1 B RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B B TUF GAMING X570-PLUS RGB Header The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will ... RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is detached from the power supply. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 1-17 Chapter 1 11. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1/2) These connectors are for RGB LED strips.
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Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this section are for all models. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-1
Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this section are for all models. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-1
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors. 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 TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-3
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors. 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 TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-3
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Do not remove the plate on the bottom. Chapter 2 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-5 Type 2 1 2 3 When using this type of CPU fan, remove the screws and the retention module only.
Do not remove the plate on the bottom. Chapter 2 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-5 Type 2 1 2 3 When using this type of CPU fan, remove the screws and the retention module only.
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Chapter 2 2.1.5 ATX power connection A B OR Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. 2.1.6 SATA device connection OR OR ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-7
Chapter 2 2.1.5 ATX power connection A B OR Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. 2.1.6 SATA device connection OR OR ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-7
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2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-9
2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-9
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... 1 / Gen 2 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to 10Gbps) ports 8. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-11 Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2. HDMI port 9. Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 6.
... 1 / Gen 2 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to 10Gbps) ports 8. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-11 Optical S/PDIF Out port 7. PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2. HDMI port 9. Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 6.
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Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-13
Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-13
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... you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the chain) c. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-15 System power 6. Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up for assistance. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component...
... you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the chain) c. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 2-15 System power 6. Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up for assistance. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to ... the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as TGX570P.CAP for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. •...
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to ... the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as TGX570P.CAP for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. •...
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3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Searches by ...
3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Searches by ...
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... menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to find the related item listing. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 3-5 Search (F9) This button allows you can select for your BIOS screen.
... menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to find the related item listing. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS 3-5 Search (F9) This button allows you can select for your BIOS screen.
