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... Configuration 3-19 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-19 3.6.11 USB Configuration 3-19 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11...
... Configuration 3-19 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-19 3.6.11 USB Configuration 3-19 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11...
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... more memory on the motherboard. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Under the default ... the OS can be about 3 GB or less. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The system maps the total...
... more memory on the motherboard. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Under the default ... the OS can be about 3 GB or less. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The system maps the total...
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... buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Turn off the ...ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-9 The blinking speed of failsafe settings. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the exact location of failsafe settings. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the system fails to BIOS overclocking...
... buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Turn off the ...ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-9 The blinking speed of failsafe settings. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the exact location of failsafe settings. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the system fails to BIOS overclocking...
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... CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and place a metal object or jumper cap again to overclocking. Placing a metal object or jumper cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when... the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. For system ...
... CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and place a metal object or jumper cap again to overclocking. Placing a metal object or jumper cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when... the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. For system ...
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CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. Chapter 1 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-11 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 2.
CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. Chapter 1 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-11 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 2.
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... BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-1 Please refer to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and...
... BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-1 Please refer to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and...
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... screen appears 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. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced..., CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-3 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode.
... screen appears 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. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced..., CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-3 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode.
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Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings .... Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-5 Main For changing the basic system configuration. Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to your desired settings. Qfan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you want to view and tweak the overclocking settings...
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings .... Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-5 Main For changing the basic system configuration. Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to your desired settings. Qfan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you want to view and tweak the overclocking settings...
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Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-9 Click OC then click Next. 3. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 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. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Press on your system using this feature.
Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-9 Click OC then click Next. 3. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 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. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Press on your system using this feature.
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...the BIOS password. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set the system ..., and security settings. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you 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 screen ...
...the BIOS password. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set the system ..., and security settings. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you 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 screen ...
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... the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to 538.25 MHz. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-15 We recommend you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current ...by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. The following item appears only when you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. BCLK Frequency This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner...
... the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to 538.25 MHz. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-15 We recommend you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current ...by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. The following item appears only when you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. BCLK Frequency This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner...
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... configuration for the PCIE slots that you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to select the bus interface... to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Bus Interface This item allows you to save profile from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from /to your USB drive...
... configuration for the PCIE slots that you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to select the bus interface... to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Bus Interface This item allows you to save profile from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from /to your USB drive...