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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii WS Z390 PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ... 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18 2.5 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii WS Z390 PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ... 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18 2.5 ...
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...BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 5. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated...following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Chapter 5: Multi GPU support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure ...
...BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 5. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated...following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Chapter 5: Multi GPU support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure ...
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... off the system and reinstall the DIMM before the Mem_LED turns off , please refrain from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! II switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. •...installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the error. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each profile is complete. II switch to...please refer to memory problems. The Mem_LED will turn off . • Due to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 ...
... off the system and reinstall the DIMM before the Mem_LED turns off , please refrain from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! II switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. •...installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the error. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each profile is complete. II switch to...please refer to memory problems. The Mem_LED will turn off . • Due to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 ...
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... flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback function is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port USB BIOS Flashback button 6. If the BIOS program is completed. Press the BIOS Flashback button for this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please...
... flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback function is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port USB BIOS Flashback button 6. If the BIOS program is completed. Press the BIOS Flashback button for this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please...
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Intel® LAN ports 1 and 2* 5. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage ... Gen 2 Type-A port 1 4. HDMI port 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 9. DisplayPort 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C2 8. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports...
Intel® LAN ports 1 and 2* 5. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage ... Gen 2 Type-A port 1 4. HDMI port 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 9. DisplayPort 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C2 8. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports...
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... failure. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename...
... failure. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename...
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... ASUS website for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS ...or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you want to ...
... ASUS website for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS ...or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you want to ...
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...Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-25 Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. This feature is installed in your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent... the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in a profile name. GPU Post This item displays the ...
...Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-25 Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. This feature is installed in your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent... the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in a profile name. GPU Post This item displays the ...
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... Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-27 ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is...
... Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-27 ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is...
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.... 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Press to switch to the USB port...
.... 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Press to switch to the USB port...
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... to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-29 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure...
... to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-29 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure...
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...3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Doing so can restore...failure! The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than...
...3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Doing so can restore...failure! The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than...