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... vi PRIME X370-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-12 1.5 Software support 1-13 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup ...program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-12 2.4 Main menu 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu 2-20 2.7 Monitor menu 2-25 2.8 Boot menu 2-28 2.9 Tool menu 2-33 2.10 Exit menu 2-34 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS...
... vi PRIME X370-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-12 1.5 Software support 1-13 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup ...program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-12 2.4 Main menu 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu 2-20 2.7 Monitor menu 2-25 2.8 Boot menu 2-28 2.9 Tool menu 2-33 2.10 Exit menu 2-34 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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... you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are...
... you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are...
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PRIME X370-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution AMD X370 Chipset: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support AMD Ryzen™ Processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with... Mode - Stylish Fanless Design: MOS Heat-sink & Chipset Heat-sink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Quiet Thermal Design: - AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at the rear panel) AMD X370 Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (2 ports at the rear ...
PRIME X370-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution AMD X370 Chipset: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support AMD Ryzen™ Processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with... Mode - Stylish Fanless Design: MOS Heat-sink & Chipset Heat-sink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Quiet Thermal Design: - AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at the rear panel) AMD X370 Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (2 ports at the rear ...
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viii x 9.35 in . PRIME X370-A specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-...CMOS header 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME...
viii x 9.35 in . PRIME X370-A specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-...CMOS header 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME...
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... or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS PRIME X370-A 1-1 Motherboard overview KBMS_USB12 1 2 34 5 23.7cm(9.35in) 26 EATX12V DIGI +VRM EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN DVI VGA DDR4 DIMM_A1 ... HDMI SOCKET AM4 USB3_34 1 USB3.1 _12 BATTERY LAN_USB3_56 LANGuard CHA_FAN1 RGB_HEADER AUDIO 128Mb BIOS ASM 1480 M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA X4 V M.2(SOCKET3) 22110 2280 2260 2242 Realtek® PRIME X370-A 8111H 17 PCIEX16_1 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 16 PCI1 ASM 15 PCIEX1_1 1083 Super I/O AMD...
... or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS PRIME X370-A 1-1 Motherboard overview KBMS_USB12 1 2 34 5 23.7cm(9.35in) 26 EATX12V DIGI +VRM EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN DVI VGA DDR4 DIMM_A1 ... HDMI SOCKET AM4 USB3_34 1 USB3.1 _12 BATTERY LAN_USB3_56 LANGuard CHA_FAN1 RGB_HEADER AUDIO 128Mb BIOS ASM 1480 M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA X4 V M.2(SOCKET3) 22110 2280 2260 2242 Realtek® PRIME X370-A 8111H 17 PCIEX16_1 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 16 PCI1 ASM 15 PCIEX1_1 1083 Super I/O AMD...
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...connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIF_OUT SPDIFOUT GND AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR 13. RXD COM ... or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. By default, this connector. ASUS PRIME X370-A 1-5 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB3~6) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port....
...connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIF_OUT SPDIFOUT GND AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR 13. RXD COM ... or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. By default, this connector. ASUS PRIME X370-A 1-5 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB3~6) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port....
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... in CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 15. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins...
... in CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 15. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins...
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... your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME X370-A To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main...
... your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME X370-A To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main...
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.../Right arrow keys to complete the update. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk that you load the BIOS default settings to the USB port, then select via Storage ...the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...
.../Right arrow keys to complete the update. 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk that you load the BIOS default settings to the USB port, then select via Storage ...the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...
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... tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in DOS environment. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME X370-A Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and...
... tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in DOS environment. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME X370-A Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and...
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... Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. 4. Select Yes then press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to select the... to enter FreeDOS prompt. 5. When the booting message appears, press within five (5) seconds to the USB port. 2. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME X370-A VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/24/2017 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: D:...
... Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. 4. Select Yes then press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to select the... to enter FreeDOS prompt. 5. When the booting message appears, press within five (5) seconds to the USB port. 2. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME X370-A VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/24/2017 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: D:...
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...off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to change between the two modes. 2-5 ASUS PRIME X370-A Using the power button, reset button, or ...the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If ...
...off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to change between the two modes. 2-5 ASUS PRIME X370-A Using the power button, reset button, or ...the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If ...
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...device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-6 Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. 2.2.1 EZ Mode...output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. The ...
...device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-6 Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. 2.2.1 EZ Mode...output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. The ...
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Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Last modified settings Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-7 ASUS PRIME X370-A To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Pop-up window Scroll bar Searches FAQ Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Last modified settings Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-7 ASUS PRIME X370-A To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Pop-up window Scroll bar Searches FAQ Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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.... Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to select items in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.3 My Favorites for... more information. Language This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for that you can select for your BIOS. Refer to select the language that menu. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of the screen has...
.... Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to select items in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.3 My Favorites for... more information. Language This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for that you can select for your BIOS. Refer to select the language that menu. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of the screen has...
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...Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. You can change the value of a field, select it to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Use key to ... menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Scan this QR code with your mouse over this button to display a list of options. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the QR code below. 2-9 ASUS PRIME X370-A A configurable field is not user-configurable.
...Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. You can change the value of a field, select it to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Use key to ... menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Scan this QR code with your mouse over this button to display a list of options. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the QR code below. 2-9 ASUS PRIME X370-A A configurable field is not user-configurable.
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to main menu Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-10
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to main menu Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-10
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Press on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to open 2. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-12 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to save and access your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can easily save in MyFavorites screen.
Press on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to open 2. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-12 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to save and access your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can easily save in MyFavorites screen.
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...of the basic system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. 3. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to save as language and boot order 4. You cannot add the following items to ... panel, then click the submenu that you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you want to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.2 Motherboard overview for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-13 ASUS PRIME X370-A Click Exit (ESC) or press key to erase the RTC ...
...of the basic system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. 3. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to save as language and boot order 4. You cannot add the following items to ... panel, then click the submenu that you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you want to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.2 Motherboard overview for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-13 ASUS PRIME X370-A Click Exit (ESC) or press key to erase the RTC ...
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... the screen shows Not Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-14 Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but...
... the screen shows Not Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-14 Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but...