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Contents 1.1 Knowing BIOS 4 1.2 BIOS setup program 5 1.2.1 EZ Mode 6 1.2.2 Advanced Mode 7 1.2.3 QFan Control 10 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 12 1.3 My Favorites 15 1.4 Main menu...17 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu 19... 49 1.7 Monitor menu 50 1.8 Boot menu...58 1.9 Tool menu...63 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 63 1.9.2 Secure Erase 64 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 65 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 66 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 66 1.10 Exit menu...67 1.11 Updating BIOS 68 1.11.1 EZ Update 68 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 69 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 71 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 3
Contents 1.1 Knowing BIOS 4 1.2 BIOS setup program 5 1.2.1 EZ Mode 6 1.2.2 Advanced Mode 7 1.2.3 QFan Control 10 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 12 1.3 My Favorites 15 1.4 Main menu...17 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu 19... 49 1.7 Monitor menu 50 1.8 Boot menu...58 1.9 Tool menu...63 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 63 1.9.2 Secure Erase 64 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 65 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 66 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 66 1.10 Exit menu...67 1.11 Updating BIOS 68 1.11.1 EZ Update 68 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 69 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 71 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 3
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... the same smoothness as Z270A.CAP or Z270AR. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking...
... the same smoothness as Z270A.CAP or Z270AR. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking...
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...Test (POST). After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in your motherboard if you want to... use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ ...
...Test (POST). After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in your motherboard if you want to... use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ ...
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...the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans... Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed....
...the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans... Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed....
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To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 7 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys...Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 7 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys...Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
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...desired settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for that the item has a submenu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Use this button to select the language that you ... the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual To display the submenu, select the item and press . My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages...
...desired settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for that the item has a submenu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Use this button to select the language that you ... the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual To display the submenu, select the item and press . My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages...
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...the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that is highlighted when selected. A configurable...keys to display a list of options. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. Use key to capture the...
...the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that is highlighted when selected. A configurable...keys to display a list of options. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. Use key to capture the...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 10 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 10 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11
Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11
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OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Press on your system using this feature. 1.2.4 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. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Press on your system using this feature. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.
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Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 13 Click RAID then click Next. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to connect your keyboard or click EZ... Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. 4. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that you want to set to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Press on your HDDs to [RAID] mode, PCIE or ...
Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 13 Click RAID then click Next. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to connect your keyboard or click EZ... Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. 4. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that you want to set to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Press on your HDDs to [RAID] mode, PCIE or ...
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For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. 4. Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next. 5.
For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. 4. Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next. 5.
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... setup. 7. b. After the RAID setup is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. You can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 15
... setup. 7. b. After the RAID setup is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. You can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 15
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Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Main menu panel Selected ...boot order. • Configuration items such as favorite from the submenu panel and click or press on your keyboard. Select an item from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from main menu panel, then click the submenu...
Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Main menu panel Selected ...boot order. • Configuration items such as favorite from the submenu panel and click or press on your keyboard. Select an item from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from main menu panel, then click the submenu...
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ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 17 See section 1.1.7 Jumpers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. After you have forgotten your user manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. Security...
ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 17 See section 1.1.7 Jumpers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. After you have forgotten your user manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. Security...
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... Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . ...3. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. The User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. After you might be able to continue. Otherwise, you clear the password, ...
... Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . ...3. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. The User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. After you might be able to continue. Otherwise, you clear the password, ...
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... the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the...
... the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the...
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... assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to all cores. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock...All Cores] [By Core Usage] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to subtract a value from 40.0 MHz to...
... assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to all cores. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock...All Cores] [By Core Usage] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to subtract a value from 40.0 MHz to...
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... that must be higher than or equal to the 3-core ratio limit. DRAM Odd Ratio Mode This item allows you to the 4-core ratio limit. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the...
... that must be higher than or equal to the 3-core ratio limit. DRAM Odd Ratio Mode This item allows you to the 4-core ratio limit. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the...