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... under various Free Open Source Software licenses. Such software in any form or by any language in this email address). 2 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ...IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE...
... under various Free Open Source Software licenses. Such software in any form or by any language in this email address). 2 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ...IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE...
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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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... specified. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for these motherboards. • BIOS settings and options may result to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual You can...
... specified. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for these motherboards. • BIOS settings and options may result to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual You can...
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... of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 See section 1.1.7 Jumpers in Boot menu... or by pressing the hotkey. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in your motherboard if you ...
... of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 See section 1.1.7 Jumpers in Boot menu... or by pressing the hotkey. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in your motherboard if you ...
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... EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to...Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays ...
... EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to...Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays ...
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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 Menu items General ...
.... 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 Menu items General ...
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...section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. It also allows you can select for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and ... of your desired settings. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you want to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to...
...section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. It also allows you can select for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and ... of your desired settings. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you want to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to...
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...on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the removable storage device. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9 You can change the value of a menu screen when there... Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the right side of the field...configurable field is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in BIOS Setup. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and saved...
...on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the removable storage device. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9 You can change the value of a menu screen when there... Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the right side of the field...configurable field is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in BIOS Setup. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and saved...
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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. 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
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
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from the BIOS screen to their best settings. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. 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. 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. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. 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. 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.
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... want to set to start the OC Tuning. 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 After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. Creating RAID...
... want to set to start the OC Tuning. 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 After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. Creating RAID...
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a. 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 4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next. 5.
a. 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 4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next. 5.
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.... 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 After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your system. 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is done, click Yes ...
.... 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 After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your system. 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is done, click Yes ...
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... items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Go to My Favorites menu to default favorite items 3. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Press on...• Items with submenu options. • User-managed items such as language and boot order. • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you...
... items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Go to My Favorites menu to default favorite items 3. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Press on...• Items with submenu options. • User-managed items such as language and boot order. • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you...
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.... • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show [Installed]. 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 set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears... basic system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 17
.... • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show [Installed]. 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 set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears... basic system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 17
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To change a user password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we ...password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in the current ...
To change a user password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we ...password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in the current ...
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... installed on the motherboard. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 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.
... installed on the motherboard. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 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.
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... performance. AVX Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset This item allows you to 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 subtract a value from 40.0 MHz to 650.0 MHz. ... [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to the 3-core ratio limit.
... performance. AVX Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset This item allows you to 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 subtract a value from 40.0 MHz to 650.0 MHz. ... [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to the 3-core ratio limit.
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... the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the 4-core ratio limit. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 If you to enable or disable availability of odd DRAM ratios for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current...
... the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the 4-core ratio limit. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 If you to enable or disable availability of odd DRAM ratios for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current...