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...installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z270A.CAP or Z270AR. Inappropriate BIOS settings may...• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to different BIOS release versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service...
...installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z270A.CAP or Z270AR. Inappropriate BIOS settings may...• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to different BIOS release versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service...
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...the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, ...erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in your motherboard if you failed to the default value. 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup...
...the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, ...erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in your motherboard if you failed to the default value. 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup...
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Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. The default screen for Intel ... the hotkey for details. 1.2.1 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
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. The default screen for Intel ... the hotkey for details. 1.2.1 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
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... each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 1.3 My Favorites for that the item has a submenu. Refer to RAID mode. For changing the basic ... select for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS.
... each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 1.3 My Favorites for that the item has a submenu. Refer to RAID mode. For changing the basic ... select for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS.
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... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner...
... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner...
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... Short Duration Package Power Limit Also know as the power limit 1 in Watts. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 31 Long Duration Package Power Limit As know as the power limit 1 in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to the...Turbo Mode Parameters The following items appear only when you set the FCLK Frequency for a longer time. According to 650.0000 MHz. The ASUS motherboards can be the TDP (thermal design power). Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] Tweaker's Paradise FCLK Frequency for Early...
... Short Duration Package Power Limit Also know as the power limit 1 in Watts. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 31 Long Duration Package Power Limit As know as the power limit 1 in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to the...Turbo Mode Parameters The following items appear only when you set the FCLK Frequency for a longer time. According to 650.0000 MHz. The ASUS motherboards can be the TDP (thermal design power). Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] Tweaker's Paradise FCLK Frequency for Early...
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...) states. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN1/2 controllers. IRQ=3] 46 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; This item... detect your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to the motherboard. RGB LED lighting This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option Rom of Serial Port.
...) states. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN1/2 controllers. IRQ=3] 46 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; This item... detect your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to the motherboard. RGB LED lighting This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option Rom of Serial Port.
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... device is enabled. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 49 1.6.12 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the boot...
... device is enabled. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 49 1.6.12 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the boot...
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...temperatures. If the fan is not connected to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, PCH Temperature, T_ SENSOR1 Temperature, EXT_SENSOR1-3 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically... detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, PCH, and T_SENSOR1 temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you to change the fan settings. CPU Fan Speed, ...Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to detect this item. 50 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
...temperatures. If the fan is not connected to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, PCH Temperature, T_ SENSOR1 Temperature, EXT_SENSOR1-3 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically... detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, PCH, and T_SENSOR1 temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you to change the fan settings. CPU Fan Speed, ...Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to detect this item. 50 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
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...sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] 52 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) Use the or keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature...the component to the selected temperature source. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 4-pin chassis fan. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place...
...sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] 52 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) Use the or keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature...the component to the selected temperature source. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 4-pin chassis fan. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place...
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Enables the HAMP Fan Control feature in DC mode for 4-pin HAMP Fan. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place the ... chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 54 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] ...
Enables the HAMP Fan Control feature in DC mode for 4-pin HAMP Fan. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place the ... chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 54 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] ...
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... limit of the HAMP Fan temperature. Duty Cycle(%) Use the or keys to adjust the maximum HAMP Fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header ...Ext. Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to [Manual]. Fan(s) Configuration ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is under the limit, the HAMP Fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 55 HAMP Fan Middle. The following items appear only ...
... limit of the HAMP Fan temperature. Duty Cycle(%) Use the or keys to adjust the maximum HAMP Fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header ...Ext. Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to [Manual]. Fan(s) Configuration ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is under the limit, the HAMP Fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 55 HAMP Fan Middle. The following items appear only ...
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...For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your SSD, restoring it to data processing. The ...Ensure to set the SATA mode to booting. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your user manual. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of a BIOS protective measure. The drive may become unstable if you run ...PC must be due to a third party software that do not have to proceed with Secure Erase. 64 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to ...
...For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your SSD, restoring it to data processing. The ...Ensure to set the SATA mode to booting. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your user manual. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of a BIOS protective measure. The drive may become unstable if you run ...PC must be due to a third party software that do not have to proceed with Secure Erase. 64 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to ...
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EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may ...drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 68 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection ...
EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may ...drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 68 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection ...
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... to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file....USB flash drive. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 71 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. If you...
... to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file....USB flash drive. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 71 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. If you...
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...vi About this guide...vii PRIME Z270-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing ... Jumpers 1-11 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-13 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-15 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection ...
...vi About this guide...vii PRIME Z270-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing ... Jumpers 1-11 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-13 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-15 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection ...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. ... to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected.
Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. ... to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected.
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It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter ...hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates...
It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter ...hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates...
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... noise to the latest version from the ASUS support website. *****These functions will work ...for headphone and speakers - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - PRIME Z270-A specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support* - 1... Socket 3 with SATA_56 ports when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to ensure consistent performance - Before using M.2 PCIE devices in ) support - Separate layer ...
... noise to the latest version from the ASUS support website. *****These functions will work ...for headphone and speakers - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - PRIME Z270-A specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support* - 1... Socket 3 with SATA_56 ports when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to ensure consistent performance - Before using M.2 PCIE devices in ) support - Separate layer ...