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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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... a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering...
... a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering...
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.... • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters...
.... • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters...
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1.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid ... devices you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Refer to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the ...To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced...
1.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid ... devices you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Refer to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the ...To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced...
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..., click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Refer 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 To switch from EZ Mode to configure the BIOS settings. 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
..., click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Refer 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 To switch from EZ Mode to configure the BIOS settings. 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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...also allows you to RAID mode. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Refer to your fans. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Refer to display... in a Tree Map setup. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to select the language that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press ...
...also allows you to RAID mode. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Refer to your fans. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Refer to display... in a Tree Map setup. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to select the language that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press ...
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...user-configurable. To change the value of a field, select it to the removable storage device. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of options. Scroll bar A scroll bar... QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and... on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can change the settings.
...user-configurable. To change the value of a field, select it to the removable storage device. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of options. Scroll bar A scroll bar... QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and... on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can change the settings.
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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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ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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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. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Click OC then click Next. 3. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Press on your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
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. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Click OC then click Next. 3. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Press on your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
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Press on your HDDs to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that you want to set to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID ... start the OC Tuning. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. 4. 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
Press on your HDDs to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that you want to set to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID ... start the OC Tuning. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. 4. 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
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You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next. 5. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). 4.
You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next. 5. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). 4.
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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 You can easily save and access your system. 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK ...
.... 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 You can easily save and access your system. 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK ...
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... key to default favorite items 3. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items 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 open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your keyboard or... Favorite items: • Items with submenu options. • User-managed items such as language and boot order. • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save in My Favorites screen.
... key to default favorite items 3. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items 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 open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your keyboard or... Favorite items: • Items with submenu options. • User-managed items such as language and boot order. • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save in My Favorites screen.
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... RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. 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. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and...
... RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. 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. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and...
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... program. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. After you set a ...
... program. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. After you set a ...
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... any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system 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. The [X.M.P.] configuration option...
... any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system 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. The [X.M.P.] configuration option...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to enhance the system performance. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set... a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Use the or to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual The values range from your core ratio at which AVX applications run. If you to set to all cores.
...Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to enhance the system performance. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set... a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Use the or to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual The values range from your core ratio at which AVX applications run. If you to set to all cores.
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... be set the memory operating frequency. If you to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you assign a value for improved granularity. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21
... be set the memory operating frequency. If you to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you assign a value for improved granularity. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21