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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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... to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. CAP for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in...
... to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. CAP for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in...
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... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 After doing either of the three options..., press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues...
... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 After doing either of the three options..., press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues...
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The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer 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 BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or... storage RAID and of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority....
The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer 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 BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or... storage RAID and of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority....
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... on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 7 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite...
... on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 7 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite...
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...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 QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you can select for more information. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11)... This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Refer to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your BIOS screen. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting ...
...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 QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you can select for more information. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11)... This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Refer to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your BIOS screen. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting ...
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... the value of a field, select it to the removable storage device. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9 Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the...on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. General help At the bottom of the ASUS support website. You cannot select an item ...modified and saved in the menu and change the value of options. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Last...
... the value of a field, select it to the removable storage device. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9 Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the...on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. General help At the bottom of the ASUS support website. You cannot select an item ...modified and saved in the menu and change the value of options. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Last...
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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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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11 Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11 Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
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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. 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. 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. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 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. Click OC then click Next. 3. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1.
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...connectors. 3. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 13 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. Creating RAID To create ...RAID: 1. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that you want to set to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click...
...connectors. 3. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 13 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. Creating RAID To create ...RAID: 1. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that you want to set to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click...
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a. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 4. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). 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. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 4. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). 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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... system. 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites 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 b.
... system. 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites 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 b.
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... that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. ... the following items to default favorite items 3. Adding items to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add...
... that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. ... the following items to default favorite items 3. Adding items to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add...
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...set the system date, time, language, and security settings. The Main menu provides you an overview of the screen show [Installed]. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 17 See section 1.1.7 Jumpers in your user manual for information on top of the basic system information, and allows you have ...forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • ...
...set the system date, time, language, and security settings. The Main menu provides you an overview of the screen show [Installed]. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 17 See section 1.1.7 Jumpers in your user manual for information on top of the basic system information, and allows you have ...forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • ...
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...password, then press . 3. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual After you set an administrator password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the ...then press . 3. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator 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, ...
...password, then press . 3. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual After you set an administrator password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the ...then press . 3. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator 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, ...
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...supported by your memory modules for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The...for optimizing the system performance. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Scroll down to achieve...
...supported by your memory modules for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The...for optimizing the system performance. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Scroll down to achieve...
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... ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual When the CPU Core Ratio is set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [By Core Usage], the following items appear. If you to set the ...
... ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual When the CPU Core Ratio is set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [By Core Usage], the following items appear. If you to set the ...
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... automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for improved granularity. Select the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be...
... automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for improved granularity. Select the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be...