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... Configuration 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
... Configuration 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 instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual CAP for these motherboards. • BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to different BIOS... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ...
...to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual CAP for these motherboards. • BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to different BIOS... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ...
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... for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press... 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. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5
... for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press... 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. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5
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... language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. 1.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click... the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
... language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. 1.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click... the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
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... press the hotkey. 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 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the...
... press the hotkey. 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 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the...
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... item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for that you can select for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your...
... item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for that you can select for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your...
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...press to display a list of options. To change the settings. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. You... 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. Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can ...
...press to display a list of options. To change the settings. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. You... 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. Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can ...
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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 view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11 Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11 Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Press on your system using this feature. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 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. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Click OC then click Next. 3.
You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Press on your system using this feature. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 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. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Click OC then click Next. 3.
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Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 13 Press on your HDDs to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. After selecting the Main Cooling ...
Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 13 Press on your HDDs to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. After selecting the Main Cooling ...
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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. 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. a.
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. 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. a.
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... Yes to reset 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.
... Yes to reset 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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... click the submenu that you want to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5.
... click the submenu that you want to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5.
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The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows 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. After you..., and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you to clear the BIOS password. 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 set a password, these items show the ...
The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows 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. After you..., and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you to clear the BIOS password. 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 set a password, these items show the ...
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... password then select OK. Select the User Password item and press . 2. 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 clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows...
... password then select OK. Select the User Password item and press . 2. 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 clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows...
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.... Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) ...you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Scroll down to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 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 set the profiles...
.... Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) ...you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Scroll down to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 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 set the profiles...
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... be higher than or equal to the 2-core ratio limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to 650.0 MHz. AVX Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset This item allows you ..., do not set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual We recommend you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to all cores. Use the or to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears. 1-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU...
... be higher than or equal to the 2-core ratio limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to 650.0 MHz. AVX Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset This item allows you ..., do not set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual We recommend you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to all cores. Use the or to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears. 1-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU...
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... 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio Limit to set to the 3-core ratio limit. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to the optimized setting. [100:133] The... overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for improved granularity. 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 higher than or equal to 100:100.
... 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio Limit to set to the 3-core ratio limit. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to the optimized setting. [100:133] The... overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for improved granularity. 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 higher than or equal to 100:100.