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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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... due to instability or boot failure. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for these motherboards. • BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. CAP for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or...
... due to instability or boot failure. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for these motherboards. • BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. CAP for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or...
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...: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you want to use...
...: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in this option only if you want to use...
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Refer to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads ..., 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 disables the SATA RAID mode for details. 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...
Refer to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads ..., 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 disables the SATA RAID mode for details. 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...
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... of the Advanced Mode. 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...
... of the Advanced Mode. 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...
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...the specific items for more information. Use this button to select the language that you want to your BIOS. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning ...settings and configuration. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual It also allows you to RAID mode. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all...
...the specific items for more information. Use this button to select the language that you want to your BIOS. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning ...settings and configuration. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual It also allows you to RAID mode. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all...
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... a field, select it to the removable storage device. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of options. Use the navigation keys to select items in... on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value ... your mouse over this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9
... a field, select it to the removable storage device. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of options. Use the navigation keys to select items in... on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value ... your mouse over this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 9
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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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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. 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. 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. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. 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. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 11
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from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Press on your system using this feature. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. 3. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. 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. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Press on your system using this feature. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. 3. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. 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.
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... click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. 4. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 13 Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. from the...
... click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. 4. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 13 Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. from the...
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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. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). 4. a. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
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. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). 4. a. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 14 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
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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 For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 6. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next ...
.... 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 For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 6. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next ...
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... to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual You cannot add the following items to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from main menu... submenu panel and click or press on your keyboard. Adding items to save in My Favorites screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorites To add...
... to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual You cannot add the following items to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from main menu... submenu panel and click or press on your keyboard. Adding items to save in My Favorites screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorites To add...
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..., erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 17 The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security ...
..., erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 17 The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security ...
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... in a password, then press . 3. 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 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current...set an administrator password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Select the User Password item and press . ...
... in a password, then press . 3. 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 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current...set an administrator password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Select the User Password item and press . ...
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.... Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you installed on the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration ...
.... Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you installed on the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration ...
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... a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to default core ratio settings. If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual When the CPU Core Ratio is set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to...
... a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to default core ratio settings. If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual When the CPU Core Ratio is set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to...
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... performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything. [TPU I] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions. [TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for improved granularity. Select the...
... performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything. [TPU I] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions. [TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for improved granularity. Select the...