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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... 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... 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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...BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...in this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device ...
...BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...in this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device ...
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...chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you ...mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation ...
...chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you ...mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation ...
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... CPU C-states to [Enabled]. When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 38 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to disable or enable the CPU C8...you to set the power saving of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). CPU C-states This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable...
... CPU C-states to [Enabled]. When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 38 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to disable or enable the CPU C8...you to set the power saving of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). CPU C-states This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable...
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.../ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 65 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in...
.../ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 65 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in...
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... utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 68 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability...
... utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 68 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability...
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... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 69 Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions.... Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Updating through the Internet. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ...
... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 69 Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions.... Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Updating through the Internet. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ...
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...1.10 Exit Menu for details. 70 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to ...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See ...
...1.10 Exit Menu for details. 70 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to ...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See ...
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.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 71 Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press...
.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 71 Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai... menu 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai... menu 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 iv
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... The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the...
... The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the...
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..., ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to use M.2 PCIE devices in X4 mode. EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to ensure consistent performance - Adjust BIOS settings to the latest version from the ASUS support website. *****These functions... bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only supported when using M.2 SATA devices. PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support* - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with ...
..., ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to use M.2 PCIE devices in X4 mode. EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to ensure consistent performance - Adjust BIOS settings to the latest version from the ASUS support website. *****These functions... bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only supported when using M.2 SATA devices. PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support* - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with ...
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... PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel Audio I/O ports 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS...
... PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8-channel Audio I/O ports 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS...
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... message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings...
... message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for the system to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of failsafe settings...
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...convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z270-AR Series 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System)...appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ...
...convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z270-AR Series 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System)...appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ...
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...and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or... options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief...
...and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or... options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief...
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...This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Name This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • ...BIOS Flash. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to select the bus interface. Bus Interface This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z270-AR...
...This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Name This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • ...BIOS Flash. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to select the bus interface. Bus Interface This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z270-AR...
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.... 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit http://www.asus.com to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z270-AR Series 3-27...
.... 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit http://www.asus.com to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z270-AR Series 3-27...
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... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Updating through the Internet. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Reboot... the system when the update process is done. Go to the Tool menu to the ...
... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Updating through the Internet. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Reboot... the system when the update process is done. Go to the Tool menu to the ...
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.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. ASUS PRIME Z270-AR Series 3-29 Chapter 3 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method, and then press...
.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. ASUS PRIME Z270-AR Series 3-29 Chapter 3 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method, and then press...