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...this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. CAP for these motherboards. • BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to enable a more flexible and ... screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
...this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. CAP for these motherboards. • BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to enable a more flexible and ... screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
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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 motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, ... or configure its routines. If you in this option only if you failed to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 Do this section are for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 1.2 BIOS setup ...
...for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, ... or configure its routines. If you in this option only if you failed to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 Do this section are for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 1.2 BIOS setup ...
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Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, ... RAID mode for details. 1.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed 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 selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, ... RAID mode for details. 1.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
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...has a submenu. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Language This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar ...selecting the 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 shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. For changing the basic...
...has a submenu. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Language This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar ...selecting the 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 shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. For changing the basic...
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... the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this section vary depending on the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows...
... the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this section vary depending on the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows...
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... when the package power exceed power limit 1. The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for a duration to exceed the TDP for the maximum system performance. BCLK Amplitude This item allows you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 31 Long Duration Package Power Limit...
... when the package power exceed power limit 1. The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for a duration to exceed the TDP for the maximum system performance. BCLK Amplitude This item allows you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 31 Long Duration Package Power Limit...
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...to enable or disable the ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller. Serial Port Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off. IRQ=3] 46 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] The system will automatically detect your devices. This ...to your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to the motherboard. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; RGB LED lighting This item allows you set the Intel LAN Controller to enable or disable the PXE Option Rom ...
...to enable or disable the ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller. Serial Port Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off. IRQ=3] 46 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] The system will automatically detect your devices. This ...to your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to the motherboard. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; RGB LED lighting This item allows you set the Intel LAN Controller to enable or disable the PXE Option Rom ...
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... Control This item allows you to change the USB-related features. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the XHCI Hand-off support. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 49 If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support...
... Control This item allows you to change the USB-related features. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the XHCI Hand-off support. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 49 If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support...
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... to display the detected speed. If the fan is not connected to detect this item. 50 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select [Ignore] if you do not want to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 1.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status,... Temperature, T_ SENSOR1 Temperature, EXT_SENSOR1-3 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, PCH, and T_SENSOR1 temperatures. Scroll down to change the fan settings. CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...
... to display the detected speed. If the fan is not connected to detect this item. 50 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select [Ignore] if you do not want to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 1.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status,... Temperature, T_ SENSOR1 Temperature, EXT_SENSOR1-3 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, PCH, and T_SENSOR1 temperatures. Scroll down to change the fan settings. CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...
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...sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] 52 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual The CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. Chassis Fan(s) Configuration...adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 4-pin chassis fan. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then ...
...sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] 52 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual The CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. Chassis Fan(s) Configuration...adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 4-pin chassis fan. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then ...
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...and automatically switches the control modes. HAMP Fan Control This item allows you to set the HAMP fan warning speed. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3... cable to the T_SENSOR header then place the other end to the component to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 54 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Enables the HAMP Fan Control feature in PWM mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to ...
...and automatically switches the control modes. HAMP Fan Control This item allows you to set the HAMP fan warning speed. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3... cable to the T_SENSOR header then place the other end to the component to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 54 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Enables the HAMP Fan Control feature in PWM mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to ...
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HAMP Fan Middle. HAMP Fan Min. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place the other end to the ...fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to adjust the maximum HAMP Fan duty cycle. HAMP Fan Max. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 55 HAMP Fan Upper Temperature Use the or keys to configure these items Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disable the Extension ...
HAMP Fan Middle. HAMP Fan Min. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_SENSOR1] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to the EXT_TS1-3 header then place the other end to the ...fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to adjust the maximum HAMP Fan duty cycle. HAMP Fan Max. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 55 HAMP Fan Upper Temperature Use the or keys to configure these items Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disable the Extension ...
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... due to data processing. The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in AHCI mode. You have password protection by ASUS. 1.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with the Secure Erase. • Locked. Ensure to set ... Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. Do not turn off or hard reset of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. 64 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual This may take a while depending on an incompatible SSD. • The time to unlock the SSD in the software before ...
... due to data processing. The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in AHCI mode. You have password protection by ASUS. 1.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with the Secure Erase. • Locked. Ensure to set ... Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. Do not turn off or hard reset of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. 64 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual This may take a while depending on an incompatible SSD. • The time to unlock the SSD in the software before ...
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...flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 68 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual ...However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. 2. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1.
...flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 68 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual ...However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. 2. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1.
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...motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR... Series BIOS Manual 71 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. ...
...motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR... Series BIOS Manual 71 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. ...
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...vi About this guide...vii PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing... Jumpers 1-11 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-13 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection ...
...vi About this guide...vii PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing... Jumpers 1-11 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-13 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection ...
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...unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Do not place the product in your retailer. Contact a ...carefully read all the manuals that your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before...
...unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Do not place the product in your retailer. Contact a ...carefully read all the manuals that your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before...
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...features of the standard package. vii It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system...guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2.
...features of the standard package. vii It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system...guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2.
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... in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for headphone and speakers - PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support*...port when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to audio outputs - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O... PCIE devices in ) support - Supports up popping noise to the latest version from the ASUS support website. *****These functions will work depending on the next page) x Supports Intel®...
... in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for headphone and speakers - PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support*...port when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to audio outputs - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O... PCIE devices in ) support - Supports up popping noise to the latest version from the ASUS support website. *****These functions will work depending on the next page) x Supports Intel®...
