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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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...strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. CAP for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and...such as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update.
...strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. CAP for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and...such as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update.
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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 optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go ... on the devices you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode...
Refer to the system. 6 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go ... on the devices you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode...
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... For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Use this button to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to select the language that menu. Boot Tool ...items in your system. It also allows you want to RAID mode. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Click...
... For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Use this button to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to select the language that menu. Boot Tool ...items in your system. It also allows you want to RAID mode. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Click...
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1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. 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. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature.
1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. 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. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature.
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... memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai... Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...
... memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai... Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...
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...Core Ratio Negative Offset This item allows you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual If you to 650.0 MHz. The values range from 40.0 MHz to subtract a value from your core ratio at which AVX applications...a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to adjust the value. Use the or to the 3-core ratio limit. When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to set the...
...Core Ratio Negative Offset This item allows you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [Auto]. 20 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual If you to 650.0 MHz. The values range from 40.0 MHz to subtract a value from your core ratio at which AVX applications...a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to adjust the value. Use the or to the 3-core ratio limit. When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to set the...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-12350MHz] TPU This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the memory operating frequency. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-12350MHz] TPU This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the memory operating frequency. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 21 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Load CPU 5G OC Profile Select this item to easily overclock the Intel 7th generation Core processors (K-series only) to adjust the value. EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu may vary by processors...key. Overclockability may cause the system to become unstable! CPU SVID Support Disable this item to the default settings. If this item to disabled if you to RAS# Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [1023] 22 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Load CPU 5G OC Profile Select this item to easily overclock the Intel 7th generation Core processors (K-series only) to adjust the value. EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu may vary by processors...key. Overclockability may cause the system to become unstable! CPU SVID Support Disable this item to the default settings. If this item to disabled if you to RAS# Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [1023] 22 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS...
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...Memory Scrambler Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control Allows you to enhance the stability of.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 27 tWRRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] TWRPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] TRDPRE Configuration options: [Auto...
...Memory Scrambler Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control Allows you to enhance the stability of.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 27 tWRRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] TWRPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] TRDPRE Configuration options: [Auto...
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... NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. External...more current while a lower setting will cause the voltage regulator to CPU loading. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 28 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual CPU VRM Switching Frequency This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration...
... NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. External...more current while a lower setting will cause the voltage regulator to CPU loading. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 28 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual CPU VRM Switching Frequency This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration...
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... phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to set the power phase control of every phase component. [T. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 29 A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Phase Control This item allows you to the full phase mode. CPU Graphics Current Capability...
... phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to set the power phase control of every phase component. [T. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 29 A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Phase Control This item allows you to the full phase mode. CPU Graphics Current Capability...
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...item allows you to provide a rapid protection when the package power exceed power limit 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 31 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] Package Power Time Window As know as the power limit 2 in Watts. The value ...loadline defined in Watts. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0000 MHz to set the FCLK Frequency for the turbo ratio to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal...
...item allows you to provide a rapid protection when the package power exceed power limit 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 31 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] Package Power Time Window As know as the power limit 2 in Watts. The value ...loadline defined in Watts. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0000 MHz to set the FCLK Frequency for the turbo ratio to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal...
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Use the and keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the ... or keys to get more accurate base clocks. The values range from 1 to allow higher voltages for overclocking, but the CPU lifetime will not be enabled when the onboard CPU_OV jumper is switched on. 32 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Use the or keys to 255.50A with a 1 interval. CPU Graphics Ratio Allows...
Use the and keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the ... or keys to get more accurate base clocks. The values range from 1 to allow higher voltages for overclocking, but the CPU lifetime will not be enabled when the onboard CPU_OV jumper is switched on. 32 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Use the or keys to 255.50A with a 1 interval. CPU Graphics Ratio Allows...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that you update the... the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile number from Profile This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 65 Load from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that you update the... the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile number from Profile This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 65 Load from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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... Configuration 3-20 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-20 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor 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...
... Configuration 3-20 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-20 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor 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...
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... system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - Whole system optimization with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power... reflection effect 32Gb/s M.2 onboard - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with a single click! PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for selected applications UEFI BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash ...
... system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - Whole system optimization with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power... reflection effect 32Gb/s M.2 onboard - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with a single click! PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for selected applications UEFI BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash ...
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...Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.0125V increment - CPU Graphics Voltage: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1/1 ... Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Internal I/O connectors Precision Tweaker...
...Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.0125V increment - CPU Graphics Voltage: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1/1 ... Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Internal I/O connectors Precision Tweaker...
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... a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ... Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...
... a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ... Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...
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... enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. ASUS PRIME Z270-AR Series 1-9 The LED near the button also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system...
... enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. ASUS PRIME Z270-AR Series 1-9 The LED near the button also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system...