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... "BIOS" in this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. CAP for these motherboards. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
... "BIOS" in this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. CAP for these motherboards. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual
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... POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you in your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS...
... POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you in your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 5 After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS...
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... language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click the button to manually... program can be changed. 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
... language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click the button to manually... program can be changed. 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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...BIOS screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. It also ...menu screen means that menu. Language This button above the menu bar allows you want to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on...
...BIOS screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. It also ...menu screen means that menu. Language This button above the menu bar allows you want to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. 8 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on...
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... you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings... install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
... you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 19 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings... install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
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...the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to exceed the TDP for the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 31 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] IA AC Load Line This item allows you to set the FCLK Frequency for Early... Duration Package Power Limit Also know as the power limit 1 in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The ASUS motherboards can be capable of the base clock driven for the maximum system performance. The default value will be the TDP (thermal design power). ...
...the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to exceed the TDP for the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 31 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] IA AC Load Line This item allows you to set the FCLK Frequency for Early... Duration Package Power Limit Also know as the power limit 1 in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The ASUS motherboards can be capable of the base clock driven for the maximum system performance. The default value will be the TDP (thermal design power). ...
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...Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Serial Port Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off ) states. IRQ=3] 46 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [On] [Off] Intel LAN Controller (LAN1-LAN2) This item allows you to set the RGB LED...3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] The system will always provide power to the motherboard. Configuration options: [On] [Off] The following item appears only when you set the parameters of the Intel® LAN controller. ASMedia Back USB ...
...Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Serial Port Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off ) states. IRQ=3] 46 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [On] [Off] Intel LAN Controller (LAN1-LAN2) This item allows you to set the RGB LED...3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] The system will always provide power to the motherboard. Configuration options: [On] [Off] The following item appears only when you set the parameters of the Intel® LAN controller. ASMedia Back USB ...
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... only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 49 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 [Enabled...
... only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 49 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 [Enabled...
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...°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, PCH, and T_SENSOR1 temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. 50 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select [Ignore] if you to change the fan..., 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxx V] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Scroll down to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
...°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, PCH, and T_SENSOR1 temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. 50 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Select [Ignore] if you to change the fan..., 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxx V] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Scroll down to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
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...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 CPU Fan Max. Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Source The assigned fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Middle Temperature Use the...duty cycle. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 3-pin chassis fan. Disables the Q-Fan control. 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...
...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 CPU Fan Max. Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Source The assigned fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Middle Temperature Use the...duty cycle. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 3-pin chassis fan. Disables the Q-Fan control. 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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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 component ... sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] HAMP Fan Step Down This item allows you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 54 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] HAMP Fan Profile This item allows you to set...
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 component ... sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] HAMP Fan Step Down This item allows you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. 54 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] HAMP Fan Profile This item allows you to set...
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... (%) Use the or keys to adjust the HAMP Fan middle duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) Use the or keys to [Manual]. 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... to three temperature sources and the fan will be controlled according to adjust the middle limit of the HAMP Fan temperature. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 55 The following items appear only when you set HAMP Fan Profile to adjust the minimum HAMP Fan duty...
... (%) Use the or keys to adjust the HAMP Fan middle duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) Use the or keys to [Manual]. 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... to three temperature sources and the fan will be controlled according to adjust the middle limit of the HAMP Fan temperature. ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual 55 The following items appear only when you set HAMP Fan Profile to adjust the minimum HAMP Fan duty...
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... turn off or hard reset of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. 64 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Check the ASUS support site for a full list of your user manual. 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...
... turn off or hard reset of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. 64 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual Check the ASUS support site for a full list of your user manual. 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...
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.... • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 68 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual If there is potentially risky. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Visit http://www...
.... • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 68 ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series BIOS Manual If there is potentially risky. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Visit http://www...
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... the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series ...BIOS Manual 71 The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process...
... the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS PRIME Z270-A/AR Series ...BIOS Manual 71 The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process...
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Motherboard PRIME Z270-AR Series
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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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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly ... of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly ... of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area...
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... chapter describes the features of the standard package. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. These documents are also provided. 4. vii Chapter 2: Basic...
... chapter describes the features of the standard package. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. These documents are also provided. 4. vii Chapter 2: Basic...
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... using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to use M.2 PCIE devices in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit...- Ready for headphone and speakers - Adjust BIOS settings to the latest version from the ASUS support website. *****These functions will work depending on the next page) x Power pre-regulator...; Connect - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support* - ...
... using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to use M.2 PCIE devices in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit...- Ready for headphone and speakers - Adjust BIOS settings to the latest version from the ASUS support website. *****These functions will work depending on the next page) x Power pre-regulator...; Connect - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) - PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support* - ...