Motherboard Pin Definition.English
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to disable it . 1-4 Motherboard Pin Definition Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory...
... CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to disable it . 1-4 Motherboard Pin Definition Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory...
Motherboard Pin Definition.English
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...monitor that supports Low- SATA EXPRESS connector (7-pin SATA6G, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® chipset. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Floating Device_Reset GND Detection SATAEXPRESS Motherboard Pin Definition 1-9 pin eDP) This connector is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default...
...monitor that supports Low- SATA EXPRESS connector (7-pin SATA6G, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® chipset. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Floating Device_Reset GND Detection SATAEXPRESS Motherboard Pin Definition 1-9 pin eDP) This connector is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default...
E12583 BIOS Update ManualEnglish
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... corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. E12583 Revised Edition V3 March 2017 Copyright © 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). 2 BIOS Update and Management to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Product warranty or service will be...
... corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. E12583 Revised Edition V3 March 2017 Copyright © 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). 2 BIOS Update and Management to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Product warranty or service will be...
E12583 BIOS Update ManualEnglish
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... the BIOS version easily. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 4 BIOS Update and Management To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on your motherboard. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to a USB flash disk in case you can use...
... the BIOS version easily. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 4 BIOS Update and Management To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on your motherboard. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to a USB flash disk in case you can use...
E12583 BIOS Update ManualEnglish
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... boot failure! BIOS Update and Management 7 Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to recover BIOS settings. 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device. • The BIOS...
... boot failure! BIOS Update and Management 7 Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to recover BIOS settings. 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device. • The BIOS...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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... Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - PRIME Z270-K specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Specifications Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & x4 PCIE mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for Intel® Optane Memory*** - Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Audio Shielding...
... Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - PRIME Z270-K specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Specifications Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & x4 PCIE mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for Intel® Optane Memory*** - Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Audio Shielding...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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... and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to short the two pins. 3. The speaker allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Plug the power...
... and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to short the two pins. 3. The speaker allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Plug the power...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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... Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ASUS PRIME Z270...
... Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ASUS PRIME Z270...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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.... • Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are subject to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® processors. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B 1.5 Software support 1.5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit), and Windows®...
.... • Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are subject to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® processors. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B 1.5 Software support 1.5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit), and Windows®...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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... Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version...
... Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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... the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to update the BIOS in the removable device into PZ270K. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-3 Insert the support DVD to load default BIOS...
... the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to update the BIOS in the removable device into PZ270K. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-3 Insert the support DVD to load default BIOS...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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... (5) seconds to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer has a DVD optical drive. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from the DVD/CD. D:/> bupdater /g 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Press ENTER to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS...
... (5) seconds to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer has a DVD optical drive. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from the DVD/CD. D:/> bupdater /g 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Press ENTER to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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... Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves...
... Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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... to open 2. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items 3. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-15 Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • User-managed items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save as language and boot order 4. On...
... to open 2. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items 3. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-15 Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • User-managed items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save as language and boot order 4. On...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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.... Use the or keys to 4096 W. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-23 Use the or keys to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Graphics Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU ratio and their features. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency...
.... Use the or keys to 4096 W. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-23 Use the or keys to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Graphics Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU ratio and their features. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 2.6.2 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be enabled for the ASPM to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-27 PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of CPU cores to schedule...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 2.6.2 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be enabled for the ASPM to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-27 PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of CPU cores to schedule...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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... configuration from the SATA hard disk device. Disabling those interrupts may be used by allowing the drive to fail. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use Intel® RST Premium interface or you to set to [Gen2], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS...
... configuration from the SATA hard disk device. Disabling those interrupts may be used by allowing the drive to fail. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use Intel® RST Premium interface or you to set to [Gen2], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS...
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... during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. SATA6G_1 cannot be disabled. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to enable or disable the Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT). DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Allows you set the behavior of the LED. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-31 SMART Self...
... during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. SATA6G_1 cannot be disabled. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to enable or disable the Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT). DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Allows you set the behavior of the LED. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-31 SMART Self...
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... user to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] 2.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you can set the previous item to schedule an RTC alarm date. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to disable or enable the UEFI network...
... user to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] 2.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you can set the previous item to schedule an RTC alarm date. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to disable or enable the UEFI network...
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... be pressed when error occurs. Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable power-on devices for the F1 key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. 2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party...
... be pressed when error occurs. Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable power-on devices for the F1 key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. 2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party...