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PRIME Z270-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion.... ** Refer to www.asus.com for iGPU exclusively) Supports up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Z270-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x M.2 ...with maximum resolution of 1024 MB (for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your retailer. Intel® Z270 Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 64GB, DDR4 3866(O.C.)*/ 3733(O.C.)*/ 3600(O.C.)*/ 3466(O.C.)*/ 3400(O.C.)*/ 3333(O.C.)*/ 3300(O.C.)*/ 3200(O.C.)*/ 3000...
PRIME Z270-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion.... ** Refer to www.asus.com for iGPU exclusively) Supports up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Z270-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x M.2 ...with maximum resolution of 1024 MB (for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your retailer. Intel® Z270 Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 64GB, DDR4 3866(O.C.)*/ 3733(O.C.)*/ 3600(O.C.)*/ 3466(O.C.)*/ 3400(O.C.)*/ 3333(O.C.)*/ 3300(O.C.)*/ 3200(O.C.)*/ 3000...
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ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-1 Failure to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object ... CHA_FAN2 USB3_12 M.2_1(SOCKET3) AUDIO 2280 2260 2242 5 15 PCIEX1_1 M.2_1 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V 6 Intel I219V 16 PCIEX16_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 7 BATTERY ASM PRIME Z270-K 1083 Intel® Z270 14 PCI1 16 15 14 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 6 M.2_2(SOCKET3) ASM1480 PCIEX1_2 22110 ALC 887 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V 128Mb BIOS...
ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-1 Failure to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object ... CHA_FAN2 USB3_12 M.2_1(SOCKET3) AUDIO 2280 2260 2242 5 15 PCIEX1_1 M.2_1 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V 6 Intel I219V 16 PCIEX16_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 7 BATTERY ASM PRIME Z270-K 1083 Intel® Z270 14 PCI1 16 15 14 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 6 M.2_2(SOCKET3) ASM1480 PCIEX1_2 22110 ALC 887 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V 128Mb BIOS...
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... 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND USB3_34 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-3 For more details, refer to System memory USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) Connect a USB 3.0 module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! For...
... 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND USB3_34 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-3 For more details, refer to System memory USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) Connect a USB 3.0 module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! For...
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... power cord. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 2. The speaker allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-5 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the...
... power cord. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 2. The speaker allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-5 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the...
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... devices. PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 M.2_1 M.2_2 shared - shared - Asmedia PCIE to a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard. 2. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-7 PCIEx1_1 - - shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments...
... devices. PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 M.2_1 M.2_2 shared - shared - Asmedia PCIE to a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard. 2. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-7 PCIEx1_1 - - shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments...
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This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-9 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) ports are for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to output from your USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 devices. 9. This ...
This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-9 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) ports are for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to output from your USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 devices. 9. This ...
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...174; OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked ...Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - com/kb/929605/en-us. • Memory modules with...
...174; OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked ...Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - com/kb/929605/en-us. • Memory modules with...
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ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-13 Click a tab to display Support DVD information Select an item/ subitem that you want to install Click to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-13 Click a tab to display Support DVD information Select an item/ subitem that you want to install Click to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
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... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utility, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the...
... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utility, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the...
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... shown on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to load default BIOS values. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32/...file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update the BIOS in DOS environment. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... shown on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to load default BIOS values. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32/...file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update the BIOS in DOS environment. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-5 Wait until the BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5 Press any key to reboot the system to update the BIOS? Select the ... load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME Z270-K VER: 0213 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/25/2016 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: PZ270K.CAP 16779264 2015-06-04 21...
ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-5 Wait until the BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5 Press any key to reboot the system to update the BIOS? Select the ... load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME Z270-K VER: 0213 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/25/2016 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: PZ270K.CAP 16779264 2015-06-04 21...
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..., CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Refer to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized...
..., CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Refer to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized...
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ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-9 Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ...
ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-9 Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ...
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-11
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-11
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... Wizard screen, then click Next. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you installed then click Next. You can also easily set RAID in your settings: 1. Press on your...
... Wizard screen, then click Next. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you installed then click Next. You can also easily set RAID in your settings: 1. Press on your...
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... Tree Map screen. 5. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-15 Adding items to save in MyFavorites screen.
... Tree Map screen. 5. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-15 Adding items to save in MyFavorites screen.
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... Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a password, then press . 3. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-17 Administrator Password If you have set a password, this item shows Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in changing a user password, but press...
... Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a password, then press . 3. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-17 Administrator Password If you have set a password, this item shows Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in changing a user password, but press...
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BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the ... only displays when you install Intel® 7th Generation K series processors. 2.5.4 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to 538 MHz. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-19 The values range from your core ratio to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the...
BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the ... only displays when you install Intel® 7th Generation K series processors. 2.5.4 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to 538 MHz. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-19 The values range from your core ratio to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the...
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... CPU. Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power Phase Response] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to 300KHz with a 50KHz interval...
... CPU. Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power Phase Response] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to 300KHz with a 50KHz interval...
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....49] IA DC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to set the power phase control of GT. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-23 The values range from 1 W to adjust the value. Use the or keys to 4096 W. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] 2.5.12 Tweakers Paradise FCLK...
....49] IA DC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to set the power phase control of GT. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-23 The values range from 1 W to adjust the value. Use the or keys to 4096 W. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] 2.5.12 Tweakers Paradise FCLK...