Motherboard Pin Definition.English
Page 6
...of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Do not forget to connect the fan... connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and PIN 1 backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These are not jumpers! Do not place C jumper caps on the motherboard, ...
...of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Do not forget to connect the fan... connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and PIN 1 backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These are not jumpers! Do not place C jumper caps on the motherboard, ...
Motherboard Pin Definition.English
Page 18
The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature. KEBOT 6. The debug code on the Q-Code ... margins when using the Slow Mode switch. 1-18 Motherboard Pin Definition When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the adjustments. SOUNDSTAGE 7. 4. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems...
The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature. KEBOT 6. The debug code on the Q-Code ... margins when using the Slow Mode switch. 1-18 Motherboard Pin Definition When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the adjustments. SOUNDSTAGE 7. 4. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 3
...contents vi PRIME Z270-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-11 1.5 Software support 1-12 ...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-14 2.4 Main menu 2-16 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-18 2.6 Advanced menu 2-26 2.7 Monitor menu 2-35 2.8 Boot menu 2-39 2.9 Tool menu 2-44 2.10 Exit menu 2-46 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS...
...contents vi PRIME Z270-K specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-11 1.5 Software support 1-12 ...Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-14 2.4 Main menu 2-16 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-18 2.6 Advanced menu 2-26 2.7 Monitor menu 2-35 2.8 Boot menu 2-39 2.9 Tool menu 2-44 2.10 Exit menu 2-46 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 6
... 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 screws Support DVD User Guide If any of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively) Supports up to three displays simultaneously (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI...
... 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 screws Support DVD User Guide If any of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively) Supports up to three displays simultaneously (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 7
...exceptional clarity and fidelity - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up to the latest version from ASUS support website. **** This function will work depending on the CPU installed. Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and staticelectricity discharges - Dedicated audio PCB ...drivers and BIOS to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - ASUS LANGuard - 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...
...exceptional clarity and fidelity - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up to the latest version from ASUS support website. **** This function will work depending on the CPU installed. Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and staticelectricity discharges - Dedicated audio PCB ...drivers and BIOS to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - ASUS LANGuard - 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...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 9
PRIME Z270-K specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Specifications 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x 10Gb/s USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, type A) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support..., which detects the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree...
PRIME Z270-K specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Specifications 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x 10Gb/s USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, type A) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support..., which detects the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 12
... AIO pump fan fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2, 4-pin AIO_PUMP FAN) 3. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 16. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2.... boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices.
... AIO pump fan fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2, 4-pin AIO_PUMP FAN) 3. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 16. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2.... boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices.
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 13
.../6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. For more details, refer to System memory USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) Connect a ...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 the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU, chassis, and AIO pump fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2, 4-pin AIO_PUMP ...
.../6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. For more details, refer to System memory USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) Connect a ...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 the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU, chassis, and AIO pump fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2, 4-pin AIO_PUMP ...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 21
...CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the following: - The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ASUS PRIME Z270... DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • Memory modules with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. •...
...CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the following: - The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ASUS PRIME Z270... DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • Memory modules with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. •...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 44
...power usage to boost or enhance system performance. [Auto]: [Max Power-Saving Mode]: Automatically adjusts the power usage based on the CPU graphics loading. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.7 EPU and Performance Mode [Auto] EPU and...OC Tuner I ] or [OC Tuner II]. If this menu may cause the system to achieve a high system performance. 2.5.8 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Changing the values in this happens, revert to the ...
...power usage to boost or enhance system performance. [Auto]: [Max Power-Saving Mode]: Automatically adjusts the power usage based on the CPU graphics loading. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.7 EPU and Performance Mode [Auto] EPU and...OC Tuner I ] or [OC Tuner II]. If this menu may cause the system to achieve a high system performance. 2.5.8 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Changing the values in this happens, revert to the ...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 45
...setting this item to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-21 Do not remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to [Power ...Phase Response]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set a higher frequency for extra power support. CPU VRM Switching ...
...setting this item to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-21 Do not remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to [Power ...Phase Response]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set a higher frequency for extra power support. CPU VRM Switching ...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 46
... DRAM power efficiency. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. Use the and keys to set a higher frequency for extra power support. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto]...
... DRAM power efficiency. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. Use the and keys to set a higher frequency for extra power support. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto]...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 47
... maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-23 CPU Graphics Power Duty Control [T.Probe] The CPU Graphics power duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of 400MHz, 800MHz, and 1GHz. 1GHz is not supported for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Probe] Select to maintain the...
... maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-23 CPU Graphics Power Duty Control [T.Probe] The CPU Graphics power duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of 400MHz, 800MHz, and 1GHz. 1GHz is not supported for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Probe] Select to maintain the...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 50
... The items in the operating system. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. Be cautious when...
... The items in the operating system. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. Be cautious when...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 52
...Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] This item allows you set the a C-state support for the Running Average Temperature Limit (RATL) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software ...the mid level cache (L2) to support more than the base operating frequency when it is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] [10 ms] [55 ms] [156 ms] [375 ms] [500 ms] [750 ms] [1 sec] CPU Power Management Control This item allows ...
...Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] This item allows you set the a C-state support for the Running Average Temperature Limit (RATL) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software ...the mid level cache (L2) to support more than the base operating frequency when it is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] [10 ms] [55 ms] [156 ms] [375 ms] [500 ms] [750 ms] [1 sec] CPU Power Management Control This item allows ...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 53
...(direct media interface) to run at 64 MB. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [...support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CFG lock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG Port Configuration Allows you to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS PRIME Z270...
...(direct media interface) to run at 64 MB. Memory Remap [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to select the primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphical devices. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [...support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CFG lock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG Port Configuration Allows you to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS PRIME Z270...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
Page 54
...SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable PCH entering link...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started When you install 6th Generation CPU, this item appears as [RAID]. 2.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you ...driver to [Gen2], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. Enable this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you ...
...SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable PCH entering link...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started When you install 6th Generation CPU, this item appears as [RAID]. 2.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you ...driver to [Gen2], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. Enable this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you ...