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PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for ... and Intel® InsiderTM Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 screws Support DVD User Guide If any..., x2 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Intel® Z270 Chipset 4 x DIMM, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 3866...
PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LGA1151 socket for ... and Intel® InsiderTM Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 screws Support DVD User Guide If any..., x2 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Intel® Z270 Chipset 4 x DIMM, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 3866...
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...2260 2242 M.2_1 PCIE SATA X4 V IRST V PCIEX16_1 Intel I219V Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ALC 887 AAFP MONO_OUT CLRTC SPDIF_OUT BATTERY PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2 PCIE SATA X4 V IRST V PCIEX16_2 COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 14 13 12 11 10 9 7 M.2_2...power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-1 Motherboard overview 12 3 4 1 5 23.9cm(9.4in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 DVI VGA EATXPWR DDR4 DIMM_A1 (...
...2260 2242 M.2_1 PCIE SATA X4 V IRST V PCIEX16_1 Intel I219V Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ALC 887 AAFP MONO_OUT CLRTC SPDIF_OUT BATTERY PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2 PCIE SATA X4 V IRST V PCIEX16_2 COM USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 14 13 12 11 10 9 7 M.2_2...power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-1 Motherboard overview 12 3 4 1 5 23.9cm(9.4in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 DVI VGA EATXPWR DDR4 DIMM_A1 (...
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.../s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These ports connect to connect the 8-pin EATX +12V power plug. SATA6G GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-3 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when... This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs. For more details, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for 7th/6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and ...
.../s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These ports connect to connect the 8-pin EATX +12V power plug. SATA6G GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-3 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when... This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs. For more details, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for 7th/6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and ...
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... NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-5 MONO_OUT PIN 1 R_OUTR_OUT+ AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Turn OFF the computer...
... NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-5 MONO_OUT PIN 1 R_OUTR_OUT+ AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Turn OFF the computer...
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shared - - - - M.2_2 shared - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-7 shared - - - - - PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 M.2_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - LAN Controller shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio Controller shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_2 - - - shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - XHCI ...
shared - - - - M.2_2 shared - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-7 shared - - - - - PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 M.2_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - LAN Controller shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio Controller shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_2 - - - shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - XHCI ...
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..., Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. HDMI port. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-9 Side Speaker Out To configure an 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 12. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear...
..., Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. HDMI port. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-9 Side Speaker Out To configure an 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 12. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear...
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... and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • According ... Memory modules with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of...
... and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • According ... Memory modules with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Any excess memory from a memory module. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of...
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... tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-13 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the... The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is for detailed information. • Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 7 (32...
... tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-13 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the... The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is for detailed information. • Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 7 (32...
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...BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and ... future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
...BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and ... future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
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... captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PZ270MP.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 3. Turn on your computer screen. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this...update process is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. Download the latest BIOS ...
... captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PZ270MP.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 3. Turn on your computer screen. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this...update process is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. Download the latest BIOS ...
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... . 4. Press any key to reboot the system to security regulations. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update... update is not supported due to automatically launch EZ Flash 3. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME Z270M-PLUS VER: 0209 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/30/2016 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: PZ270MP....
... . 4. Press any key to reboot the system to security regulations. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update... update is not supported due to automatically launch EZ Flash 3. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME Z270M-PLUS VER: 0209 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/30/2016 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: PZ270MP....
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... boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press .
... boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press .
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.... Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS screen. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Refer to MyFavorites menu. To display the submenu, select the...
.... Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS screen. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Refer to MyFavorites menu. To display the submenu, select the...
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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 Z270M-PLUS 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 Z270M-PLUS 2-11
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... Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. If you installed then click Next. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-13 from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer...
... Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. If you installed then click Next. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-13 from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer...
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5. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10 then click Next. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-15 a. b. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 6. After selecting the type of storage for your system. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 7. Select the type of RAID, click Yes to reset your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next.
5. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10 then click Next. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-15 a. b. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 6. After selecting the type of storage for your system. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 7. Select the type of RAID, click Yes to reset your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next.
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...: • User-managed items such as favorite from the submenu panel and click . Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-17 Select an item from the BIOS screen to save as language and boot order 4. from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you...
...: • User-managed items such as favorite from the submenu panel and click . Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-17 Select an item from the BIOS screen to save as language and boot order 4. from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you...
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... must enter the user password for accessing the system. User Password If you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set an administrator password: 1. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-19 Confirm the password when prompted. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To...
... must enter the user password for accessing the system. User Password If you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set an administrator password: 1. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-19 Confirm the password when prompted. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To...
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...CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to set this item to [Enabled] for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Sync All Cores]...to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to all cores. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-21 Use the / to 538.0 MHz. Set this item to [Disabled] to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the BCLK. This ...
...CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to set this item to [Enabled] for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Sync All Cores]...to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to all cores. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-21 Use the / to 538.0 MHz. Set this item to [Disabled] to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the BCLK. This ...
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... Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23 Changing the values in this menu allow you to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1-7] The boosted performance may cause the system to configure...
... Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23 Changing the values in this menu allow you to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1-7] The boosted performance may cause the system to configure...
