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...connector (10-1 pin) This connector is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and PIN 1 backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to... USB_P12USB_P12+ GND 1-6 Motherboard Pin Definition 3 Internal Connectors 1. These are not jumpers! 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) This connector is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and PIN 1 backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to... USB_P12USB_P12+ GND 1-6 Motherboard Pin Definition 3 Internal Connectors 1. These are not jumpers! 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...
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...) Press this button to overclocking. 5. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the adjustments. The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature. The debug code on the...
...) Press this button to overclocking. 5. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the adjustments. The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature. The debug code on the...
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...contents vi PRIME Z270M-PLUS 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 1-13 ...Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main menu 2-18 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-20 2.6 Advanced menu 2-30 2.7 Monitor menu 2-39 2.8 Boot menu 2-43 2.9 Tool menu 2-48 2.10 Exit menu 2-49 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS...
...contents vi PRIME Z270M-PLUS 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 1-13 ...Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main menu 2-18 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-20 2.6 Advanced menu 2-30 2.7 Monitor menu 2-39 2.8 Boot menu 2-43 2.9 Tool menu 2-48 2.10 Exit menu 2-49 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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... 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 of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to three displays simultaneously Supports Intel® InTruTM3D, Quick...
... 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 of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to three displays simultaneously Supports Intel® InTruTM3D, Quick...
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... panel) - 6 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS LANGuard - Fortifies PCIe Slot damage prevention - ASUS DIGI+ VRM 7 phase digital power design - PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Unique Features Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
... panel) - 6 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS LANGuard - Fortifies PCIe Slot damage prevention - ASUS DIGI+ VRM 7 phase digital power design - PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Unique Features Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
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...at 0.005V increment - Most advanced options with fast response time ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1...x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output (continued on the battlefield ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS EPU - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - Stylish Fanless Design...
...at 0.005V increment - Most advanced options with fast response time ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1...x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output (continued on the battlefield ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS EPU - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - Stylish Fanless Design...
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... PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key) 1 x 4-pin CPU ... F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10...
... PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key) 1 x 4-pin CPU ... F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10...
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...are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) 14 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 ...to connect the fan cables to fit these connectors in only one orientation. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 10. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. M.2 Socket3 4. 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1.
...are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) 14 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 ...to connect the fan cables to fit these connectors in only one orientation. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 10. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. M.2 Socket3 4. 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1.
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... ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-3 • We recommend that you use an EATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices ...8226; DO NOT forget to [AHCI]. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into these DIMM sockets. 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...
... ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-3 • We recommend that you use an EATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices ...8226; DO NOT forget to [AHCI]. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into these DIMM sockets. 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...
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... For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 Profile is the standard way of .../929605/en-us. • Memory modules with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. The stability and compatibility of the same version or date...
... For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 Profile is the standard way of .../929605/en-us. • Memory modules with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. The stability and compatibility of the same version or date...
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... Chapter 2: BIOS Information Select the auto mode to become unstable! It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to achieve a high system performance. 2.5.8 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. To keep ...options vary with the external voltage regulator. 2.5.4 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto]...
... Chapter 2: BIOS Information Select the auto mode to become unstable! It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to achieve a high system performance. 2.5.8 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. To keep ...options vary with the external voltage regulator. 2.5.4 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto]...
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..., and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23 If this happens, revert to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set a higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130...
..., and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23 If this happens, revert to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set a higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130...
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...power efficiency. The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] This item allows you to set a faster phase response for extra power support. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the ...overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the CPU Graphics transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration...
...power efficiency. The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] This item allows you to set a faster phase response for extra power support. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the ...overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the CPU Graphics transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration...
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... 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. PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu...
... 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. PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu...
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...Chapter 2: BIOS Information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to be supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. ... This item allows the CPU to reduce iGPU power use when the system is fixed at 64 MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to prefetch commands and ...
...Chapter 2: BIOS Information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to be supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. ... This item allows the CPU to reduce iGPU power use when the system is fixed at 64 MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to prefetch commands and ...