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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 2. You can automatically reset parameter settings to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC 12 23 Normal (...RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the ...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 2. You can automatically reset parameter settings to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC 12 23 Normal (...RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the ...
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... the LVDS output is for an LCD monitor that supports Low- The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® chipset. pin eDP) This connector is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G) These connectors connect...
... the LVDS output is for an LCD monitor that supports Low- The SATAEXPRESS connector can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® chipset. pin eDP) This connector is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G) These connectors connect...
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... an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 or 2242/2260/22110 storage devices by models. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 E key Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi based combo device. TPM connector (20-1 pin...
... an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 or 2242/2260/22110 storage devices by models. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 E key Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi based combo device. TPM connector (20-1 pin...
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... to three displays simultaneously Supports Intel® InTruTM3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® InsiderTM Maximum shared memory of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables...
... to three displays simultaneously Supports Intel® InTruTM3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® InsiderTM Maximum shared memory of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables...
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... Gb/s ports (gray) - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and staticelectricity discharges! - ASUS SafeSlot Core - 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... for left and right channels to guard the quality of CPU installed. Intel® Optane™ memory ready** - Before using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnection between the integrated Media Access Controller...
... Gb/s ports (gray) - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and staticelectricity discharges! - ASUS SafeSlot Core - 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... for left and right channels to guard the quality of CPU installed. Intel® Optane™ memory ready** - Before using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnection between the integrated Media Access Controller...
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...Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, 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 (64-bit) Windows®...; 8.1 (64-bit)* Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit)* * Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors. PRIME Z270M-PLUS...
...Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, 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 (64-bit) Windows®...; 8.1 (64-bit)* Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit)* * Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors. PRIME Z270M-PLUS...
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... M.2_1(SOCKET3) LAN_USB910 AUDIO 2280 CHA_FAN2 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 ...or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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 (...
... M.2_1(SOCKET3) LAN_USB910 AUDIO 2280 CHA_FAN2 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 ...or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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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...SPDIF_OUT) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are not jumpers! 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on ... COM) 11. M.2 Socket3 4. DDR4 DIMM slots 6. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~4) 7. Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) 14 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15...
...SPDIF_OUT) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are not jumpers! 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on ... COM) 11. M.2 Socket3 4. DDR4 DIMM slots 6. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~4) 7. Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) 14 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15...
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...Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for 7th/6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. For more details, refer to [AHCI]. When using hot... RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-3 For more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • These sockets support M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When a device in the BIOS to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 5. Intel® Z270 Serial...
...Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for 7th/6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. For more details, refer to [AHCI]. When using hot... RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-3 For more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • These sockets support M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When a device in the BIOS to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 5. Intel® Z270 Serial...
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Unplug all power cables before you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on ... to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.
Unplug all power cables before you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on ... to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.
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...memory modules. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). The stability and compatibility of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 Use a maximum of 3GB...date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. For effective use a more details, refer to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for single-channel ...
...memory modules. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). The stability and compatibility of accessing information from a memory module. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 Use a maximum of 3GB...date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. For effective use a more details, refer to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for single-channel ...
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... OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors 1.5.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software ...Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-13 1.5 Software support 1.5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit), Windows® 8.1 (...
... OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors 1.5.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software ...Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-13 1.5 Software support 1.5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit), Windows® 8.1 (...
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... 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 Z270M-PLUS 2-7 Refer to the system. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the Setup Mode item in...language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the...
... 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 Z270M-PLUS 2-7 Refer to the system. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the Setup Mode item in...language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the...
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Click RAID then click Yes to continue. 4. Select PCIE or SATA then click Next to enable RAID. Click Next to Intel® SATA connectors or PCIE ports. 3. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. The available HDDs are displayed. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press on your HDDs to continue. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information
Click RAID then click Yes to continue. 4. Select PCIE or SATA then click Next to enable RAID. Click Next to Intel® SATA connectors or PCIE ports. 3. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. The available HDDs are displayed. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press on your HDDs to continue. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information
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... the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23 If this happens, revert to set the DRAM timing control features. 2.5.9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may ...values in this menu allow you to the default settings. 2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1-7] The boosted performance may cause the system to [Manual...
... the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23 If this happens, revert to set the DRAM timing control features. 2.5.9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may ...values in this menu allow you to the default settings. 2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1-7] The boosted performance may cause the system to [Manual...
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... a higher frequency for GT overclocking. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration [Auto] The load-line is defined by the Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage. The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. Use the and keys to [Power Phase...
... a higher frequency for GT overclocking. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration [Auto] The load-line is defined by the Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage. The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. Use the and keys to [Power Phase...
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... [Ultra Fast] for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). The values range from 1 to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-25 Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Auto] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to 127 in this item allows...
... [Ultra Fast] for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). The values range from 1 to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-25 Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Auto] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to 127 in this item allows...
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...item allows you installed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] For some CPU types, only [All] and [1] appear. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-31 PCI Express PCH DMI ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to set to the CPU you to select the number of the CPU and... PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of CPU cores to take effect. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system ...
...item allows you installed. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] For some CPU types, only [All] and [1] appear. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-31 PCI Express PCH DMI ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to set to the CPU you to select the number of the CPU and... PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of CPU cores to take effect. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system ...
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CPU Power Management Control Intel® SpeedStep™ [Auto] This item allows more than two frequency rates to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the ... to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Hardware...
CPU Power Management Control Intel® SpeedStep™ [Auto] This item allows more than two frequency rates to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the ... to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Hardware...
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...you to configure Trusted Computing settings.This menu appears only when you enable Intel Platform Trust Technology and reboot the system. Security Device Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Intel Platform Trust Technology. [Enabled] Enables PTT in Skumgr. [Disabled] Disables.... When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA ports are not available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration Intel Platform Trust Technology [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The security device is not shown on...
...you to configure Trusted Computing settings.This menu appears only when you enable Intel Platform Trust Technology and reboot the system. Security Device Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Intel Platform Trust Technology. [Enabled] Enables PTT in Skumgr. [Disabled] Disables.... When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA ports are not available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration Intel Platform Trust Technology [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The security device is not shown on...