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... memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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 of the above items is damaged...
... memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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 of the above items is damaged...
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ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis USB3_C5 HDMI USB3_78 LGA1151 LANGuard 15 16 15 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...
ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis USB3_C5 HDMI USB3_78 LGA1151 LANGuard 15 16 15 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...
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... 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 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power...If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, 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®...
... 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 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power...If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, 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®...
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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 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) This internal mono out header allows connection to a slot opening at the back of the...
... 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 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) This internal mono out header allows connection to a slot opening at the back of the...
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... Controller shared - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-7 PCIEx1_2 - - - PCIEx1_1 - - PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 M.2_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - M.2_2 shared - - - - - - - XHCI shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio Controller shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Otherwise...
... Controller shared - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-7 PCIEx1_2 - - - PCIEx1_1 - - PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 M.2_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - M.2_2 shared - - - - - - - XHCI shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio Controller shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - Otherwise...
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... Serial Bus (USB) port is not compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to USB 3.0 ports for USB (Type C) devices. 11. USB 3.0 ports. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-9 Side Speaker Out To configure an 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 12.
... Serial Bus (USB) port is not compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to USB 3.0 ports for USB (Type C) devices. 11. USB 3.0 ports. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-9 Side Speaker Out To configure an 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 12.
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... & DIMM_B2 • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Profile is then mapped... a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which 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 to Intel®...
... & DIMM_B2 • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Profile is then mapped... a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which 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 to Intel®...
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... to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities...the lists of the unique features of your OS documentation for reference only. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click a tab to display Support DVD information Click to install Select an item/subitem that you ... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-13
... to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities...the lists of the unique features of your OS documentation for reference only. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click a tab to display Support DVD information Click to install Select an item/subitem that you ... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-13
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... Update is a utility that allows you 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 need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the...
... Update is a utility that allows you 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 need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the...
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...The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. The system requires you press to update the BIOS in DOS environment. ...from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-3
...The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. The system requires you press to update the BIOS in DOS environment. ...from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-3
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... 16779264 2016-08-30 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Press to switch from Files panel to select the BIOS file and press . 4. D:/> bupdater /g 2. On the BIOS Updater...
... 16779264 2016-08-30 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Press to switch from Files panel to select the BIOS file and press . 4. D:/> bupdater /g 2. On the BIOS Updater...
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... program. The default screen for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or...
... program. The default screen for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or...
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Refer to your desired settings. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your ...
Refer to your desired settings. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your ...
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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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... BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-13 System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your system using this feature. You can also easily set RAID in your...
... BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-13 System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your system using this feature. You can also easily set RAID in your...
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ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-15 You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 7. After selecting the type of storage for your system. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 6. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10 then click Next. a. b. Select the type of RAID, click Yes to reset your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. 5.
ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-15 You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 7. After selecting the type of storage for your system. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 6. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10 then click Next. a. b. Select the type of RAID, click Yes to reset your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. 5.
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... Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to open 2. You cannot add the following items to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-17 Click Exit (ESC) or press key to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. from the submenu...
... Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to open 2. You cannot add the following items to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-17 Click Exit (ESC) or press key to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. from the submenu...
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... the screen shows Not Installed. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-19 Confirm the password when prompted. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To set an administrator password...
... the screen shows Not Installed. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-19 Confirm the password when prompted. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To set an administrator password...
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... 3-Core Ratio Limit. Use the / to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by ASUS core ratio settings. BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. We recommend you to set the...frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to 538.0 MHz. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-21 Set this item to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking. The values range from 98.0 MHz to ...
... 3-Core Ratio Limit. Use the / to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by ASUS core ratio settings. BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. We recommend you to set the...frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to 538.0 MHz. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-21 Set this item to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking. The values range from 98.0 MHz to ...
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... balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23 Use the and keys to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. Changing the values...
... balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23 Use the and keys to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. Changing the values...