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...data transfer speeds of up to the fan connector on the fan connectors! 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 cables to ...connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and PIN 1 backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 5 Gbps,...
...data transfer speeds of up to the fan connector on the fan connectors! 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 cables to ...connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and PIN 1 backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 5 Gbps,...
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... Mode switch allows your system to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature. 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. 4. KEBOT 6. SOUNDSTAGE 7.
... Mode switch allows your system to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature. 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. 4. KEBOT 6. SOUNDSTAGE 7.
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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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... 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 HDMI 1.4b with maximum resolution of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary CPU...
... 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 HDMI 1.4b with maximum resolution of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary CPU...
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...; Processors. 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 ...the quality of CPU installed. Intel® Optane™ memory ready** - Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnection between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® Z270 Chipset - 1 x USB 5Gb/s Type C port supports 3A power output...
...; Processors. 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 ...the quality of CPU installed. Intel® Optane™ memory ready** - Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnection between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® Z270 Chipset - 1 x USB 5Gb/s Type C port supports 3A power output...
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... memory voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM Quiet Thermal Design - PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS EPU - ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Type A,teal blue) 1 x USB 5Gb/s Type C port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output...
... memory voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM Quiet Thermal Design - PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS EPU - ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Type A,teal blue) 1 x USB 5Gb/s Type C port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output...
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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 fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU... 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 ...
...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 fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU... 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 ...
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...(10-1 pin AAFP) 15 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots Page 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-6 1. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~4) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 10. These are designed to the fan... ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 9. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 2. Find the proper orientation and push down...
...(10-1 pin AAFP) 15 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots Page 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-6 1. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~4) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 10. These are designed to the fan... ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 9. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 2. Find the proper orientation and push down...
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... 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®...Selection item in SATA mode is designed for details. 3. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into these DIMM sockets. 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 . •...
... 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®...Selection item in SATA mode is designed for details. 3. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into these DIMM sockets. 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 . •...
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... to get the correct memory modules. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 com/kb/929605/en-us. • Memory modules with four Double... stability and compatibility of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of...
... to get the correct memory modules. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 com/kb/929605/en-us. • Memory modules with four Double... stability and compatibility of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of...
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... energy-saving condition. [Performance Mode] D isables all power-saving settings 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. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to apply the optimized setting. If this happens, revert to the default setting...
... energy-saving condition. [Performance Mode] D isables all power-saving settings 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. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to apply the optimized setting. If this happens, revert to the default setting...
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...maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to set the DRAM timing control features. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23 2.5.9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. Select [Manual] to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to... Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1-7] The boosted performance may cause the system to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal ...
...maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to set the DRAM timing control features. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23 2.5.9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. Select [Manual] to [Manual]. The following item appears only when you to... Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1-7] The boosted performance may cause the system to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal ...
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.... Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. The following item appears only when you set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. ... Current Capability [Auto] This item allows you to set a faster phase response for extra power support. CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the CPU Graphics transient response speed and the component thermal production. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Do not...
.... Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. The following item appears only when you set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. ... Current Capability [Auto] This item allows you to set a faster phase response for extra power support. CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the CPU Graphics transient response speed and the component thermal production. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Do not...
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... Native Power Management to [Enabled]. 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 change the settings for the...
... Native Power Management to [Enabled]. 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 change the settings for the...
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...Device. 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The CPU graphics shared system memory size is idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to prefetch commands and data in the L2... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to be supported. CPU Power Management Control Intel® SpeedStep™ [Auto] This item allows more than two frequency rates to prefetch adjacent cache lines, ...
...Device. 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The CPU graphics shared system memory size is idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to prefetch commands and data in the L2... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to be supported. CPU Power Management Control Intel® SpeedStep™ [Auto] This item allows more than two frequency rates to prefetch adjacent cache lines, ...