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...button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before...the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. This is tested. RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to boot ...
...button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before...the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. This is tested. RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to boot ...
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...form or by any warranty to the extent permitted by the purchaser for the cost of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as...to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
...form or by any warranty to the extent permitted by the purchaser for the cost of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as...to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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... to restore the BIOS in updating and managing the BIOS setup program on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS Update and Management This manual discusses the ASUS-exclusive utilities or tools that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet... your motherboard. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
... to restore the BIOS in updating and managing the BIOS setup program on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS Update and Management This manual discusses the ASUS-exclusive utilities or tools that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet... your motherboard. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
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... then press . Follow the steps below to ensure system compatibility and stability. d) Press to switch to the section Exit Menu in your motherboard user manual. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via USB or Internet. Via the Internet a) Select by USB. For details, refer to... the Folder Info field. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to select an Internet connection method, and then press . b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to enable it. ...
... then press . Follow the steps below to ensure system compatibility and stability. d) Press to switch to the section Exit Menu in your motherboard user manual. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via USB or Internet. Via the Internet a) Select by USB. For details, refer to... the Folder Info field. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to select an Internet connection method, and then press . b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to enable it. ...
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...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to Provide Source Code of the product is authorized in receipt of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any ... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of this product. The source...
...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to Provide Source Code of the product is authorized in receipt of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any ... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of this product. The source...
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... damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply...
... damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply...
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... to prevent injury to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to yourself when completing a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to help you must ...+ + Example: means that may have been added by your dealer. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. If you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. v Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional...
... to prevent injury to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to yourself when completing a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to help you must ...+ + Example: means that may have been added by your dealer. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. If you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. v Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional...
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... at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-13 Click a tab to display Support DVD information Click to install Select an item/subitem that you want to ...install If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer,...
... at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-13 Click a tab to display Support DVD information Click to install Select an item/subitem that you want to ...install If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer,...
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...and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, ... BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
...and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, ... BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
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... 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 bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on... language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode.
... 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 bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on... language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode.
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... the menu bar allows you to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to select the language that menu. Use this button to section 2.2.4 EZ...
... the menu bar allows you to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to select the language that menu. Use this button to section 2.2.4 EZ...
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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 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.
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Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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... you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you...
... you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you...
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...All Cores] or [Per Core], the following items appear. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to ... Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the BCLK. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-21 BCLK Frequency [100.0000] This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] and allows you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies...
...All Cores] or [Per Core], the following items appear. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to ... Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the BCLK. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-21 BCLK Frequency [100.0000] This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] and allows you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies...
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... overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to set the DRAM timing control features. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The values range from 250KHz to maintain the current VRM balance. Probe... transient response speed. If this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23
... overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to set the DRAM timing control features. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The values range from 250KHz to maintain the current VRM balance. Probe... transient response speed. If this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23
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... transient response speed and the component thermal production. The following item appears only when you set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase...from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 250KHz to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. CPU Power Phase ...
... transient response speed and the component thermal production. The following item appears only when you set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase...from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 250KHz to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. CPU Power Phase ...
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...with a 0.005V interval. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-27 Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Use the or keys to the CPU cores. The values range from 0.005V to 0.... Allows you to set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to set the DRAM Voltage for the VCCIO voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage override. The following item appears only when ...
...with a 0.005V interval. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-27 Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Use the or keys to the CPU cores. The values range from 0.005V to 0.... Allows you to set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to set the DRAM Voltage for the VCCIO voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage override. The following item appears only when ...
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2.5.22 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU graphics voltage mode. [Manual Mode] Allows you to define the value. [Offset Mode] The value is set by a negative value. The values range from 1.0V to 1.15V with a 0.005V ... by SVID. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the control lines from 0.005V to [Manual Mode]. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to adjust the value. The values range from the memory...
2.5.22 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU graphics voltage mode. [Manual Mode] Allows you to define the value. [Offset Mode] The value is set by a negative value. The values range from 1.0V to 1.15V with a 0.005V ... by SVID. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the control lines from 0.005V to [Manual Mode]. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to adjust the value. The values range from the memory...
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... and allows you to disable or set the value for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Max. CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to 75ºC. The...and keys to 100%. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detects the type of the values depends on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to [Manual]. The following four items appear only when you to set CPU Fan Profile to minimize the fan speed for CPU Middle Temperature. When the CPU...
... and allows you to disable or set the value for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Max. CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to 75ºC. The...and keys to 100%. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detects the type of the values depends on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to [Manual]. The following four items appear only when you to set CPU Fan Profile to minimize the fan speed for CPU Middle Temperature. When the CPU...