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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii PRIME Z370-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product ... 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation 2-12 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii PRIME Z370-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product ... 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation 2-12 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13...
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PRIME Z370-A specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors ... EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System...
PRIME Z370-A specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors ... EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System...
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ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change ... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change ... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
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...) 10. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) Page 1-12 1-19 1-4 1-18 1-5 1-10 1-9 1-22 1-16 1-14 1-12 1-11 1-20 1-17 1-21 1-23 1-24 1-15 1-21 1-24 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 3. MemOK! SATA 6G_34; SATA6G_56) 11. 3D Mount 12. USB1112) 15. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 17. LGA1151 CPU socket...
...) 10. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) Page 1-12 1-19 1-4 1-18 1-5 1-10 1-9 1-22 1-16 1-14 1-12 1-11 1-20 1-17 1-21 1-23 1-24 1-15 1-21 1-24 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 3. MemOK! SATA 6G_34; SATA6G_56) 11. 3D Mount 12. USB1112) 15. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 17. LGA1151 CPU socket...
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... power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to use two or more power-consuming devices. Chapter 1 6. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that...a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to ensure the system stability. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-19
... power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to use two or more power-consuming devices. Chapter 1 6. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that...a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to ensure the system stability. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-19
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.... The signal is for the system power button. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product...
.... The signal is for the system power button. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product...
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Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is for RGB LED strips. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, ..., check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-23 The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip is...
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is for RGB LED strips. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, ..., check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-23 The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip is...
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2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. 2.1.6 SATA device connection OR 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. 2.1.6 SATA device connection OR 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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... detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. While the tests are off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from orange to ... 4. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 2-17 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the ...
... detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. While the tests are off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from orange to ... 4. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 2-17 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the ...