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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 iv
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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and...
... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. vii Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and...
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... on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, then enable this card under BIOS settings. Intel® Z370 Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4000(O.C)*/3866(O.C.)*/ 3733(O.C.)*/3600( O.C.)*/3466(O.C.)*/3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3300(O.C.)*/3200(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/...X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_2 slot, then enable this card under BIOS settings. ** For 3 Intel® SSD on the next page) ix at x4 mode, compatible with max. PRIME Z370-A specifications summary LGA1151 socket for details. 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (...
... on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, then enable this card under BIOS settings. Intel® Z370 Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4000(O.C)*/3866(O.C.)*/ 3733(O.C.)*/3600( O.C.)*/3466(O.C.)*/3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3300(O.C.)*/3200(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/...X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_2 slot, then enable this card under BIOS settings. ** For 3 Intel® SSD on the next page) ix at x4 mode, compatible with max. PRIME Z370-A specifications summary LGA1151 socket for details. 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (...
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... exceptional clarity and fidelity - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Supports up popping noise... BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for Intel® Optane Memory * Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 storages. ** The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use M.2 PCIE mode device in ) support - PRIME Z370-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® Z370 ...
... exceptional clarity and fidelity - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Supports up popping noise... BIOS settings to enhance the highest quality sound for Intel® Optane Memory * Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 storages. ** The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use M.2 PCIE mode device in ) support - PRIME Z370-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® Z370 ...
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... GPU Boost EPU - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with a single click! Cloud GO! - File Transfer PC Cleaner - PRIME Z370-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - EPU Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo ...Power: Digital 8-phase power design - Full BCLK range for selected applications. iGPU Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - UEFI BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard 32Gb/s M.2 onboard - File Transfer -
... GPU Boost EPU - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with a single click! Cloud GO! - File Transfer PC Cleaner - PRIME Z370-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - EPU Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo ...Power: Digital 8-phase power design - Full BCLK range for selected applications. iGPU Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - UEFI BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard 32Gb/s M.2 onboard - File Transfer -
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... • 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 Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! PRIME Z370-A specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD contents ... Thermal Sensor header 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen,...
... • 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 Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! PRIME Z370-A specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD contents ... Thermal Sensor header 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen,...
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... mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x8 x8+x4+x4 x4+x4 N/A • Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x16 (single...
... mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x8 x8+x4+x4 x4+x4 N/A • Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x16 (single...
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...failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the...are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure...
...failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the...are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure...
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...jumper. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-11 For system failure due to clear ... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1....
...jumper. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-11 For system failure due to clear ... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.1.7 Jumpers and holes 1....
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... connectors, set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel...
... connectors, set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel...
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...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps...
...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps...
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...the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 2-17 If your retailer for less than four seconds to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on self tests (POST). Check the jumper settings ... continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to put the system on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off mode regardless of the system chassis...
...the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 2-17 If your retailer for less than four seconds to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on self tests (POST). Check the jumper settings ... continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to put the system on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off mode regardless of the system chassis...
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...ensure optimal performance. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible...BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370...
...ensure optimal performance. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible...BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370...
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... to your motherboard if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Please visit ASUS website for information on . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do...the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons ...
... to your motherboard if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Please visit ASUS website for information on . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do...the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons ...
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..., CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter... the BIOS setup program. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in ...
..., CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter... the BIOS setup program. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in ...
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Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu ... the hotkey. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the system status 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu ... the hotkey. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the system status 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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... button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-5 Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the ...advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Use this button to select the language that you to...
... button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-5 Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the ...advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Use this button to select the language that you to...
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...on the screen. A configurable field is a brief description of options. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the selected item. Search on FAQ Move ...your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code,...the menu and change the value of the ASUS support website. You can change the settings. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Use the navigation keys to display ...
...on the screen. A configurable field is a brief description of options. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the selected item. Search on FAQ Move ...your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code,...the menu and change the value of the ASUS support website. You can change the settings. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Use the navigation keys to display ...
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.