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... Configuration 3-20 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-20 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 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...
... Configuration 3-20 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-20 3.6.12 USB Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 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...
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...thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - Whole system optimization with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary...- Cloud GO! - iGPU Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with a single click! PRIME Z370-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for selected applications.
...thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - Whole system optimization with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary...- Cloud GO! - iGPU Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with a single click! PRIME Z370-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for selected applications.
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...to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on ... version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to install 4 GB or more memory on the motherboard. For an optimum compatibility, we...
...to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on ... version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to install 4 GB or more memory on the motherboard. For an optimum compatibility, we...
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... to enhance system performance. 1. The LED near the button also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to power up or wake up the system. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-9 Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to a power source indicating that allows...
... to enhance system performance. 1. The LED near the button also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to power up or wake up the system. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-9 Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to a power source indicating that allows...
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...when the DIMM is tested. button to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests ... to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM LED....
...when the DIMM is tested. button to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests ... to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM LED....
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... the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn off is required to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and place... the RTC RAM, never place a metal object or jumper cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-11
... the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn off is required to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and place... the RTC RAM, never place a metal object or jumper cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 1-11
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CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to these 3D Mount holes for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. Chapter 1 3. 3D Mount Secure 3D printed parts to set a higher CPU voltage for a personalized motherboard. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 2. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3.
CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to these 3D Mount holes for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. Chapter 1 3. 3D Mount Secure 3D printed parts to set a higher CPU voltage for a personalized motherboard. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 2. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3.
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2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation To install the ASUS fan holder and fan Chapter 2 When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans. • Ensure to the use the bundled screws that came with your fans. • Fans are purchased separately. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation To install the ASUS fan holder and fan Chapter 2 When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans. • Ensure to the use the bundled screws that came with your fans. • Fans are purchased separately. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the...recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness...
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the...recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness...
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... details. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables...
... details. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables...
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.... Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to your fans. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-5 It also allows you can select for more information. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other... to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to MyFavorites menu. 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....
.... Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to your fans. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-5 It also allows you can select for more information. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other... to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to MyFavorites menu. 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....
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from the BIOS screen to open 2. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. Click OC then click Next. 3. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your system using this feature. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-9
from the BIOS screen to open 2. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. Click OC then click Next. 3. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your system using this feature. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-9
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... on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU...8226; If you have forgotten your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Security The Security menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the BIOS Setup program. After you set a password, these items show...
... on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU...8226; If you have forgotten your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Security The Security menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the BIOS Setup program. After you set a password, these items show...
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... the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing... you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to set the CPU ratio and features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to enable your processor cores to decrease the average power...
... the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing... you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to set the CPU ratio and features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to enable your processor cores to decrease the average power...
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.... Bus Interface This item allows you to key in a profile name. Key in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-25 Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or...load or save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. This feature is installed in your system. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card...
.... Bus Interface This item allows you to key in a profile name. Key in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-25 Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or...load or save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. This feature is installed in your system. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card...