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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... 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 3.11.2 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... 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 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 iv
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...Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells ...
...Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells ...
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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 support additional 4 USB ports 1 ... screw ports 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for the software manual. WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities 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...
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 support additional 4 USB ports 1 ... screw ports 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for the software manual. WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities 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...
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If the system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings. System will appear during POST reminding you turn off ...fails, the system reboots and tests the next set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when...continuously, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (...
If the system fails to boot and load the BIOS default settings. System will appear during POST reminding you turn off ...fails, the system reboots and tests the next set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when...continuously, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (...
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...trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as PZ370A.CAP for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with... you to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-1
...trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as PZ370A.CAP for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with... you to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-1
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... Advanced Mode. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot...include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are...
... Advanced Mode. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot...include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are...
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...and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to eight, press , and then select Yes. Bus Interface This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend... in the BIOS Flash. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-...
...and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to eight, press , and then select Yes. Bus Interface This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend... in the BIOS Flash. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-...
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... for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-27 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide...
... for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-27 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide...
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... field. 7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find...
... field. 7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find...
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... format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit ... the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-29 To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to...
... format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit ... the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-29 To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to...
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... the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using ...BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using ...BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...