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... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME Z370-P specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main menu 2-18 2.5 Ai...
... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME Z370-P specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16 2.4 Main menu 2-18 2.5 Ai...
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... broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ...exposed to fix it supports. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are connected. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical ...
... broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ...exposed to fix it supports. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are connected. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical ...
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...Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, and enable this card in BIOS. Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology Integrated graphics processor - PRIME Z370-P specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU Support Graphics LGA1151 socket for Intel®... / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1024 MB (for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Z370-P motherboard 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of the above...
...Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, and enable this card in BIOS. Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology Integrated graphics processor - PRIME Z370-P specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU Support Graphics LGA1151 socket for Intel®... / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1024 MB (for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Z370-P motherboard 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of the above...
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...BIOS - Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with solid soldering - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 7 phase digital power design Superb Performance M.2 onboard - Supports jack-detection, and front panel jack-retasking * Use a chassis with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path - PRIME Z370...-P specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 2 ...
...BIOS - Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with solid soldering - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 7 phase digital power design Superb Performance M.2 onboard - Supports jack-detection, and front panel jack-retasking * Use a chassis with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path - PRIME Z370...-P specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 2 ...
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... Features - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - PRIME Z370-P specifications summary Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - vPCH: 3-step Chipset voltage control SFS...
... Features - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - PRIME Z370-P specifications summary Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - vPCH: 3-step Chipset voltage control SFS...
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ix PRIME Z370-P specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x ...mode, which detects the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, 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, and...
ix PRIME Z370-P specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x ...mode, which detects the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, 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, and...
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... Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 M.2_2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V M.2_1(SOCKET3) 5 U31G1_12 Intel® Z370 6 V PCIE SATA IRST M.2_2(SOCKET3) V PCIEX1_3 X4 ALC 887 2280 2260 2242 PCIE_X1_4 CLRTC 128Mb BIOS SPDIF_OUT COM USB1112 USB1314 U31G1_34 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 7 AAFP PANEL 13 12 11 10 9 5 8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 M.2_2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V M.2_1(SOCKET3) 5 U31G1_12 Intel® Z370 6 V PCIE SATA IRST M.2_2(SOCKET3) V PCIEX1_3 X4 ALC 887 2280 2260 2242 PCIE_X1_4 CLRTC 128Mb BIOS SPDIF_OUT COM USB1112 USB1314 U31G1_34 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 7 AAFP PANEL 13 12 11 10 9 5 8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-9 Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings ...1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure to do ...
...settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-9 Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings ...1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure to do ...
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... card under BIOS settings. 1.6 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ® +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 PRIME Z370-P Clear...
... card under BIOS settings. 1.6 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ® +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 PRIME Z370-P Clear...
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... erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. Use a metal object such as a ...steady) S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection _ _ Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-11 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange Data activity (Blinking) Orange Ready to a...
... erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. Use a metal object such as a ...steady) S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection _ _ Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS PRIME Z370-P 1-11 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange Data activity (Blinking) Orange Ready to a...
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... panel audio connector We recommend that supports HD Audio standard. SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 PRIME Z370-P Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR...RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 7. Intel® Z370 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These connectors connect to [AHCI].
... panel audio connector We recommend that supports HD Audio standard. SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 PRIME Z370-P Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR...RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 7. Intel® Z370 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These connectors connect to [AHCI].
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... launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: PRIME Z370-P 0313 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet...
... launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: PRIME Z370-P 0313 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet...
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... compatibility and stability. Via the Internet a) Select via Storage Device(s). Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash ...disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...
... compatibility and stability. Via the Internet a) Select via Storage Device(s). Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash ...disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...
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... drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in DOS environment. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-3 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically...
... drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in DOS environment. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-3 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically...
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... Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the booting message appears, press within 5 ... NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from the DVD/CD. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005... H. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER ...
... Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the booting message appears, press within 5 ... NTFS is pressed within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from the DVD/CD. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005... H. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER ...
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... sure you want to automatically launch EZ Flash 3. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to select the BIOS file and press . 4. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is completed. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then...
... sure you want to automatically launch EZ Flash 3. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to select the BIOS file and press . 4. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is completed. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then...
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...on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Press to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing... any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ...
...on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Press to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing... any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ...
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...CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU ...BIOS setup program. Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the selected mode. ASUS PRIME Z370...
...CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU ...BIOS setup program. Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the selected mode. ASUS PRIME Z370...
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... Tuning Wizard Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Popup window Scroll bar Configuration fields Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
... Tuning Wizard Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Popup window Scroll bar Configuration fields Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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... menu screen means that menu. Use this button to select the language that you want to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to your BIOS screen. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-9 It also allows you to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Language This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard...
... menu screen means that menu. Use this button to select the language that you want to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to your BIOS screen. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-9 It also allows you to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Language This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard...