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... PRIME Z370M-PLUS II motherboard 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is sold separately. Intel® UHD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D ports - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. Package contents Check your retailer. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card and enable this card under BIOS settings. Supports DVI-D with max. at x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots * The PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. PRIME Z370M-PLUS II specifications...
... PRIME Z370M-PLUS II motherboard 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is sold separately. Intel® UHD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D ports - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. Package contents Check your retailer. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card and enable this card under BIOS settings. Supports DVI-D with max. at x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots * The PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. PRIME Z370M-PLUS II specifications...
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...) vii PRIME Z370M-PLUS II specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Special Features Intel® CPU support with solid soldering - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static electricity discharges - Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card and enable this card under BIOS settings. ** When a device in front panel to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIe x4 mode) - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports...
...) vii PRIME Z370M-PLUS II specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Special Features Intel® CPU support with solid soldering - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static electricity discharges - Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card and enable this card under BIOS settings. ** When a device in front panel to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIe x4 mode) - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports...
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... controls for ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O Ports Superb Performance OptiMem - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - Improved DDR4 stability M.2 onboard - The most advanced options with HD audio module in front panel to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS Q-DIMM Quiet Thermal Design: - ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY UEFI BIOS EZ Mode...
... controls for ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O Ports Superb Performance OptiMem - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - Improved DDR4 stability M.2 onboard - The most advanced options with HD audio module in front panel to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS Q-DIMM Quiet Thermal Design: - ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY UEFI BIOS EZ Mode...
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... the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically. ** The chassis intrusion header is built into the system panel connector. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.1, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, 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 ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.1, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows...
... the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically. ** The chassis intrusion header is built into the system panel connector. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.1, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, 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 ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.1, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows...
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... touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
... touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
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... 8-pin power plugs. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to install additional devices. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12, U31G1_34) 7. M.2_2) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 11. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots 16. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) 3. The system may become unstable or may not boot up...
... 8-pin power plugs. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to install additional devices. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12, U31G1_34) 7. M.2_2) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 11. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots 16. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) 3. The system may become unstable or may not boot up...
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...; Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. Vbus ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-3 These connectors comply with USB 2.0. For more details, refer to any of these DIMM sockets. GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- For more details, refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- CPU and chassis fan connectors (4pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire...
...; Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. Vbus ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-3 These connectors comply with USB 2.0. For more details, refer to any of these DIMM sockets. GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- For more details, refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- CPU and chassis fan connectors (4pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire...
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...install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_ LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET...
...install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_ LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET...
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... boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) This internal mono out header allows connection to short the two pins. 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-5 Connect the serial port...
... boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) This internal mono out header allows connection to short the two pins. 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-5 Connect the serial port...
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... slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Actual PCI Express speeds varies per BIOS settings. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe...
... slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Actual PCI Express speeds varies per BIOS settings. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe...
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...: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. This port connects to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Refer to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the audio configuration table for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). In the 4, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II...
...: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. This port connects to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Refer to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the audio configuration table for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). In the 4, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II...
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... you install the correct CPU designed for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-9 ASUS will...
... you install the correct CPU designed for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-9 ASUS will...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-1
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-1
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... you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. b) Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to complete the update. 3. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. d) Press to switch to the USB port, then select via a storage device or Internet. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk...
... you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. b) Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to complete the update. 3. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. d) Press to switch to the USB port, then select via a storage device or Internet. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk...
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... system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that your computer screen. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the support DVD...
... system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that your computer screen. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the support DVD...
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... H. boot: 5. Welcome to the USB port. 2. Press ENTER to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to enter FreeDOS prompt. Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. NTFS is in single partition and in DOS: 1. Ensure that your computer then press to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS...
... H. boot: 5. Welcome to the USB port. 2. Press ENTER to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to enter FreeDOS prompt. Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. NTFS is in single partition and in DOS: 1. Ensure that your computer then press to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to security regulations. 5. 2. Press to switch from Files panel to ensure system compatibility and stability. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Are you sure you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to Drives panel then select D: . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to update...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to security regulations. 5. 2. Press to switch from Files panel to ensure system compatibility and stability. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Are you sure you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to Drives panel then select D: . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to update...
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ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Go to the system. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays a quick overview of the system...
ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Go to the system. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays a quick overview of the system...
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... . Use this button to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your fans. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above...
... . Use this button to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your fans. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above...