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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 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 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Exit menu 2-11 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 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 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Exit menu 2-11 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
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...summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support VGA Intel® Socket 1151 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ASUS 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...channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (supports x16, x8+x4+x4*) 1 x ...
...summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support VGA Intel® Socket 1151 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ASUS 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...channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (supports x16, x8+x4+x4*) 1 x ...
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...@mid-board, 2 ports @back panel) ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (continued on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used. 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 ...with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIe x4 mode) - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RAID 0 & RAID 1) - Ready for Intel® Optane™ ...
...@mid-board, 2 ports @back panel) ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (continued on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used. 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 ...with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIe x4 mode) - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RAID 0 & RAID 1) - Ready for Intel® Optane™ ...
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... and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS EPU - ASUS Ai Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - Tuner - Improved DDR4 stability M.2 onboard - The latest transfer technologies with a fast response time ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O Ports Superb...
... and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS EPU - ASUS Ai Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - Tuner - Improved DDR4 stability M.2 onboard - The latest transfer technologies with a fast response time ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O Ports Superb...
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ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD OS Support Form factor 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 ... 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® 10 (64-bit) mATX form factor: 9.6 in.
ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD OS Support Form factor 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 ... 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® 10 (64-bit) mATX form factor: 9.6 in.
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... power cord before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-1 Failure to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object...
... power cord before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-1 Failure to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object...
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... FAN PWM Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into these connectors for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. Vbus ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-3 SATA6G GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12, U31G1_34) Connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module to any of up to 5 Gbps...
... FAN PWM Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into these connectors for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. Vbus ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-3 SATA6G GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12, U31G1_34) Connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module to any of up to 5 Gbps...
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... front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to avail of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-5 COM PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to clear...
... front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to avail of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-5 COM PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to clear...
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... 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. Microphone port (pink). ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-7 LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status...
... 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. Microphone port (pink). ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-7 LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status...
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... correct CPU designed for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for Intel...5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket...
... correct CPU designed for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for Intel...5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket...
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Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM B A ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-11
Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM B A ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 1-11
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...motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need ...the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2: BIOS Information BIOS Information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: PRIME Z370M-PLUS II version: 0203 Release Date: 08/26/2018 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to ...
...motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need ...the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2: BIOS Information BIOS Information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: PRIME Z370M-PLUS II version: 0203 Release Date: 08/26/2018 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to ...
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...allows you press to the USB port. 3. Turn on your computer screen. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! NTFS is not supported under... during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that your computer has a DVD optical drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-3
...allows you press to the USB port. 3. Turn on your computer screen. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! NTFS is not supported under... during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that your computer has a DVD optical drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-3
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...6. When BIOS update is not supported due to prevent system boot failure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-5 On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drives panel then select D: ...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to security regulations. 5. See section 2.3 Exit Menu for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME Z370M-PLUS II VER: 0409 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/31/2018 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: ...
...6. When BIOS update is not supported due to prevent system boot failure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-5 On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drives panel then select D: ...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to security regulations. 5. See section 2.3 Exit Menu for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME Z370M-PLUS II VER: 0409 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/31/2018 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: ...
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... 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. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Go to the system. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the...
... 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. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Go to the system. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the...
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... language that menu. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. 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...
... language that menu. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. 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...
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... attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-11 Select OK to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes.
... attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II 2-11 Select OK to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes.
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... installed and used in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - However, there is no guarantee that to the following measures: - ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II A-1 Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies...
... installed and used in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - However, there is no guarantee that to the following measures: - ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II A-1 Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies...
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... the packaging materials. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. We believe in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in municipal waste. ...distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II A-3 REACH Complying with the License. All Rights Reserved. You may not use this file except in compliance with the REACH (Registration, ...
... the packaging materials. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. We believe in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in municipal waste. ...distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. ASUS PRIME Z370M-PLUS II A-3 REACH Complying with the License. All Rights Reserved. You may not use this file except in compliance with the REACH (Registration, ...