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...and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic ...Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...
...and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic ...Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...
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... x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4, x8+x4+x4/x0) Intel® Z390 Chipset 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots - PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Intel® UHD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support...the CPU type. ** Refer to 2 Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card. - PRIME Z390-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Graphic USB Intel® Socket 1151 for Intel® ... a Hyper M.2 X16 series card and enable this card under BIOS settings. ** The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA_5 and SATA_6.
... x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4, x8+x4+x4/x0) Intel® Z390 Chipset 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots - PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Intel® UHD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support...the CPU type. ** Refer to 2 Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card. - PRIME Z390-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Graphic USB Intel® Socket 1151 for Intel® ... a Hyper M.2 X16 series card and enable this card under BIOS settings. ** The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA_5 and SATA_6.
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...enhance the highest quality sound for 8-Channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under BIOS settings. ** The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110...multi-streaming, front panel jackretasking (MIC) - Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal... card and enable this card under Windows® 10. (continued on the next page) x PRIME Z390-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® CPU support with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RAID...
...enhance the highest quality sound for 8-Channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under BIOS settings. ** The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110...multi-streaming, front panel jackretasking (MIC) - Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal... card and enable this card under Windows® 10. (continued on the next page) x PRIME Z390-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® CPU support with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RAID...
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... priority, and audio scene configuration for greater durability! - EZ Flash 3 - MemOK! ASUS Q-DIMM - II - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - TPU Insight - EZ Tuning Wizard AURA - Procool Power connector design ASUS OptiMem II - CrashFree BIOS 3 - Turbo LAN - PRIME Z390-A specifications summary ASUS Special Features 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key...
... priority, and audio scene configuration for greater durability! - EZ Flash 3 - MemOK! ASUS Q-DIMM - II - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - TPU Insight - EZ Tuning Wizard AURA - Procool Power connector design ASUS OptiMem II - CrashFree BIOS 3 - Turbo LAN - PRIME Z390-A specifications summary ASUS Special Features 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key...
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PRIME Z390-A specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, 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, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI...
PRIME Z390-A specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, 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, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI...
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... Express 3.0 operating mode PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 x8+x4+x4 x4+x4 - • Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card...
... Express 3.0 operating mode PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 x8+x4+x4 x4+x4 - • Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card...
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...next set of profiles. The switch is enabled by default, allowing memory re-training when the motherboard is unresponsive due to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before the Mem_LED turns off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 1 • ...Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. II function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
...next set of profiles. The switch is enabled by default, allowing memory re-training when the motherboard is unresponsive due to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before the Mem_LED turns off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 1 • ...Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. II function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-11 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values...
Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-11 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values...
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...to [AHCI] by default. • The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. The PCIe x16_3 is set at https://www.asus.com/support. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device. • These connectors are set using M.2 SATA devices. If you can create a RAID...Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z390 chipset. • The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2 port when using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID...
...to [AHCI] by default. • The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. The PCIe x16_3 is set at https://www.asus.com/support. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device. • These connectors are set using M.2 SATA devices. If you can create a RAID...Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z390 chipset. • The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2 port when using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID...
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... One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to a power outlet ...on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-19 After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up when you turned on the power, the system ...
... One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to a power outlet ...on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-19 After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up when you turned on the power, the system ...
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..., rename it as PZ390A.CAP for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes...
..., rename it as PZ390A.CAP for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes...
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...are for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons ...you in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. After doing either of...
...are for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons ...you in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. After doing either of...
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...the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the selected mode. The default ...> to switch modes EZ Tuning Wizard Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the...
...the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the selected mode. The default ...> to switch modes EZ Tuning Wizard Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the...
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The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu ...(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Hot Keys EZ Tuning Wizard Search on the FAQ...
The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu ...(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Hot Keys EZ Tuning Wizard Search on the FAQ...
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...you want to display in a Tree Map setup. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it . • Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to section 3.2.4 AI OC Guide for your desired settings. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration For changing the ... to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Use this button to your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that the item has a submenu. Q-Fan Control(F6) This...
...you want to display in a Tree Map setup. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it . • Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to section 3.2.4 AI OC Guide for your desired settings. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration For changing the ... to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Use this button to your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that the item has a submenu. Q-Fan Control(F6) This...
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... it and press to display the other items on the screen. A configurable field is not userconfigurable. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to... can also scan the following QR code: Chapter 3 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the ASUS support website. To change the value of a field, select it to the BIOS FAQ web page of a menu screen when there are items that is highlighted when selected. AURA (F4) This button...
... it and press to display the other items on the screen. A configurable field is not userconfigurable. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to... can also scan the following QR code: Chapter 3 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the ASUS support website. To change the value of a field, select it to the BIOS FAQ web page of a menu screen when there are items that is highlighted when selected. AURA (F4) This button...
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Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-7 Refer to view and configure the RAID settings of your system. EZ Tuning Wizard This button above the menu bar allows you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you to section 3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.
Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-7 Refer to view and configure the RAID settings of your system. EZ Tuning Wizard This button above the menu bar allows you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you to section 3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Clicking on your screen. • This function is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to main menu 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Quick guide topics Click to view the previous topic in the quick guide Click to view Click to enable AI the next topic ...
Clicking on your screen. • This function is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to main menu 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Quick guide topics Click to view the previous topic in the quick guide Click to view Click to enable AI the next topic ...
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Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to easily set to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. 3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you want to set RAID in your system using this feature. Click Yes to enable RAID. • Ensure that you to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-11
Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to easily set to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. 3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you want to set RAID in your system using this feature. Click Yes to enable RAID. • Ensure that you to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-11