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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in writing by the purchaser for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in writing by the purchaser for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open...
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... Advanced menu 3-19 3.7 Monitor menu 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-31 3.9 Tool menu 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-35 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-36 3.9.3 Setup Animator 3-37 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-37 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-37 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-37 3.10 Exit menu 3-38 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-38 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-38 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-39 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-41 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS...
... Advanced menu 3-19 3.7 Monitor menu 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-31 3.9 Tool menu 3-35 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-35 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-36 3.9.3 Setup Animator 3-37 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-37 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-37 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-37 3.10 Exit menu 3-38 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-38 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-38 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-39 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-41 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS...
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... Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI ports Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. Please refer to Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Intel® Optane Technology in only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the lastest Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode) 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots Integrated Graphics Processor- STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Rear Panel I/O Ports Intel® Socket 1151...
... Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI ports Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. Please refer to Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Intel® Optane Technology in only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the lastest Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode) 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots Integrated Graphics Processor- STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Rear Panel I/O Ports Intel® Socket 1151...
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...; Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Recovery Technology - Dual Headpone Amplifiers - Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 * When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used. ** These functions will work depending on the next page) ix STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary Storage Audio USB LAN ROG Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Intel® H270 Chipset - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 2 mode) - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port...
...; Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Recovery Technology - Dual Headpone Amplifiers - Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 * When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used. ** These functions will work depending on the next page) ix STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary Storage Audio USB LAN ROG Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features Intel® H270 Chipset - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 2 mode) - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port...
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... devices support ( Support PCIE mode only) 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 5-Pin Extension fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM connector 1 x RGB Header 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 1 x Thermal sensor connectors (continued on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Slot - ESD Guards on the next page) x SafeSlot - STRIX H270F GAMING...
... devices support ( Support PCIE mode only) 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 5-Pin Extension fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM connector 1 x RGB Header 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 1 x Thermal sensor connectors (continued on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Slot - ESD Guards on the next page) x SafeSlot - STRIX H270F GAMING...
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... CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to the system. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default...
... CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to the system. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default...
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... the auto mode to set the DRAM timing control features. CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from your core ratio to enable or disable the DRAM Odd Ratio Mode, which the AVX applications run. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. If this menu allow you to apply the optimized setting. The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may...
... the auto mode to set the DRAM timing control features. CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from your core ratio to enable or disable the DRAM Odd Ratio Mode, which the AVX applications run. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. If this menu allow you to apply the optimized setting. The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may...
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... value. DRAM REF Voltage Control [Auto] The subitems in this menu allow you to set the PCH core voltage. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can use the or keys to adjust the value. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage Offset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-19...
... value. DRAM REF Voltage Control [Auto] The subitems in this menu allow you to set the PCH core voltage. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can use the or keys to adjust the value. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage Offset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-19...
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... you installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled...
... you installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled...
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... graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated [64M] Allows you to enable or disable render standby support. PCI-E Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to configure the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This item allows you to configure the memory configuration...
... graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated [64M] Allows you to enable or disable render standby support. PCI-E Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to configure the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This item allows you to configure the memory configuration...
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... the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by PCH devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 (Gray) ~ SATA6G_6(Gray)) These items allow you to enable or disable the SATA device. Configuration options: [Discrete TPM] [Firmware TPM] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-23 Disabling those interrupts may be used by allowing the drive to internally...
... the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by PCH devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 (Gray) ~ SATA6G_6(Gray)) These items allow you to enable or disable the SATA device. Configuration options: [Discrete TPM] [Firmware TPM] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-23 Disabling those interrupts may be used by allowing the drive to internally...
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... Serial Port 1 [On] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port audio function. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; If a SATA device is enabled. [Off] The LEDs will be used in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices. Please note that SATA6G_1 port cannot be disabled. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller...
... Serial Port 1 [On] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port audio function. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; If a SATA device is enabled. [Off] The LEDs will be used in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices. Please note that SATA6G_1 port cannot be disabled. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller...
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... [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCIe LAN cards. When enabled, you to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-25 Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the connected devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to disable or enable the UEFI network...
... [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCIe LAN cards. When enabled, you to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-25 Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the connected devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to disable or enable the UEFI network...
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CPU Core Voltage, CPU Graphics Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage, PCH Core Voltage, CPU System Agent Voltage, CPU VCCIO Voltage, DRAM Voltage, CPU Standby Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-27 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the...
CPU Core Voltage, CPU Graphics Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage, PCH Core Voltage, CPU System Agent Voltage, CPU VCCIO Voltage, DRAM Voltage, CPU Standby Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-27 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the...
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... Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This item allows you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock. This feature will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM...
... Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This item allows you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock. This feature will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM...
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... BIOS settings to key in a profile number from one to enable or disable the Setup animator. Save to Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in your USB drive. 3.9.5 ASUS...
... BIOS settings to key in a profile number from one to enable or disable the Setup animator. Save to Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in your USB drive. 3.9.5 ASUS...
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... Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you are finished making your changes to update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Save Changes & Reset Once you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Select Yes to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating...
... Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you are finished making your changes to update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Save Changes & Reset Once you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Select Yes to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating...
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... BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting...
... BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting...
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... Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the item to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and...
... Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the item to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and...
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... optical drive. From the utility main menu, select 5. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. Click OK. 4. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you to exit? (Y/N): 2. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility...
... optical drive. From the utility main menu, select 5. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. Click OK. 4. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you to exit? (Y/N): 2. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility...