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... from the existing system before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power...
... from the existing system before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power...
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to help you complete a task. vii Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that you must press two or more keys ...
NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to help you complete a task. vii Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that you must press two or more keys ...
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...when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors. STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 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... PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Utilities Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 8.1 64-bit* Windows® 7* * Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual.
...when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors. STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 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... PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Utilities Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 8.1 64-bit* Windows® 7* * Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual.
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...1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H270 chipset. strix H270F GAMING A B SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_5 SATA6G_2 ...GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND STRIX H270F GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration...
...1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® H270 chipset. strix H270F GAMING A B SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_5 SATA6G_2 ...GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND STRIX H270F GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration...
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..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface...new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS ...
..., overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface...new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS ...
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... POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for information on . If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after...mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers for the detailed BIOS content manual. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed...
... POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for information on . If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after...mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers for the detailed BIOS content manual. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed...
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The default screen for details. ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-3 Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables ... settings. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
The default screen for details. ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-3 Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables ... settings. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
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... My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Refer to select the language that menu. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for your BIOS. ... more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your system. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-5 My Favorites(F3) This button above the menu bar allows you want to RAID mode. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu...
... My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Refer to select the language that menu. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for your BIOS. ... more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your system. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-5 My Favorites(F3) This button above the menu bar allows you want to RAID mode. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu...
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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 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-7
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 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-7
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Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
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... Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-13 After you set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. 3.4 Main menu The Main...
... Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-13 After you set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. 3.4 Main menu The Main...
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... Do not remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you to [Manual]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to reduce the magnitude of ... ~ [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU loading. Select [Manual] to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-15 Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. ...
... Do not remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you to [Manual]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to reduce the magnitude of ... ~ [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU loading. Select [Manual] to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-15 Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. ...
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...%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Use the and keys to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. The... and their features. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item ...
...%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Use the and keys to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. The... and their features. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item ...
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...Voltage. Offset mode modifies values by a negative value. Use the and keys to 1.685V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the voltage for the VCCSA. CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item ...with a 0.005V interval. The following item appears only when you to [Offset Mode]. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Manual mode allows user-defined values. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to 1.800V with a 0.005V interval. Use the or...
...Voltage. Offset mode modifies values by a negative value. Use the and keys to 1.685V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the voltage for the VCCSA. CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item ...with a 0.005V interval. The following item appears only when you to [Offset Mode]. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Manual mode allows user-defined values. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to 1.800V with a 0.005V interval. Use the or...
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...pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for each fan. 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 ... The subitems in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you...
...pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for each fan. 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 ... The subitems in DC mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you...
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... [25] Use the or keys to set the value for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum...
... [25] Use the or keys to set the value for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum...
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... Mode] or [DC Mode]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-29 The following items appear only when you set the Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to configure the extension Q-Fan features. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min...
... Mode] or [DC Mode]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-29 The following items appear only when you set the Extension Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to configure the extension Q-Fan features. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min...
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...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet extension fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum extension fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Extension Fan 1/2/3 Profile [Standard] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ...appear only when you set the AIO PUMP Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. The following items appear only when you to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to adjust the extension fans' lower temperature. AIO PUMP Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to ...
...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet extension fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum extension fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Extension Fan 1/2/3 Profile [Standard] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ...appear only when you set the AIO PUMP Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. The following items appear only when you to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to adjust the extension fans' lower temperature. AIO PUMP Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to ...
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Ensure to set the SATA mode to data processing. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of a BIOS protective measure. Do not turn off or hard reset of this manual. The frozen state is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only supported on..., click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. You have password protection by ASUS. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents of your SSD, restoring...
Ensure to set the SATA mode to data processing. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of a BIOS protective measure. Do not turn off or hard reset of this manual. The frozen state is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only supported on..., click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. You have password protection by ASUS. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents of your SSD, restoring...