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...STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary viii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Headers / Holes 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-10 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard...2-11 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.2.1 Rear...
...STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary viii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Headers / Holes 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-10 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard...2-11 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.2.1 Rear...
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..., disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ...for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock...
..., disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ...for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock...
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...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter...of the standard package. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information...
...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter...of the standard package. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information...
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xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation STRIX H270F GAMING 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x ROG SATA cable label 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x 3D Printing Mount 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x RGB cable Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation STRIX H270F GAMING 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x ROG SATA cable label 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x 3D Printing Mount 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x RGB cable Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Installation tools and components Intel® 1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® 1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
Installation tools and components Intel® 1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® 1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
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ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ... due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching...
ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ... due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching...
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Chapter 1 DP 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 2 24.4cm(9.6in) USB910 USB3.1_EA1 USB3.1_EC1 EATX12V ASM 1142 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT 5 6 RGBLED 7 BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED 3D MOUNT 8 ... CHA_FAN1 AIO_PUMP AUDIO 9 M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 3 PCIE SATA IRST X2 V V 8 Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 Super I/O BATTERY strix H270F GAMING PCIEX1_2 TPU PCIEX16_2 Intel® H270 10 128Mb BIOS ALC 1220 COVER PCIEX1_3 22110 PCIEX1_4 COM AAFP RGB_HEADER TPM 2280 2260 2242 X4 X 3D MOUNT...
Chapter 1 DP 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 2 24.4cm(9.6in) USB910 USB3.1_EA1 USB3.1_EC1 EATX12V ASM 1142 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT 5 6 RGBLED 7 BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED 3D MOUNT 8 ... CHA_FAN1 AIO_PUMP AUDIO 9 M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 3 PCIE SATA IRST X2 V V 8 Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 Super I/O BATTERY strix H270F GAMING PCIEX1_2 TPU PCIEX16_2 Intel® H270 10 128Mb BIOS ALC 1220 COVER PCIEX1_3 22110 PCIEX1_4 COM AAFP RGB_HEADER TPM 2280 2260 2242 X4 X 3D MOUNT...
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... cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. strix H270F GAMING STRIX H270F GAMING CPU socket LGA1151...
... cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. strix H270F GAMING STRIX H270F GAMING CPU socket LGA1151...
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strix H270F GAMING STRIX H270F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
strix H270F GAMING STRIX H270F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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...8226; Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the motherboard • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the DIMM fan may install ...varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. or D.O.C.P....
...8226; Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the motherboard • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the DIMM fan may install ...varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. or D.O.C.P....
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 strix H270F GAMING PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE_x1_1 slot PCIE_x16_1 slot PCIE_x1_2 slot PCIE_x16_2 slot PCIE_x1_3 slot PCIE_x1_4 slot ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-7
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 strix H270F GAMING PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE_x1_1 slot PCIE_x16_1 slot PCIE_x1_2 slot PCIE_x16_2 slot PCIE_x1_3 slot PCIE_x1_4 slot ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-7
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... x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A x16 x4 • We recommend 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 this...
... x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A x16 x4 • We recommend 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 this...
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... is solved. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these 3D Mount holes for a personalized motherboard. 3D Mount strix H270F GAMING 3D Mount STRIX H270F GAMING 3D Printing Mount • Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. • Use the bundled 3D mount printing screws to install the 3D printouts. 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
... is solved. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these 3D Mount holes for a personalized motherboard. 3D Mount strix H270F GAMING 3D Mount STRIX H270F GAMING 3D Printing Mount • Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. • Use the bundled 3D mount printing screws to install the 3D printouts. 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... music, or set your favorite LED effect. strix H270F GAMING SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off STRIX H270F GAMING Onboard LED 3. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. RGB1 RGB2 RGB3 RGB4 RGB5 RGB6 RGB7 RGB8 RGB9 RGB10 RGB11 RGB12 RGB LED(Bottom) strix H270F GAMING STRIX H270F GAMING RGB LED Lighting ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-11 The LED lights up to customize... soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of LEDs. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 2.
... music, or set your favorite LED effect. strix H270F GAMING SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off STRIX H270F GAMING Onboard LED 3. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. RGB1 RGB2 RGB3 RGB4 RGB5 RGB6 RGB7 RGB8 RGB9 RGB10 RGB11 RGB12 RGB LED(Bottom) strix H270F GAMING STRIX H270F GAMING RGB LED Lighting ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-11 The LED lights up to customize... soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of LEDs. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 2.
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...Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. 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 ...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 , refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you can create ...
...Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. 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 ...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 , refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you can create ...
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ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-13 2. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. With an installed USB 3.0 module, ...+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B USB3_34 A IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V strix H270F GAMING PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- Chapter 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1...
ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-13 2. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. With an installed USB 3.0 module, ...+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B USB3_34 A IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V strix H270F GAMING PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- Chapter 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1...
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... speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Chapter 1 strix H270F GAMING ROG_EXT STRIX H270F GAMING ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for USB 2.0 ports. USB1112...
... speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Chapter 1 strix H270F GAMING ROG_EXT STRIX H270F GAMING ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for USB 2.0 ports. USB1112...
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... GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND GND EXTFAN_SMB_DATA EXTFAN_SMB_CLK FANCARD_DETECT EXTFAN_DET +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND strix H270F GAMING D E PIN 1 F STRIX H270F GAMING Fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The EXT_FAN ...kit to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-15
... GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND GND EXTFAN_SMB_DATA EXTFAN_SMB_CLK FANCARD_DETECT EXTFAN_DET +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND strix H270F GAMING D E PIN 1 F STRIX H270F GAMING Fan connectors • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The EXT_FAN ...kit to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-15
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...on the device or the motherboard's component to install M.2 SSD modules. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is purchased separately. 12. M.2_1(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2(SOCKET3) strix H270F GAMING 22110 2280 2260 2242 STRIX H270F GAMING M.2(SOCKET3)s • ... devices. • M.2_2 socket supports IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). strix H270F GAMING T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN STRIX H270F GAMING T_SENSOR connector ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-19 Chapter 1 11. M.2 sockets (M.2_1~2) These sockets allow you to detect its temperature.
...on the device or the motherboard's component to install M.2 SSD modules. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is purchased separately. 12. M.2_1(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2(SOCKET3) strix H270F GAMING 22110 2280 2260 2242 STRIX H270F GAMING M.2(SOCKET3)s • ... devices. • M.2_2 socket supports IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). strix H270F GAMING T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN STRIX H270F GAMING T_SENSOR connector ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-19 Chapter 1 11. M.2 sockets (M.2_1~2) These sockets allow you to detect its temperature.