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... guide...vi 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...Internal connectors 1-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device ...
... guide...vi 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...Internal connectors 1-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device ...
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STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Rear Panel I/O Ports Intel® Socket 1151 for 7th / 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/ Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo... the physical characteristics of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively) * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up 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 ...
STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Rear Panel I/O Ports Intel® Socket 1151 for 7th / 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/ Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo... the physical characteristics of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively) * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up 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 ...
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...) and physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst Technology ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV ROG Overwolf ROG CPU-Z ROG Clonedrive Performance Optimization - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Sonic Radar III - DIGI + VRM - retasking - GPU Boost - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1 ports... x 4 mode), supports Intel® Optane Memory** - Sonic Studio III ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers - 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 ...
...) and physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst Technology ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV ROG Overwolf ROG CPU-Z ROG Clonedrive Performance Optimization - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Sonic Radar III - DIGI + VRM - retasking - GPU Boost - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1 ports... x 4 mode), supports Intel® Optane Memory** - Sonic Studio III ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers - 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 ...
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... mode) - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage 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..., KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports - SafeSlot - DIGI+ VRM - Highly Durable Components - AURA Lightning Control - 3D Printing Friendly Design - Q-Slot - STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary ASUS Special Features Internal I /O ASUS EZ DIY -
... mode) - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage 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..., KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports - SafeSlot - DIGI+ VRM - Highly Durable Components - AURA Lightning Control - 3D Printing Friendly Design - Q-Slot - STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary ASUS Special Features Internal I /O ASUS EZ DIY -
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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 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.
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... 1-21 1-19 1-14 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 18. M.2 sockets (M.2_1~2) 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 15. RGB LED 8. 3D Mount holes 9. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots/LEDs 1. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin...
... 1-21 1-19 1-14 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 18. M.2 sockets (M.2_1~2) 4. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 15. RGB LED 8. 3D Mount holes 9. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots/LEDs 1. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin...
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...Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if...8226; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. strix H270F GAMING STRIX H270F GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit...
...Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if...8226; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. strix H270F GAMING STRIX H270F GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit...
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... 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 these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED strix H270F GAMING STRIX B250F GAMING Boot_Device/VGA/DRAM/CPU LED...
... 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 these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED strix H270F GAMING STRIX B250F GAMING Boot_Device/VGA/DRAM/CPU LED...
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...or in soft-off mode. 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 strix H270F GAMING SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off STRIX H270F GAMING Onboard LED 3. The LED lights up to indicate that you to customize your build, change shades to cast a ...unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in time to the beat of your music, or set your favorite LED effect to indicate CPU temperature, pulsate in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 2.
...or in soft-off mode. 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 strix H270F GAMING SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off STRIX H270F GAMING Onboard LED 3. The LED lights up to indicate that you to customize your build, change shades to cast a ...unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in time to the beat of your music, or set your favorite LED effect to indicate CPU temperature, pulsate in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 2.
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...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 connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor ...details. • Connect the fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-15 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
...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 connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor ...details. • Connect the fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-15 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
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... Tool when installing, removing, or picking up the CPU Installation Tool. • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-4 Chapter...
... Tool when installing, removing, or picking up the CPU Installation Tool. • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-4 Chapter...
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2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 2-5
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 2-5
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-3 The EZ Mode provides you installed to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets ... language Creates storage RAID and of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. The default screen for the...
ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-3 The EZ Mode provides you installed to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets ... language Creates storage RAID and of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. The default screen for the...
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... to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The...
... to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The...
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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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... system using this feature. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-9 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you want to set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning...
... system using this feature. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-9 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you want to set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning...
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... security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-13 CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to configure...
... security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 3-13 CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to configure...
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EPU and Performance Mode [Auto] EPU and Performance Mode lets you configure the power usage to adjust the value. CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from your core ratio to become unstable! Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ...This item allows you to the default setting. Disables all power-saving settings for maximum energysaving condition. [EPU Mode] [Performance Mode] Lowers the CPU core/cache voltage for the best energysaving condition. Use the and keys to boost or enhance system performance. [Auto] [Max Power-Saving Mode]...
EPU and Performance Mode [Auto] EPU and Performance Mode lets you configure the power usage to adjust the value. CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from your core ratio to become unstable! Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ...This item allows you to the default setting. Disables all power-saving settings for maximum energysaving condition. [EPU Mode] [Performance Mode] Lowers the CPU core/cache voltage for the best energysaving condition. Use the and keys to boost or enhance system performance. [Auto] [Max Power-Saving Mode]...