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Contents Safety information...v About this 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 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...
Contents Safety information...v About this 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 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...
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STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary ASUS Special Features Internal I /O ASUS EZ DIY - ESD Guards on the next page) x ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Shield - Q-Slot - AI Charger 2 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support ...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 CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Design - AURA Lightning Control - 3D Printing Friendly Design - Highly Durable Components - DIGI+ VRM - Stainless Steel Back I /O connectors Gamers Guardian...
STRIX H270F GAMING specifications summary ASUS Special Features Internal I /O ASUS EZ DIY - ESD Guards on the next page) x ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Q-Shield - Q-Slot - AI Charger 2 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support ...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 CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Design - AURA Lightning Control - 3D Printing Friendly Design - Highly Durable Components - DIGI+ VRM - Stainless Steel Back I /O connectors Gamers Guardian...
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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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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. M.2 sockets (M.2_1~2) 4. RGB LED 8. 3D Mount holes 9. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 10. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, extension, and ...11 1-9 1-18 1-20 1-15 1-15 1-19 1-21 1-19 1-14 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-3 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. POST State LEDs 7. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 14. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots/LEDs 1. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 19. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin ...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. M.2 sockets (M.2_1~2) 4. RGB LED 8. 3D Mount holes 9. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 10. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, extension, and ...11 1-9 1-18 1-20 1-15 1-15 1-19 1-21 1-19 1-14 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-3 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. POST State LEDs 7. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 14. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots/LEDs 1. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 19. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin ...
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... 3D printouts. 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED strix H270F GAMING STRIX B250F GAMING Boot_Device/VGA/DRAM/CPU LED 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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...
... 3D printouts. 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED strix H270F GAMING STRIX B250F GAMING Boot_Device/VGA/DRAM/CPU LED 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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...
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... 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 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. strix H270F GAMING SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off STRIX H270F GAMING Onboard LED 3. You can set your favorite LED effect to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build, change shades to...
... 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 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. strix H270F GAMING SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off STRIX H270F GAMING Onboard LED 3. You can set your favorite LED effect to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build, change shades to...
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... GND GND Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- GND RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply STRIX H270F GAMING System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. The speaker ... blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-17 PANEL +PWR_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...
... GND GND Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- GND RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply STRIX H270F GAMING System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. The speaker ... blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 1-17 PANEL +PWR_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...
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... cord is operating. • The LED strips are purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction strix H270F GAMING RGB_HEADER PIN 1 +12V G R B STRIX H270F GAMING RGB_HEADER connector The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up...
... cord is operating. • The LED strips are purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction strix H270F GAMING RGB_HEADER PIN 1 +12V G R B STRIX H270F GAMING RGB_HEADER connector The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up...
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Intel® LAN port* 6. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC1 * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 2-13 USB 3.1 Type-A port EA1 3. Audio I /O connection 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 91 8 76 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 9. DisplayPort 11. DVI-D port 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 2.0 ports 2. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 5. HDMI port 10.
Intel® LAN port* 6. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC1 * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 2-13 USB 3.1 Type-A port EA1 3. Audio I /O connection 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 91 8 76 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 9. DisplayPort 11. DVI-D port 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 2.0 ports 2. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 5. HDMI port 10.
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...speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data ...activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink ...
...speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data ...activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink ...
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... retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on test. ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 2-17 Connect to 8 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the...
... retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on test. ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING 2-17 Connect to 8 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] M.2_1 Configuration: [Auto] [Auto] Auto-detects the M.2 device mode. 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. IRQ=4] This item appears only when you to [On] and allows you set... the serial port configuration. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RGB LED Lighting [On] [On] The LEDs will always light up at the S0(Working), S3(Sleep), and S5(Soft off) states, but not light up at the S4/S5...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] M.2_1 Configuration: [Auto] [Auto] Auto-detects the M.2 device mode. 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. IRQ=4] This item appears only when you to [On] and allows you set... the serial port configuration. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RGB LED Lighting [On] [On] The LEDs will always light up at the S0(Working), S3(Sleep), and S5(Soft off) states, but not light up at the S4/S5...