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.... All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of these licenses are used only for free by ASUS; 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 this email address). 2 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Copies of the product is...
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... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z270SE.CAP for settings and options. 4 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. In...
... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z270SE.CAP for settings and options. 4 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. In...
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... Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 5 You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers...
... Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 5 You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers...
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...BIOS setup program. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 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 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to switch...
...BIOS setup program. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 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 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to switch...
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... BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button...
... BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button...
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... system takes control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 38 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] SW Guard Extensions (SGX) This item allows you to be supported. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than the base operating frequency when it is used to enable or disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration. Temperatures within the time window can get...
... system takes control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 38 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] SW Guard Extensions (SGX) This item allows you to be supported. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than the base operating frequency when it is used to enable or disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration. Temperatures within the time window can get...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 42 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual PCIe Speed This item allows your system to configure the PCI Express slots. PCIEx16_1 Link Speed This item allows you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEx16_2 Link Speed This item allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 42 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual PCIe Speed This item allows your system to configure the PCI Express slots. PCIEx16_1 Link Speed This item allows you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEx16_2 Link Speed This item allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [...
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..." card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) This item allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to enable or disable the SATA Device. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper kit2 Mode Disable this option for M.2_2 devices. 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to display the...
..." card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) This item allows you set the SATA Controller(s) to enable or disable the SATA Device. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper kit2 Mode Disable this option for M.2_2 devices. 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to [Enabled]. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to display the...
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...the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 44 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual When disabled, the hot plug function of commands. [Intel RST Premium With Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)] when you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1...
...the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 44 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual When disabled, the hot plug function of commands. [Intel RST Premium With Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)] when you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1...
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... date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring This item allows you can set to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 49 When enabled, you to enable or disable Ring to generate a wake event. When setting your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC This item allows you to switch off . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5...
... date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring This item allows you can set to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 49 When enabled, you to enable or disable Ring to generate a wake event. When setting your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC This item allows you to switch off . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5] [Enabled (S5...
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.... Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Execute the trap right away. [Disabled] Execute the trap during the POST. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 61 This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. The following items...
.... Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Execute the trap right away. [Disabled] Execute the trap during the POST. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 61 This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. The following items...
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... to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 73 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing...
... to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 73 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing...
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... the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. Product warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
... the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. Product warranty or service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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...type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)** - STRIX Z270E GAMING specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with PCIE_x1_2 and PCIE_x1_4. Sonic Studio III USB * Due to the latest version from ASUS support website. **** These functions will be disabled. (continued on the CPU installed. Adjust BIOS settings to 32-Bit...
...type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)** - STRIX Z270E GAMING specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with PCIE_x1_2 and PCIE_x1_4. Sonic Studio III USB * Due to the latest version from ASUS support website. **** These functions will be disabled. (continued on the CPU installed. Adjust BIOS settings to 32-Bit...
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... support ( Support PCIE and SATA modes) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Support PCIE mode only) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM connector 2 x RGB Headers 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x CPU_OV 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory...
... support ( Support PCIE and SATA modes) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Support PCIE mode only) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM connector 2 x RGB Headers 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x CPU_OV 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory...
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... SATA Device. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express. 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in the hard disks. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-17 Set...
... SATA Device. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express. 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in the hard disks. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-17 Set...
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... SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of SSDs tested with any storage medium due to data processing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. The drive may take a while depending on the Advanced mode menu...
... SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of SSDs tested with any storage medium due to data processing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. The drive may take a while depending on the Advanced mode menu...
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... 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. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure...
... 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. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure...
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...Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the item to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Connect a SATA power cable to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 4. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk...
...Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set the item to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Connect a SATA power cable to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 4. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk...
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... OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. Click OK. 4. Click the name of the device you want to complete the installation. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to exit? (Y/N): 2. From the utility main menu...
... OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. Click OK. 4. Click the name of the device you want to complete the installation. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to exit? (Y/N): 2. From the utility main menu...