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...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...") and/or other additional data, you wish to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). 2 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual If however you give us a notification to duly provide complete source code as stated in obtaining the full corresponding source...
...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...") and/or other additional data, you wish to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). 2 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual If however you give us a notification to duly provide complete source code as stated in obtaining the full corresponding source...
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Contents 1.1 Knowing BIOS 4 1.2 BIOS setup program 5 1.2.1 EZ Mode 6 1.2.2 Advanced Mode 7 1.2.3 QFan Control 10 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 12 1.3 My Favorites 15 1.4 Main menu...17 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu... 51 1.7 Monitor menu 52 1.8 Boot menu...60 1.9 Tool menu...65 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 65 1.9.2 Secure Erase 66 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 67 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 68 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 68 1.10 Exit menu...69 1.11 Updating BIOS 70 1.11.1 EZ Update 70 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 71 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 73 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 3
Contents 1.1 Knowing BIOS 4 1.2 BIOS setup program 5 1.2.1 EZ Mode 6 1.2.2 Advanced Mode 7 1.2.3 QFan Control 10 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 12 1.3 My Favorites 15 1.4 Main menu...17 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu... 51 1.7 Monitor menu 52 1.8 Boot menu...60 1.9 Tool menu...65 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 65 1.9.2 Secure Erase 66 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 67 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 68 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 68 1.10 Exit menu...69 1.11 Updating BIOS 70 1.11.1 EZ Update 70 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 71 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 73 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 3
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... recommend that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new...
... recommend that are needed for settings and options. 4 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new...
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... , POST continues with its parameters. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 5 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized...
... , POST continues with its parameters. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 5 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized...
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..., mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to ...boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. 6 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of ...
..., mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to ...boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. 6 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of ...
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1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Menu items General ... of the Advanced Mode. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 7
1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Menu items General ... of the Advanced Mode. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 7
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... settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For ... bar The menu bar on the menu bar displays the specific items for that you can select for more information. 8 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual To display the submenu, select the item and press . It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from ...
... settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For ... bar The menu bar on the menu bar displays the specific items for that you can select for more information. 8 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual To display the submenu, select the item and press . It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from ...
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... field is a brief description of the selected item. General help At the bottom of options. 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 a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on... and save it and press to display the other items on the right side of the ASUS support website. To change the value of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can also scan the following QR code:...
... field is a brief description of the selected item. General help At the bottom of options. 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 a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on... and save it and press to display the other items on the right side of the ASUS support website. To change the value of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can also scan the following QR code:...
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1.2.3 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 10 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual
1.2.3 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 10 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual
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Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
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OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Click OC then click Next. 3. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your system using this feature. You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual
OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Click OC then click Next. 3. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your system using this feature. You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual
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... no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Press on your HDDs to start the OC Tuning. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 13 Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Check the...
... no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Press on your HDDs to start the OC Tuning. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 13 Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Check the...
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... (RAID 10). You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. b. After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 6. For Easy Backup, click...
... (RAID 10). You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. b. After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 6. For Easy Backup, click...
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You can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 15 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default.
You can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 15 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default.
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On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options. • User-managed items such as language and boot order. • Configuration ... to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Adding items to default favorite items 3. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. You cannot add the following items to save as favorite from the submenu ...
On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options. • User-managed items such as language and boot order. • Configuration ... to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Adding items to default favorite items 3. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. You cannot add the following items to save as favorite from the submenu ...
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... program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to clear the BIOS password. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 17 See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. After you set the...
... program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to clear the BIOS password. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 17 See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. After you set the...
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... set a user password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. The User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Select the User Password item and press . 2. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From... . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To set an administrator password: 1.
... set a user password: 1. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. The User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Select the User Password item and press . 2. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From... . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To set an administrator password: 1.
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... malfunction. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The...
... malfunction. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The...
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...assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Use the or to [Auto]. 20 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual The following items appear. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to adjust ...to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to all cores.
...assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Use the or to [Auto]. 20 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual The following items appear. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to adjust ...to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to all cores.
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... system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything. [TPU I] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions. [TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 21 Ensure to the 4-core ratio limit. If you to the 4-core ratio limit. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency...
... system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything. [TPU I] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions. [TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 21 Ensure to the 4-core ratio limit. If you to the 4-core ratio limit. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency...