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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... Configuration 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... Configuration 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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.... The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual
.... The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual
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... only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 5 The BIOS screen includes navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: •...You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the ...
... only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 5 The BIOS screen includes navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: •...You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the ...
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... C7 Report This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 39 CPU C-states This item allows you to set the C-state limit for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU... When enabled, CPU will switch to set the power saving of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [Cpu Default] [Auto] CFG Lock This item allows...
... C7 Report This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 39 CPU C-states This item allows you to set the C-state limit for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU... When enabled, CPU will switch to set the power saving of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [Cpu Default] [Auto] CFG Lock This item allows...
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...item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 67 Load from Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB ...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. Key in the profile number that you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Name This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load...
...item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 67 Load from Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB ...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. Key in the profile number that you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Name This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load...
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... in Windows® environment. 2. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 70 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Visit http://www.asus.com to provide enhancements on...
... in Windows® environment. 2. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 70 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Visit http://www.asus.com to provide enhancements on...
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... to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 71 Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
... to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 71 Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
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...ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. To update the BIOS... by Internet: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent...
...ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. To update the BIOS... by Internet: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent...
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If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 73 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to a USB flash drive...
If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 73 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to a USB flash drive...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai... menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai... menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
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ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. vii Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ... also provided. 4. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. vii Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ... also provided. 4. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
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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 ROG... extension (ROG_EXT) port. Dual Headphone Amplifiers - Sonic Studio III USB * Due to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****... that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to limitations in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to 32...
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 ROG... extension (ROG_EXT) port. Dual Headphone Amplifiers - Sonic Studio III USB * Due to the latest version from ASUS support website. ****... that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to limitations in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to 32...
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... BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with...screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z270SE.CAP for system startup...
... BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with...screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z270SE.CAP for system startup...
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... and stability. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for details...brief onscreen help to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please visit ASUS website for information on how to guide you see on . You can be used under...
... and stability. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for details...brief onscreen help to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please visit ASUS website for information on how to guide you see on . You can be used under...
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.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter...
.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter...
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...EFI Shell from one of the available filesystem devices. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to load the default values for each of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow... Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to load the optimal default values for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-25 ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using ...
...EFI Shell from one of the available filesystem devices. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to load the default values for each of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow... Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to load the optimal default values for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-25 ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using ...
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...BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Go to the Tool menu to the Folder Info field. 7. Updating through the Internet. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS... EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without...
...BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Go to the Tool menu to the Folder Info field. 7. Updating through the Internet. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS... EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without...
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...flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the update. 5. Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ... keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-27
...flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the update. 5. Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ... keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-27
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3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure...
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure...
