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... from EZ Mode to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 7 Refer to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar...
... from EZ Mode to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 7 Refer to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar...
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... Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Go to My Favorites menu to default favorite items 3. Press...
... Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual Go to My Favorites menu to default favorite items 3. Press...
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...optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you... to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 19 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you...
...optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you... to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 19 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you...
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The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Ensure to apply the optimized setting. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 21 If you assign a value for improved granularity. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU This item ... Ratio Limit to [Auto]. If you to enable or disable availability of odd DRAM ratios for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage ...
The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Ensure to apply the optimized setting. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 21 If you assign a value for improved granularity. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU This item ... Ratio Limit to [Auto]. If you to enable or disable availability of odd DRAM ratios for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage ...
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... Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control Allows you to enable or disable memory scrambler support. tREFIX9 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] OREF_RI Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Misc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control...
... Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control Allows you to enable or disable memory scrambler support. tREFIX9 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] OREF_RI Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Misc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control...
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... Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated This item allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [32M] - [1024M] ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 41 Primary Display ...This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] ...
... Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated This item allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [32M] - [1024M] ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 41 Primary Display ...This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] ...
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... boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 67 Key in the profile number that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
... boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING BIOS Manual 67 Key in the profile number that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii STRIX Z270E GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv 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 Jumpers 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-11 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...vi About this guide...vii STRIX Z270E GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv 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 Jumpers 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-11 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 Z270E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Rear Panel I/O Ports ...CPU types. ** Refer to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.1) 2 x USB3.1 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x ...@60Hz Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Supports up to www.asus.com for details. 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max...
STRIX Z270E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Rear Panel I/O Ports ...CPU types. ** Refer to 3 displays Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.1) 2 x USB3.1 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x ...@60Hz Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Supports up to www.asus.com for details. 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max...
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...2 ports at mid-board) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports * * 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. Supports up to the latest version from ASUS support website. **** These functions will be disabled. (continued on the CPU installed. SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Dual Headphone Amplifiers -...Intel® Optane Technology only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - STRIX Z270E GAMING specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, ...
...2 ports at mid-board) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports * * 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. Supports up to the latest version from ASUS support website. **** These functions will be disabled. (continued on the CPU installed. SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Dual Headphone Amplifiers -...Intel® Optane Technology only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - STRIX Z270E GAMING specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, ...
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... the next page) xii STRIX Z270E GAMING specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV* ROG CPU-Z ROG Overwolf ROG Clonedrive Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability * ROG GameFirst IV is only available... 2.0 connectors support additional 6 x USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin H_AMP_FAN connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector ...6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3...
... the next page) xii STRIX Z270E GAMING specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV* ROG CPU-Z ROG Overwolf ROG Clonedrive Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability * ROG GameFirst IV is only available... 2.0 connectors support additional 6 x USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin H_AMP_FAN connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector ...6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3...
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Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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... • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the motherboard • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you ...16 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction For effective use a more on the motherboard, the...
... • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the motherboard • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you ...16 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction For effective use a more on the motherboard, the...
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.... 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 1-9 Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10...
.... 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 1-9 Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10...
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... during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 1-11 If an error is solved. 2. POST...
... during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1. ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 1-11 If an error is solved. 2. POST...
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...power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 2-21 Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than four... seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)...
...power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 2-21 Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than four... seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)...
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... shows an example 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 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
... shows an example 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 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
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Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-13 Go to My Favorites menu to default favorite items 3. You cannot add the following items to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Click Exit ... on your keyboard. Adding items to open 2. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select ...
Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-13 Go to My Favorites menu to default favorite items 3. You cannot add the following items to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Click Exit ... on your keyboard. Adding items to open 2. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select ...
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...If you to clear the BIOS password. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to erase the RTC RAM...to malfunction The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. After you set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings...
...If you to clear the BIOS password. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to erase the RTC RAM...to malfunction The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. After you set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings...
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... overclocking conditions. CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. DRAM Frequency This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-15 We recommend you to set to default core ratio settings. Configuration...
... overclocking conditions. CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. DRAM Frequency This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX Z270E GAMING 3-15 We recommend you to set to default core ratio settings. Configuration...