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...corresponding binary/object code. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for a period of three years after our last shipment of their respective companies, and are included in any ... Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of this email address). 2 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
...corresponding binary/object code. Such software in this manual, including the products and software described in it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for a period of three years after our last shipment of their respective companies, and are included in any ... Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of this email address). 2 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
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... not support Bluetooth devices. The BIOS screen includes navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in using the first two options. 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING...
... not support Bluetooth devices. The BIOS screen includes navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in using the first two options. 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING...
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... that is not user-configurable. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display the other items on the screen. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the selected item. Configuration fields... is highlighted when selected. You can change the value of a field, select it to the removable storage device. A configurable field is a brief description of the ASUS support website. To change the settings.
... that is not user-configurable. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display the other items on the screen. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the selected item. Configuration fields... is highlighted when selected. You can change the value of a field, select it to the removable storage device. A configurable field is a brief description of the ASUS support website. To change the settings.
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ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for optimizing ... appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Scroll down to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed...
ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for optimizing ... appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Scroll down to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed...
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...CPU SVID Support Disable this happens, revert to disabled if you are over clocking the system. Use the or keys to RAS# Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [1023] DRAM Refresh Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [65535] 22 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Load CPU 5G OC Profile This 5G OC Profile allows you to 5GHz. EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item will apply lower CPU Core/Cache Voltage and help save energy consumption. ...
...CPU SVID Support Disable this happens, revert to disabled if you are over clocking the system. Use the or keys to RAS# Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [1023] DRAM Refresh Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [65535] 22 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Load CPU 5G OC Profile This 5G OC Profile allows you to 5GHz. EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item will apply lower CPU Core/Cache Voltage and help save energy consumption. ...
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...] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 27 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK Period Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [40w] Memory Scrambler Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS...
...] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 27 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK Period Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [40w] Memory Scrambler Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS...
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...VRM Switching Frequency to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 28 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Use the or to [Manual]. CPU VRM Switching Frequency This item affects the VRM transient response speed and... response speed. Select [Manual] to CPU loading. The values range from levels 1 to 7 to shut off current limit for extra power support. External DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is selected. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [...
...VRM Switching Frequency to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 28 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Use the or to [Manual]. CPU VRM Switching Frequency This item affects the VRM transient response speed and... response speed. Select [Manual] to CPU loading. The values range from levels 1 to 7 to shut off current limit for extra power support. External DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is selected. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 0] - [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure ...working voltage will be based on the CPU Graphics specification. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 29 DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Graphics Current Capability This item adjusts the total power range for extra power support. CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration The load-line is set ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 0] - [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure ...working voltage will be based on the CPU Graphics specification. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 29 DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Graphics Current Capability This item adjusts the total power range for extra power support. CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration The load-line is set ...
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... [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] Tweaker's Paradise FCLK Frequency for Early Power On This item allows you to set the magnitude of supporting the duration for up to exceed the TDP for a duration to 10 msec when the turbo ratio exceeds the power limit 2. BCLK Amplitude This ...Use the and keys to provide a rapid protection when the package power exceed power limit 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 31 It is the second power limit to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] IA AC Load Line This item allows...
... [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] Tweaker's Paradise FCLK Frequency for Early Power On This item allows you to set the magnitude of supporting the duration for up to exceed the TDP for a duration to 10 msec when the turbo ratio exceeds the power limit 2. BCLK Amplitude This ...Use the and keys to provide a rapid protection when the package power exceed power limit 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 31 It is the second power limit to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] IA AC Load Line This item allows...
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... disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to be supported. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 38 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Performance Mode This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before...
... disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to be supported. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 38 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Performance Mode This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before...
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...CPU C7 Report This item allows you to disable or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology This item allows you ...supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] [Disabled] CPU C8 Report This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit Execute Disable prevents certain classes of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING...
...CPU C7 Report This item allows you to disable or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology This item allows you ...supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] [Disabled] CPU C8 Report This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit Execute Disable prevents certain classes of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated This item allows you to enable check of render standby support. Primary Display This item allows you to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics ...primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. The iGPU shared system memory size is fixed 64 MB. Configuration options: [32M] - [1024M] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 41 PEG - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration This item allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. ASPM This...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated This item allows you to enable check of render standby support. Primary Display This item allows you to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics ...primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. The iGPU shared system memory size is fixed 64 MB. Configuration options: [32M] - [1024M] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 41 PEG - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration This item allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. ASPM This...
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...Optane System Acceleration (RAID)] when you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 44 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Status Check S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is designed for LPM (link ...power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - SATA...
...Optane System Acceleration (RAID)] when you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 44 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Status Check S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is designed for LPM (link ...power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - SATA...
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... USB 3.1 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 46 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Please note that SATA6G_1 port cannot be disabled. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. If a SATA device is detected, SATA6G_1 will be used in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only...
... USB 3.1 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 46 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Please note that SATA6G_1 port cannot be disabled. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. If a SATA device is detected, SATA6G_1 will be used in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only...
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NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. 1.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 49
NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. 1.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 49
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...you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables the support for the location of USB devices at startup. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used ...hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the XHCI Hand-off support. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 50 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 1.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu ...
...you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables the support for the location of USB devices at startup. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used ...hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the XHCI Hand-off support. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 50 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 1.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu ...
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...[Disabled] Disable the AIO PUMP control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of the AIO PUMP temperature. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 58 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to adjust the maximum AIO PUMP duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to adjust ...lower than the limit. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the AIO PUMP will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Intrude Detection Support Enable this item for 4-pin chassis fan. AIO PUMP Max. Duty Cycle(%) Use the or keys to [Auto], [DC mode] or [PWM...
...[Disabled] Disable the AIO PUMP control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of the AIO PUMP temperature. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 58 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to adjust the maximum AIO PUMP duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to adjust ...lower than the limit. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the AIO PUMP will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Intrude Detection Support Enable this item for 4-pin chassis fan. AIO PUMP Max. Duty Cycle(%) Use the or keys to [Auto], [DC mode] or [PWM...
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The following items appear only when you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. 60 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Post Delay Time This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Post Report This...item allows you to go to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error This item allows your system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Disabled] ...
The following items appear only when you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. 60 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Post Delay Time This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Post Report This...item allows you to go to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error This item allows your system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Disabled] ...
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...support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING... only when you to select your installed operating system. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on Windows® nonUEFI ...
...support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING... only when you to select your installed operating system. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on Windows® nonUEFI ...
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..., press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These item displays the available devices. Select an item then press to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 64 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. The number of device...
..., press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These item displays the available devices. Select an item then press to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 64 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. The number of device...