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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... 50 1.7 Monitor menu 51 1.8 Boot menu...59 1.9 Tool menu...64 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 64 1.9.2 Secure Erase 65 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 66 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 67 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 67 1.10 Exit menu...68 1.11 Updating BIOS 69 1.11.1 EZ Update 69 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 70 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 72 ASUS STRIX Z270F 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... 50 1.7 Monitor menu 51 1.8 Boot menu...59 1.9 Tool menu...64 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 64 1.9.2 Secure Erase 65 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 66 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 67 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 67 1.10 Exit menu...68 1.11 Updating BIOS 69 1.11.1 EZ Update 69 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 70 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 72 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 3
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... and options may result to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Please refer to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI...
... and options may result to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Please refer to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI...
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... mouse is connected to your user manual for information on . After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. See section 1.10 Exit menu for reference purposes only, and may... RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 5 Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press ...
... mouse is connected to your user manual for information on . After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. See section 1.10 Exit menu for reference purposes only, and may... RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 5 Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press ...
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... and of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Refer to the system. 6 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves...the FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 1.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the Setup Mode item in section ...
... and of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Refer to the system. 6 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves...the FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 1.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the Setup Mode item in section ...
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... the hotkey. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 7 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The...
... the hotkey. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 7 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The...
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... and save it to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Use this button to select the language that you can select for your BIOS. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. My Favorites (F3) This button ...default settings Menu items The highlighted item on top of your fans. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. Refer to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on the menu bar displays...
... and save it to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Use this button to select the language that you can select for your BIOS. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to RAID mode. My Favorites (F3) This button ...default settings Menu items The highlighted item on top of your fans. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. Refer to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on the menu bar displays...
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Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can...the field opposite the item. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when...to connect to display the other items on the screen. To change the settings. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 9 A configurable field is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to select items in...
Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can...the field opposite the item. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when...to connect to display the other items on the screen. To change the settings. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 9 A configurable field is not user-configurable. Use the navigation keys to select items in...
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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 Z270F 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 Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual
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ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans: 1. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Press on your system using this feature. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1.
from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Press on your system using this feature. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1.
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... Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. Press on your HDDs to start the OC Tuning. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen... selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Click RAID then click Next. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 13
... Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. Press on your HDDs to start the OC Tuning. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen... selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Click RAID then click Next. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 13
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You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 4. Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. b. After the ...
You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 4. Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. b. After the ...
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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 Z270F 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 Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 15
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... and click or press on your keyboard. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and...
... and click or press on your keyboard. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and...
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...the system date, time, language, and security settings. After you to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 17 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the... BIOS Setup program. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. 1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten ...
...the system date, time, language, and security settings. After you to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 17 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the... BIOS Setup program. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. 1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten ...
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... Administrator Password item and press . 2. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. The User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To change a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press...
... Administrator Password item and press . 2. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. The User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To change a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press...
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ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 19 Scroll down 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 [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to ...
ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 19 Scroll down 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 [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to ...
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.... Use the or to 650.0 MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] The following items appear. 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 [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears... the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to default core ratio settings. BCLK Frequency This item allows you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual
.... Use the or to 650.0 MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] The following items appear. 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 [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears... the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to default core ratio settings. BCLK Frequency This item allows you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual
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... Mode This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to 100:100. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 21 Select the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default...
... Mode This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to 100:100. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual 21 Select the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default...