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... of three years after our last shipment of reproduction and shipment, which you encounter any warranty to the extent permitted by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is valid to the source code of this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED ...
... of three years after our last shipment of reproduction and shipment, which you encounter any warranty to the extent permitted by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUSTeK is valid to the source code of this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED ...
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... Configuration 49 1.7 Monitor menu 50 1.8 Boot menu...55 1.9 Tool menu...60 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 60 1.9.2 Secure Erase 60 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 62 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 63 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 63 1.10 Exit menu...64 1.11 Updating BIOS 65 1.11.1 EZ Update 65 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 66 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 68 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 3
... Configuration 49 1.7 Monitor menu 50 1.8 Boot menu...55 1.9 Tool menu...60 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 60 1.9.2 Secure Erase 60 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 62 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 63 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 63 1.10 Exit menu...64 1.11 Updating BIOS 65 1.11.1 EZ Update 65 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 66 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 68 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 3
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...for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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...system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z270SG.CAP for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to the latest BIOS version for this ...
...for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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...system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z270SG.CAP for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to the latest BIOS version for this ...
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... display a list of options. To change the settings. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can change the value of the ASUS support website. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the removable storage device. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys .... General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is highlighted when selected. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 9 You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Use the navigation keys to display the other items on the...
... display a list of options. To change the settings. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can change the value of the ASUS support website. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the removable storage device. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys .... General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is highlighted when selected. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 9 You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Use the navigation keys to display the other items on the...
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... Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. CPU Core ... Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
... Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. CPU Core ... Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
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...[15] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [1023] DRAM Refresh Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [65535] 22 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual If this item will apply lower CPU Core/Cache Voltage and help save energy consumption. Changing the values in its minimum power consumption...to RAS# Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM RAS# to adjust the value. EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. Enabling this happens...
...[15] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [1023] DRAM Refresh Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [65535] 22 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual If this item will apply lower CPU Core/Cache Voltage and help save energy consumption. Changing the values in its minimum power consumption...to RAS# Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM RAS# to adjust the value. EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. Enabling this happens...
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... thermal module when setting this item to enhance the system stability. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 29 DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to the full phase mode...
... thermal module when setting this item to enhance the system stability. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 29 DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to the full phase mode...
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... loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 31 According to Intel, the platform must be capable of the base clock driven for Early Power On. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] -... BCLK frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] Package Power Time Window As know as the power limit 1 in Watts. The ASUS motherboards can be the TDP (thermal design power). Long Duration Package Power Limit As know as the power limit 2 in Watts. Turbo Mode ...
... loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 31 According to Intel, the platform must be capable of the base clock driven for Early Power On. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] -... BCLK frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] Package Power Time Window As know as the power limit 1 in Watts. The ASUS motherboards can be the TDP (thermal design power). Long Duration Package Power Limit As know as the power limit 2 in Watts. Turbo Mode ...
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...Configuration This item allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [32M] - [1024M] ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 41 Primary Display This item allows you to enable check of render standby support. The iGPU shared system memory size is fixed...: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] iGPU Multi-Monitor This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 1.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration ...
...Configuration This item allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [32M] - [1024M] ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 41 Primary Display This item allows you to enable check of render standby support. The iGPU shared system memory size is fixed...: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] iGPU Multi-Monitor This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 1.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration ...
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...] The following item appears only when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Scroll down to the corresponding SATA port. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 43
...] The following item appears only when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Scroll down to the corresponding SATA port. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 43
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... to enable or disable power-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. 56 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during legacy boot. Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Execute the...
... to enable or disable power-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. 56 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during legacy boot. Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Execute the...
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... number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. The number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Boot Override These item displays the... dbx to start booting from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The dbx file must be loaded. Click an item to a USB storage device. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 59
... number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. The number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Boot Override These item displays the... dbx to start booting from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The dbx file must be loaded. Click an item to a USB storage device. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 59
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... processing. Setup Animator This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 1.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to display the submenu. Configuration options...ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to configure options for special functions. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your choice. Ensure to set the SATA mode to factory performance levels. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. 60 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING...
... processing. Setup Animator This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 1.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to display the submenu. Configuration options...ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to configure options for special functions. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your choice. Ensure to set the SATA mode to factory performance levels. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. 60 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING...
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... Erase. • Locked. You have password protection by freezing them prior to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is only supported on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents ...ASUS support site for a full list of a BIOS protective measure. The drive may take a while depending on its size. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Do not turn off or hard reset of your SSD may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING...
... Erase. • Locked. You have password protection by freezing them prior to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is only supported on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents ...ASUS support site for a full list of a BIOS protective measure. The drive may take a while depending on its size. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Do not turn off or hard reset of your SSD may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING...
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.../ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile name. Key in the BIOS Flash. 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 62 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings...
.../ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile name. Key in the BIOS Flash. 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 62 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings...
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GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 63 This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system.
GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 63 This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system.
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...Provider). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The following utilities allow you to boot. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 65 ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating... flash drive. 3. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program...
...Provider). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The following utilities allow you to boot. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 65 ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating... flash drive. 3. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program...
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...utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 66 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to.... Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to select...
...utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 66 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to.... Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to select...
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...setup program. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection... updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 67 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
...setup program. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection... updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 67 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
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...the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting.... default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 1.11.3 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. You can cause system boot failure! 68 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
...the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting.... default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 1.11.3 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. You can cause system boot failure! 68 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual