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...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...the terms and cost of this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual No part of shipment with you may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as source code archives, etc. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE...
...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...the terms and cost of this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual No part of shipment with you may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as source code archives, etc. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE...
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... USB 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
... USB 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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... convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power... management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI ...
... convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power... management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI ...
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... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability....turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 5 BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using...
... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability....turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 5 BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using...
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... and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the...selected mode. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Refer to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen ...
... and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the...selected mode. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Refer to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen ...
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... 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 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 7 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Menu items General...
... 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 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 7 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Menu items General...
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... and press . Use this button to select the language that you to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. 8 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual It also allows you want to your fans. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your...
... and press . Use this button to select the language that you to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. 8 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual It also allows you want to your fans. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your...
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... show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You can change the value of the field opposite the item. Use... device. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website.
... show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You can change the value of the field opposite the item. Use... device. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website.
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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 ROG STRIX Z270G 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 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
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OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Press on your system using this feature. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 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.
OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Press on your system using this feature. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 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.
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After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 13 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS ...
After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 13 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS ...
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... (RAID 10). You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual a.
... (RAID 10). You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual a.
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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. ROG STRIX Z270G 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. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 15
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... to My Favorites menu to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Select an item from the BIOS screen to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Click Exit (ESC) or press key to save in My Favorites screen. You cannot add the following items to default favorite items 3. Main menu panel...
... to My Favorites menu to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Select an item from the BIOS screen to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Click Exit (ESC) or press key to save in My Favorites screen. You cannot add the following items to default favorite items 3. Main menu panel...
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ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 17 See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your user manual for information on top of the screen show [Installed...
ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 17 See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your user manual for information on top of the screen show [Installed...
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... to confirm the password then select OK. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual To set a password, this item shows [Installed]. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To change an administrator password: 1. From the Enter...
... to confirm the password then select OK. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual To set a password, this item shows [Installed]. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To change an administrator password: 1. From the Enter...
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... to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to... options to malfunction. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 19
... to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to... options to malfunction. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 19
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... allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] The following items appear. Use the or to adjust the value. The values range from your core ratio. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance...
... allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] The following items appear. Use the or to adjust the value. The values range from your core ratio. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance...
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...availability of odd DRAM ratios for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the memory operating frequency. Ensure to apply the optimized setting. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 21 If you assign a value for improved granularity. DRAM Odd Ratio Mode This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and...Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the 4-core ratio limit. 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to...
...availability of odd DRAM ratios for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the memory operating frequency. Ensure to apply the optimized setting. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 21 If you assign a value for improved granularity. DRAM Odd Ratio Mode This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and...Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the 4-core ratio limit. 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to...