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...you wish to anyone in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual If however you encounter any warranty to the extent permitted by sending a request to Provide Source Code of shipment with you to infringe. 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 ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
...you wish to anyone in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual If however you encounter any warranty to the extent permitted by sending a request to Provide Source Code of shipment with you to infringe. 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 ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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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... 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
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... 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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...) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly...
...) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly...
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... • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.10...screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in using the first two options. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 5 If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do this section are for details....
... • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.10...screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in using the first two options. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 5 If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do this section are for details....
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... the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves...the basic system information, and allows you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click < or > to select the display ...
... the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves...the basic system information, and allows you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click < or > to select the display ...
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Refer 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 ... Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To switch from EZ Mode to configure the BIOS settings. 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
Refer 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 ... Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To switch from EZ Mode to configure the BIOS settings. 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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... section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS screen. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. Refer to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual To display the submenu, select the item and press . It also allows...
... section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for your BIOS screen. QFan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. Refer to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual To display the submenu, select the item and press . It also allows...
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..., scan this QR code on the screen. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display ... change the value of options. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the ASUS support website. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that do not...
..., scan this QR code on the screen. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display ... change the value of options. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the ASUS support website. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that do not...
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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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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Select the fan that you want to configure and 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. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
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You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your system using this feature. Click OC then click Next. 3. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2.
You can also set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your system using this feature. Click OC then click Next. 3. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2.
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Press on your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 13 After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Check the ...available storage disk drives, then click Next. 4. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to start the OC Tuning. Select a Main Cooling System BOX...
Press on your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 13 After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Check the ...available storage disk drives, then click Next. 4. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to start the OC Tuning. Select a Main Cooling System BOX...
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... then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
... then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
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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 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default.
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...save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options. • User-managed ...on your keyboard. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. You cannot add the following items ... Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
...save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options. • User-managed ...on your keyboard. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. You cannot add the following items ... Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
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See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you have ... you to change the system security settings. • If you an overview of the screen show [Installed]. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 17 1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you have ... you to change the system security settings. • If you an overview of the screen show [Installed]. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 17 1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
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...select OK to continue. 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 change an administrator password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3....3. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To change a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might...
...select OK to continue. 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 change an administrator password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3....3. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To change a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might...
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.... Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 19 The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system ...
.... Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 19 The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system ...
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... or manually assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to default core ratio settings. 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 the 3-core ratio limit. We recommend you... the system performance. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to adjust the value. Use the or to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
... or manually assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to default core ratio settings. 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 the 3-core ratio limit. We recommend you... the system performance. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to adjust the value. Use the or to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
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... set to 100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be higher than or equal to set the memory operating frequency. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 21 If you to the 4-core ratio limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit...
... set to 100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be higher than or equal to set the memory operating frequency. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 21 If you to the 4-core ratio limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit...