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The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. 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 ... updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Please refer to different BIOS release versions.
The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. 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 ... updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Please refer to different BIOS release versions.
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...the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the... failed to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 5 See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in using the first two options. After doing either of the three options...
...the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the... failed to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 5 See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in using the first two options. After doing either of the three options...
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Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to ... Mode or press the hotkey for details. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to ... Mode or press the hotkey for details. The default screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual
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Use this button to select the language that menu. Refer to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. 8 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual To display the submenu, select the item and press . My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the ...frequently-used system settings and configuration. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to your desired settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For...
Use this button to select the language that menu. Refer to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information. 8 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual To display the submenu, select the item and press . My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the ...frequently-used system settings and configuration. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to your desired settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For...
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The configuration options for this item to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU .... 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 The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose ...
The configuration options for this item to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU .... 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 The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose ...
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... you set the Turbo Mode to Intel, the platform must be the TDP (thermal design power). Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 31 The default value will be capable of the base clock driven for the processor. It is 1.25 times the power limit 1. Configuration... Long Duration Package Power Limit As know as the power limit 2 in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for a longer time. The turbo ratio can support the duration for a duration to 650.0 MHz.
... you set the Turbo Mode to Intel, the platform must be the TDP (thermal design power). Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 31 The default value will be capable of the base clock driven for the processor. It is 1.25 times the power limit 1. Configuration... Long Duration Package Power Limit As know as the power limit 2 in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for a longer time. The turbo ratio can support the duration for a duration to 650.0 MHz.
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... None. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to change the USB-related features. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for the location of USB devices at startup. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 49 XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables the support for BIOS setup only and cannot be used for...
... None. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to change the USB-related features. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for the location of USB devices at startup. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 49 XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables the support for BIOS setup only and cannot be used for...
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...duty cycle for each fan. 50 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning Click this item. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, PCH Temperature, T_Sensor1 Temperature ...automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed, CPU Optional Fan, Chassis Fan 1-2 Speed, W_PUMP+ Speed [xxxx RPM] The onboard ...
...duty cycle for each fan. 50 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning Click this item. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, PCH Temperature, T_Sensor1 Temperature ...automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed, CPU Optional Fan, Chassis Fan 1-2 Speed, W_PUMP+ Speed [xxxx RPM] The onboard ...
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...the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 52 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Chassis Fan(s) Configuration Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Control This item allows you to set the value of the CPU temperature. The CPU fan...the or keys to the selected temperature source. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. CPU Fan Middle. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_Sensor1] [Multiple Sources] • For T_SENSOR1, connect a Thermistor cable to the T_SENSOR header then place the other end to...
...the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 52 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual Chassis Fan(s) Configuration Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Control This item allows you to set the value of the CPU temperature. The CPU fan...the or keys to the selected temperature source. When the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. CPU Fan Middle. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_Sensor1] [Multiple Sources] • For T_SENSOR1, connect a Thermistor cable to the T_SENSOR header then place the other end to...
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Do not turn off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to booting. You have password protection by ASUS. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. SSDs might be due to unlock the SSD in your SSD may be locked if ...contents of a BIOS protective measure. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 61 The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. • The time to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the software before proceeding with Secure ...
Do not turn off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to booting. You have password protection by ASUS. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. SSDs might be due to unlock the SSD in your SSD may be locked if ...contents of a BIOS protective measure. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 61 The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. • The time to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the software before proceeding with Secure ...
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... utility is potentially risky. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 65 If there is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted...
... utility is potentially risky. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual 65 If there is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted...
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...utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. When found, ... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 68 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual...
...utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. When found, ... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 68 ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING BIOS Manual...
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...STRIX Z270G GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-5 1.1.4 System memory 1-6 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard...11 3D printing part installation 2-15 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.2.1 Rear I/O...
...STRIX Z270G GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-5 1.1.4 System memory 1-6 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard...11 3D printing part installation 2-15 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.2.1 Rear I/O...
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...possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct... you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord...
...possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct... you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord...
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... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...the standard package. These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2.
... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...the standard package. These documents are also provided. 4. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2.
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STRIX Z270G GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support VGA...Technology only supported when using M.2 SATA mode device. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Intel® Z270 Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 ... Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the latest version from ASUS support website. ** The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA_1 port when using 7th Generation Intel® ...
STRIX Z270G GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support VGA...Technology only supported when using M.2 SATA mode device. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Intel® Z270 Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 ... Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the latest version from ASUS support website. ** The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA_1 port when using 7th Generation Intel® ...
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... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation STRIX Z270G GAMING 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-S) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x ROG cable label set 1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount) 1 x M.2 screw kit (short screw and mount) 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x 3D Printing Mount 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi...
... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation STRIX Z270G GAMING 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-S) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x ROG cable label set 1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount) 1 x M.2 screw kit (short screw and mount) 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x 3D Printing Mount 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi...
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xv Installation tools and components Intel® 1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® 1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package.
xv Installation tools and components Intel® 1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® 1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package.
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ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched ... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
ROG STRIX Z270G GAMING 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched ... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...