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... storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Please refer to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that you to different BIOS release versions. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error...
... storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Please refer to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that you to different BIOS release versions. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error...
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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 BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 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 FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select...
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 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 FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select...
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... BIOS setup program. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS Setup. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to display the other items on the screen. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of a menu screen...
... BIOS setup program. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS Setup. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to display the other items on the screen. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of a menu screen...
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... frequency clipping. Turbo Mode This item allows you to [Auto] or [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 37 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to automatically set Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) to manage and configure the CPU's power. Temperatures within the time window can get higher than the temperature threshold but only the average is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... frequency clipping. Turbo Mode This item allows you to [Auto] or [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 37 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to automatically set Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) to manage and configure the CPU's power. Temperatures within the time window can get higher than the temperature threshold but only the average is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... system memory size is fixed 64 MB. Configuration options: [32M] - [1024M] 40 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 1.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d Allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Primary Display This item allows you to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. PEG - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration...
... system memory size is fixed 64 MB. Configuration options: [32M] - [1024M] 40 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 1.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d Allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Primary Display This item allows you to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. PEG - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration...
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... option for M.2_1 devices. Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 42 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to enable or disable the SATA Device. Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper kit2 Mode Disable this option for M.2_2 devices. 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller...
... option for M.2_1 devices. Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 42 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to enable or disable the SATA Device. Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper kit2 Mode Disable this option for M.2_2 devices. 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller...
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... the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 43 The following item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to [Enabled]. S.M.A.R.T. SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) This item allows you to set the SATA Controller(s) to create a RAID Acceleration (RAID)] configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Status Check S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is...
... the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 43 The following item appears only when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to [Enabled]. S.M.A.R.T. SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) This item allows you to set the SATA Controller(s) to create a RAID Acceleration (RAID)] configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Status Check S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is...
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... fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be shown during legacy boot. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 55 The following item appears only when you to select a desired POST report waiting time. Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Execute the trap right away. [Disabled] Execute the trap during the POST. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode...
... fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be shown during legacy boot. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 55 The following item appears only when you to select a desired POST report waiting time. Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Execute the trap right away. [Disabled] Execute the trap during the POST. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode...
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... due to AHCI. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. When you to enable or disable the Setup animator. 1.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Select an item then press to configure options for special functions. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 59 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to display the submenu...
... due to AHCI. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. When you to enable or disable the Setup animator. 1.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Select an item then press to configure options for special functions. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 59 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to display the submenu...
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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. This feature is installed in your system. 62 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card 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. This feature is installed in your system. 62 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards.
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... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD...
... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD...
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Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 65 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Updating through the Internet. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies...
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 65 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Updating through the Internet. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies...
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... system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 67 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file...
... system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 67 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file...
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...-V Gigabit LAN- Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. ** The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - STRIX Z270H GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Intel® Socket 1151 for details. 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max at x2 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot Integrated Graphics Processor - Please...
...-V Gigabit LAN- Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. ** The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - STRIX Z270H GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Intel® Socket 1151 for details. 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max at x2 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot Integrated Graphics Processor - Please...
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.... STRIX Z270H GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents 2 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 4 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-Pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector 2 x 4-Pin CHA_FAN connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for Windows...
.... STRIX Z270H GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents 2 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 4 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-Pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector 2 x 4-Pin CHA_FAN connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for Windows...
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... Configuration The items in the hard disks. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 3-17 SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to the corresponding SATA port. SMART Self Test SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] Set to [AHCI] when you want to automatically select the PCI Express port speed...
... Configuration The items in the hard disks. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 3-17 SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to the corresponding SATA port. SMART Self Test SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] Set to [AHCI] when you want to automatically select the PCI Express port speed...
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... section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Ensure to set the SATA mode to display the submenu. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. Do not turn off the...
... section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Ensure to set the SATA mode to display the submenu. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. Do not turn off the...
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... Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on...
... Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on...
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... the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. The...
... the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. The...