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... Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 1.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Refer to switch EZ System ...Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and...
... Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 1.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Refer to switch EZ System ...Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and...
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The ASUS motherboards can support the duration for up to adjust the value. Configuration options:...and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [60] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 31 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] FCLK Frequency for Early Power On. CPU Cache Ratio This item... a higher current limit to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] Max. According to Intel, the platform must be capable of supporting the duration for a longer time. Use the and keys to adjust the...
The ASUS motherboards can support the duration for up to adjust the value. Configuration options:...and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [60] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 31 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] FCLK Frequency for Early Power On. CPU Cache Ratio This item... a higher current limit to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] Max. According to Intel, the platform must be capable of supporting the duration for a longer time. Use the and keys to adjust the...
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...(soft off in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices. ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller This item allows you to the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Audio LED lighting to [Still Mode] or [Breathing...Back USB 3.1 Controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 45 Intel LAN PXE Option ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the...
...(soft off in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices. ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller This item allows you to the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Audio LED lighting to [Still Mode] or [Breathing...Back USB 3.1 Controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 45 Intel LAN PXE Option ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the...
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... do not have password protection by ASUS. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to booting. If the drive is the result of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. 60 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the software before...
... do not have password protection by ASUS. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to booting. If the drive is the result of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. 60 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual The BIOS guards drives that uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the software before...
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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 refer to use SATA device. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz - 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 ...
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 refer to use SATA device. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz - 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 ...
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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. xiv
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. xiv
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® ...processors. • Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® ...processors. • Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS...
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...- - - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - PCIe_x16/x8_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe_x8_2 - shared - - - - Intel LAN I219V - - - PCIe_x1_3 - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCIe_x2_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - ... power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe_x1_1 - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared ...
...- - - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - PCIe_x16/x8_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIe_x8_2 - shared - - - - Intel LAN I219V - - - PCIe_x1_3 - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCIe_x2_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - ... power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe_x1_1 - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared ...
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... ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z270 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the... manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, ...
... ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z270 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the... manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, ...
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... both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. Top of...
... both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. Top of...
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HDMI 1.4b 7. USB 3.0 ports 12 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 2.0 ports 1314 2. USB 3.0 ports 34 9. DVI-D port 3. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 6. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 5. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN...
HDMI 1.4b 7. USB 3.0 ports 12 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 2.0 ports 1314 2. USB 3.0 ports 34 9. DVI-D port 3. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 6. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 5. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN...
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... the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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 ...Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 3-3 Refer to the system. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By...
... the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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 ...Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 3-3 Refer to the system. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By...
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... your SSD, restoring it to data processing. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Chapter 3 ...3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size. For more details, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard...
... your SSD, restoring it to data processing. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Chapter 3 ...3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size. For more details, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard...
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... storage. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Among the advantages of both data and parity information across... fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 4-1
... storage. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Among the advantages of both data and parity information across... fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 4-1
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4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power ... to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Install the SATA hard disks into...
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power ... to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Install the SATA hard disks into...