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... USB Configuration 48 1.7 Monitor menu 49 1.8 Boot menu...54 1.9 Tool menu...59 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 59 1.9.2 Secure Erase 59 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 61 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 62 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 62 1.10 Exit menu...63 1.11 Updating BIOS 64 1.11.1 EZ Update 64 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 65 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 67 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 3
... USB Configuration 48 1.7 Monitor menu 49 1.8 Boot menu...54 1.9 Tool menu...59 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 59 1.9.2 Secure Erase 59 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 61 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 62 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 62 1.10 Exit menu...63 1.11 Updating BIOS 64 1.11.1 EZ Update 64 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 65 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 67 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 3
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... may result to ensure optimal performance. 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 you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new... BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that...
... may result to ensure optimal performance. 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 you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new... BIOS version for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that...
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Click < or > to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to ... 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 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode...
Click < or > to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to ... 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 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode...
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... tweak the fans to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the ... motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to MyFavorites menu. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the... item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. 8 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual
... tweak the fans to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the ... motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to MyFavorites menu. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the... item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. 8 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual
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Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature. Click OC then click Next. 3.
Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature. Click OC then click Next. 3.
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... only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 19 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you 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...
... only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 19 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you 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...
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...higher than or equal to default core ratio settings. When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set from 40.0 MHz to 650.0 MHz. CPU Core Ratio This item allows you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Use the or to [Manual] or [XMP], the ... bu subtracting the value set to adjust the value. The values range from your core ratio. 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 the CPU core ratio limit per...
...higher than or equal to default core ratio settings. When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set from 40.0 MHz to 650.0 MHz. CPU Core Ratio This item allows you set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Use the or to [Manual] or [XMP], the ... bu subtracting the value set to adjust the value. The values range from your core ratio. 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 the CPU core ratio limit per...
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... optimized setting. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 21 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 4-core ratio limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU...
... optimized setting. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 21 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 4-core ratio limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU...
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... and help save energy consumption. Overclock capabilities may cause the system to RAS# Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [1023] DRAM Refresh Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [65535] 22 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Changing the values in... [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in its minimum power consumption settings. EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage...
... and help save energy consumption. Overclock capabilities may cause the system to RAS# Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [1023] DRAM Refresh Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [65535] 22 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Changing the values in... [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in its minimum power consumption settings. EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage...
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...enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control Allows you to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK Period Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [40] Memory ...options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 27 MRC Fast Boot Allows you to enhance the stability of your system. tREFIX9 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] OREF_RI...
...enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control Allows you to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK Period Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [40] Memory ...options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 27 MRC Fast Boot Allows you to enhance the stability of your system. tREFIX9 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] OREF_RI...
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...thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 28 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual The values range from levels 1 to 7 to adjust the load-line slope. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient ...The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to [Manual]. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The following item appears only when you set value.
...thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 28 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual The values range from levels 1 to 7 to adjust the load-line slope. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient ...The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to [Manual]. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The following item appears only when you set value.
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...power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU Graphics loading. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 29 VRM Spread Spectrum This item allows to [Extreme]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty .... [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to set the power phase control of every phase component. [T. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The following...
...power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU Graphics loading. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 29 VRM Spread Spectrum This item allows to [Extreme]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty .... [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to set the power phase control of every phase component. [T. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The following...
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...to set a high current limit to prevent frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the and keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] Max. CPU Graphics ...power limit 2 in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The ASUS motherboards can support the duration for up to 10 msec when the turbo ratio exceeds the ...ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [60] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 31 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line This...
...to set a high current limit to prevent frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the and keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] Max. CPU Graphics ...power limit 2 in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The ASUS motherboards can support the duration for up to 10 msec when the turbo ratio exceeds the ...ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [60] ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 31 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line This...
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... you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to allow higher voltages for BCLK OC to configure the CPU Core voltage. This is ideal for overclocking, but the CPU lifetime will be aware of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Core/Cache Voltage Configures...voltage offset value. Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 32 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Extreme Over-voltage Enable this option is enabled, pcode will not be guaranteed. Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a ...
... you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to allow higher voltages for BCLK OC to configure the CPU Core voltage. This is ideal for overclocking, but the CPU lifetime will be aware of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Core/Cache Voltage Configures...voltage offset value. Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 32 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Extreme Over-voltage Enable this option is enabled, pcode will not be guaranteed. Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a ...
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...to save profile to eight, press , and then select Yes. Save to Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 61 Key in the profile number that you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your BIOS settings, press... USB Drive This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in a profile number from one to your USB drive. 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to key in a profile...
...to save profile to eight, press , and then select Yes. Save to Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 61 Key in the profile number that you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your BIOS settings, press... USB Drive This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in a profile number from one to your USB drive. 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to key in a profile...
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... Configuration 3-19 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-19 3.6.11 USB Configuration 3-19 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11...
... Configuration 3-19 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-19 3.6.11 USB Configuration 3-19 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11...
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...the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory... address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. Ensure that the DIMM fan fits to the motherboard • The default memory operation frequency is ...
...the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory... address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. Ensure that the DIMM fan fits to the motherboard • The default memory operation frequency is ...
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... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. function. 1.1.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ...the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 1-9
... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. function. 1.1.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM ...the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 1-9
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To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. 2.
To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. 2.
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...as Z270SH.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 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 ... unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and ...
...as Z270SH.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 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 ... unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and ...