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... code of their respective companies, and are included in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual E12644 First Edition April 2017 Copyright© 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,... service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Such software in this manual may or may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as source code archives...
... code of their respective companies, and are included in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual E12644 First Edition April 2017 Copyright© 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,... service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Such software in this manual may or may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as source code archives...
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... 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
... 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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...new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. 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 are needed for system startup .... 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 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the...
...new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. 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 are needed for system startup .... 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 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the...
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...on the screen. A configurable field is not user-configurable. You can change the settings. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Use the navigation keys to display the other items...mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the ASUS support website. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change ...
...on the screen. A configurable field is not user-configurable. You can change the settings. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Use the navigation keys to display the other items...mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the ASUS support website. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change ...
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...) frequency to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to default core ratio settings. 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 to all cores.
...) frequency to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to default core ratio settings. 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 to all cores.
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... 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 this item will apply lower CPU Core/Cache Voltage and help save energy consumption. If this item to 5GHz... CPU SVID Support Disable this happens, revert to set the DRAM timing control features. EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enabling this menu allow you to the default settings...
... 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 this item will apply lower CPU Core/Cache Voltage and help save energy consumption. If this item to 5GHz... CPU SVID Support Disable this happens, revert to set the DRAM timing control features. EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enabling this menu allow you to the default settings...
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...depending on the CPU Graphics loading. CPU Graphics Current Capability This item adjusts the total power range for extra power support. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 29 The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the ...this item to enhance the system stability. The thermal conditions should be based on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to set the phase control mode. [Standard] The phase control will decrease proportionally depending...
...depending on the CPU Graphics loading. CPU Graphics Current Capability This item adjusts the total power range for extra power support. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 29 The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the ...this item to enhance the system stability. The thermal conditions should be based on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to set the phase control mode. [Standard] The phase control will decrease proportionally depending...
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The ASUS motherboards can support the duration for up to adjust the value. CPU Cache Ratio This item allows you to set the maximum possible CPU cache ... allows you to set the CPU graphics ratio. Use the 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] IA DC Load Line This item allows you to set a high current limit to adjust the...
The ASUS motherboards can support the duration for up to adjust the value. CPU Cache Ratio This item allows you to set the maximum possible CPU cache ... allows you to set the CPU graphics ratio. Use the 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] IA DC Load Line This item allows you to set a high current limit to adjust the...
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...Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated This item allows you to select a primary display from CPU and PCIe devices. 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 ...: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. PEG - The iGPU shared system memory size is fixed 64 MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
...Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated This item allows you to select a primary display from CPU and PCIe devices. 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 ...: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. PEG - The iGPU shared system memory size is fixed 64 MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
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... for M.2_2 devices. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Hyper kit1 Mode Disable this option for M.2_1 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 42 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to the corresponding SATA port.
... for M.2_2 devices. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Hyper kit1 Mode Disable this option for M.2_1 devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 42 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Enable this option for "ASUS Hyper kit" card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to the corresponding SATA port.
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be pressed when error occurs. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 55 Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for the key to wait for...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be pressed when error occurs. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 55 Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for the key to wait for...
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... installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Set New key This item allows you to save the dbx to a USB storage device. The number of devices installed in the system...to delete the dbx file from your system. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 58 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Click an item to load the additional dbx from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Boot Override ...
... installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Set New key This item allows you to save the dbx to a USB storage device. The number of devices installed in the system...to delete the dbx file from your system. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 58 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Click an item to load the additional dbx from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Boot Override ...
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... and safely cleans your choice. 1.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to data processing. For more details, refer to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 1.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to configure options for special functions. Click Advanced ... Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Ensure to set the SATA mode to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 59 When you to AHCI. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Select an ...
... and safely cleans your choice. 1.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to data processing. For more details, refer to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 1.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to configure options for special functions. Click Advanced ... Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Ensure to set the SATA mode to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 59 When you to AHCI. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Select an ...
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... software before proceeding 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 unlock the SSD in your user manual. The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. You have password protection by ASUS. If the drive is frozen, a power... protective measure. Do not turn off or hard reset of your SSD may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on its size. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with the Secure Erase. • Locked.
... software before proceeding 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 unlock the SSD in your user manual. The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. You have password protection by ASUS. If the drive is frozen, a power... protective measure. Do not turn off or hard reset of your SSD may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on its size. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with the Secure Erase. • Locked.
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1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile from Profile This item ..., and create a profile. Key in the profile number that you to load or save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 61 Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile from Profile This item ..., and create a profile. Key in the profile number that you to load or save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 61 Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
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This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. 62 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 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 only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. 62 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 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.
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...through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 64 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to ...updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2.
...through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 64 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to ...updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2.
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Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 65 Updating through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Reboot the ...the Up/Down arrow keys to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to find the USB flash disk that...
Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 65 Updating through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Reboot the ...the Up/Down arrow keys to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to find the USB flash disk that...
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... 1.10 Exit Menu for details. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for details. 66 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Select via Internet. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system...
... 1.10 Exit Menu for details. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for details. 66 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Select via Internet. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system...
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... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https... automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 67 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB ...
... motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https... automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 67 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB ...