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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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... service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z270SH.CAP for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, ...a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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 you change the default ...
... service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z270SH.CAP for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, ...a more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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 you change the default ...
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...Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in ...to the default value. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 5 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...
...Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers in ...to the default value. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 5 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...
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... the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 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 ...and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Refer to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings....
... the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 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 ...and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Refer to the system. 6 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings....
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... configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 7 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Menu items General...
... configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 7 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Menu items General...
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... bar allows you can select for more information. It also allows you want to RAID mode. Refer to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for more information. 8 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Refer to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your desired settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to view and tweak the overclocking settings of...
... bar allows you can select for more information. It also allows you want to RAID mode. Refer to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for more information. 8 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Refer to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your desired settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to view and tweak the overclocking settings of...
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... of the ASUS support website. Use the navigation keys to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this button to select items in BIOS Setup. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 9 You...
... of the ASUS support website. Use the navigation keys to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this button to select items in BIOS Setup. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 9 You...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 10 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 10 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click Apply to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
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from the BIOS screen to open 2. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. 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 OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature.
from the BIOS screen to open 2. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. 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 OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature.
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... that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 13 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click...
... that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 13 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click...
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After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For Easy Backup, ...
After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For Easy Backup, ...
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You can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 15 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default.
You can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 15 1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default.
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... to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Select an item from the BIOS screen to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to default favorite...
... to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Select an item from the BIOS screen to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to default favorite...
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... items show the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you have forgotten your user manual for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 17
... items show the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you have forgotten your user manual for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 17
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... a password, then press . 3. After you set a password, this item shows [Installed]. The User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the...
... a password, then press . 3. After you set a password, this item shows [Installed]. The User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the...
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.... [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING... BIOS Manual 19
.... [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this item to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING... BIOS Manual 19
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... Negative Offset This item allows you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores]. 1-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply ... recommend you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. 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 BCLK (base clock) frequency ...
... Negative Offset This item allows you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 20 ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores]. 1-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply ... recommend you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. 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 BCLK (base clock) frequency ...
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...options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to 100:100. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 21 If you to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. Select the auto mode to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-... of odd DRAM ratios for improved granularity. 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. DRAM Odd Ratio Mode This...
...options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to 100:100. ROG STRIX Z270H GAMING BIOS Manual 21 If you to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. Select the auto mode to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-... of odd DRAM ratios for improved granularity. 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. DRAM Odd Ratio Mode This...