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... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Such software in any form or by any problems in writing by sending a request to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC...
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at back panel) 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DP port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports [blue] 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out (continued on the next page) ix Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D ports Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core™ Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The support of individual CPUs....
at back panel) 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DP port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports [blue] 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out (continued on the next page) ix Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D ports Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core™ Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The support of individual CPUs....
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... Link USB * Due to use a SATA device. ** The M.2_2 socket shares SATA_56 ports when use M.2 PCIE mode device in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is connected, PCIE_x1_2 and PCIE_x1_4 will be disabled. (continued on the next page) x Adjust BIOS settings to limitations in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - Impedance sense for 8-Channel audio. ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type...
... Link USB * Due to use a SATA device. ** The M.2_2 socket shares SATA_56 ports when use M.2 PCIE mode device in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is connected, PCIE_x1_2 and PCIE_x1_4 will be disabled. (continued on the next page) x Adjust BIOS settings to limitations in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - Impedance sense for 8-Channel audio. ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type...
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... connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x CPU_OV 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX...
... connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x CPU_OV 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX...
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid...
ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid...
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... sockets (M.2_1; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. USB 3.1 Gen2 front panel connector (U31G2_2) 8. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56) 11. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. M.2_2) 9. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) 15. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 16. CPU over voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) Page 1-17 1-4 1-15 1-5 1-20 1-10 1-13 1-19 1-14 1-12 1-9 1-17 1-14 1-21 1-18 1-18 1-13 1-19 1-10 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-3 Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 12. Serial port connector...
... sockets (M.2_1; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. USB 3.1 Gen2 front panel connector (U31G2_2) 8. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56) 11. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. M.2_2) 9. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) 15. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 16. CPU over voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) Page 1-17 1-4 1-15 1-5 1-20 1-10 1-13 1-19 1-14 1-12 1-9 1-17 1-14 1-21 1-18 1-18 1-13 1-19 1-10 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-3 Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 12. Serial port connector...
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... enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING CLRTC PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking...
... enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING CLRTC PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking...
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... the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) DRAM (YELLOW) CPU (RED) ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING CPU/DRAM/BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED 2. The LED lights up until the problem is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. This is solved. PWR_LED ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING PWR_LED ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
... the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) DRAM (YELLOW) CPU (RED) ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING CPU/DRAM/BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED 2. The LED lights up until the problem is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. This is solved. PWR_LED ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING PWR_LED ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. GND HDD_LED RESET PLED ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the operating system settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The HDD LED...
... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. GND HDD_LED RESET PLED ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the operating system settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The HDD LED...
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...thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to install M.2 SSD modules. M.2_2) These sockets allow you to detect its temperature. ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING T_SENSOR connector ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-19 Chapter 1 11. A M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 B A M.2_1(SOCKET3) ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING B 2280 2260 2242 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING M.2 sockets • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices...
...thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to install M.2 SSD modules. M.2_2) These sockets allow you to detect its temperature. ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING T_SENSOR connector ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-19 Chapter 1 11. A M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 B A M.2_1(SOCKET3) ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING B 2280 2260 2242 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING M.2 sockets • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices...
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... aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-21 Chapter 1 14. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips with embedded WS2811LED driver ICs. ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING EXTREME ADD header The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable...
... aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-21 Chapter 1 14. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips with embedded WS2811LED driver ICs. ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING EXTREME ADD header The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable...
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Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 2-15 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons.
Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 2-15 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons.
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... panel connectors 1. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)** 6. USB 3.1 Gen1 ports 10. USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port E2 3. DisplayPort 8. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 2-17 DVI-D port 4. Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports*** * Support for the Bluetooth specification depends on the Windows® version. ** and *** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • The plugged USB 3.1 Gen1 device may run on xHCI mode or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.1 Gen1 devices...
... panel connectors 1. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)** 6. USB 3.1 Gen1 ports 10. USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port E2 3. DisplayPort 8. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 2-17 DVI-D port 4. Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports*** * Support for the Bluetooth specification depends on the Windows® version. ** and *** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • The plugged USB 3.1 Gen1 device may run on xHCI mode or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.1 Gen1 devices...
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... of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system...
... of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system...
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Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3-17 PCIe Speed This item allows your system 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 to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads...
Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3-17 PCIe Speed This item allows your system 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 to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads...
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... 3: BIOS Setup 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for each fan. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to go to change the fan settings. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
... 3: BIOS Setup 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for each fan. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to go to change the fan settings. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
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... to set the SATA mode to factory performance levels. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on its size. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.9 Tool menu...
... to set the SATA mode to factory performance levels. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on its size. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.9 Tool menu...
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... motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file...
... motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file...
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... motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Connect...
... motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Connect...
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... 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. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Click the name of the device you want to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port...
... 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. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for your optical drive. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Click the name of the device you want to load the UEFI driver for the corresponding OS version. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port...