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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction ... Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-11 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction ... Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-11 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna ...
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ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 x USB...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 Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. xii Please refer to change without notice....
ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 x USB...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 Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. xii Please refer to change without notice....
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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 or remove any component, ensure ... to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord...
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 or remove any component, ensure ... to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord...
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... 11. 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 System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 13. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, M.2, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin M.2_FAN... Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 16. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2.
... 11. 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 System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 13. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, M.2, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin M.2_FAN... Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 16. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2.
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... +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power...
... +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power...
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... for the system power LED. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Ground RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- The...end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the operating system settings. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-17 Chapter 1 8. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. •...
... for the system power LED. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Ground RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- The...end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the operating system settings. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-17 Chapter 1 8. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. •...
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...-2) These connectors are purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A A RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B B RGB_HEADER1 PIN 1 +12V G R B ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING B ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING RGB_HEADER connectors The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will... the 12V connector is detached from the power supply. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is aligned with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer...
...-2) These connectors are purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A A RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B B RGB_HEADER1 PIN 1 +12V G R B ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING B ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING RGB_HEADER connectors The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will... the 12V connector is detached from the power supply. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is aligned with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer...
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...(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 ...up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-21 Chapter 1 14. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is aligned with a maximum power ...
...(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 ...up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 1-21 Chapter 1 14. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is aligned with a maximum power ...
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Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1.5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1.5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
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... not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. Monitor b. System power 6. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 2-21 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to green after the system LED turns on. For systems with a surge ... 2. While the tests are off. 3. After applying power, the system power LED on self tests (POST). Ensure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up or ...
... not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. Monitor b. System power 6. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 2-21 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to green after the system LED turns on. For systems with a surge ... 2. While the tests are off. 3. After applying power, the system power LED on self tests (POST). Ensure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up or ...