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ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F 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 ...
ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F 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 ...
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...-1 pin TPM) 15. CPU over voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) Page 1-16 1-4 1-15 1-5 1-19 1-10 1-20 1-13 1-12 1-9 1-17 1-14 1-21 1-18 1-14 1-13 1-18 1-10 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-3 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. M.2_2) 8. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) 14. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 12. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 6. 3D Mount 7. ATX power...
...-1 pin TPM) 15. CPU over voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) Page 1-16 1-4 1-15 1-5 1-19 1-10 1-20 1-13 1-12 1-9 1-17 1-14 1-21 1-18 1-14 1-13 1-18 1-10 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-3 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. M.2_2) 8. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) 14. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 12. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 6. 3D Mount 7. ATX power...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. ® ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. ® ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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Chapter 1 PCIE_X1_1 PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIE_X1_2 PCIE_X1_3 ® PCIE_X8_2 PCIE_X1_4 PCIE_X4 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIE_x1_1 slot PCIE_x16/x8_1 slot PCIE_x1_2 slot PCIE_x1_3 slot PCIE_x8_2 slot PCIE_x1_4 slot PCIE_x4 slot ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 PCIE_X1_1 PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIE_X1_2 PCIE_X1_3 ® PCIE_X8_2 PCIE_X1_4 PCIE_X4 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIE_x1_1 slot PCIE_x16/x8_1 slot PCIE_x1_2 slot PCIE_x1_3 slot PCIE_x8_2 slot PCIE_x1_4 slot PCIE_x4 slot ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-9 CLRTC ® PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard...
... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-9 CLRTC ® PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard...
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PWR_LED ® ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING PWR_LED ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-11 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays ... Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1. This is solved. BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) DRAM (YELLOW) CPU (RED) ® ROG STRIX Z370-F 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...
PWR_LED ® ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING PWR_LED ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-11 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays ... Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1. This is solved. BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) DRAM (YELLOW) CPU (RED) ® ROG STRIX Z370-F 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...
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...+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXVbus PIN 1 A ® PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-13 With an installed USB 3.1 Gen1 module, you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen1 module for a chassis-mounted front panel...-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Vbus B ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors The USB 3.1 Gen1 module is for additional USB 3.1 Gen1 front or rear panel ports. 2. ...
...+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXVbus PIN 1 A ® PIN 1 Vbus IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-13 With an installed USB 3.1 Gen1 module, you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen1 module for a chassis-mounted front panel...-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Vbus B ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors The USB 3.1 Gen1 module is for additional USB 3.1 Gen1 front or rear panel ports. 2. ...
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... supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • Connect the fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP connector. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-15 Chapter 1 7. 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; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect...
... supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • Connect the fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP connector. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-15 Chapter 1 7. 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; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect...
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... LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-17 GND 9. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX...
... LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-17 GND 9. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX...
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...ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is operating. • The LED strips are for RGB LED strips. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-19 RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) These connectors are purchased separately. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard...power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. A A RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B B RGB_HEADER1 PIN 1 +12V G R B ® B ROG STRIX Z370-F 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...
...ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is operating. • The LED strips are for RGB LED strips. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-19 RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) These connectors are purchased separately. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard...power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. A A RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B B RGB_HEADER1 PIN 1 +12V G R B ® B ROG STRIX Z370-F 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...
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... strip is purchased separately. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips with embedded WS2811LED driver ICs. ® ROG STRIX Z370-F 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... light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is detached from the power supply. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-21
... strip is purchased separately. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips with embedded WS2811LED driver ICs. ® ROG STRIX Z370-F 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... light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is detached from the power supply. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-21
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1.
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1.
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Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
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2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-5
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-5
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2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-7
2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-7
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2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-11
2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-11
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2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 • Please remove the plastic film from the thermal pad before use. • Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-13
2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 • Please remove the plastic film from the thermal pad before use. • Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-13
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Chapter 2 2.1.10 Fan holder installation To install the Fan holder and fan 1 2 3 ® 5 4 When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans. • Fans are purchased separately. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-15
Chapter 2 2.1.10 Fan holder installation To install the Fan holder and fan 1 2 3 ® 5 4 When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans. • Fans are purchased separately. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-15
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... In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-17 ** LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Off Description No link Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100...
... In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-17 ** LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Off Description No link Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100...