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... to anyone in receipt of their respective companies, and are included in this manual may or may not be much obliged if you give us a notification to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is eager to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains ...obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
... to anyone in receipt of their respective companies, and are included in this manual may or may not be much obliged if you give us a notification to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is eager to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains ...obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... product on it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately...
... product on it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately...
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... to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. viii Used to help you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. Keys enclosed in this...
... to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. viii Used to help you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. Keys enclosed in this...
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... Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With... RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 ® GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk...
... Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34, SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With... RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 ® GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk...
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... such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse...8226; You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel....
... such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse...8226; You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel....
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.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings ... Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the...
.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings ... Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the...
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...RAID mode for details. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority...Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the system. 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 FAQ...
...RAID mode for details. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority...Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the system. 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 FAQ...
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... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to... functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool...
... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to... functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool...
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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 Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-7 3.2.3 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 Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
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...[Not Installed]. The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to set the value based on the motherboard. We recommend you install ...option appears only when you enter the Advanced Mode of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. The values range from 40.0 MHz to enhance the system performance. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers and holes for optimizing the system performance. ...
...[Not Installed]. The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to set the value based on the motherboard. We recommend you install ...option appears only when you enter the Advanced Mode of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. The values range from 40.0 MHz to enhance the system performance. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers and holes for optimizing the system performance. ...
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... Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to AHCI. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD may lower over time as with any storage... or disable the Setup animator. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to data processing. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may take a while depending on selected SATA SSDs, and cannot erase NVMe storage devices. • ...
... Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to AHCI. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD may lower over time as with any storage... or disable the Setup animator. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to data processing. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may take a while depending on selected SATA SSDs, and cannot erase NVMe storage devices. • ...
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... the Exit menu. The following utilities allow you to provide enhancements on the Setup menus. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-25 When you select this motherboard. Select Yes to boot. Visit http://www.asus.com to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the... without saving your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from one of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of the available filesystem devices. 3.11 Updating BIOS The...
... the Exit menu. The following utilities allow you to provide enhancements on the Setup menus. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-25 When you select this motherboard. Select Yes to boot. Visit http://www.asus.com to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the... without saving your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from one of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of the available filesystem devices. 3.11 Updating BIOS The...