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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product ... 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 Fan holder installation ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product ... 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 Fan holder installation ...
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...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...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 change without notice. ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability 2...
...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...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 change without notice. ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability 2...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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... (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 M.2 sockets (M.2_1; Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 16. Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 18. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector ... pin ADD_HEADER) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 6. 3D Mount 7. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 15. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. USB ...
... (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 M.2 sockets (M.2_1; Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 16. Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 18. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector ... pin ADD_HEADER) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 6. 3D Mount 7. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 15. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. USB ...
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... 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-F GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or... above to ensure the system stability. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU ...
... 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-F GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or... above to ensure the system stability. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU ...
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...HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. System panel ... or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. GND 9. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-17 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-...
...HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. System panel ... or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. GND 9. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-17 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-...
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-19 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 ... LED strip does not light up when the system 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 operating. • The LED strips are for RGB LED strips. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) These...
ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-19 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 ... LED strip does not light up when the system 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 operating. • The LED strips are for RGB LED strips. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) These...
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... of 60 LEDs. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-21 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 ...
... of 60 LEDs. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-21 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 ...
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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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... after the system LED turns on the chain) c. The system then runs the power-on the devices in the following order: a. If you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . Ensure that is equipped with...
... after the system LED turns on the chain) c. The system then runs the power-on the devices in the following order: a. If you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . Ensure that is equipped with...