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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview... 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 ASUS fan holder installation 2-14 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.3 Starting up for the first...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview... 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 ASUS fan holder installation 2-14 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.3 Starting up for the first...
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... - Adjust BIOS settings to the latest version from ASUS support website. Intel® Optane Memory Ready** * The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* - resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz - Supports DVI-D with max. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA...
... - Adjust BIOS settings to the latest version from ASUS support website. Intel® Optane Memory Ready** * The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* - resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz - Supports DVI-D with max. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA...
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... - AI Charger (continued on VGA, LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB 3.1 Gen 1/2.0 ports - EPU - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary Rear Panel I /O ASUS Exclusive Features - EPU Fan Xpert 4 Core - Q-Shield - Stainless Steel Back I /O Ports ROG Exclusive Features 2 x USB 2.0 ports [black] 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports Type-A [red] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] 1 x PS...
... - AI Charger (continued on VGA, LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB 3.1 Gen 1/2.0 ports - EPU - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary Rear Panel I /O ASUS Exclusive Features - EPU Fan Xpert 4 Core - Q-Shield - Stainless Steel Back I /O Ports ROG Exclusive Features 2 x USB 2.0 ports [black] 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports Type-A [red] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] 1 x PS...
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...ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, 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...2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst IV* ROG RAMCache II ROG Clone Drive ROG CPU-Z Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities Operating system support Form factor * ROG GameFirst IV is only available for the latest specifications...
...ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, 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...2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst IV* ROG RAMCache II ROG Clone Drive ROG CPU-Z Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities Operating system support Form factor * ROG GameFirst IV is only available for the latest specifications...
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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING motherboard 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x ROG cable label set 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x ASUS fan holder 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING motherboard 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x ROG cable label set 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x ASUS fan holder 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-5
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-5
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... requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. We strongly recommend that you to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H 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. You can easily navigate the...
... requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. We strongly recommend that you to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H 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. You can easily navigate the...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-15 The following item appears only when you set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows... you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to set the CPU...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-15 The following item appears only when you set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows... you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to set the CPU...
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...devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-21 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Click...when you set the Launch CSM to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Devices Control This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch.
...devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-21 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Click...when you set the Launch CSM to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Devices Control This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch.
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.... • Locked. You have password protection by ASUS. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be locked if the Secure Erase process is the result of a BIOS protective measure. SSDs might be performed to booting. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-23 The frozen state is either incomplete or...
.... • Locked. You have password protection by ASUS. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be locked if the Secure Erase process is the result of a BIOS protective measure. SSDs might be performed to booting. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-23 The frozen state is either incomplete or...
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3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Insert the USB flash ... or an OS‑based utility. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet without having to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-27 Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Insert the USB flash ... or an OS‑based utility. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet without having to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-27 Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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... the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-29 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press...
... the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-29 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press...
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... WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING A-3 This product has been designed to the highest standards for detailed recycling information in municipal waste. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE...
... WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING A-3 This product has been designed to the highest standards for detailed recycling information in municipal waste. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE...
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... +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539... Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING A-5 Appendix ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
... +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539... Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING A-5 Appendix ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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... (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Appendix DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
... (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Appendix DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.