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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai... menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai... menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
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... the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. 4. vii Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
... the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. 4. vii Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
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... to use SATA device. ** Before using M.2 SATA mode device. Integrated Graphics Processor - ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1151 Socket for ...Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 1 x M .2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* - 1 x M .2_2 Socket 3 with SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2 ports when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to www.asus...
... to use SATA device. ** Before using M.2 SATA mode device. Integrated Graphics Processor - ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1151 Socket for ...Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 1 x M .2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* - 1 x M .2_2 Socket 3 with SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2 ports when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to www.asus...
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..., advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly...
..., advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly...
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...On Self Test (POST). After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Please visit ASUS website for information on . Do this section are for details. • If the system... you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup If you failed to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers for the detailed BIOS content manual. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...On Self Test (POST). After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Please visit ASUS website for information on . Do this section are for details. • If the system... you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup If you failed to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers for the detailed BIOS content manual. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to eight...Yes. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to your system. Key in the BIOS Flash. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Configuration options: [PCIEX16/X8_1]...
... then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to eight...Yes. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to your system. Key in the BIOS Flash. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Configuration options: [PCIEX16/X8_1]...
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... potentially risky. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. 2. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is...
... potentially risky. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. 2. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is...
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... latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-27 Updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is...BIOS update process. Press to switch to the Drive field. 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS...
... latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-27 Updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is...BIOS update process. Press to switch to the Drive field. 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS...
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... connection method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and...
... connection method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and...
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... a USB flash drive that you want to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-29 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! If you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets...
... a USB flash drive that you want to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-29 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! If you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets...