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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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... support list. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz - Supports DVI-D with SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2 ports when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1151 Socket...
... support list. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz - Supports DVI-D with SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2 ports when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1151 Socket...
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... connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x CPU_OV jumper (continued on the next page) x Sonic Radar III - ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary Audio ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Dual Headphone Amplifiers - Impedance sense for 8-Channel audio Intel® Z370 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 4 ports at mid- Supports up to...
... connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x CPU_OV jumper (continued on the next page) x Sonic Radar III - ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary Audio ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Dual Headphone Amplifiers - Impedance sense for 8-Channel audio Intel® Z370 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 4 ports at mid- Supports up to...
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Installation tools and components Intel® 1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® 1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components Intel® 1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® 1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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... (M.2_1; M.2_2) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-4 1-16 1-10 1-5 1-14 1-19 1-12 1-18 1-9 1-15 1-14 1-13 1-13 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_78, U31G1_56) 7. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56 9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 13. DDR4 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM jumper...
... (M.2_1; M.2_2) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-4 1-16 1-10 1-5 1-14 1-19 1-12 1-18 1-9 1-15 1-14 1-13 1-13 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_78, U31G1_56) 7. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56 9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 13. DDR4 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM jumper...
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... the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processor. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase...
... the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processor. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase...
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PCIe_x8_2 - shared - - - - - - PCIe_x2_3 shared - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN I219V - - - Chapter 1 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A x8 ...
PCIe_x8_2 - shared - - - - - - PCIe_x2_3 shared - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN I219V - - - Chapter 1 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 x16 (single VGA recommended) N/A x8 ...
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If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk...
If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk...
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ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-19 The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. M.2_2) These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). M.2 sockets (M.2_1; Chapter 1 10.
ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-19 The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. M.2_2) These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). M.2 sockets (M.2_1; Chapter 1 10.
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.... • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-2...CPU Installation Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the...
.... • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-2...CPU Installation Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the...
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DVI-D port 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 12 8. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E12 4. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 5. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 ... the operating system's setting. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-15
DVI-D port 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 12 8. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E12 4. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 5. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 ... the operating system's setting. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-15
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... disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU...
... disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU...
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..., or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Click RAID then click Next. 4. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that you want to set to start the OC...
..., or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Click RAID then click Next. 4. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that you want to set to start the OC...
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... to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. 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 the...CPU core ratios. CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to 650...(base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-15
... to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. 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 the...CPU core ratios. CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to 650...(base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-15
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... for PCH and SA PCI Express. 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Chapter 3 3-16...
... for PCH and SA PCI Express. 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Chapter 3 3-16...
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... to [Enabled]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-17 S.M.A.R.T. Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] when you to set the SATA Controller(s) to enable or disable the SATA Device. SATA Mode Selection This...
... to [Enabled]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-17 S.M.A.R.T. Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] when you to set the SATA Controller(s) to enable or disable the SATA Device. SATA Mode Selection This...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.8 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch off . ErP Ready This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the ... Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
...Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.8 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch off . ErP Ready This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the ... Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
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... Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Select an...
... Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Select an...
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...tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 4-1 RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and .... The new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping...
...tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 4-1 RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and .... The new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping...
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...BIOS Setup again. 6. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection... SATA ports are set the item to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 4. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to display the...
...BIOS Setup again. 6. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection... SATA ports are set the item to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 4. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to display the...