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......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 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing ...2.1.3 Motherboard 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 ASUS fan holder installation 2-14 2.2 Motherboard rear ...
......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 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing ...2.1.3 Motherboard 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 ASUS fan holder installation 2-14 2.2 Motherboard rear ...
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... with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are not damaged. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are using...
... with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are not damaged. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are using...
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... documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. vii Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists...Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you ...
... documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. vii Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists...Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you ...
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...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 the latest version from ASUS support website. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D ports - Supports HDMI 1.4b...to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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* - Integrated Graphics Processor - ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications ...
...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 the latest version from ASUS support website. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D ports - Supports HDMI 1.4b...to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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* - Integrated Graphics Processor - ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications ...
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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. xiii
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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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ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the ...any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the ...any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.8 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.8 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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...
... the cap after installing the motherboard. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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...
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Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four (4) DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-5
Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four (4) DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-5
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE x1_1 slot PCIE x16/x8_1 slot PCIE x1_2 slot PCIE x8_2 slot PCIE x1_3 slot PCIE x2_3 slot ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE x1_1 slot PCIE x16/x8_1 slot PCIE x1_2 slot PCIE x8_2 slot PCIE x1_3 slot PCIE x2_3 slot ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... recommended) N/A x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for this...
... recommended) N/A x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for this...
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...ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-11 If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is solved. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard.... The LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. Chapter 1 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Q LEDs ...
...ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-11 If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is solved. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED The motherboard.... The LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. Chapter 1 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Q LEDs ...
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... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56... 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 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.
... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA6G_34, SATA6G_56... 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 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.
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... this connector. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-13 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 1 2. Connect one end of the system chassis. We recommend...
... this connector. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-13 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 1 2. Connect one end of the system chassis. We recommend...
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mb/s connection speed. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-15 Doing so will damage the motherboard! This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 6. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mb/s connection speed. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-15 Doing so will damage the motherboard! This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 6. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
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Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (... the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (... the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING Bottom of CPU 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING Bottom of CPU 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
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...or bend the 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... motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. Top of the CPU Installation Tool when installing, removing, or picking up the...
...or bend the 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... motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. Top of the CPU Installation Tool when installing, removing, or picking up the...