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... CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is eager to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version...
... CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is eager to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version...
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... memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot* * For 2 or 3 Intel® SSDs on the next page) ix resolution 4096 x 2304@60Hz Supports HDMI 1.4b with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* - Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 modes)* - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with max. Dual interconnect...
... memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot* * For 2 or 3 Intel® SSDs on the next page) ix resolution 4096 x 2304@60Hz Supports HDMI 1.4b with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* - Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 modes)* - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with max. Dual interconnect...
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...1-13 1-11 1-12 1-8 1-13 1-11 1-9 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I /O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 5. DDR4 DIMM slots 8. RGB LED 10. LGA1151 CPU socket 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 12. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 16. CPU, AIO, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin AIO_ PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. USB 3.1 Gen2 connector (U31G2_EC1) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 4. M.2_2) 7. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) 17. Chapter 1 Refer to...
...1-13 1-11 1-12 1-8 1-13 1-11 1-9 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I /O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 5. DDR4 DIMM slots 8. RGB LED 10. LGA1151 CPU socket 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 12. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 16. CPU, AIO, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin AIO_ PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. USB 3.1 Gen2 connector (U31G2_EC1) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 4. M.2_2) 7. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) 17. Chapter 1 Refer to...
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... card configuration 2 Intel® SSDs on CPU support 3 Intel® SSDs on CPU support PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 x4+x4 x4+x4+x4 • Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I /O T_SENSOR 128Mb BIOS AUDIO AAFP 2280 TPU 2260 USB1112 CHA_FAN Intel® Z370 PCIEX16_1 1 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_2(SOCKET3)Bottom CLRTC PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V Slot No. Chapter 1 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power...
... card configuration 2 Intel® SSDs on CPU support 3 Intel® SSDs on CPU support PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 x4+x4 x4+x4+x4 • Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I /O T_SENSOR 128Mb BIOS AUDIO AAFP 2280 TPU 2260 USB1112 CHA_FAN Intel® Z370 PCIEX16_1 1 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_2(SOCKET3)Bottom CLRTC PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V Slot No. Chapter 1 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power...
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... ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING Analog front panel connector We recommend that supports HD Audio. If 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 BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 2. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34) These connectors connect...
... ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING Analog front panel connector We recommend that supports HD Audio. If 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 BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 2. Chapter 1 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34) These connectors connect...
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... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING Speaker Out connector ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING USB2.0 connector DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB1112 PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 1-13 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112) This connector is purchased separately. 6. 5. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot...
... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING Speaker Out connector ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING USB2.0 connector DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB1112 PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 1-13 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112) This connector is purchased separately. 6. 5. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot...
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... PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 1-15 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up...
... PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 1-15 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up...
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... of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Chapter 1 T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING ADD header The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with the 5V header on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. 11. ADD_HEADER Ground Data +5V PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING T_SENSOR connector 12. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is detached from the power supply.
... of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Chapter 1 T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING ADD header The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with the 5V header on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. 11. ADD_HEADER Ground Data +5V PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING T_SENSOR connector 12. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is detached from the power supply.
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The I GAMING 2-13 The illustration above is for all persons. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I /O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models.
The I GAMING 2-13 The illustration above is for all persons. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I /O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models.
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... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 2-15 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Off Description No link Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink...
... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 2-15 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Off Description No link Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink...
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...of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
...of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
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... language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for details. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the...
... language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for details. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the...
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... drive to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - Intel® SSDs on CPU support can be enabled only when installing the SSDs on the first, third, or forth slot on Self Test) when an error occurs in this menu allow you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the selected SATA port...
... drive to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - Intel® SSDs on CPU support can be enabled only when installing the SSDs on the first, third, or forth slot on Self Test) when an error occurs in this menu allow you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the selected SATA port...
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... and sleep settings. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RGB LED lighting This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] The system will automatically detect your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to your devices. 3.6.7 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard...
... and sleep settings. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RGB LED lighting This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Type C Power Switch [Auto] The system will automatically detect your USB Type C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to your devices. 3.6.7 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard...
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... Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on devices for each fan. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Qfan Configuration Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for better compatibility. Fast Boot [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS...
... Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on devices for each fan. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Qfan Configuration Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for better compatibility. Fast Boot [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS...
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... set the SATA mode to display the submenu. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only supported on the Advanced mode menu. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select an item then press to AHCI. Setup Animator This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to enable or disable...
... set the SATA mode to display the submenu. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only supported on the Advanced mode menu. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select an item then press to AHCI. Setup Animator This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to enable or disable...
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... Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that allows you to download the latest BIOS file for this option from the Exit menu. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Save Changes & Reset Once you to load the optimal default...
... Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that allows you to download the latest BIOS file for this option from the Exit menu. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Save Changes & Reset Once you to load the optimal default...
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... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive...
... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive...
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...SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to [Disabled]. 5. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Refer to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
...SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to [Disabled]. 5. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Refer to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. From the utility main menu, select 5. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you want to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click the name of the device you've inserted, go to complete the installation. Click OK. 4. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
... support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. From the utility main menu, select 5. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you want to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click the name of the device you've inserted, go to complete the installation. Click OK. 4. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...