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...11. Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 5. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. LGA1151 CPU socket 6. M.2_2) 7. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34) 14. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112...Rear I GAMING 1-3 POST State LEDs 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 4. USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 15. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) Page 1-12 1-14 1-15 1-18 1-4 1-17 1-5 1-10 1-10 1-18 1-16 1-13 1-11 1-12 1-8 1-13 1-11 1-9 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I /O ...
...11. Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 5. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. LGA1151 CPU socket 6. M.2_2) 7. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12, SATA 6G_34) 14. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112...Rear I GAMING 1-3 POST State LEDs 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 4. USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 15. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) Page 1-12 1-14 1-15 1-18 1-4 1-17 1-5 1-10 1-10 1-18 1-16 1-13 1-11 1-12 1-8 1-13 1-11 1-9 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I /O ...
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...cap after installing the motherboard. ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 • Ensure that the PnP cap is 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 Core™ processors. Chapter 1 1.1.3...
...cap after installing the motherboard. ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 • Ensure that the PnP cap is 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 Core™ processors. Chapter 1 1.1.3...
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...) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL ADD_HEADER U31G1_12 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 HDMI_DP LGA1151 LAN_U31G1_34 AIO_PUMP M.2(WIFI) Intel® (Bottom) I219V BATT_CON Super I GAMING 1-7 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...
...) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL ADD_HEADER U31G1_12 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 HDMI_DP LGA1151 LAN_U31G1_34 AIO_PUMP M.2(WIFI) Intel® (Bottom) I219V BATT_CON Super I GAMING 1-7 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...
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Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I GAMING 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
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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. 2-4... 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....
.... • 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. 2-4... 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....