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... you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are using onboard M.2 cards, go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set all the corresponding PCIE slots to [Disabled]. 5.
... you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are using onboard M.2 cards, go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set all the corresponding PCIE slots to [Disabled]. 5.
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...CPU to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the PCIE slot(s) that you plan on using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS drives, please install the Hyper M.2 x16 cards into supported PCIE slots. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some motherboards... X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. 4. If you have installed the Hyper M.2 x16 card(s) or PCIE X4 SSD card(s) to section Expansion slots in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 5. Go to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on the PCIE...
...CPU to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the PCIE slot(s) that you plan on using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS drives, please install the Hyper M.2 x16 cards into supported PCIE slots. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some motherboards... X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. 4. If you have installed the Hyper M.2 x16 card(s) or PCIE X4 SSD card(s) to section Expansion slots in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 5. Go to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on the PCIE...
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... on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. If you are now ready to install an operating system to the supported PCIE slots. Follow the screen instructions to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. Boot ...the computer using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS drives, please install the Hyper M.2 x16 cards to the independent drives or bootable array. 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during OS...
... on using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. If you are now ready to install an operating system to the supported PCIE slots. Follow the screen instructions to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. Boot ...the computer using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS drives, please install the Hyper M.2 x16 cards to the independent drives or bootable array. 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during OS...
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... your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are required. Please proceed to next step. • If you are setting up an NVMe RAID set, go to...
... your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are required. Please proceed to next step. • If you are setting up an NVMe RAID set, go to...
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... options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Training Profile Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal...the AC/DC Loadline. The thermal conditions should be adjusted automatically to enhance the stability of your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 31 Disable this item to CPU loading. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS]...
... options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Training Profile Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal...the AC/DC Loadline. The thermal conditions should be adjusted automatically to enhance the stability of your CPU specification. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 31 Disable this item to CPU loading. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS]...
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... you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 46 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual PCIEx16_1 Link Speed This item allows you to fail. Disabling this item may cause some devices to configure the PCIEx16_1 slot. PEG Port Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable IOAPIC 24-119...
... you to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 46 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual PCIEx16_1 Link Speed This item allows you to fail. Disabling this item may cause some devices to configure the PCIEx16_1 slot. PEG Port Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable IOAPIC 24-119...
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...to your USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will be used in this slot. When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off ) states. When Hyper M.2 X16 is in this mode. [PCIE] Only supports M.2 PCIE ...] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Please note that SATA6G_2 port cannot be supported in the S5 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 50 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual PCIEX16_3 Bandwidth [X2 Mode] Run at X2 mode with SATA6G_56 enabled. [X4 Mode] Run at X4 mode for higher performance with SATA6G_56...
...to your USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will be used in this slot. When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off ) states. When Hyper M.2 X16 is in this mode. [PCIE] Only supports M.2 PCIE ...] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Please note that SATA6G_2 port cannot be supported in the S5 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 50 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual PCIEX16_3 Bandwidth [X2 Mode] Run at X2 mode with SATA6G_56 enabled. [X4 Mode] Run at X4 mode for higher performance with SATA6G_56...
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This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. 72 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. 1.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface.
This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. 72 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. 1.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface.
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv 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 Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-9 1.1.7 Jumper 1-10 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv 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 Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches 1-9 1.1.7 Jumper 1-10 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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... electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure...
... electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure...
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...** Refer to www.asus.com for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16, x8/x8) Intel® Z390 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (max. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Graphic Multi-GPU Support... memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is set at x4 mode)* 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - Intel&#...
...** Refer to www.asus.com for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16, x8/x8) Intel® Z390 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (max. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Graphic Multi-GPU Support... memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is set at x4 mode)* 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - Intel&#...
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... (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Special Feature ROG RAMCache III ROG GameFirst V ROG CPU-Z ROG Overwolf Aura - Procool - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - AI Charger ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices - Aura Addressable Strip Header ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual...
... (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Special Feature ROG RAMCache III ROG GameFirst V ROG CPU-Z ROG Overwolf Aura - Procool - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - AI Charger ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices - Aura Addressable Strip Header ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual...
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... 1-24 1-14 1-21 1-24 1-11 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 1-3 II switch (MemOK!_II) 7. M.2_2 (Socket 3)) 20. LED connector (8-pin LED1_CON) 21. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C5) 8. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 11. Node connector (12-1 pin NODE) 17. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. DDR4 DIMM slots 6. SATA6G_56) 9. Clear RTC RAM jumper...
... 1-24 1-14 1-21 1-24 1-11 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 1-3 II switch (MemOK!_II) 7. M.2_2 (Socket 3)) 20. LED connector (8-pin LED1_CON) 21. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C5) 8. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 11. Node connector (12-1 pin NODE) 17. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. DDR4 DIMM slots 6. SATA6G_56) 9. Clear RTC RAM jumper...
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Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No.
1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No.
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...® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. Hyper M.2 X16 card configuration 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support 3 Intel® SSD on CPU support PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIEX16_1...
...® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. Hyper M.2 X16 card configuration 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support 3 Intel® SSD on CPU support PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIEX16_1...
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... 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z390 chipset. • The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 1-13 SATA6G_34; The PCIe x16_3 is set at https://www.asus.com/support. SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. • These connectors are set the...
... 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z390 chipset. • The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 1-13 SATA6G_34; The PCIe x16_3 is set at https://www.asus.com/support. SATA6G_56) These connectors connect to [AHCI] by default. • These connectors are set the...
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB_E12; This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that allows you to 480 MBps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB_1112) These connectors are for the thermistor cable that ...
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB_E12; This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that allows you to 480 MBps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB_1112) These connectors are for the thermistor cable that ...
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LED connector (8-pin LED1_CON) This LED connector is purchased separately. 16. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Chapter 1 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for connecting LED strips on your back I/O cover. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
LED connector (8-pin LED1_CON) This LED connector is purchased separately. 16. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Chapter 1 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for connecting LED strips on your back I/O cover. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... error occurs in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration...
... error occurs in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration...
