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... F_PANEL) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 17. M.2 sockets (M.2_2) Page 1-12 1-15 1-16 1-13 1-4 1-14 1-5 1-10 1-10 1-9 1-17 1-16 1-11 1-12 1-8 1-13 1-11 1-8 1-14 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING 1-3 LGA1151 CPU socket 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 15. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) 19. Chapter 1 • M.2_2 is located on the bottom of the motherboard...
... F_PANEL) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 17. M.2 sockets (M.2_2) Page 1-12 1-15 1-16 1-13 1-4 1-14 1-5 1-10 1-10 1-9 1-17 1-16 1-11 1-12 1-8 1-13 1-11 1-8 1-14 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING 1-3 LGA1151 CPU socket 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 15. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) 19. Chapter 1 • M.2_2 is located on the bottom of the motherboard...
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, 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. STRIX Z270I GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 • Ensure that all power cables are ...removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / ...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, 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. STRIX Z270I GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 • Ensure that all power cables are ...removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / ...
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shared - - - shared - shared - shared - shared - shared - shared - ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. C D - shared - - - - - Chapter 1 1.1.5 Expansion slots ...SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL RGB_HEADER DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) USB3_34 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 HDMI DP LGA1151 LAN_USB3_34 Intel® (Bottom) I219V M.2(WIFI) AIO_PUMP BATT_CON Super I/O T_SENSOR AUDIO AAFP 2280 TPU TPM 2260 128Mb BIOS Intel® ...
shared - - - shared - shared - shared - shared - shared - shared - ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. C D - shared - - - - - Chapter 1 1.1.5 Expansion slots ...SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL RGB_HEADER DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) USB3_34 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 HDMI DP LGA1151 LAN_USB3_34 Intel® (Bottom) I219V M.2(WIFI) AIO_PUMP BATT_CON Super I/O T_SENSOR AUDIO AAFP 2280 TPU TPM 2260 128Mb BIOS Intel® ...
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Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS STRIX Z270I 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 STRIX Z270I 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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... 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..... • 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...
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... DRAM_LED CPU_LED RGBLED EATXPWR SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL RGB_HEADER DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) 2 18 17 HDMI DP LGA1151 LAN_USB3_34 Intel® (Bottom) I219V M.2(WIFI) AIO_PUMP BATT_CON Super I/O T_SENSOR AUDIO AAFP 2280 TPU TPM 2260 128Mb BIOS Intel® Z270 ALC 1220 CHA_FAN PCIEX16_1...
... DRAM_LED CPU_LED RGBLED EATXPWR SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL RGB_HEADER DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) 2 18 17 HDMI DP LGA1151 LAN_USB3_34 Intel® (Bottom) I219V M.2(WIFI) AIO_PUMP BATT_CON Super I/O T_SENSOR AUDIO AAFP 2280 TPU TPM 2260 128Mb BIOS Intel® Z270 ALC 1220 CHA_FAN PCIEX16_1...
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... 4-pin AIO_PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. RGB LED 10, RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 11. USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_EC1) 2. LGA1151 CPU socket 6. POST State LEDs 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 12. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 13. USB 3.0 connector (...header (2-pin BATT_CON) Page 1-14 1-16 1-17 1-15 1-4 1-15 1-5 1-11 1-11 1-10 1-18 1-17 1-13 1-13 1-9 1-14 1-12 1-9 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING 1-3 Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 5. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 16. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. M.2 sockets ...
... 4-pin AIO_PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. RGB LED 10, RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 11. USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_EC1) 2. LGA1151 CPU socket 6. POST State LEDs 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 12. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 13. USB 3.0 connector (...header (2-pin BATT_CON) Page 1-14 1-16 1-17 1-15 1-4 1-15 1-5 1-11 1-11 1-10 1-18 1-17 1-13 1-13 1-9 1-14 1-12 1-9 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING 1-3 Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 5. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 16. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. M.2 sockets ...
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...cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel...1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. STRIX Z270I GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter ...
...cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel...1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. STRIX Z270I GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter ...
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... (64bit, 288-pin module) USB3_34 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 HDMI DP LGA1151 LAN_USB3_34 Intel® (Bottom) I219V M.2(WIFI) AIO_PUMP BATT_CON Super I/O T_SENSOR AUDIO AAFP 2280 TPU TPM 2260 128Mb BIOS Intel® Z270 ALC CHA_FAN 1220 PCIEX16_1 1 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_2(SOCKET3)Bottom CLRTC PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIEx16_1 slot ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING 1-7
... (64bit, 288-pin module) USB3_34 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 HDMI DP LGA1151 LAN_USB3_34 Intel® (Bottom) I219V M.2(WIFI) AIO_PUMP BATT_CON Super I/O T_SENSOR AUDIO AAFP 2280 TPU TPM 2260 128Mb BIOS Intel® Z270 ALC CHA_FAN 1220 PCIEX16_1 1 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_2(SOCKET3)Bottom CLRTC PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIEx16_1 slot ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING 1-7
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING 2-3
DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING 2-3
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... 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..... • 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...