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...model number and version, as required under the same license as source code archives, etc. Such software in this email address). 2 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual No part of shipment with you give us a notification to this product. or (2) the serial number of Certain Software This product ... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
...model number and version, as required under the same license as source code archives, etc. Such software in this email address). 2 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual No part of shipment with you give us a notification to this product. or (2) the serial number of Certain Software This product ... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
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... Storage Technology 31 1.7 Monitor menu 31 1.8 Boot menu...35 1.9 Tool menu...40 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 40 1.9.2 Secure Erase 40 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 41 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 42 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 42 1.10 Exit menu...42 1.11 Updating BIOS 43 1.11.1 EZ Update 43 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 43 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 45 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 3
... Storage Technology 31 1.7 Monitor menu 31 1.8 Boot menu...35 1.9 Tool menu...40 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 40 1.9.2 Secure Erase 40 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 41 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 42 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information 42 1.10 Exit menu...42 1.11 Updating BIOS 43 1.11.1 EZ Update 43 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 43 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 45 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 3
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BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most... on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. 4 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z270IGAM.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.
BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most... on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. 4 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z270IGAM.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.
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... boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 5 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief... via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. If you see on . See the motnerboard manual for information on how to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in Boot menu or by pressing...
... boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 5 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief... via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. If you see on . See the motnerboard manual for information on how to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you in Boot menu or by pressing...
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The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Refer to the system. 6 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the basic system information, and ...an overview of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ...
The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Refer to the system. 6 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the basic system information, and ...an overview of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ...
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... configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 7
... configure the BIOS settings. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 7
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...loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your fans. Refer to RAID mode. Language This button above the menu bar allows you to change the...Tuning Wizard(F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and ...
...loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your fans. Refer to RAID mode. Language This button above the menu bar allows you to change the...Tuning Wizard(F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. 8 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and ...
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Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of options. To change the value of the selected item. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to select items in BIOS Setup. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of... the menu and change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the ASUS support website.
Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of options. To change the value of the selected item. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to select items in BIOS Setup. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of... the menu and change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the ASUS support website.
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1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 10 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual
1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 10 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual
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Click Apply to manually configure your fans 1. Speed points To configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
Click Apply to manually configure your fans 1. Speed points To configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 11 Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
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OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. Press on your system using this feature. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen.
OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 12 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. Press on your system using this feature. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen.
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... sure, then click Next. 5. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 13 Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to start the OC Tuning.
... sure, then click Next. 5. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to connect your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 13 Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to start the OC Tuning.
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Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Super Speed, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10). b. 4. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 6. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5). 5. After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual
Select the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to reset your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Super Speed, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10). b. 4. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to continue the RAID setup. 6. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5). 5. After selecting the type of storage for your system. 14 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual
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1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 15 You can easily save and access your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default.
1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 15 You can easily save and access your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default.
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... that you want to open 2. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot...
... that you want to open 2. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot...
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... the default [Not Installed]. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 17 Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic...
... the default [Not Installed]. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 17 Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic...
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...at which provides better granularity. We recommend you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you install Intel® 7th Generation K series processors. This item only displays when you to enable...] or [Per Core], the following item appears only when you to set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 18 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to adjust the value. Use the or to...
...at which provides better granularity. We recommend you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you install Intel® 7th Generation K series processors. This item only displays when you to enable...] or [Per Core], the following item appears only when you to set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 18 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to adjust the value. Use the or to...
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... the and keys to boost or enhance system performance. [Auto] [Max Power-Saving Mode] Automatically adjusts the power usage based on the system load. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 19 EPU and Performance Mode [Auto] EPU and Performance Mode lets you configure the power usage to adjust the value. Changing the values in this...
... the and keys to boost or enhance system performance. [Auto] [Max Power-Saving Mode] Automatically adjusts the power usage based on the system load. ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 19 EPU and Performance Mode [Auto] EPU and Performance Mode lets you configure the power usage to adjust the value. Changing the values in this...
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...the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] 20 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual Higher levels of every component's phase. [T. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you set the power phase control of peak noise ... value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to reduce the magnitude of the CPU. Use the and keys to 500KHz with a...
...the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] 20 ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual Higher levels of every component's phase. [T. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you set the power phase control of peak noise ... value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to reduce the magnitude of the CPU. Use the and keys to 500KHz with a...
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... Paradise FCLK Frequency [Auto] FCLK Frequency can take the values of the reference BCLK supplied to get more accurate Base Clocks Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 21 Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV [1000mV] BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item automatically reduces...
... Paradise FCLK Frequency [Auto] FCLK Frequency can take the values of the reference BCLK supplied to get more accurate Base Clocks Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS Manual 21 Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV [1000mV] BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item automatically reduces...