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.... or (2) the serial number of reproduction and shipment, which you . SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing...
.... or (2) the serial number of reproduction and shipment, which you . SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing...
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... supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4. vii Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard...
... supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4. vii Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard...
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... Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the complete Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x2 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 devices) 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots Integrated Graphics Processor- Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** R efer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA...
... Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the complete Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x2 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 devices) 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots Integrated Graphics Processor- Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** R efer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA...
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...M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology * The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use a SATA device. ** Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the audio configuration - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z270 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back panel, blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 2 ports...
...M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology * The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use a SATA device. ** Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the audio configuration - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z270 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back panel, blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 2 ports...
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... ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 8.1 64-bit* Windows® 7* * Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.2" (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support...
... ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 8.1 64-bit* Windows® 7* * Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.2" (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support...
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...chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) 5. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 14. MemOK! DDR4 DIMM slots 6. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; button 7. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-11 1-18 1-4 1-17 1-5 1-9 1-15 1-21 1-13 1-10 1-19 1-16 1-20 1-20 1-14 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK...
...chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_ FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) 5. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 14. MemOK! DDR4 DIMM slots 6. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; button 7. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-11 1-18 1-4 1-17 1-5 1-9 1-15 1-21 1-13 1-10 1-19 1-16 1-20 1-20 1-14 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK...
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... 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-9 button lights continuously, press the MemOK! System will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to test one set is not properly installed. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button Installing...
... 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-9 button lights continuously, press the MemOK! System will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to test one set is not properly installed. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button Installing...
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... Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z270 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-13 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;
... Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z270 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-13 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;
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... USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-15 USB3_56) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device...
... USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-15 USB3_56) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • The plugged USB 3.0 device...
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... system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-19 The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector when a chassis...
... system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-19 The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector when a chassis...
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... Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 2-13 Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS.
... Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 2-13 Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS.
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... system. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS settings and options may result to the latest BIOS version for system...
... system. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS settings and options may result to the latest BIOS version for system...
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... switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan...
... switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan...
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... Setup Tree Map screen. Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-13 Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to open 2. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to default favorite items 3. Select an item from the BIOS screen to save as Memory...
... Setup Tree Map screen. Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-13 Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to open 2. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to default favorite items 3. Select an item from the BIOS screen to save as Memory...
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... order of SATA devices. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-17 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM...
... order of SATA devices. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-17 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM...
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... selected SATA port. If a SATA device is detected, SATA6G_1 will be used in the hard disks. ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please note that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2_1 Configuration: [Auto][SATA mode][PCIE mode] [Auto] Auto...
... selected SATA port. If a SATA device is detected, SATA6G_1 will be used in the hard disks. ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please note that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2_1 Configuration: [Auto][SATA mode][PCIE mode] [Auto] Auto...
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... system. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Setup Animator This item allows you to confirm your choice. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to enable or disable the Setup Animator. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item...
... system. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Setup Animator This item allows you to confirm your choice. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to enable or disable the Setup Animator. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item...
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... boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you want to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-29 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive...
... boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you want to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-29 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive...
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... exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. Install the SATA hard disks into the...
... exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. Install the SATA hard disks into the...
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... RAID driver for your optical drive. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. Press to exit or press to return to complete the installation. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the USB flash drive. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility...
... RAID driver for your optical drive. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. Press to exit or press to return to complete the installation. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the USB flash drive. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility...