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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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 Jumpers 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 TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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 Jumpers 1-10 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features ASUS Features Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi TUF Thermal Radar Core+ "TUF ENGINE!" ASUS Q-Slot - MemOK! - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags - ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" ASUS SafeSlot - ASUS EZ Flash...
TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features ASUS Features Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi TUF Thermal Radar Core+ "TUF ENGINE!" ASUS Q-Slot - MemOK! - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Turbo LAN to experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags - ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "Safe & Stable!" ASUS SafeSlot - ASUS EZ Flash...
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...and tests failsafe memory settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. This is ideal for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-9 MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change ... motherboard may cause system boot failure. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set is not properly installed.
...and tests failsafe memory settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. This is ideal for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-9 MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change ... motherboard may cause system boot failure. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set is not properly installed.
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... up until the problem is solved. 2. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU,... hard disk drives. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing ...
... up until the problem is solved. 2. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU,... hard disk drives. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing ...
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... intrusion sensor or switch cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is removed or replaced. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-19 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The HDD...signal is for the system power button. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This...
... intrusion sensor or switch cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is removed or replaced. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-19 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The HDD...signal is for the system power button. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This...
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... 9. HDMI port 7. USB 2.0 ports 1314 2. Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • USB 3.1/3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to...
... 9. HDMI port 7. USB 2.0 ports 1314 2. Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • USB 3.1/3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to...
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* LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (... 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. Black - 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel...
* LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (... 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. Black - 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel...
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... more than four seconds to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After applying power, the system power LED on . If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on sleep...the BIOS setting. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Monitor b. For systems with the "green" standards or if it has ...
... more than four seconds to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After applying power, the system power LED on . If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on sleep...the BIOS setting. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Monitor b. For systems with the "green" standards or if it has ...