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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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... of individual CPUs. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** R efer 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... Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* (max. TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1151 socket for 7th & 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium...
... of individual CPUs. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** R efer 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... Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* (max. TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1151 socket for 7th & 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium...
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... supports 3A power output - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A) (continued on the next page) x TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type...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 latest version from the ASUS support website. Before using 7th Generation Intel® Processors.
... supports 3A power output - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A) (continued on the next page) x TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type...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 latest version from the ASUS support website. Before using 7th Generation Intel® Processors.
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...Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and 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 ...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. TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ...
...Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and 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 ...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. TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ...
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Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-5
Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-5
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...when you install 4 GB or more on the motherboard. c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. For effective use a more efficient...‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to the...
...when you install 4 GB or more on the motherboard. c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. For effective use a more efficient...‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to the...
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...BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to test one ...will appear during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! This is not properly installed. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-9 MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds...
...BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to test one ...will appear during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! This is not properly installed. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-9 MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds...
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... powers the RAM data in CMOS. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due...
... powers the RAM data in CMOS. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due...
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... LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. This is a reminder that the system is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that...
... LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. This is a reminder that the system is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that...
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After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the ...
After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the ...
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... Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
... Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
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... and boot order. • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-13 Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. from the submenu...
... and boot order. • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-13 Go to My Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. from the submenu...
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... BIOS password. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you have forgotten your memory modules for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the screen show [Installed]. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu...show the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear...
... BIOS password. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you have forgotten your memory modules for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the screen show [Installed]. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu...show the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-15 BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating ... from 98.0 MHz to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The following item appears only when you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 3-15 BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating ... from 98.0 MHz to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The following item appears only when you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is...
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...create a profile. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile from/to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to key in your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This... displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Profile Name This item allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to store or load...Setup Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
...create a profile. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile from/to your USB drive. 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to key in your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This... displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Profile Name This item allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to store or load...Setup Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.