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... the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives, etc. 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. Such software in writing by the applicable law...
... the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives, etc. 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. Such software in writing by the applicable law...
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... 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-28 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-28 3.6.11 USB Configuration 3-28 3.7 Monitor menu 3-29 3.8 Boot menu 3-31 3.9 Tool menu 3-34 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-34 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-34 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-34 3.10 Exit menu 3-35 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-36 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-37 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-39 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS...
... 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-28 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-28 3.6.11 USB Configuration 3-28 3.7 Monitor menu 3-29 3.8 Boot menu 3-31 3.9 Tool menu 3-34 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-34 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-34 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-34 3.10 Exit menu 3-35 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-36 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-37 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-39 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS...
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...frequency supported varies by processor. ** R efer to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list. TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING specifications summary CPU LGA1151 socket for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The support of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively) Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)* - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports...
...frequency supported varies by processor. ** R efer to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list. TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING specifications summary CPU LGA1151 socket for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The support of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively) Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)* - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports...
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... Power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper * By default, the CPU/Chassis Q-Fan control setting is set to Auto mode, which detects the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning 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...
... Power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper * By default, the CPU/Chassis Q-Fan control setting is set to Auto mode, which detects the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically. 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning 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...
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... panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 10. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-16 1-15 1-4 1-5 1-10 1-14 1-18 1-12 1-17 1-13 1-9 1-12 1-13 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 1-3 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. LGA1151 CPU socket 4. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. USB1314) 11. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP+, 4-pin AIO_PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1...
... panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 10. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-16 1-15 1-4 1-5 1-10 1-14 1-18 1-12 1-17 1-13 1-9 1-12 1-13 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 1-3 DDR4 DIMM slots 5. LGA1151 CPU socket 4. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. USB1314) 11. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP+, 4-pin AIO_PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1...
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... RTC RAM: 1. ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 1-9 For system failure due to re-enter data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 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 to the chipset behavior, AC power off and turn on the CLRTC jumper...
... RTC RAM: 1. ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 1-9 For system failure due to re-enter data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 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 to the chipset behavior, AC power off and turn on the CLRTC jumper...
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... PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 1-13 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to this connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. Front panel audio connector...
... PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 1-13 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to this connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. Front panel audio connector...
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RESET +PWR_LED- ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 1-17 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR_LED- PWR_SW SPEAKER PLED+ PLEDPWR Ground +5V_SPKO Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- 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 the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system...
RESET +PWR_LED- ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 1-17 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR_LED- PWR_SW SPEAKER PLED+ PLEDPWR Ground +5V_SPKO Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- 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 the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system...
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... four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. For systems with the last device on self tests (POST). External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for more than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on test. Turn...
... four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. For systems with the last device on self tests (POST). External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for more than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on test. Turn...
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...: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface...
...: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface...
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... BIOS settings. 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 Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-3 Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA...
... BIOS settings. 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 Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-3 Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA...
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... core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-23 Active Processor Cores This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Intel Virtualization Technology When set to activate in each processor package. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than two frequency to enable or disable the Software...
... core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-23 Active Processor Cores This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Intel Virtualization Technology When set to activate in each processor package. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than two frequency to enable or disable the Software...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Vt-d Allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] iGPU Multi-Monitor This item allows you to enable the virtualization technology fundtion on the memory controller...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to select a primary display from CPU, PCIE and PCI graphics devices. Vt-d Allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] iGPU Multi-Monitor This item allows you to enable the virtualization technology fundtion on the memory controller...
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...port. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to configure the PCI Express slots. Memory Remap Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. PCIEx16_1 Link Speed Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for slot 1. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration...
...port. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to configure the PCI Express slots. Memory Remap Set this item to [Enabled] to support DRAM address remapping for 64-bit operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. PCIEx16_1 Link Speed Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for slot 1. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration...
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... support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe LAN cards. Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in this menu allow you set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power...
... support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe LAN cards. Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in this menu allow you set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power...
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... monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and MotherBoard temperatures. Q-Fan Configuration The subitems in your system before you to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for each fan. Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for the location of the USB ports. 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you disable this item. Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. Configuration options...
... monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and MotherBoard temperatures. Q-Fan Configuration The subitems in your system before you to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for each fan. Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for the location of the USB ports. 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you disable this item. Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. Configuration options...
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... screen depends on devices or the Windows UEFI mode. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-33 The following items appear only when you want to select the type of device items that you want to start booting from the available devices. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from Network Devices [Legacy...
... screen depends on devices or the Windows UEFI mode. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-33 The following items appear only when you want to select the type of device items that you want to start booting from the available devices. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from Network Devices [Legacy...
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.... 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-39 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover...
.... 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-39 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover...
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...Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Connect a SATA power cable to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. To install the SATA hard disks for details on...
...Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Connect a SATA power cable to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Go to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. To install the SATA hard disks for details on...
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... RAID driver. 2. From the utility main menu, select 6. Click the name of the device you to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to complete the installation. Click OK. 4. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD...
... RAID driver. 2. From the utility main menu, select 6. Click the name of the device you to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to complete the installation. Click OK. 4. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD...