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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 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... rear and audio connections 2-13 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 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... rear and audio connections 2-13 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 iii
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing... and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. About this...
... Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing... and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are also provided. 4. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. About this...
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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...X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, then enable this card under BIOS settings. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices)... Refer to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list. Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Intel® Z370 Chipset 4 x ...
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...X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, then enable this card under BIOS settings. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices)... Refer to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list. Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Intel® Z370 Chipset 4 x ...
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... I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS EPU - EPU UEFI BIOS - Most advanced options with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output. TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special Features Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Custom for TUF GAMING Headphone - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital...
... I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS EPU - EPU UEFI BIOS - Most advanced options with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output. TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special Features Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Custom for TUF GAMING Headphone - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital...
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...: 3-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 98MHz up to 538MHz at 0.1V increment - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi
...: 3-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 98MHz up to 538MHz at 0.1V increment - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi
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TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 ... 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...
TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 ... 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...
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... ASM 1142 LAN_U31G1_56 TUF LANGuard AUDIO WGI 219V CHA_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 ® PCIEX16_1 TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 Super I/O PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V M.2_1(SOCKET3) Intel® Z370 M.2_1(SOCKET3) U31G1_12... DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module) EATXPWR CHA_FAN1 5 RGB_HEADER 1 6 7 W_PUMP+ 30.5cm(12in) PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_3 AAFP PCIEX1_4 SPDIF_OUT 2280 2260 2242 CLRTC USB1112 USB1314 128Mb BIOS...
... ASM 1142 LAN_U31G1_56 TUF LANGuard AUDIO WGI 219V CHA_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 ® PCIEX16_1 TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 Super I/O PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V M.2_1(SOCKET3) Intel® Z370 M.2_1(SOCKET3) U31G1_12... DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module) EATXPWR CHA_FAN1 5 RGB_HEADER 1 6 7 W_PUMP+ 30.5cm(12in) PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_3 AAFP PCIEX1_4 SPDIF_OUT 2280 2260 2242 CLRTC USB1112 USB1314 128Mb BIOS...
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... PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x8 + x4 +x4 N/A • Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x8 + x4 +x4 N/A • Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... setup information such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Chapter 1 ® CLRTC PIN 1 TUF Z370-K GAMING Clear RTC RAM 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. For system failure due to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R. ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 1-9 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the...
... setup information such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Chapter 1 ® CLRTC PIN 1 TUF Z370-K GAMING Clear RTC RAM 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. For system failure due to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R. ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 1-9 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the...
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... 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. ® TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6...GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID...
... 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. ® TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6...GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID...
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... Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to the 7.1-channel configuration in BIOS.
... Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to the 7.1-channel configuration in BIOS.
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... system then runs the power-on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 2-17 While the tests are off. 3. If your retailer for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless...Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps ...
... system then runs the power-on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 2-17 While the tests are off. 3. If your retailer for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless...Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps ...
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... message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes...
... message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes...
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...you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ ...not press , POST continues with its parameters. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can be used under the Exit menu or press the ...
...you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ ...not press , POST continues with its parameters. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can be used under the Exit menu or press the ...
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... device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to 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 the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. The default...
... device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-3 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to 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 the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. The default...
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The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To switch from EZ Mode to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to EZ Mode Pop-up Menu Search on the FAQ ...Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3 Menu items General help Last...
The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To switch from EZ Mode to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to EZ Mode Pop-up Menu Search on the FAQ ...Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3 Menu items General help Last...
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...configuration. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to your desired settings. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration. For selecting the exit options and...bar contains the languages that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot...
...configuration. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to your desired settings. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration. For selecting the exit options and...bar contains the languages that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot...
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... items in BIOS Setup. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. You can change the value of the ASUS support website.... Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and ...
... items in BIOS Setup. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. You can change the value of the ASUS support website.... Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and ...
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Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.