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... software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Where the applicable license entitles you to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii SPECIFICATIONS...
... software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Where the applicable license entitles you to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii SPECIFICATIONS...
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... Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
... Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
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... Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Maximum shared memory of 1024MB (for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Support of individual CPUs. Supports DVI-D with PCIe x1 and x2 devices) 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots * For 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_2 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D port - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max...
... Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Maximum shared memory of 1024MB (for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Support of individual CPUs. Supports DVI-D with PCIe x1 and x2 devices) 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots * For 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_2 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D port - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max...
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... 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Adjust BIOS settings to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE x4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports - TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary USB Storage Audio Intel® Z370 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back panel) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 2 ports @back panel) ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 controllers - supports 3A power output - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen...
... 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Adjust BIOS settings to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE x4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports - TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary USB Storage Audio Intel® Z370 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back panel) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 2 ports @back panel) ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 controllers - supports 3A power output - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen...
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...Core - TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 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 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x AIO_Pump header (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan...
...Core - TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 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 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x AIO_Pump header (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan...
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ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
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... pin COM) 15. button 6. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) 4. M.2_2(SOCKET 3)) 9. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. MemOK! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-18 1-4 1-17 1-5 1-9 1-11 1-15 1-21 1-13 1-10 1-19 1-16 1-20 1-22 1-14 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
... pin COM) 15. button 6. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) 4. M.2_2(SOCKET 3)) 9. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. MemOK! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-18 1-4 1-17 1-5 1-9 1-11 1-15 1-21 1-13 1-10 1-19 1-16 1-20 1-22 1-14 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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... the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press...
... the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. A message will begin automatic memory compatibility tuning and reboot for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press...
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To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-11 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU.
To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-11 To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU.
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1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-13 Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [...
1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-13 Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [...
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... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the fan connectors. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-17 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Connect the fan...
... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the fan connectors. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-17 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Connect the fan...
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... LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-19 Pressing the power button turns...
... LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-19 Pressing the power button turns...
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... settings and options. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings...
... settings and options. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. • BIOS settings...
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...for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID...
...for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID...
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... the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to configure the PCI Express slots. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration] Set to...
... the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. 3.6.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to configure the PCI Express slots. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration] Set to...
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... sleep settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 3.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout...
... sleep settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 3.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout...
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... devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Setup Animator This item allows you to configure options for special functions. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-23 Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device...
... devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Setup Animator This item allows you to configure options for special functions. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-23 Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device...
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... the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery...
... the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery...
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Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Go to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Save your motherboard. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI...
Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Go to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Save your motherboard. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI...
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... USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click the name of the device you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. From the utility main menu, select 6. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. To set up a Windows® UEFI...
... USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Click the name of the device you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. From the utility main menu, select 6. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to load the UEFI driver for Windows® OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. To set up a Windows® UEFI...