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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x IO Shield 1 x Q-Connector 2 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x TUF GAMING sticker 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide 1 x TUF Certification card(s) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x IO Shield 1 x Q-Connector 2 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x TUF GAMING sticker 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide 1 x TUF Certification card(s) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiv
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ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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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 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 7. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 14. MemOK! ...
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 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 7. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 14. MemOK! ...
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Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-5 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.
Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-5 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.
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1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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...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 about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually...lights up due to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-9 To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you...
...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 about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually...lights up due to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-9 To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you...
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Chapter 1 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-11 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. 2.
Chapter 1 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-11 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. 2.
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... 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. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-13 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel®...; Z370 chipset. Chapter 1 These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. ...
... 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. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-13 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel®...; Z370 chipset. Chapter 1 These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. ...
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ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-15 USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_56; The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. ...
ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-15 USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_56; The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. ...
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These are not jumpers! ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-17 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 5. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin ...
These are not jumpers! ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-17 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 5. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin ...
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... end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is removed or replaced. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-19 System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the operating system settings. The...
... end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is removed or replaced. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-19 System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the operating system settings. The...
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The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. M.2_2(SOCKET 3)) These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-21 M.2 sockets (M.2_1(SOCKET 3); Chapter 1 9.
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. M.2_2(SOCKET 3)) These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-21 M.2 sockets (M.2_1(SOCKET 3); Chapter 1 9.
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Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING Bottom of CPU 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models.
Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING Bottom of CPU 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-3 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-3 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-5 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 1. Install the IO Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-5 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 1. Install the IO Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
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2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-11
2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-11
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... connect your devices to the tables on the next page for your devices. PS/2 combo port 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 and 2 8. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-13 USB 2.0 ports 13 and 14 2. DVI-D port 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports 4. Intel® LAN port* 6. HDMI port 7.
... connect your devices to the tables on the next page for your devices. PS/2 combo port 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 and 2 8. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-13 USB 2.0 ports 13 and 14 2. DVI-D port 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports 4. Intel® LAN port* 6. HDMI port 7.
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Chapter 2 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 Speakers ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-15
Chapter 2 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 Speakers ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-15