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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai Tweaker... 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 iv
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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-6 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-10 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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... provided. 4. Optional documentation Your product package may have 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. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide...
... provided. 4. Optional documentation Your product package may have 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. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. About this guide is organized This guide...
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... Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D port - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots VGA Multi-GPU Support LAN LGA1151 socket for 8th Gen Intel® Core...2.0* * Support of these features depends on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_2 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings. ** For 3 Intel® SSD on the CPU types. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Dual interconnect between the ...
... Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D port - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots VGA Multi-GPU Support LAN LGA1151 socket for 8th Gen Intel® Core...2.0* * Support of these features depends on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_2 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings. ** For 3 Intel® SSD on the CPU types. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Dual interconnect between the ...
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...; ALC887 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Ready for left and right channels to use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive ... mode)* - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O (continued on the next page) x 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...
...; ALC887 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Ready for left and right channels to use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive ... mode)* - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O (continued on the next page) x 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...
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The latest transfer technologies with solid soldering - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS O.C. Cloud GO! - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS Special Features TUF Components (TUF Cap, TUF Chokes, MOSFET & LANGuard; ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speed ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 4+2 Phase digital power design Superb Performance Turbo LAN...
The latest transfer technologies with solid soldering - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS O.C. Cloud GO! - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary ASUS Special Features TUF Components (TUF Cap, TUF Chokes, MOSFET & LANGuard; ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speed ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 4+2 Phase digital power design Superb Performance Turbo LAN...
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...; Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 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...
...; Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 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...
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... mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x8 x8+x4+x4 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 Chapter 1 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x16 (single...
... mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x8 x8+x4+x4 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 Chapter 1 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 x16 (single...
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...• If you to test one set of the DRAM LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM LED lights continuously. System will appear during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the ... and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set is tested. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-9 If the...
...• If you to test one set of the DRAM LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM LED lights continuously. System will appear during POST stage and the DRAM_LED near the ... and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set is tested. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-9 If the...
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Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. You must turn off is required to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup ... to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug...
Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. You must turn off is required to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup ... to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug...
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1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-13 Chapter 1 These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to... Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset.
1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-13 Chapter 1 These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to... Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset.
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...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center...
...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Center...
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...3. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to enter the BIOS Setup. 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 ... power on, hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on the BIOS setting. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. While the tests are off mode, depending on . ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-17 Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up . Connect the power cord to let the system ...
...3. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to enter the BIOS Setup. 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 ... power on, hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on the BIOS setting. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. While the tests are off mode, depending on . ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-17 Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up . Connect the power cord to let the system ...
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In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as Z370TUFP.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result...
In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as Z370TUFP.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result...
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... section 3.10 Exit menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press... screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. Please visit ASUS website for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press or , ...
... section 3.10 Exit menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press... screens shown in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. Please visit ASUS website for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press or , ...
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ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid...on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 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 the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power...
ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid...on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 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 the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power...
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... Go back to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the system status 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
... Go back to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the system status 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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...BIOS items in your BIOS. Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to My Favorites menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING... each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your BIOS screen. MyFavorites(F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Refer to view and tweak...
...BIOS items in your BIOS. Use this button to select the language that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to My Favorites menu. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING... each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your BIOS screen. MyFavorites(F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your system. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Refer to view and tweak...
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...screen. 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. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can also scan the following QR code: Hot Keys This button above ...field, select it to display a list of options. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the removable storage device. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to...
...screen. 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. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you can also scan the following QR code: Hot Keys This button above ...field, select it to display a list of options. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the removable storage device. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to...
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Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.