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...OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by ASUS; Such software in receipt of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ...
...OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by ASUS; Such software in receipt of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ...
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... surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are...
... surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are...
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...: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. viii Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press two...
...: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. viii Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press two...
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WS Z390 PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability OS Form Factor 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x USB... PWR button 1 x RESET button 1 x Clear CMOS button 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Windows® Server 2016 64 bit Windows® Server 2012 R2 64 bit Windows... inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xii
WS Z390 PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability OS Form Factor 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x USB... PWR button 1 x RESET button 1 x Clear CMOS button 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Windows® Server 2016 64 bit Windows® Server 2012 R2 64 bit Windows... inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xii
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... such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more...settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating ...
... such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more...settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating ...
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...; If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your... Exit Menu for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual.
...; If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your... Exit Menu for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual.
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... or press the hotkey for details. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-3 Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings...
... or press the hotkey for details. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-3 Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings...
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... the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings... Control(F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-5
... the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings... Control(F6) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-5
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 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. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-9
Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 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. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-9
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...Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-15 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS...DIMM's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard.
...Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-15 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS...DIMM's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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... only when you to default core ratio settings. DRAM Frequency This item allows you use an unlocked CPU. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options... CPU permanently. Select the auto mode to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Use the or to [XMP I], [XMP II], or [Manual].
... only when you to default core ratio settings. DRAM Frequency This item allows you use an unlocked CPU. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options... CPU permanently. Select the auto mode to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Use the or to [XMP I], [XMP II], or [Manual].
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...performance levels. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents of this manual. Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is the result of SSDs ...prior to booting. This may lower over time as with Secure Erase. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on its size. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of a BIOS protective measure. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may be due to a third party software that do not ...
...performance levels. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD. • The time to erase the contents of this manual. Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is the result of SSDs ...prior to booting. This may lower over time as with Secure Erase. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on its size. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of a BIOS protective measure. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may be due to a third party software that do not ...
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...Service Provider). • This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-27 However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. 3.11 Updating ...the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. If there is ...
...Service Provider). • This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-27 However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. 3.11 Updating ...the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. If there is ...
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...™ graphics cards: 1. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) Goldfingers The CrossFireX™ bridge is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only.
...™ graphics cards: 1. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) Goldfingers The CrossFireX™ bridge is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only.
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... graphics cards. 2. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 5-3 Chapter 5 5. Align and firmly insert the two CrossFireX™ bridge connectors to the graphics card. 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards To install three CrossFireX™ graphics cards: 1. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the cards are firmly in this user manual for the...
... graphics cards. 2. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 5-3 Chapter 5 5. Align and firmly insert the two CrossFireX™ bridge connectors to the graphics card. 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards To install three CrossFireX™ graphics cards: 1. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the cards are firmly in this user manual for the...
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.... 2. Align and firmly insert the three CrossFireX™ bridge connectors to the four graphics cards separately. 6. Ensure that the cards are firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to Chapter 1 in place. 5. Ensure that the...
.... 2. Align and firmly insert the three CrossFireX™ bridge connectors to the four graphics cards separately. 6. Ensure that the cards are firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to Chapter 1 in place. 5. Ensure that the...
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... cards. Ensure that allows you to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. If your system. • We recommend that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 5-7 The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models...
... cards. Ensure that allows you to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. If your system. • We recommend that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 5-7 The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models...
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Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect two ...
Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect two ...
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.... 2. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to ... cards separately. 6. Chapter 5 4. Align and firmly insert the 3-way SLI™ bridge connector to the graphics card. 4-way SLI™ bridge ASUS WS Z390 PRO 5-9 Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 3-way SLI™ bridge 5.
.... 2. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to ... cards separately. 6. Chapter 5 4. Align and firmly insert the 3-way SLI™ bridge connector to the graphics card. 4-way SLI™ bridge ASUS WS Z390 PRO 5-9 Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 3-way SLI™ bridge 5.