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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii WS Z390 PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ... 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18 2.5 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii WS Z390 PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ... 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18 2.5 ...
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...and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Chapter 5: Multi GPU support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 5. Where to find more information Refer to perform ...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. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added...
...and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Chapter 5: Multi GPU support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 5. Where to find more information Refer to perform ...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. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added...
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...the system continues memory tuning after turning on the error. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each profile is not properly installed. Chapter...10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To stop memory tuning, turn off , please refrain from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, and the Mem_LED is complete. Turn off the system ...switch (MemOK!_II) Installing DIMMs that you turn off . • Due to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and...
...the system continues memory tuning after turning on the error. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each profile is not properly installed. Chapter...10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To stop memory tuning, turn off , please refrain from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, and the Mem_LED is complete. Turn off the system ...switch (MemOK!_II) Installing DIMMs that you turn off . • Due to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and...
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... seconds, and the BIOS is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for this motherboard. 3. Rename the file as WS390P.CAP, then copy it to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. This may have risks. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 2-13 Press the BIOS Flashback button for...
... seconds, and the BIOS is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for this motherboard. 3. Rename the file as WS390P.CAP, then copy it to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. This may have risks. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 2-13 Press the BIOS Flashback button for...
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USB 2.0 ports 7-10 3. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Intel® LAN ports 1 and 2* 5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 9. HDMI port 6. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. DisplayPort 2. Chapter 2 2.3 ... the USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C2 8. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port 1 4. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only. • Due to...
USB 2.0 ports 7-10 3. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Intel® LAN ports 1 and 2* 5. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 9. HDMI port 6. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. DisplayPort 2. Chapter 2 2.3 ... the USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C2 8. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port 1 4. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only. • Due to...
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... 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 you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO...
... 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 you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO...
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...if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Please visit ASUS website for information on how to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines.... If you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear...
...if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Please visit ASUS website for information on how to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines.... If you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear...
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...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to Profile This item allows you to save ...eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-25 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Name This item allows you to load the previous...
...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to Profile This item allows you to save ...eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-25 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Name This item allows you to load the previous...
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... system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Visit http://www.asus.com to update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-27 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in this...
... system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Visit http://www.asus.com to update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-27 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions in this...
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...system when the update process is done. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet... without having to the Folder Info field. 7. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
...system when the update process is done. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet... without having to the Folder Info field. 7. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
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.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ...details. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select via Internet. 3. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-29 Go to the Tool menu to...
.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ...details. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select via Internet. 3. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 3-29 Go to the Tool menu to...
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... the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! To ensure...
... the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! To ensure...