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...dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of their respective companies, ...source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code will ...
...dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of their respective companies, ...source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code will ...
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... and software updates. 1. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
... and software updates. 1. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
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... ports (4 ports @back panel, 2 ports @mid-board) Asmedia® USB 3.1 controllers - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (1 x Type A ; 1 x Type C) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @mid-board (optional Type A or Type C) (continued on the CPU types. Z270-WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support USB Intel® Socket 1151 for details. 4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x8/x8/x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slot* (max. dual at x16/x8/x8; resolution 4096 x 2304@24Hz / 4096 x 2304@60Hz Supports HDMI 2.0 with 4 PCIex16 graphics...
... ports (4 ports @back panel, 2 ports @mid-board) Asmedia® USB 3.1 controllers - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (1 x Type A ; 1 x Type C) - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @mid-board (optional Type A or Type C) (continued on the CPU types. Z270-WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support USB Intel® Socket 1151 for details. 4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x8/x8/x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x4 slot* (max. dual at x16/x8/x8; resolution 4096 x 2304@24Hz / 4096 x 2304@60Hz Supports HDMI 2.0 with 4 PCIex16 graphics...
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... motherboard drivers and BIOS to ensure consistent performance - S upports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard U.2_1 and M.2_1 (and U.2_2 or M.2_2) storages. ** The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both sound deliver equal quality - Crystal Sound 3 - S eparate layer for headphone outputs - 120dB SNR stereo playback output & 113dB SNR input(Line-in X4 mode, SATA_56 ports will be disabled. - Z270-WS specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset...
... motherboard drivers and BIOS to ensure consistent performance - S upports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard U.2_1 and M.2_1 (and U.2_2 or M.2_2) storages. ** The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both sound deliver equal quality - Crystal Sound 3 - S eparate layer for headphone outputs - 120dB SNR stereo playback output & 113dB SNR input(Line-in X4 mode, SATA_56 ports will be disabled. - Z270-WS specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset...
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Z270-WS specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Internal I/O connectors LAN - MemOK! - AI Suite 3 - Button 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power-on the next page) xii EZ XMP - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 - AI Charger Quiet Thermal Design: - File Transfer - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on button 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x 4-pin RGB LED header Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az ...
Z270-WS specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Internal I/O connectors LAN - MemOK! - AI Suite 3 - Button 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power-on the next page) xii EZ XMP - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 - AI Charger Quiet Thermal Design: - File Transfer - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller ASUS Turbo LAN Utility (continued on button 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x 4-pin RGB LED header Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az ...
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.... CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 18. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 9. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 23. MemOK! Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) Page 1-24 1-4 1-23 1-5 1-10 1-20 1-21 1-11 1-19 1-28 1-29 1-25 1-22 1-11 1-26 1-22 1-12 1-9 1-9 1-14 1-29 1-20 1-27 1-26 ASUS Z270-WS 1-3 U.2 connectors (U.2_1-2) 7. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 13. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 16. Reset button 19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 22. Power-on button...
.... CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 18. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 9. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 23. MemOK! Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) Page 1-24 1-4 1-23 1-5 1-10 1-20 1-21 1-11 1-19 1-28 1-29 1-25 1-22 1-11 1-26 1-22 1-12 1-9 1-9 1-14 1-29 1-20 1-27 1-26 ASUS Z270-WS 1-3 U.2 connectors (U.2_1-2) 7. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 13. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 16. Reset button 19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 22. Power-on button...
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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 download and update to boot and load the BIOS default settings. 3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously...
... 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 download and update to boot and load the BIOS default settings. 3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously...
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... error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug...
... error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug...
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ASUS Z270-WS 1-21 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Chapter 1 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. With an installed USB 3.0 module...
ASUS Z270-WS 1-21 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Chapter 1 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. With an installed USB 3.0 module...
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... disable Q-Fan functions if you want to connect powerful 3-pin DC fans (1A or above) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector. • Connect the fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! ASUS Z270-WS 1-23 7. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 4-pin W_ PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin...
... disable Q-Fan functions if you want to connect powerful 3-pin DC fans (1A or above) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector. • Connect the fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! ASUS Z270-WS 1-23 7. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 4-pin W_ PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin...
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... the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 3-1 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. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
... the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 3-1 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. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
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... to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. ASUS Z270-WS 3-3 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 basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item...
... to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. ASUS Z270-WS 3-3 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 basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item...
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... view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 3-13 Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save as Memory SPD Information...
... view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 3-13 Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save as Memory SPD Information...
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... items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of...
... items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of...
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... shows None. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for the location of the connected devices. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Refer to change the USB-related features. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 3.6.12 USB Configuration The items...
... shows None. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for the location of the connected devices. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Refer to change the USB-related features. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 3.6.12 USB Configuration The items...
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... fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy...
... fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 3-23 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). •...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 3-23 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). •...
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... the updating process. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you press to recover the BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO...
... the updating process. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you press to recover the BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO...
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... menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard...
... menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to [Disabled]. 5. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard...
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..., go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Click OK. 4. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the...
..., go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to the utility main menu. 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Click OK. 4. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the...