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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z270-WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ...2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z270-WS specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ...2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17...
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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 Serial ATA hard disks 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 Z270 WS block diagram A-1 SSD Configurations A-2 Notices ...A-3 ASUS contact information A-7 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 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 Z270 WS block diagram A-1 SSD Configurations A-2 Notices ...A-3 ASUS contact information A-7 v
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 4: RAID Support This ...
Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 4: RAID Support This ...
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...; Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to affect the amplifier quality - Realtek® S1220A 8-ch HD, DTS...bandwidth, SATA6G_1 port and U.2_2 connector will not be disabled. - Z270-WS specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology ...bandwidth with SATA6G_56 ports. - E MI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to the latest version from ASUS support website. - Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready***** * Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard ...
...; Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to affect the amplifier quality - Realtek® S1220A 8-ch HD, DTS...bandwidth, SATA6G_1 port and U.2_2 connector will not be disabled. - Z270-WS specifications summary Storage Audio Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology ...bandwidth with SATA6G_56 ports. - E MI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to the latest version from ASUS support website. - Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready***** * Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard ...
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... featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot - Z270-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for selected applications. ASUS Q-code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED) - Whole system optimization with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. Perfectly consolidates better CPU...
... featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot - Z270-WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for selected applications. ASUS Q-code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED) - Whole system optimization with ThunderboltEX 3 Card. Perfectly consolidates better CPU...
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Z270-WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port 8-channel Audio I/O ports 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP...
Z270-WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A) 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port 8-channel Audio I/O ports 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP...
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... and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace... A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM lights continuously. 3. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to boot after turning on the computer. function. • The MemOK! button does not ...
... and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace... A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM lights continuously. 3. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 1 • Refer to boot after turning on the computer. function. • The MemOK! button does not ...
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EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. ASUS Z270-WS 1-11 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 5. Chapter 1 4.
EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. ASUS Z270-WS 1-11 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 5. Chapter 1 4.
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These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. SATA 6G_34; If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z270 chipset. ASUS Z270-WS 1-19 SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to [AHCI...
These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. SATA 6G_34; If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z270 chipset. ASUS Z270-WS 1-19 SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to [AHCI...
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... your USB storage device. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. 2. Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage...
... your USB storage device. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. 2. Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage...
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.... Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your devices. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 4. Intel® LAN port 2* 7. ASUS Z270-WS 2-13 USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 5. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC2 9. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 10. Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections...
.... Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your devices. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB BIOS Flashback button 4. Intel® LAN port 2* 7. ASUS Z270-WS 2-13 USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 5. USB 3.1 Type-C port EC2 9. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 10. Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections...
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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.
...'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.
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...beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. ASUS Z270-WS 2-17 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on . At power on self tests (POST). Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected ...it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections...
...beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. ASUS Z270-WS 2-17 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on . At power on self tests (POST). Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected ...it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections...
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... and convenient mouse input. 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. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 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 UEFI architecture, offering a user...
... and convenient mouse input. 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. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 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 UEFI architecture, offering a user...
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... Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup...
... Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup...
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...BIOS setup program can be changed. 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. ASUS Z270-WS... FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for details. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the...
...BIOS setup program can be changed. 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. ASUS Z270-WS... FAQ Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for details. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the...
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... sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3... Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode....
... sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Scroll bar MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3... Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode....
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... button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to RAID mode. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions ... Advanced For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your system. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. It also allows you can select for... from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 3-5
... button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to RAID mode. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions ... Advanced For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your system. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. It also allows you can select for... from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. Chapter 3 ASUS Z270-WS 3-5
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... Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that you can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the ASUS support website. Use... key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display the other items on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys...
... Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that you can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the ASUS support website. Use... key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display the other items on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys...