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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS Z270-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x Q-connector 1 x Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x USB 2.0 2-port connector xiv
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS Z270-WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x Q-connector 1 x Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x USB 2.0 2-port connector xiv
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... wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS Z270-WS 1-1
... wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS Z270-WS 1-1
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.... 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 Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 12. USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_EC1) 14. Power-on button 20. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 23...
.... 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 Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 12. USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_EC1) 14. Power-on button 20. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 23...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z270-WS 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS Z270-WS 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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at x4 mode) PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot (max. at x8 mode) ASUS Z270-WS 1-7 Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot (max. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. at x8 mode) PCIE 3.0/2.0 x4_1 slot (max. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
at x4 mode) PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot (max. at x8 mode) ASUS Z270-WS 1-7 Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot (max. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. at x8 mode) PCIE 3.0/2.0 x4_1 slot (max. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. ASUS Z270-WS 1-9 The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power...
... is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. ASUS Z270-WS 1-9 The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power...
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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. Chapter 1 4. ASUS Z270-WS 1-11 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 5.
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. Chapter 1 4. ASUS Z270-WS 1-11 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 5.
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Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is solved. 2. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. ASUS Z270-WS 1-13 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives.
Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is solved. 2. EZ XMP LED (XLED1) This LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when you enable the EZ XMP switch. ASUS Z270-WS 1-13 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives.
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...-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization error. E7 E8 Description Not used Power on the next page) ASUS Z270-WS 1-15 Chapter 1 Q-Code table Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0B 0C - 0D 0E 0F 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19...
...-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization error. E7 E8 Description Not used Power on the next page) ASUS Z270-WS 1-15 Chapter 1 Q-Code table Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0B 0C - 0D 0E 0F 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19...
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... Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is not available ASUS Z270-WS 1-17 Chapter 1 Code 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1...
... Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is not available ASUS Z270-WS 1-17 Chapter 1 Code 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1...
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... 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® Z270 chipset. ASUS Z270-WS 1-19 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;
... 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® Z270 chipset. ASUS Z270-WS 1-19 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;
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With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS Z270-WS 1-21 Chapter 1 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or ...
With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS Z270-WS 1-21 Chapter 1 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or ...
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...) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector. • Connect the fan of the connector. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the W_PUMP connector. ASUS Z270-WS 1-23 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
...) onto the H_AMP_FAN connector. • Connect the fan of the connector. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the W_PUMP connector. ASUS Z270-WS 1-23 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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The signal is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS Z270-WS 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The HDD LED lights up when ...
The signal is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS Z270-WS 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The HDD LED lights up when ...
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The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. ASUS Z270-WS 1-27 M2X4_2) These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). M.2 sockets (M2X4_1; Chapter 1 12.
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. ASUS Z270-WS 1-27 M2X4_2) These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). M.2 sockets (M2X4_1; Chapter 1 12.
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ASUS Z270-WS 1-29 14. Chapter 1 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this ...
ASUS Z270-WS 1-29 14. Chapter 1 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this ...
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ASUS Z270-WS 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ASUS Z270-WS 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel.
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2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS Z270-WS 2-3
2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS Z270-WS 2-3
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS Z270-WS 2-5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS Z270-WS 2-5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.