Motherboard PRIME Z270-P
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi PRIME Z270-P specifications summary..................................................... vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed...........................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS PRIME Z270-P motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 screws Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
PRIME Z270-P specifications summary Specifications Storage Intel® Z270 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & x4 PCIE mode)* - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Ready for Intel® Optane Memory** - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** * When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used.
PRIME Z270-P specifications summary Specifications Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Audio that roars on the battlefield ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS unique features EZ DIY UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS O.C.
PRIME Z270-P specifications summary Specifications 2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 4 x SATA 6.
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Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis PRIME Z270-P 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.1cm(8.7in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN1 LANGuard 30.5cm(12in) 1 CHA_FAN2 2280 2260 M.2_1(SOCKET3) AUDIO 2242 PCIEX1_1 RTL 8111H M.
1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 1.3 CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket DDR4 DIMM slots USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) M.2 Socket 3 Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) USB 2.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1.3.1 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
4 5 C A B 1.3.2 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 1 2 A B B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35 V is recommended to protect the CPU. PRIME Z270-P PRIME Z270-P 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU.
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1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 (black, x4 mode) Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
1.6 1. Headers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PRIME Z270-P PIN 1 PRIME Z270-P Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 10 9 8 7 7 3 4 6 5 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 6. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. USB 3.0 ports (Blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the limitation of USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
1.7.2 1. Internal connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS COM PRIME Z270-P PRIME Z270-P Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) NC AGND NC NC SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
• M.2_1/2 Socket 3 supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode. • The M.2 slot supports data transfer speed up to 32Gb/s. • hen a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot W be used. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. 8. Intel® Z270 Serial ATA 6.
9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector A A B CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 C CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR B C CHA_FAN2 PRIME Z270-P GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM PRIME Z270-P Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
10. System panel connector This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL +HDD_LED- RESET PLED- PRIME Z270-P HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND RESET NC PLED+ PIN 1 SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker PWR_SW PLED+ PLEDPWR GND +PWR_LED- +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply PRIME Z270-P System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 1.9.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Windows® 8.
BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: PRIME Z270-P 0204 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3: 1. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
2.1.3 • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3.
ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME Z270-P VER: 0204 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/04/2016 PATH: Drives panel Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C:\ C: D: FORMAN~1 PZ270P.CAP
16779264 2015-06-04 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3.2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: Press ++ simultaneously.
2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details.
2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press .
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit F
Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 2-12 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature. OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your settings: 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open 2. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3.
Creating RAID To create RAID: 2-14 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Yes to enable RAID. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors or PCIE ports. 3. Select PCIE or SATA then click Next to continue. 4. The available HDDs are displayed. Click Next to continue.
5. Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10 then click Next. You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. b. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. 6. After selecting the type of RAID, click Yes to continue the RAID setup. 7.
2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.
Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and click .
2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español] [Русский] [Korean] 2.4.2 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.
BCLK Frequency [100.0000] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 40.0 MHz to 650.0 MHz. We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the BCLK spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2.5.
2.5.4 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DRAM Odd Ratio Mode, which provides better granularity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting.
2.5.10 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU loading. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto][Level 1] [Level 2] ~ [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU specification.
Power Phase Response [Fast] This item allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT loading.
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme] or [Power Phase Response]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. Power Phase Response [Fast] This item allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] 2.5.
IA DC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to set the DC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] 2.5.12 Tweaker’s Paradise The subitems in this menu allow you to set the FCLK frequency and internal PLL voltage. FCLK Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the value of FCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800Mhz)] [1GHz] [400MHz].
- CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage override. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.600V to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. - Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode]. - CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage Override. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.600V to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to [Offset Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features.
PCH - PCI Express options PCH DMI ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions.
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
CPU C8 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C8 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State limit [Auto] This item allows you to set the a C-‑state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [Auto] [Enabled] CFG Lock [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.
Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.4 PCH Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express configuration settings. PCI Express Configuration IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable IOAPIC 24/119 entries. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.
SATA6G_1~4(Gray) SATA6G_1~4(Gray) [Enabled] Allow you to enable/disable the SATA6G_1~4 port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1~4 Hot Plug [Disabled] These items allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration Intel Platform Trust Technology [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.
Realtek LAN Controller [On] [On] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Off] Disables the controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Off] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [On] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OPROM of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Charging USB devices in Power State S5 [Enabled] This item allows you to charge USB devices even when the system is in Power State S5.
Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date.
USB single port control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the USB Port Disable Override features. USB3_1~8 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB3.0 ports individually. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB9~14 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB2.0 ports individually. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.12 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Create RAID Volume The sub-items in this menu allows you to configure RAID volumes.
2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.7.1 CPU/ MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Monitor] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.7.
CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode] [Auto] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control for 4-pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
2.7.5 Chassis Fan(s) Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] [PWM mode] Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. [DC mode] Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [Disabled] Disables the chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source.
2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot speed. The following item appears only when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss.
Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.
Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. DB Management Delete Key Allows you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device.
2.8.6 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created.
2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
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Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity available at: www.asus.com/support Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 www.asus.com +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Asus Computer International Responsible Party Name: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Address: Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME Z270-P Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.