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    Motherboard PRIME Z390-A
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) problems
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    this guide...vii PRIME Z390-A specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System
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    BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-8 3.2.4 AI OC Guide 3-10 3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-11 3.3 My Favorites 3-13 3.4 Main menu 3-15 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.6 Advanced menu 3-17 3.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration 3-17 3.6.2 CPU
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    Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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    in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. vi
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    you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task
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    PRIME Z390-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Graphic USB Intel® Socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel® Turbo
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    PRIME Z390-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® CPU support with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RAID 0 & RAID 1) - PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card* - P CIEX16_2 slot supports up to 2 Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16
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    circuit-protecting power design - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - DIGI+ VRM: Digital power design with Dr. MOS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the
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    PRIME Z390-A specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Ports - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 - S tylish Fanless Design: ) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 1 x COM port 1 x TPM header 1 x CPU OV header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP
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    PRIME Z390-A specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F9
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    the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME Z390-A motherboard 3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge (2-WAY-M) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Q-connector 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU FAN Holder 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of
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    compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard
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    the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-1
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    1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. M.2 sockets (M.2_1 (Socket 3); M.2_2 (Socket 3)) 21. LED connector (8-pin LED1_CON) 22. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) Page 1-20 1-4 1-18 1-23 1-5 1-9 1-10 1-15 1-14 1-17 1-24 1-21 1-11 1-17 1-16 1-19 1-19 1-24 1-15 1-22 1-25 1-12 ASUS PRIME Z390
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    CPU) This motherboard supports the Intel® Socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair
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    The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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. Recommended memory configurations ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-5
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    -marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or
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    removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot 5 PCIe 3.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-7
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    fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. The PCIe x16_3 is set at x2 mode by default. Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support 3 Intel® SSD
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    and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button (PWR_SW) The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system. power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-9
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    compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. The switch is enabled by default, allowing memory re-training when the motherboard is unresponsive due to memory problems at www.asus.com. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after
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    CMOS RTC RAM data. After BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and turn on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS PRIME Z390
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    Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. Chapter 1 1-12
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    cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 2. Memory LED (Mem_LED) The Mem_LED will light up and remain lit while the MemOK! II function is in use. When the re-training is complete, the Mem_LED will turn off. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-13
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    the onboard Intel® Z390 chipset. • The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support
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    audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio . ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-15
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    benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 6. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-17
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    card, please refer to the To install Fan Extension Card section in this guide. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan
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    connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME Z390
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    firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug. Otherwise
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    connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 • System speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis intrusion event. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-21
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    mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • When the M.2_1(Socket 3) is operating in SATA mode
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    extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating. • The LED strips are purchased separately. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-23
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    This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately.
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    16. LED connector (8-pin LED1_CON) This LED connector is for connecting LED strips on your back I/O cover. Chapter 1 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 1-25
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    Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-1
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    Chapter 2 2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-3
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    To install an AIO cooler Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 2. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-5
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    2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-7
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    2.1.6 SATA device connection OR OR Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. USB 3.1 Gen 1 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-9
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    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    To install FAN EXTENSION CARD Chapter 2 • The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. • The FAN Extension card is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-11
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    IN Chapter 2 THUUSNBD3E.R1 BTOYLPTE 3C USB 3.1 TYPE A MINI DisplayPort IN • The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. • The ThunderboltEX 3 card is purchased separately. 2-12
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    Chapter 2 2.1.9 M.2 installation For type 22110 M.2 on M.2_2 socket For type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 M.2 on M.2_2 socket 1 1 1 1 2 21 1 3 3 6 6 5 56 6 4 4 2 21 1 3 3 4 4 8 8 7 78 8 6 6 5 5 The M.2 is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-13
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    fan holder installation To install the ASUS fan holder and fan Chapter 2 When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 12V (
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    2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port 3 3. DisplayPort xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-15
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    LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - Black - 4-channel 5.1-channel
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    2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 2-channel Speakers ASUS PRIME Z390-A 2-17
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    Chapter 2 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. BIOS setting. Press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS PRIME Z390-A
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    Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as PZ390A.CAP for this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-1
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    reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu
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    Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/ OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-3
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    following sections for the detailed configurations. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in Menu bar Language Search(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Menu items General help
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    for more information. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. • Refer to section 3.2.4 AI OC Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-5
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    this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Chapter description of the selected item. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device. Configuration fields These
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    system. Refer to section 3.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-7
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    QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to changes Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 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). ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-9
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    enabled when using an unlocked CPU. The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the Ai Overclocking feature, or view a quick guide of the Ai Overclocking feature enable Ai Overclocking. Chapter 3 Quick guide topics Click to view the previous topic in the quick guide Click to view Click to enable AI
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    BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click Yes to enable RAID. • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390
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    continue the RAID setup. 6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-13
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    to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items key to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter
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    , choose this item to load the DIMM's complete default XMP profile. The [XMP I] and [XMP II] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-15
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    the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [XMP I], [XMP II], or [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the BCLK (base set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] This item 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    ] CPU C-States This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-17
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    you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed This item allows your Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter
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    supports M.2 SATA devices. Please note that SATA6G_2 port cannot be used in this mode. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices. PCIEX16_3 Bandwidth [X2] Run at X2 mode with SATA6G_56 enabled. [X4] Run at X4 mode for higher performance with SATA6G_56 disabled. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390
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    section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. 3.6.14 HDD/SSD SMART Information The items in this menu display the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    speed on the next boot after an AC power loss. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-21
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    compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Storage [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E/ only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot
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    This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-23
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    , click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Displays the
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    configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-25
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    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. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized .efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 3-27
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    and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the
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    instructions to complete the update. 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 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 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS PRIME Z390
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    during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer
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    motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support 4 ASUS PRIME Z390-A 4-1
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    Chapter 4 4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ASUS PRIME Z390-A A-1
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    Appendix Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
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    in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment License. ASUS PRIME Z390-A A-3
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    con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile all'indirizzo: www.asus.com/support ASUS www.asus.com/support ASUSTeK Computer Inc www.asus.com/support Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima
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    Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS PRIME Z390-A A-5
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