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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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 3
...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 4
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 5
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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 6
Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 7
of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 8
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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 9
ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Rear Panel I/O Ports Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core™ Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The support of these features depends on the CPU types - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 10
® Processors. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - Impedance sense for front and - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 11
ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features ASUS Special Features ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV ROG CPU-Z ROG Overwolf ROG thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - Q-Shield - Q-LED - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 12
ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-Pin M.2_FAN connector 1 x 4-Pin - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 13
1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x STRIX series sticker 1 x 3D Printing Mount 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x CPU fan holder 1 x Pack of cable ties 1 x ROG STRIX Door hanger ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 14
Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 15
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 ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-1 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 16
Chapter 1 1.1.2 18 Motherboard layout 1 2 24.4cm(9. 30.5cm(12in) HDMI USB1314 ASM 1442K LGA1151 LANGuard LAN1_U31G1_56 3 AUDIO CHA_FAN2 AIO_PUMP CON_BACKIO WGI SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST X4 X V ASM1480 Intel® Z370 ASM1480 ASM 3142 17 PCIE_X1_4 AAFP COM PCIE_X8_2 T_SENSOR1 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 17
Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. LGA1151 CPU socket 3. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, M.2, extension, 19 1-10 1-20 1-13 1-12 1-9 1-17 1-14 1-21 1-18 1-14 1-13 1-18 1-10 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-3 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 18
Intel® Core™ processors. ® ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING CPU LGA1151 • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • 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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 19
System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad 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. ® ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 20
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for on the motherboard. c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. com support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 21
motherboard components. Chapter 1 PCIE_X1_1 PCIE_X16/X8_1 PCIE_X1_2 PCIE_X1_3 ® PCIE_X8_2 PCIE_X1_4 PCIE_X4 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIE_x1_1 slot PCIE_x16/x8_1 slot PCIE_x1_2 slot PCIE_x1_3 slot PCIE_x8_2 slot PCIE_x1_4 slot PCIE_x4 slot ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 22
™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment M.2 X16 card configuration 2 Intel® SSDs on CPU support 3 Intel® SSDs on CPU support PCI Express 3.0 operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 x8 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 23
so the 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 on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-9 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 24
setting 3. 3D Mount Secure 3D printed parts to these 3D Mount holes for a personalized motherboard. 3D Mount 3D Mount ® 3D Mount ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3D Printing Mount • Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com. • Use the bundled 3D Mount screws to install the 3D printed parts. 1-10 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 25
an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) DRAM (YELLOW) CPU (RED) ® ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING CPU/DRAM/BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The LED lights up to indicate - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 26
RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 27
SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP ® HD-audio-compliant pin definition ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING Analog front panel 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 capability. 4. USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (20 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 28
+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND ® PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING USB2.0 connector DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 29
ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING Fan connectors M.2 PWM M.2 IN M.2 PWR GND • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • Connect the fan of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 30
OK -5 Volts GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts ® PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 31
connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRSW SPEAKER CHASSIS PANEL PIN 1 ® HDD_LED RESET PLED ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING System speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-17 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 32
the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. ® T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING T_SENSOR connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 33
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 ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 1-19 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 34
These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. A M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 B A M.2_1(SOCKET3) ® B 2280 2260 2242 ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING M.2 sockets • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 35
WS2811LED driver ICs. ® ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING EXTREME ADD header The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 36
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steps are the same for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-1 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 38
3. 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. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 39
2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-3 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 40
Top of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. • Use the CPU Installation Tool for installing the CPU only. DO NOT - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 41
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 ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-5 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 42
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 43
2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-7 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 44
2.1.5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 45
2.1.6 SATA device connection OR Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-9 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 46
2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install USB 3.1 Gen1 connector USB 3.1 Gen1 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 47
2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-11 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 48
To install HYPER M.2 x4 card Chapter 2 The SSD card is purchased separately. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 49
2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 • Please remove the plastic film from the thermal pad before use. • Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-13 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 50
Chapter 2 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 51
To install the Fan holder and fan 1 2 3 ® 5 4 When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans. • Fans are purchased separately. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-15 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 52
Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port E2 2. DVI-D port 3. USB 2.0 ports 4. Intel® LAN port (LAN1)* 5. USB 3.1 Gen2 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 53
then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled. *** Audio Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-17 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 54
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 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 55
Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 6 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 2-19 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 56
(refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 2-20 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 57
down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off the computer While BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 58
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BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z370FGAM.CAP for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 60
and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers and holes for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 61
BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-3 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 62
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 on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 63
(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-5 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 64
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan 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: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 65
3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-7 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 66
configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually 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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 67
Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-9 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 68
Tuning. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Select the port - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 69
Yes to continue the RAID setup. 6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-11 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 70
3.3 My Favorites 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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 71
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 My Favorites screen. Main screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-13 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 72
have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 73
Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current and specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-15 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 74
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than two frequency to be supported. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode This item - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 75
Gen3] 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-17 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 76
SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the lighting on or off. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 77
display the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 3.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to . Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-19 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 78
the BIOS after POST. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the 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 add-on - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 79
UEFI driver ASUS Logo appears. 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. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 80
confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 81
Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing password defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-23 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 82
3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 83
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 ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-25 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 84
region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS via Storage Device(s): 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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 85
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 ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 3-27 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 86
or gets corrupted 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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 87
motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver . Chapter 4 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 4-1 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 88
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set the item to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Go to - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 89
to create, and then press . 4. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. Chapter 4 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 4-3 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 90
the Create Volume item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: RAID Support - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 91
, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. Chapter 4 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 4-5 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 92
RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. 4. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set the item to [Enabled]. 5. Save your changes, exit the BIOS Setup, then reboot your system. 6. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 93
Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 4-7 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 94
volume? (Y/N) 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: RAID Support - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 95
delete "Volume0"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING 4-9 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 96
RAID driver. 2. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. Click the name of the device you've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 97
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING A-1 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 98
Appendix Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES3(B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 99
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 . ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING A-3 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 100
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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 101
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 ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING A-5 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING | User Guide - Page 102
Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING Conforms to the following specifications
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