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Motherboard ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 2
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 3
About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z370-H 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 Unit (CPU - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H 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 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H 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-H 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-H 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-H 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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 9
ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1151 Socket for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 10
ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary Audio ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports up Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio Intel® Z370 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 4 ports - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 11
ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports ROG Exclusive Features 2 x USB 2.0 ports [black] 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports Type-A [red] 4 x USB 3.1 Gen quietness ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - Q-Shield - Q-LED (CPU, - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 12
ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 13
Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING motherboard 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x ROG cable label set 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x ASUS fan holder 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 14
components Intel® 1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® 1151 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 The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 15
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. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-1 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 16
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.8 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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 17
RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-4 1-16 1-10 1-5 1-14 1-19 1-12 1-18 1-9 1-15 1-14 1-13 1-13 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 18
Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processor. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 19
The motherboard comes with four (4) DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) 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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 20
system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 21
before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE x1_1 slot PCIE x16/x8_1 slot PCIE x1_2 slot PCIE x8_2 slot PCIE x1_3 slot PCIE x2_3 slot ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-7 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H 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 Audio shared - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN I219V - - - shared - - - - ASMedia 2142_1 shared - - - - - - - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 23
system 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. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-9 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 24
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 1-10 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 25
in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-11 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 26
1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z370 chipset. • These connectors are set to BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 27
connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. Serial port connector (10-1 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-13 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 28
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.1 Gen - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 29
at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-15 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 30
air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 31
• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-17 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 32
System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 • System power system warning 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 system power - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 33
type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 1-19 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 34
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steps are the same for all models. 2.1.1 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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING Bottom of - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 36
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 37
2.1.2 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 Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-3 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 38
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 39
2.1.3 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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-5 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 40
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. 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 41
2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-7 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 42
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 43
2.1.6 SATA device connection OR Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-9 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 44
Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 45
2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-11 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 46
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 47
2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-13 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 48
fan holder installation To install the ASUS fan holder and fan Chapter 2 ® STRIX Z370-H GAMING When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). • You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans. • Ensure to the - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 49
. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-15 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 50
(Blinking Ready to wake up 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 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 51
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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-17 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 52
Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 6 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 8 channel Speakers 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 53
ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 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. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2- - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 54
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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 Z370SH.CAP for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 56
the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 57
the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking 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 tune options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-3 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 58
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 to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the system status 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 59
Wizard(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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-5 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 60
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 61
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 changes Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-7 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 62
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 63
EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You 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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-9 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 64
> 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 that you want to set to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 65
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. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-11 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 66
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 67
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 Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-13 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 68
this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 69
the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Intel ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-15 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 70
CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS CPU's power. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than two frequency to be supported. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode This item allows you to automatically set the CPU - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 71
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-17 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 72
[PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices. Asmedia Back USB 3.1 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable Asmedia USB 3.1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller This item options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 73
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 ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-19 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 74
automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. For better 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 add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. 3-20 Chapter - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 75
[UEFI driver first] 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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 76
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 77
• Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing different password defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-23 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 78
while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 79
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 (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-25 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 80
on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 81
the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-27 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 82
method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen 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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 83
to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-29 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 84
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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 setup. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 4-1 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 86
ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk Intel 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 [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 87
Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 4-3 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 88
default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 7. When 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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 89
disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. Chapter 4 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 4-5 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 90
Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 91
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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 4-7 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 92
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 93
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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 4-9 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 94
the Intel® 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 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 95
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. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING A-1 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 96
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 97
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. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING A-3 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 98
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-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 99
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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING A-5 - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING | User Guide - Page 100
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-H GAMING Conforms to the following specifications
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