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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.
Contents Safety information ...................... vi About this guide ......................vii Z270-WS specifications summary ................ix Package contents ..................... xiv Installation tools and components ................xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction Motherboard overview ................1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed ..............1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..............
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HDD/SSD SMART Information ..........3-20 ..............3-20 Monitor menu ................... 3-21 Boot menu ....................3-21 Tool menu ....................3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase ................3-24 ............3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-25 3.9.5...
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Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ....4-6 Creating a RAID driver disk ..............4-10 ® 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ......... 4-10 Appendix Z270 WS block diagram ..................A-1 SSD Configurations ....................A-2 Notices ........................A-3 ASUS contact information ..................A-7...
Safety information Electrical safety before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the...
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note 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.
Z270-WS specifications summary ® Intel Socket 1151 for 7th / 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/ Pentium ® /Celeron ® Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
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Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel ® 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. - Realtek ® S1220A 8-ch HD, DTS ®...
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UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - CrashFree BIOS 3 - EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector Intel ®...
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1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) Internal I/O 1 x S/PDIF out header connectors 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector...
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8-channel Audio I/O ports 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ BIOS Features PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x COM port bracket 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge 1 x Q-connector connector 1 x Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package...
Installation tools and components Intel ® LGA1151 CPU ® Intel LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Phillips (cross) screwdriver SATA hard disk drive PC chassis DIMM 1 bag of screws Power supply unit SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
1.1.9 Internal connectors Intel ® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; SATA 6G_34; SATA 6G_56) ® ® [AHCI Mode] [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)] ASUS Z270-WS 1-19...
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USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) ® ASUS Z270-WS 1-21...
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112) USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_EC1) Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-22...
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CPU, CPU optional, high amp, extension, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 4-pin W_ PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) ASUS Z270-WS 1-23...
2.1.1 Motherboard installation Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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. Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS Z270-WS...
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Top of CPU ® LGA1151 socket. on the motherboard. the CPU Installation Tool. picking up the CPU Installation Tool. Tool to prevent CPU damage. incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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 ASUS Z270-WS...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.1 connector USB 3.1 orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0...
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-12...
* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. ASUS Z270-WS 2-13...
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* LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED No link 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up LAN port then steady) from S5 mode...
Turning off the computer on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the 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. ASUS Z270-WS 2-17...
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Knowing BIOS DO NOT change the default BIOS settings We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel Z270WS.CAP ASUS Z270-WS...
BIOS setup program Entering BIOS at startup Entering BIOS Setup after POST Load Optimized Defaults Exit <F5> 3.10 Exit Menu 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches BIOS menu screen EZ Mode Advanced Mode Setup Mode in Boot menu Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Click to go to Advanced mode Loads optimized Search on the FAQ default settings Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority ASUS Z270-WS...
3.2.2 Advanced Mode Advanced Mode(F7) Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Go back to EZ Mode Last modified settings Menu items General help Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
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Menu bar My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Menu items Main Submenu items Language My Favorites (F3) 3.3 My Favorites Q-Fan Control (F6) 3.2.3 QFan Control EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ASUS Z270-WS...
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Search on FAQ Hot keys Scroll bar General help Configuration fields Last Modified button Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
Click to activate DC Mode configured PWM Mode Select a profile to apply to Click to apply the fan setting your fans Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans ASUS Z270-WS...
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3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning Next Daily Computing Gaming/Media Editing, Next ASUS Z270-WS...
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BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, I’m not sure, Next Next Creating RAID RAID Next ® PCIE SATA Next Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-10...
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Easy Backup Super Speed Next Next Easy Backup (RAID 1) Easy Backup (RAID 10) Next Super Speed (RAID 0) Super Speed (RAID 5) Next ASUS Z270-WS 3-11...
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Adding items to My Favorites Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items Exit (ESC) ASUS Z270-WS 3-13...
Main menu Security 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches [Not Installed] [Installed] Ai Tweaker menu Ai Overclock Tuner Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-14...
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[Manual] BCLK Frequency ASUS MultiCore Enhancement CPU Core Ratio BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio DRAM Frequency [TPU II]. ASUS Z270-WS 3-15...
Internal CPU Power Management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Turbo Mode Advanced menu 3.6.1 CPU Configuration Hyper-threading CPU Power Management Configuration Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Turbo Mode CPU C-States Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-16...
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3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 3.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration Not Present SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection ASUS Z270-WS...
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3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller PCIX4_1 Bandwidth M.2_1 PCIe Bandwidth Configuration: [X2][X4] M.2_2 Configuration: [Auto][SATA mode][PCIE mode][U2 mode] USB Type C Power Switch RGB LED lighting Intel LAN Controller ASUS Z270-WS 3-19...
3.6.9 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 Network Stack Configuration 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3.6.12 USB Configuration The Mass Storage Devices None USB Single Port Control 1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-20...
Monitor menu Q-fan Configuration Q-fan Tuning W_PUMP Control Boot menu Fast Boot [Enabled] Next Boot after AC Power Loss Setup Mode ASUS Z270-WS 3-21...
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CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM ® ® [Enabled] Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy only] Secure Boot ® Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-22...
3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile Load from Profile Profile Name Save to Profile Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information GPU Post Bus Interface ASUS Z270-WS 3-25...
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having and three new drives for this setup. ASUS Z270-WS...
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. Connect the SATA signal cables.
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When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter> to select the RAID level to create, and then press <Enter>. Under Select Disks, press <Enter> and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. ASUS Z270-WS...
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When the Strip Size item is selected, press <Enter> to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available strip size We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
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Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to When the Delete item is selected, press <Enter>, then select Yes to delete the RAID ® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to volume and return to the Intel cancel. ASUS Z270-WS...
® 4.1.4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ® To enter the Intel Turn on the system. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Devices: Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) ST3160812AS...
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Device Model Serial # Size Status ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume. ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done ASUS Z270-WS...
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Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. Use the up/down arrow key to select the strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>.
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(This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. ASUS Z270-WS...
Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility From the utility main menu, select 6. Exit, then press <Enter>. The following warning [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS Z270-WS...
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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800 Corporate Way, Fremont Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z270-WS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...