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Motherboard Pin Definition.English - Page 9
... later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND
15. SATA EXPRESS connector (7-pin SATA6G, SATAEXPRESS)
This connector connects to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed SATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...
Motherboard Pin Definition.English - Page 13
... +3V
18. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
• This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 or 2242/2260/22110 storage devices by models.
• When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode.
M.2(SOCKET3)
19. M.2 socket 1, E Key
This...
Motherboard Pin Definition.English - Page 17
... fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK...
E12583 BIOS Update ManualEnglish - Page 2
... the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or 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 "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
E12583 BIOS Update ManualEnglish - Page 4
...on your motherboard.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future.
Chapter 1: UEFI BIOS - Graphics Mode
1.1
EZ Update
EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select...
E12583 BIOS Update ManualEnglish - Page 5
... utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to enable it. 3. Press to switch to the Drive field...
E12583 BIOS Update ManualEnglish - Page 7
...the BIOS To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings...
E12583 BIOS Update ManualEnglish - Page 8
...• Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com
• Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via the Internet.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Press + during POST to enter ASUS EZ Flash utility. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys...
E12583 BIOS Update ManualEnglish - Page 9
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive.
• Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive.
NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format.
• Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 2
... the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or 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 "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 3
...this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME Z270-P specifications summary vi
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.9 Software support 1-22
Chapter 2 BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 7
PRIME Z270-P specifications summary
Storage
LAN Audio
USB
ASUS unique features
Specifications
Intel® Z270 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & x4 PCIE mode)* - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Ready for Intel® Optane Memory** - Supports Intel® ...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 9
...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 log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 20
.... 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 24
... to support a 7.1-channel audio output.
6. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
7. USB 3.0 ports (Blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.
• Due to the limitation of USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
•...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 32
... for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to display their respective menus.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click to install
Click a tab to display Support DVD...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 33
... a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update
utility. (BIOS version template: PRIME Z270-P 0204 version)
2.1.1 EZ Update
EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 74
...] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot.
The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to select...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 75
... of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first]
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy Only] Allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first]
2.8.4 Secure Boot
Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage...
PRIME Z270-P Users manual ENGLISH - Page 76
... you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely.
The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based...