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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 Z270M-PLUS 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 Z270M-PLUS Users manual ENGLISH - Page 3
... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME Z270M-PLUS 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 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-11 1.5 Software support 1-13
Chapter 2 BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-16...
PRIME Z270M-PLUS Users manual ENGLISH - Page 7
... memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. *** These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed. Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnection between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Intel® Z270 Chipset - 1 x USB 5Gb/s Type C port supports 3A power output...
PRIME Z270M-PLUS Users manual ENGLISH - Page 9
... 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 ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
PRIME Z270M-PLUS Users manual ENGLISH - Page 19
... to support an 7.1-channel audio output.
7. USB 2.0 ports These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
8. USB 3.0 ports. These four 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.
•...
PRIME Z270M-PLUS Users manual ENGLISH - Page 23
... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com 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...
PRIME Z270M-PLUS Users manual ENGLISH - Page 25
...goes into POST.
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
Click to automatically
update your motherboard's driver, software
and firmware
Click to find and select the BIOS
from file
Click to select a boot logo
Click to update the BIOS
EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
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PRIME Z270M-PLUS Users manual ENGLISH - Page 68
... devices for better compatibility.
Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on
devices.
[Enabled] 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.
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PRIME Z270M-PLUS Users manual ENGLISH - Page 69
... the Secure Boot keys.
Clear Secure Boot Keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all the previously applied Secure Boot keys. Save all Secure Boot variables This item allows you to save all the Secure Boot keys to a USB storage device.
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PRIME Z270M-PLUS Users manual ENGLISH - Page 70
... or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer.
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.
Delete Key Allows you to delete the db file from...
PRIME Z270M-PLUS Users manual ENGLISH - Page 71
... after POST (Windows® 8 not supported).
• To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears.
2.8.11 Boot Override
These items display 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.
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