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STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 4
...; You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate 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 Z270IGAM.CAP for this motherboard.
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STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 37
... to select your installed operating system. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS.
Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode.
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STRIX Z270I GAMING BIOS ManualEnglish - Page 43
... and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet.
To update the BIOS by USB: 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 disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Select via Storage Devices.
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STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - 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 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-10
Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information...
STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - Page 7
... BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions 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...
STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - Page 10
...
Audio
* For a 2242 storage device, use the bundled 2242 mounting kit.
** This function will work depending on the CPU installed.
*** Intel® 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...
STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - Page 12
... kit.
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, 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
DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Windows® 10...
STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - Page 20
..., we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules.
• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.
• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM...
STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - Page 51
... have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.
Inappropriate 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 Z270IGAM.CAP for this motherboard.
Chapter 3
ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING
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STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - Page 70
...]
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...
STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - Page 72
... the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile name.
Save to Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press , and then select Yes.
Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item...
STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - Page 73
..., 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 chapter to update your BIOS when necessary.
Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
Chapter 3
ASUS STRIX Z270I GAMING...
STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - Page 77
Chapter 4: RAID Support
RAID Support
4
4.1 RAID configurations
The 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 disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to ...
STRIX Z270I GAMING Users ManualEnglish - Page 86
... 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 complete the installation.
To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for your optical...
STRIX Z270I GAMING USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 10
...
Audio
* For a 2242 storage device, use the bundled 2242 mounting kit.
** This function will work depending on the CPU installed.
*** Intel® 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.
ROG...
STRIX Z270I GAMING USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 12
... kit.
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, 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
DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Windows® 10...
STRIX Z270I GAMING USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 20
..., we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules.
• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.
• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM...
STRIX Z270I GAMING USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 70
...]
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...
STRIX Z270I GAMING USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 77
Chapter 4: RAID Support
RAID Support
4
4.1 RAID configurations
The 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 disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to ...
STRIX Z270I GAMING USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 86
... 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 complete the installation.
To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI driver for your optical...