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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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary ..........ix Package contents ..................... xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction Motherboard overview ................1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed ..............1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..............1-2 1.1.3...
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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 in UEFI BIOS ......4-2 ® 4.1.4 Intel 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 Notices ........................A-1 ASUS contact information ..................A-5...
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...
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.
LGA1151 socket for 8th Gen Intel Core™ Processor Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Support of these features depends on the CPU types. Refer to www.asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel Z370 Chipset 4 x DIMM, max.
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TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary Intel ® Z370 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back panel) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 2 ports @back panel) ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 controllers - supports 3A power output - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @rear panel (teal blue, Type-A)
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ASUS SafeSlot ASUS TUF Protection - ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 4+2 Phase digital power design Superb Performance...
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TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary Quiet Thermal Design: ASUS Quiet Thermal - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core Solution - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x PS/2 combo port...
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TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary 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 BIOS F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: Motherboard 1 x ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x IO Shield 1 x Q-Connector Accessories 2 x M.2 Screw Package...
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Installation tools and components Graphics card (optional) Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel ® LGA1151 CPU Intel ® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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Top of CPU ® LGA1151 socket. clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. Tool to prevent CPU damage. the user. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
2.1.3 Motherboard installation ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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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...
2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.0 To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-10...
Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors ® LAN port* * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. for your devices. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-13...
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* LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED No link Orange Linked Orange Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Ready to wake up LAN port LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Headset Port...
2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 Speakers ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 2-15...
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Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-16...
One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps instructions in Chapter 3. Turning off the computer setting. ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 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 Z370TUFP.CAP ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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 Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the system status 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 MyFavorites(F3) 3.3 My Favorites Qfan Control(F6) 3.2.3 QFan Control EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Next Daily Computing Gaming/Media Editing Next ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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BOX cooler Tower cooler Water cooler I’m not sure Next Next Creating RAID EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) RAID ® 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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-11...
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Adding items to My Favorites MyFavorite(F3) Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items Exit (ESC) ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 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 DRAM Frequency Internal CPU Power Management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Turbo Mode ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-15...
Advanced menu 3.6.1 CPU Configuration Hyper-Threading CPU - Power Management Control Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Turbo Mode CPU C-States 3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-16...
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3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 3.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration Empty SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
3.6.8 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3.6.11 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 AIO PUMP Control Boot menu Fast Boot [Enabled] Next Boot after AC Power Loss Boot Configuration Setup Mode ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-21...
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CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM ® ® [Enabled] Boot Devices Control Boot from Network Devices Boot from Storage Devices Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices Secure Boot ® Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-22...
Boot Option Priorities ® ® Boot Override Tool menu Setup Animator 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 3-23...
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 ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
4.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on installing storage devices to your motherboard. 4.1.3 Intel ®...
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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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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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 values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128 KB RAID 10: 64 KB RAID 5: 64 KB...
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<Enter>. The following screen appears: 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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
® 4.1.4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ® To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 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 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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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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>.
(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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
® Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: From the utility main menu, select 6. Exit, then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y>...
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 TUF Z370-PRO GAMING...
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES- 3(B)/NMB-3(B). 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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