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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 ........... ix Package contents ..................... xiii Installation tools and components ................. 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...........
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HDD/SSD SMART Information ..........3-19 ..............3-19 Monitor menu ................... 3-20 Boot menu ....................3-20 Tool menu ....................3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase ................3-22 ............3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-24 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-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.
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® Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.2) 2 x USB3.1 Gen2 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C ports at back panel) 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port...
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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. - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR...
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Digi+VRM - EPU - Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design ASUS Special - Q-Shield Features...
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1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 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 Tuning BIOS Features F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE...
1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x Addressable LED extension cable 1 x Thermal sensor cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x CPU Installation tool 1 x ROG cable label...
Installation tools and components Intel ® 1151 CPU ® Intel 1151 compatible CPU Fan SATA hard disk drive PC chassis 1 bag of screws DIMM Power supply unit Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package.
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CPU over voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING CPU_OV setting 3D Mount 3D Mount 3D Mount ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3D Mount ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3D Printing Mount Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-10...
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CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin M.2_FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CPU_OPT CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR CHA_FAN2 AIO_PUMP EXT_FAN M.2_FAN ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING Fan connectors ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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 (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ® STRIX Z370-E GAMING DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic 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 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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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 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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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 USB 3.1 Gen2 connector To install front panel connector USB 3.1 Gen2 orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.1 Gen1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector AAFP...
2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna back of the chassis. ports. The illustration above is for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 2-15...
Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors DisplayPort V4.2* HDMI 1.4b port DVI-D port Intel ® LAN port (LAN1)** Audio I/O ports*** ® version. on the operating system’s setting. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 2-17...
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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 Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Ready to wake up LAN port then steady) from S5 mode LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled.
2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 2-19...
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Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 6 channel Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-20...
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If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 2-21...
BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
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 Z370EGAM.CAP ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E 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 Jumpers and holes 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 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
3.2.2 Advanced Mode Advanced Mode(F7) Hot Keys Pop-up Menu Scroll bar Menu bar MyFavorite(F3) Language Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Go back to EZ Mode 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 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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Search on FAQ Hot keys Scroll bar General help Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
Click to select a fan to be Click to activate Click to activate DC Mode PWM Mode Click to apply the fan setting apply to your fans Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes your fans ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning Next Daily Computing Gaming/Media Editing, Next ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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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 (RAID1) Easy Backup (RAID10) Next Super Speed (RAID0) Super Speed (RAID5) Next ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 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 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3-13...
Main menu Security 1.1.6 Jumpers and holes [Not Installed] [Installed] Ai Tweaker menu Ai Overclock Tuner [Manual] BCLK Frequency Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-14...
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ASUS MultiCore Enhancement CPU Core Ratio DRAM Odd Ratio Mode DRAM Frequency [TPU II]. Internal CPU Power Management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Turbo Mode ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3-15...
Intel LAN Controller USB Type C Power Switch ErP Ready [Enabled] 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information The Mass Storage Devices None USB Single Port Control 1.1.2 Motherboard layout ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3-19...
Monitor menu Qfan Tuning Boot menu Fast Boot [Enabled] Next Boot after AC Power Loss Setup Mode CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM ® ® Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-20...
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[Enabled] Boot Devices Control Boot from Network Devices Boot from Storage Devices Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices Secure Boot ® Boot Option Priorities ® ® Boot Override ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3-21...
3.10 Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes and Exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives 3.11 Updating BIOS ® 3.11.1 EZ Update ® ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 3-25...
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Recovering the BIOS Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-28...
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RAID 5 RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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® ® To enter the Intel menu > menu > > , then set the item to menu > I to display the Intel ® Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at Chapter 4: RAID Support...
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® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select X for the disks you want to include in the ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you and return to the Intel ® Chapter 4: RAID Support...
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® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to to delete the RAID ® volume and return to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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® ® menu > menu > > , then set the item to RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Devices: Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H...
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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 ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N) Chapter 4: RAID Support...
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(This does not apply to Recovery volumes) ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume [DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N): ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING...
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® [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): ® ® to allow you to select the installation > RAID, and then select ® To set up a Windows Chapter 4: RAID Support 4-10...
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 ROG STRIX Z370-E 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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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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FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant. Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
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2014/53/EU. Cijeli di: https://www.asus.com/support/ tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi yang Beroperasi pada 5150-5350 MHz akan terbatas untuk penggunaan WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na...
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ASUSTek Computer Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah, navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo: Declaración de conformidad simpliicada para la UE...
+1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax...
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CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING 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...