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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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary ........... 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...
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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-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...
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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.
M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use SATA device. ** Before using Intel ® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. ® Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media...
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ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113dB SNR recording input - SupremeFX Shielding Technology...
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ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary 2 x USB 2.0 ports [black] 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports Type-A [red] Rear Panel I/O 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue]...
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ROG STRIX Z370-H 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 Features F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING motherboard 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables Cables 1 x SLI™ HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x I/O shield 1 x CPU Installation tool...
Installation tools and components Intel ® 1151 CPU Intel ® 1151 compatible CPU Fan Phillips (cross) screwdriver SATA hard disk drive PC chassis 1 bag of screws DIMM Power supply unit SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed 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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING...
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Top of CPU ® LGA1151 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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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Place nine (9) 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 front panel connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-10...
2.1.10 ASUS fan holder installation To install the ASUS fan holder and fan ® STRIX Z370-H GAMING When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s). Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-14...
Rear panel connectors ® LAN port (LAN1)* * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. on the operating system’s setting. for your devices. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-15...
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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 then steady) LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled. ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset Port...
One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps instructions in Chapter 3. Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system setting. ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 2-19...
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 Z370SH.CAP ROG STRIX Z370-H 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 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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING...
3.2.2 Advanced Mode Advanced Mode(F7) Configuration fields Hot Keys Pop-up Menu Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Go back to EZ Mode Last modified settings Menu items General help 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 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 ROG STRIX Z370-H 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 Click to apply the fan setting apply to your fans Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING...
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3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning Next Daily Computing Gaming/Media Editing, Next ROG STRIX Z370-H 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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-11...
Main menu Security 1.1.6 Jumpers [Not Installed] [Installed] Ai Tweaker menu Ai Overclock Tuner Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-14...
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Ai Overclocking Tune [Manual] BCLK Frequency ASUS MultiCore Enhancement CPU Core Ratio DRAM Frequency Internal CPU Power Management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Turbo Mode ROG STRIX Z370-H 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 3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-16...
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3.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed 3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration Not Present SATA Controller(s) SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection S.M.A.R.T. Status Check ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING...
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SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) SATA6G_1(Charcoal Black) - SATA6G_6(Charcoal Black) Hot Plug AHCI 3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller M.2_1 Configuration: [Auto][SATA mode][PCIE mode] Asmedia Back USB 3.1 Controller Intel LAN Controller 3.6.8 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Enabled] Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-18...
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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-19...
Monitor menu Qfan Configuration Qfan Tuning AIO PUMP Control Boot menu Fast Boot Fast Boot [Enabled] Next Boot after AC Power Loss Boot Configuration Setup Mode CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM ® ® Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-20...
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Launch CSM [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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING 3-21...
3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile Load 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 Bus Interface Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-24...
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to RAID 5 RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING...
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 4.1.3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS ® ® To enter the Intel Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)] Boot menu >...
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Creating a RAID set ® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and X for the disks you want to include in the ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING...
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We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia Capacity (MB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you Create Volume and return to the Intel ® Chapter 4: RAID Support...
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Deleting a RAID set ® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to Delete Yes to delete the RAID ® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to volume and return to the Intel ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING...
® 4.1.4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 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...
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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 ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING...
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We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want Create Volume 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): ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING...
® Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 5. Exit [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To install the RAID driver for Windows ®...
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. ROG STRIX Z370-H 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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CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : ROG STRIX Z370-H 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...