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  • Page 1 TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... vi About this guide ......................vii TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi) 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 Motherboard layout ..............
  • Page 4 3.6.13 HDD/SSD SMART Information ..........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 ASUS User Profile..............3-22 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-22 3.9.4 ASUS Q-Installer ............... 3-22 3.10...
  • Page 5 Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID configurations .................. 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions ................4-1 Appendix Notices ........................A-1 ASUS contact information ..................A-7...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet 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.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    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 Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Tuf Z390M-Pro Gaming (Wi-Fi) Specifications Summary

    Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ® * Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ® ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel Z390 Chipset ® 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.)
  • Page 10 Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device. Intel I219V Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access ® Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Intel Wireless-AC 9560 ® Intel CNVi interface with Wi-Fi MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual ®...
  • Page 11 - ASUS SafeSlot: Protects your graphics card Investment ASUS Special - ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection Features - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (continued on the next page)
  • Page 12 128 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 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log,...
  • Page 13 ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Operating Windows 10 64-bit ® system support Form factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 9.6” (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. xiii...

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    1 x M.2 screw package (2-in-1) 1 x Q-connector Accessories 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-S) 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x TUF GAMING sticker Application drive 1 x support DVD 1 x User guide...

  • Page 15: Installation Tools And Components

    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.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)

  • Page 18: Motherboard Layout

    1.1.2 Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI+ CPU_OPT HDMI Mem_LED MemOK!_II LGA1151 LAN_U31G1_78 M.2(WIFI) CHA_FAN2 AIO_PUMP Intel ® BATTERY AUDIO I219V U31G2_C3 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX16_1 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 22110 2280 2260 2242 Super Intel ® Z390 PCIEX16_2 PCIE SATA IRST PCIEX1 128Mb...
  • Page 19 7. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C3) 1-13 8. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) 1-18 9. Intel Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 1-12 ® 10. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 1-10 11. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 1-17 12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_910) 1-14 13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB34) 1-14 14. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER_1/2) 1-19 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-18 16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-15 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-13 ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for Intel Core™ ® 9000 series, 8 Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. ® ® TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) CPU LGA1151 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155, and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 21: System Memory

    1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)
  • Page 22 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices. • 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 support. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, 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. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 23: Expansion Slots

    1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1 Slot No. Slot Description PCIEx16_1 slot PCIEx16_2 slot PCIEx1 slot ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)
  • Page 24 PCIe operating mode VGA Configuration PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 x16 Single VGA/PCIe card (single VGA recommended) Dual VGA/PCIe cards • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIEX16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Hyper M.2 X16 card configuration PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 2 Intel SSD on CPU support x4+x4 ® 3 Intel SSD on CPU support x8+x4+x4 ® •...

  • Page 25: Onboard Switches

    TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the MEM LED. • The MemOK! II switch does not function under Windows OS environment. ® • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests pretest profiles. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of profiles. If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set of profiles. The system will reboot multiple times when training, once the system has completed the training process the Mem_LED will turn off, please refrain from doing anything before the Mem_LED turns off. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each profile is tested. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds, then set the MemOK! II switch to disabled. • Ensure to replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! II function. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)

  • Page 26: Jumpers

    1.1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC PIN 1 TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Delete> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.

  • Page 27: Onboard Leds

    1.1.8 Onboard LEDs Memory LED (Mem_LED) The Mem_LED will light up and remain lit while the MemOK! II function is in use. When the re-training is complete, the Mem_LED will turn off. Mem_LED TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) MemOK!_LED ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi) 1-11...

  • Page 28: Internal Connectors

    RSATA_RXP2 SATA6G_3 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_4 TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support. • The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_2 port when using an M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-12...
  • Page 29 USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C3) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. U31G2_C3 VBUS SBU2 TX2+ SBU1 TX2- VBUS RX2+ RX1- RX2- RX1+ TX1- TX1+ VBUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector The USB 3.1 Gen 2 module is purchased separately. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi) 1-13...
  • Page 30 USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_910) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen1 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen1 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. U31G1_910 TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.1 Gen1 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB34) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. USB1112 USB34 PIN 1 PIN 1 TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
  • Page 31 CHA FAN PWM TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) Fan connectors • Connect the pump cable from the all-in-one cooler (AIO cooler) to the AIO_PUMP header, and connect the fan cables to the CPU_FAN and/or CPU_OPT header(s). • If your AIO cooler has more than one fan, you may need to use a pigtail cable to connect the cooler to the motherboard. • Ensure to fully insert the fan cable to the fan connector. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) Serial port connector The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi) 1-15...
  • Page 32 EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATX12V EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts PIN 1 +5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1...

  • Page 33: System Panel Connector

    Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi) 1-17...
  • Page 34 M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. M.2_1(SOCKET3) 22110 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) M.2 sockets • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 /22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_2 port when using an M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device. • These sockets support IRST (Intel Rapid Storage Technology). ® The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 35 RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 PIN 1 +12V G R B +12V G R B TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) RGB_HEADER connectors The RGB headers support 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3 m. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating. • The LED strip is purchased separately. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi) 1-19...
  • Page 36 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-20...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    2.1.1 CPU 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. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 39: Cooling System Installation

    2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)
  • Page 40 To install an AIO cooler AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT The illustrations in this section are for reference only. Please refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard Layout for the actual location of the header(s). Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 41: Motherboard Installation

    Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. Place eight (8) 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. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)

  • Page 42: Dimm Installation

    2.1.4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 43: Atx Power Connection

    2.1.5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)

  • Page 44: Sata Device Connection

    2.1.6 SATA device connection Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 45: Front I/O Connector

    This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector AAFP ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)

  • Page 46: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-10...

  • Page 47: M.2 Installation

    2.1.9 M.2 installation For type 22110 M.2 on M.2_1 socket For type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 M.2 on M.2_1 socket The M.2 is purchased separately. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi) 2-11...

  • Page 48: Wi-Fi Antenna Installation

    2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.

  • Page 49: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi) 2-13...
  • Page 50 * LAN ports LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection LAN port BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN port’s LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled.

  • Page 51: Audio I/O Connections

    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 Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi) 2-15...
  • Page 52 Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-16...

  • Page 53: Starting Up For The First Time

    While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi) 2-17...
  • Page 54 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-18...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.

  • Page 56: Bios Setup Program

    RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.

  • Page 57: Ez Mode

    Click to go to Advanced mode Loads optimized Search on the FAQ default settings Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI)

  • Page 58: Advanced Mode

    3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To switch from Advanced Mode to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the <F7> hotkey. Search(F9) Configuration fields Scroll bar...
  • Page 59 This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI)
  • Page 60 Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code:...

  • Page 61: Qfan Control

    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 ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI)
  • Page 62 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’...

  • Page 63: Ez Tuning Wizard

    To start OC Tuning: Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI)
  • Page 64 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I’m not sure, then click Next. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning. Creating RAID To create RAID: Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen.
  • Page 65 After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) 3-11...

  • Page 66: My Favorites

    My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-12...
  • Page 67 Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. Click Exit (ESC) or press <Esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) 3-13...

  • Page 68: Main Menu

    Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
  • Page 69 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] Allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. [Enabled] Allows you to set the core ratio settings. CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios.

  • Page 70: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express.

  • Page 71: Pch Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) 3-17...

  • Page 72: Pch-Fw Configuration

    3.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. Hyper M.2X16 [Enabled][Disabled] [Disabled] Only one SSD installed onto the Hyper M.2 X16 card can be detected. [Enabled] Two or three SSDs installed onto the Hyper M.2 X16 card can be detected.

  • Page 73: Usb Configuration

    This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. 3.6.13 HDD/SSD SMART Information The items in this menu display the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) 3-19...

  • Page 74: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Qfan Configuration Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
  • Page 75 To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

  • Page 76: Tool Menu

    3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 77: Exit Menu

    <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) 3-23...

  • Page 78: Updating Bios

    ® ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1...

  • Page 79: Asus Ez Flash 3

    3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet.
  • Page 80 To update the BIOS by Internet: Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>. Select via Internet. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 81: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 82 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-28...

  • Page 83: Raid Definitions

    ® RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
  • Page 84 Chapter 4: RAID Support...

  • Page 85: Notices

    Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL 9560NGW Identification of the modular components used in the assembly:...
  • Page 86 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence 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.
  • Page 87 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.
  • Page 88 NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干 擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項 合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、 科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 本製品は、 5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。 電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、 5.3GHz帯域の電 波は屋外で使用が禁じられています。 法律および規制遵守 本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令の定めるところに従い使用してください。 日本国外では、 その国の法律または規制により、 本製品の使用ができないことがあります。 このような国では、 本 製品を運用した結果、 罰せられることがありますが、 当社は一切責任を負いかねますのでご了承 ください。 Précautions d’emploi de l’appareil : Soyez particulièrement vigilant quant à votre sécurité lors de l’utilisation de cet appareil dans certains lieux (les avions, les aéroports, les hôpitaux, les stations-service et les garages professionnels).
  • Page 89 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...
  • Page 90 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 simplificada para la UE...

  • Page 91: Asus Contact Information

    +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...
  • Page 92 Appendix...

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