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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.
Contents Safety information ...................... vi About this guide ......................vii ROG STRIX Z390-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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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 Secure Erase..............3-22 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile..............3-23 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-23 3.9.5...
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Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID configurations .................. 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions ................4-1 Appendix Notices ........................A-1 ASUS contact information ..................A-5...
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.
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.
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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.
ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING specifications summary Intel Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and ® ® ® Celeron processors ® Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ® * Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type.
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ROG Overwolf AURA - Aura Lighting Control - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices Fan Xpert 4 - Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Gamer’s Guardian...
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ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING specifications summary ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Special ASUS Q-Design Features - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Q-Slot - Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port...
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EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Operating Windows 10 64-bit ® system support Form factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables Cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) 1 x Fan holder 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge (2-WAY-M) Accessories 1 x M.2 screw package...
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.
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. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING...
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.
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. ® ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B1...
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(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...
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIE_X1_1 PCIE_X16_1 ® PCIE_X1_2 PCIE_X16_2 PCIE_X1_3 PCIE_X16_3 Slot No. Slot Description PCIE_x1_1 slot PCIE_x16_1 slot PCIE_x1_2 slot PCIE_x16_2 slot PCIE_x1_3 slot PCIE_x16_3 slot ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING...
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PCI Express 3.0 operating mode VGA configuration PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 x16 (single VGA Single VGA/PCIe card recommended) Dual VGA/PCIe cards • 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.
The Mem_LED will light up while re-training, and turn off when the re-training is complete. MemOK!_II ® ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING MemOK! switch Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the MEM LED. • •...
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC ® PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 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.
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CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. ® ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING CPU_OV setting ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 1-11...
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 ® ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING Mem_LED Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-12...
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. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 1-13...
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Vbus Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ U31G1_910 PIN 1 ® ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors The USB 3.1 Gen1 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-14...
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USB1314 ® PIN 1 PIN 1 ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING USB2.0 connectors DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data.
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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 ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING Serial port connector The COM module is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-16...
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+3 Volts PIN 1 ® ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
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® HDD_LED RESET PLED ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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® 22110 2280 2260 2242 ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING M.2 sockets • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 /22110 PCIe storage devices.
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PIN 1 +12V G R B ® ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING RGB_HEADER connector The RGB header supports 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.
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. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING...
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 ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING...
2.1.3 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 nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ®...
2.1.7 Front I/O connector 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 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
Due to the design of the Intel ® chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 2-11...
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* 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 ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Port 4-channel...
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. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 2-15...
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.
See section 1.1.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. 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.
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. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING...
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...
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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. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING...
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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:...
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 Z390-H GAMING...
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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’...
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. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING...
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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.
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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. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 3-11...
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...
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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. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 3-13...
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.
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We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. 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.
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.
This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. 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] ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 3-17...
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 [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.
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. ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 3-19...
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.
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OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST (Windows 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items display the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.
To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > ASUS Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.
GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. 3.9.6 ASUS Q-Installer This item allows you to configure the Q-Installer.
3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
® 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...
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.
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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>.
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.
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® 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.
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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 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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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.
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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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доступний на: www.asus.com/support Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder.
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+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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