Asus STRIX Z270F GAMING Bios Manual
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- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.6.11 USB Configuration ............... 50 Monitor menu ....................51 Boot menu ....................59 Tool menu ....................64 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............... 64 1.9.2 Secure Erase ................65 1.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile ............66 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ..............67 1.9.5... -
Page 4: Knowing Bios
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 5: Bios Setup Program
BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 6: 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 STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 7: Advanced Mode
Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Go back to EZ Mode Last modified settings Menu items General help Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... - Page 8 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 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 9 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: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
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Page 10: 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 STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... - Page 11 Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
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Page 12: Ez Tuning Wizard
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 STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... - Page 13 Click RAID then click Next. • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors. ® Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 14 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 STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
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Page 15: 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. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... - Page 16 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 STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
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Page 17: Main Menu
RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed]. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... - Page 18 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but leave other fields blank then select OK to continue. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
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Page 19: Ai Tweaker Menu
(XMP) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... - Page 20 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 3-core ratio limit. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 21 [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything. [TPU I] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions. [TPU II] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 22 EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enabling this item will apply lower CPU Core/Cache Voltage and help save energy consumption. Set this item to disabled if you are over clocking the system.
- Page 23 Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK] [40 DRAM CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] ODT_READ_DURATION Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] ODT_READ_DELAY Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 24 RTL IOL control DRAM RTL INIT Value Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 25 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] CHB IO_Latency_offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] IO Latency RFR delay CHA RFR delay Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] CHB RFR delay Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 26 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRRD_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] TWRPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] TRDPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 27 Enable this item to enhance the stability of your system. Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DLLBwEn Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] DRAM SPD Write Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 28 Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 250 KHz to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 29 [Standard] The phase control will be based on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to the full phase mode. DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
- Page 30 The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 31 1. The default setting is 1.25 times the power limit 1. According to Intel, the platform must be capable of supporting the duration for up to 10 msec when the turbo ratio exceeds the power limit 2. The ASUS motherboards can support the duration for a longer time.
- Page 32 CPU V/F curves. This is ideal for BCLK OC to avoid high voltage overrides. Uses OC Mailbox command 0x15. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Core/Cache Voltage Configures the mode of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 33 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90000] - [1.80000] CPU System Agent Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] Configures the mode of Voltage fed to the CPU graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 34 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM1 Rank1 BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM0 Rank0 BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 35 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank0 BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank1 BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
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Page 36: 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. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 37: Cpu Configuration
This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Intel Virtualization Technology When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... - Page 38 This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 39 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
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Page 40: Platform Misc Configuration
This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 41: System Agent (Sa) Configuration
PEG - ASPM This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 1.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. -
Page 42: Pch Configuration
PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 43: Pch Storage Configuration
SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Hyper kit1 Mode Disable this option for M.2_1 devices. Enable this option for “ASUS Hyper kit” card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper kit2 Mode Disable this option for M.2_2 devices. - Page 44 This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug This item allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
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Page 45: Pch-Fw Configuration
This item allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [dTPM] [PTT] PTP aware OS This item allows you to select whether or not the OS will be PTP aware. Configuration options: [PTP aware] [Not PTP aware] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 46: Onboard Devices Configuration
[X4] Run at X4 mode for higher performance with SATA6G_56 disabled. ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia Back USB 3.1 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... - Page 47 Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
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Page 48: Apm Configuration
This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 49: Network Stack Configuration
This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 50: Usb Configuration
Disables the XHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for the location of the USB ports. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 51: Monitor Menu
CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxx V] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... - Page 52 Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the CPU temperature is higher than the limit. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 53 This item allows you to set the value of the chassis fan step up. Configuration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 54 Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1-2 duty cycle. When the temperature source is under the limit, the Chassis Fan 1-2 will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 55 Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 56 When the temperature source is under the limit, the HAMP Fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Ext. Fan(s) Configuration ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to configure these items Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control feature.
- Page 57 Allow Fan Stop This item allows your fans to run at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of the source drops below the lower temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 58 Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum AIO PUMP duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under the limit, the AIO PUMP will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Intrude Detection Support Enable this item for chassis intrude detection functions. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
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Page 59: Boot Menu
Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss. Boot Logo Display [Auto] Sets the boot logo to display during POST. [Full Screen] Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST. [Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during POST. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... - Page 60 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Execute the trap right away. [Disabled] Execute the trap during legacy boot.
- Page 61 UEFI mode or other ® Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS. ® [Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non- ® UEFI mode. Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows ® ® UEFI mode. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 62 Delete key This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
- Page 63 Delete key This item allows you to delete the dbx file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual...
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Page 64: Tool Menu
1.9.1 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 65: Secure Erase
To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > 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. -
Page 66: Asus Overclocking Profile
Key in a profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 67: Asus Spd Information
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. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. -
Page 68: Exit Menu
<Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING BIOS Manual... -
Page 69: 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. 1.11.1... -
Page 70: Asus Ez Flash 3
1.11.2 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 71 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>.
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Page 72: 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.