Asus 90MB1000-M0EAY0 User manual

Motherboard
TUF Z370-PLUS
GAMING II

ii
E14720
First Edition
August 2018
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Contents
Safety information....................................................................................................... v
About this guide......................................................................................................... vi
TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING II specications summary ........................................... viii
Package contents...................................................................................................... xii
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xiii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Motherboard overview............................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Before you proceed..................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4
1.1.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-5
1.1.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 1-7
1.1.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-9
1.1.7 Internal connectors.................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Cooling system installation.......................................................... 2-2
2.1.3 Motherboard installation.............................................................. 2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-7
2.1.5 ATX power connection................................................................ 2-8
2.1.6 SATA device connection............................................................. 2-8
2.1.7 Front I/O connector ..................................................................... 2-9
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-10
2.1.9 M.2 installation .......................................................................... 2-11
2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-13
2.2.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-13
2.2.2 Audio I/O connections............................................................... 2-15
2.3 Starting up for the rst time.................................................................... 2-17
2.4 Turning off the computer ........................................................................ 2-17
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-4
3.2.3 Q-Fan Control ............................................................................. 3-7
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ....................................................................... 3-9

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3.3 My Favorites ............................................................................................. 3-12
3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................ 3-14
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................3-14
3.6 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 3-15
3.6.1 Platform Misc Conguration...................................................... 3-15
3.6.2 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-16
3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 3-16
3.6.4 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-16
3.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration....................................................... 3-16
3.6.6 PCH-FW Conguration ............................................................. 3-17
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration................................................ 3-17
3.6.8 APM Conguration.................................................................... 3-18
3.6.9 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-18
3.6.10 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 3-19
3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 3-19
3.7 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 3-19
3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 3-19
3.9 Tool menu................................................................................................. 3-21
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 3-21
3.9.2 ASUS User Prole..................................................................... 3-21
3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information............................................................. 3-21
3.10 Exit menu.................................................................................................. 3-22
3.11 Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... 3-23
3.11.1 EZ Update................................................................................. 3-23
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3...................................................................... 3-24
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... 3-26
Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 RAID congurations .................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 4-1
Appendix
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-5

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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.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
3. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4. Chapter 4: RAID Support
This chapter describes the RAID congurations.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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CPU
Intel®Socket 1151 for Intel®Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™
i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®and Celeron®processors
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
*The support of these features depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the complete CPU support list.
Chipset Intel®Z370 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 4000(O.C.)*/3866(O.C.)*/3733(O.C.)*/
3600(O.C.)*/3466(O.C.)*/3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3300(O.C.)*/
3200(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666 /2400 /2133 MHz non-ECC,
un-buffered memory**
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the complete Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors
List).
Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (support x16, x8/x4+x4*)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe
x1, x2 and x4 devices)
4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
* The PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel®PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2
x16 series Card**.
** The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16
series card and enable this card under BIOS settings.
VGA
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI port
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200@60Hz
- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160@30Hz
Supports Intel®InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD
Technology/Insider™
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)
Multi-GPU support Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel* High Denition Audio CODEC
- Exclusive DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduces multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right
channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking
- Audio Cover: Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals
to ensure best quality
* Choose a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an
8-channel audio output.
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Storage
Intel®CPU with Intel®Rapid Storage Technology support (RAID 0 &
RAID 1)
- The PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel®PCIe NVME SSDs via a
Hyper M.2 x16 series Card.*
Intel®Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel®Rapid Storage
Technology support
- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (both SATA & PCIe x4 mode)**
- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support (both SATA & PCIe x4 mode)***
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- Intel®Optane™ Memory Ready
* The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16
series card and enable this card under BIOS settings.
** When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port
cannot be used.
*** When a device is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA_5/6 ports cannot be
used.
LAN
Intel®I219-V Gigabit LAN
- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller
(MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
TUF LANGuard
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
USB
Intel® Z370 Chipset
- 1 x USB Type-C™ port (@back panel), supports 3A power output
- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports @mid-board; 2 ports @back panel,
blue, Type A)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board; 2 ports @back panel)
ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers - supports 3A power output
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports at back panel (teal blue, Type A)
ASUS Special
Features
TUF Components (TUF Cap, TUF Chokes, MOSFET & LANGuard;
certied by military-standard)
ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- ASUS SafeSlot: Protect your graphics card Investment
- ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power
design
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater
durability!
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 8+1 Phase digital power design
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TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING II specications summary
ASUS Special
Features
Superb Performance
OptiMem
- Improved DDR4 stability
Turbo LAN
- Experience smooth onlien gaming with lower pings and less lags
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core
- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS EPU
- EPU
Gaming
AURA
- Bring up your Build
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS Ai Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
EZ DIY
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- featuring a friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- PC Cleaner
File Transfer
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Quiet
Thermal Solution
Quiet Thermal Design
- ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink & M.2 Heat-
sink solution
Back Panel I/O
Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB Type-C™ port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3-Jack 8-Channel Audio I/O ports
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Internal I/O Connectors
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports
(19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key)
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin
(PWM mode) CPU coolers control*
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin
(PWM mode) coolers control*
1 x CPU_OPT connector
1 x AIO PUMP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip headers
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
* By default, the CPU/Chassis Q-Fan control setting is set to Auto mode,
which detects the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the
control mode automatically.
BIOS Features
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.1, WfM2.0, SM
BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3,
CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My
Favorites, Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM
SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.1, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating System
Support Windows®10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX form factor: 12.0 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING II specications summary
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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User Manual
ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING II
motherboard
Technical documentations, TUF
certication card Support DVD
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x I/O Shield
1 x TUF GAMING sticker
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items:
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may
vary with different models.

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Installation tools and components
Graphics card (optional) Phillips (cross) screwdriver
PC chassis Power supply unit
Intel®LGA1151 CPU Intel®LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan
DIMM SATA hard disk drive
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING II 1-1
Chapter 1
1
Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
• 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.
1.1 Motherboard overview
1.1.1 Before you proceed
Takenoteofthefollowingprecautionsbeforeyouinstallmotherboardcomponentsorchange
anymotherboardsettings.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
Referto1.1.7 Internal connectorsand2.2.1 Rear I/O connectionformoreinformation
aboutrearpanelconnectorsandinternalconnectors.
1.1.2 Motherboard layout
DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)
DIGI+
VRM
ASM
1142
CHA_FAN2AIO_PUMP
CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT
CHA_FAN1
CLRTC
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
RGB_HEADER2
RGB_HEADER1
PANEL
AAFP
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_5
SATA6G_3
128Mb
BIOS
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_6
EATX12V
LGA1151
EATXPWR
U31G1_34
U31G1_12
Intel®
Z370
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
U31G2_E12
KBMS_USB910
AUDIO
Super
I/O
PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
X4 VV
PCIE SATA IRST
X4 VV
228022110 2260 2242
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_4
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX16_1
USB1112 USB1314
SPDIF_OUT
LAN_U31G1_56
DVI
U31G1_C7
HDMI
24.4cm(9.6in)
30.5cm(12.0in)
Intel®
I219V
6
7
5
2
1
12 1113
1 432 2
6 9 810

ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING II 1-3
Chapter 1
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR;8-pinEATX12V) 1-14
2. CPU,CPUoptional,andchassisfanconnectors;AIOpumpconnector(4-
pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCPU_OPT,4-pinCHA_FAN1-2;4-pinAIO_PUMP)
1-13
3. LGA1151CPUsocket 1-4
4. DDR4DIMMslots 1-5
5. RGBheaders(4-pinRGB_HEADER1~2) 1-17
6. USB3.1Gen1connectors(20-1pinU31G1_12;U31G1_34) 1-12
7. M.2sockets(M.2_1;M.2_2) 1-16
8. Intel®SATA6Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_1~6) 1-10
9. Systempanelconnector(20-5pinPANEL) 1-15
10. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB1112;USB1314) 1-11
11. ClearRTCRAMjumper(2-pinCLRTC) 1-9
12. Digitalaudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT) 1-10
13. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-11

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThemotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socketdesignedforIntel®Core™
9000series,8thGenerationCore™i7/i5/i3,Pentium®andCeleron®processors.
• 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.
• 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.
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Recommended memory congurations
1.1.4 System memory
ThemotherboardcomeswithfourDDR4(DoubleDataRate4)Quad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 Z370-PLUS GAMING II
288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets
DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2*
DIMM_A2*
DIMM_B2*
DIMM_A2*
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A2*
DIMM_A1
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• 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efcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryload(4DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.
• 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.
• ForDRAMcompatibilityandperformance,pleaseuseA2slotforpriority1.
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conguration.Anyexcessmemory
fromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channeloperation.
Memory congurations
Youmayinstall4GB,8GB,and16GBunbufferedandnon-ECCDDR4DIMMsintothe
DIMMsockets.