Asus ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING User manual

ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING speciſ cations summary
2.3 Starting up for the ſ rst time

4.1 RAID conſ gurations

• Chapter 1: Product Introduction
• Chapter 2: Basic Installation
• Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
• Chapter 4: RAID Support
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ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING speciſ cations summary
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Phillips (cross) screwdriver
SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

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Pr odu ct I n t r odu ct ion
Ch ap t e r 1 : Pr o d u ct I n t ro d u ct i on
• 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.

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Refer to 1.1.8 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
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PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX16_3
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX1_1
Intel
I211AT
AAFP
EATXPWR
BATTERY
Super
I/O
S1220A
TPU
ROG
ROG
ICS
M.2(SOCKET3)
228022110 2260 2242
USB12
HDMI_DP
T_SENSOR
CLRTC
24.4cm(9.6in)
DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module)
SATA6G_34SATA6G_12 SATA6G_78SATA6G_56
PCIE SATA
X4 V
3D_MOUNT
SB_PWR
3D_MOUNT
USB3_56
USB3_1-4
LAN_USB3.1_EA2
ASM
1142
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2W_PUMP+
CHA_FAN3
CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT AIO_PUMP
CPU_LED
DRAM_LED
VGA_LED
BOOT_DEVICE_LED
30.5cm(12in)
EATX12V
USB3_910USB3_78
USB3.1_C1
AMD
®
X370
TPM
RGB_HEADER1
RGB_HEADER2
PANEL
AUDIO
USB34
SOCKET AM4
USB3.1_EC1
2 3 41 52
121718 15 142164
1
6
7
9
11
10
8
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 1-16
2. CPU, CPU optional, water pump+, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin AIO_PUMP;
4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 1-15
3. AM4 CPU socket 1-4
4. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 1-17
5. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-4
6. Q LEDs (BOOT, VGA, DRAM, CPU) 1-8
7. USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_C1) 1-12
8. M.2 Socket 3 1-18
9. AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) 1-11
10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-8
11. 3D Mount holes 2-11
12. System panel connectors (20-5 pin PANEL) 1-14
13. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_78, USB3_910) 1-12
14. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 1-9
15. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB34) 1-13
16. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 1-13
17. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 1-10
18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-10

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1.1.4 System memory
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) 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.
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STRIX X370-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD Ryzen / 7th Generation
A-series / Athlon™ processors up to 8-core.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the
AM4 socket. The CPU ſ ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
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STRIX X370-F GAMING CPU socket AM4

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Recommended memory conſ gurations
• 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 conſ guration. Any
excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel
operation.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
• 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 efſ 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.
Memory conſ gurations
You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets.

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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.
Slot No. Slot Description
1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
2 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot
3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot
4 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot
5 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot
6 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot
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PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX16_3
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
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• We recommend that you provide sufſ cient power when running CrossFireX or SLI
®
mode.
• Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple
graphics cards for better thermal environment.
VGA Conſ guration PCIe operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2
Single VGA/PCIe card x16 N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8
VGA Conſ guration PCIe operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3
Single VGA/PCIe card x8 N/A N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 N/A x4
(PCI Express 2.0)
AMD Ryzen Processors
AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors

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1.1.6 Onboard LEDs
1. Q LEDs (BOOT, VGA, DRAM, CPU)
Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in
sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding
LED remains lit until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an
intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds.
The order which the LEDs light up may vary per CPU.
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STRIX X370-F GAMING CPU/DRAM/BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED
2. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR)
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The LED lights up to indicate that
the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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STRIX X370-F GAMING Standby power LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby Power Powered Of
f
OFF