Asus TUF Z370-PRO GAMING User manual

Motherboard
TUF Z370-PRO
GAMING

ii
E13395
First Edition
August 2017
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary .................................................. ix
Package contents..................................................................................................... xiv
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 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................... 1-9
1.1.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-10
1.1.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-12
1.1.9 Internal connectors.................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation............................... 2-3
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............................................................. 2-9
2.1.7 Front I/O connector ................................................................... 2-10
2.1.8 Expansion card installation ....................................................... 2-11
2.1.9 M.2 installation .......................................................................... 2-12
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 first time.................................................................... 2-17
2.4 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-17

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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 QFan Control............................................................................... 3-7
3.2.4 EZTuningWizard ....................................................................... 3-9
3.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................3-12
3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................3-14
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................3-14
3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-16
3.6.1 CPUConguration .................................................................... 3-16
3.6.2 PlatformMiscConguration...................................................... 3-16
3.6.3 SystemAgent(SA)Conguration ............................................. 3-17
3.6.4 PCHConguration .................................................................... 3-17
3.6.5 PCHStorageConguration....................................................... 3-17
3.6.6 PCH-FWConguration ............................................................. 3-18
3.6.7 OnboardDevicesConguration................................................ 3-19
3.6.8 APMConguration.................................................................... 3-20
3.6.9 NetworkStackConguration..................................................... 3-20
3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 3-20
3.6.11 USBConguration .................................................................... 3-20
3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-21
3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-21
3.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................3-23
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 3-23
3.9.2 Secure Erase ............................................................................ 3-24
3.9.3 ASUSOverclockingProle ....................................................... 3-25
3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information............................................................. 3-25
3.9.5 Graphics Card Information........................................................ 3-25
3.10 Exit menu..................................................................................................3-26
3.11 Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-27
3.11.1 EZ Update................................................................................. 3-27
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3...................................................................... 3-28
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... 3-30

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Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 RAIDdenitions .......................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Installing storage devices............................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS.......................... 4-2
4.1.4 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility.................. 4-6
4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................................4-10
4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®................................. 4-10
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 find 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
LGA1151 socket for 8th Gen Intel®Core™ Processor
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* Support of these features depends on the CPU types. Refer to www.asus.com for
Intel®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)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. Please refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)
for details.
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4*, x8+x4+x4/x0**)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x2 mode, compatible with PCIe x1
and x2 devices)
3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
* For 2 Intel®SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately)
into the PCIeX16_2 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.
** For 3 Intel®SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately)
into the PCIeX16_1 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.
VGA
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D port
-SupportsHDMI1.4bwithmax.resolution4096x2160@24Hz/
2560x1600@60Hz
-SupportsDVI-Dwithmax.resolution1920x1200@60Hz
Supports Intel®InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/
Insider™
Maximum shared memory of 1024MB (for iGPU exclusively)
Multi-GPU
Support
Supports NVIDIA®2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD®2-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
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
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USB
Intel®Z370 Chipset
- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back panel)
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 2 ports @back panel)
ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 controllers - supports 3A power output
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @rear panel (teal blue, Type-A)
Storage
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 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*
- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (PCIE x4 mode)
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
- Ready for Intel®Optane Memory
* The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust
BIOS settings to use a SATA device.
Audio
Realtek®ALC887 8-channel high definition audio CODEC
- DTS Custom for TUF GAMING Headphone
- Audio shielding ensures precise 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
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O

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TUF Z370-PRO GAMING specifications summary
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ASUS Special
Features
TUF Components (TUF Cap, TUF Chokes, MOSFET &
LANGuard; certified by military standard)
ASUS SafeSlot
ASUS TUF Protection
-ASUSSafeSlotCore:FortiedPCIewithsolidsoldering
- 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: 4+2 Phase digital power design
Superb Performance
Turbo LAN
- Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speed
ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core
- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS EPU
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive features
- ASUS Ai Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- MemOK!
EZ DIY
EZ Update
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
File Transfer
- Cloud GO!
- File Transfer
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM

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ASUS Quiet
Thermal
Solution
Quiet Thermal Design:
- ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink
Back Panel I/O
Ports
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
1 x PS/2 combo port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (teal blue, Type A)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
8-channel Audio I/O ports
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
1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices)
1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices)
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM
mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin)
1 x AIO_Pump header (4-pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin
(PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x TPM connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x COM port
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
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BIOS
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
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 3.0, 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” x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
 Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
 VisittheASUSwebsiteforthesoftwaremanual.
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items:
Motherboard 1 x ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories
1 x ASUS SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M)
1 x IO Shield
1 x Q-Connector
2 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x CPU Installation Tool
1 x TUF GAMING sticker
Application DVD 1 x Motherboard support DVD
Documentation 1 x User guide
1xTUFCerticationcard(s)

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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-PRO GAMING 1-1
Chapter 1
Product Introduction
1
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1.1.9 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

ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING 1-3
Chapter 1
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR;8-pinEATX12V) 1-18
2. LGA1151CPUsocket 1-4
3. CPU,CPUoptional,AIOpump,andchassisfanconnectors(4-pin
CPU_FAN;4-pinCPU_OPT;4-pinAIO_PUMP;4-pinCHA_FAN1-2)
1-17
4. DDR4DIMMslots 1-5
5. MemOK!button 1-9
6. CPUOverVoltagejumper(3-pinCPU_OV) 1-11
7. USB3.1Gen1connectors(20-1pinU31G1_56;U31G1_78) 1-15
8. M.2sockets(M.2_1(SOCKET3);M.2_2(SOCKET3)) 1-21
9. Intel®SerialATA6Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_1-6) 1-13
10. ClearRTCRAMjumper(2-pinCLRTC) 1-10
11. Systempanelconnector(20-3pinPANEL) 1-19
12. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB910;USB1112) 1-16
13. TPMconnector(14-1pinTPM) 1-20
14. Serialportconnector(10-1pinCOM) 1-22
15. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-14

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the8th
GenerationIntel®Core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.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.