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  • Page 1 Questo manuale d’istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi.it. Scopri tutte le offerte per Asus PRIME Z270M-PLUS o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Schede Madri PRIME Z270M-PLUS...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary ......... vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........1-10 System memory ................. 1-11 Software support ................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5 Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    ® Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Integrated graphics processor - Intel HD Graphics support ® Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, RGB ports - Supports HDMI 1.4b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560...
  • Page 7 Processors. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, ensure that you have ® updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. *** These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed. Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN...
  • Page 8 - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM Quiet Thermal Design ASUS Quiet Thermal - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core Solution - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink & MOS Heatsink solution Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU core voltage at 0.005V increment - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment...
  • Page 9 CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. 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 BIOS features...

  • Page 11: Before You Proceed

    Intel PRIME Z270M-PLUS ® Z270 Super 2280 2260 2242 PCIEX1_2 M.2_2 PCIE SATA IRST SATA6G_6 PCIEX16_2 128Mb BIOS USB1112 USB1314 USB3_34 PANEL SATA6G_5 MONO_OUT CLRTC AAFP SPDIF_OUT Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS...
  • Page 12 1.2.1 Layout contents Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) M.2 Socket3 Intel LGA1151 CPU socket ® DDR4 DIMM slots Intel Z270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~4) ® USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 10. Serial Port Connector (10-1 pin COM) 11. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Mono out header 2-pin MONO_OUT) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 13 ® Pentium , and Celeron processors. ® ® For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. For more details, refer to System memory. Intel Z270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) ® These ports connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS...
  • Page 14 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 USB3_12 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. IntA_P2_D+ With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D- the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX- speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB- IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSRX+ chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3+5V backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3+5V PIN 1 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) +PWR_LED- SPEAKER...
  • Page 15 The subsystem is capable of driving a speaker load of 4 Ohms at 2 Watts (rms). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS...
  • Page 16 • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 x16 (Recommended for single Single VGA/PCIe card VGA card) Dual VGA/PCIe cards • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. •...
  • Page 17 – – – – – – – PCIEx16_2 shared – – – – – – – M.2_1 shared – – – – – – – M.2_2 shared – – – – – – – When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS...
  • Page 18 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications Speed Activity Link Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection...
  • Page 19 USB 2.0 ports These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports. These four 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. ® • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system’s setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 5Gb/s Type C port. This 24-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for USB (Type C) devices. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • 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. Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-10...

  • Page 21: System Memory

    OS, when you install 4GB ® or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. ® I nstall a 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the ® motherboard. F or more details, refer to the Microsoft support site at http://support.microsoft. ® com/kb/929605/en-us. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices. • 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 efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11...
  • Page 22 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 23: Software Support

    To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click a tab to display Support DVD information Click to install Select an item/subitem that you want to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-13...
  • Page 24 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Bios Information

    Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.
  • Page 26 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details.
  • Page 27 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 28 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format.
  • Page 29 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failaure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑5...

  • Page 30: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this • motherboard.
  • Page 31 Click the button to manually Saves the changes tune the fans and resets the Loads optimized system Selects the boot default settings device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑7...
  • Page 32 2.2.2 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 access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press <F7>. Q-Fan control EZ Tuning Wizard...
  • Page 33 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 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS...
  • Page 34 Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
  • Page 35 Click to activate DC to be configured PWM Mode Mode Click to apply Select a profile to apply the fan setting Click to undo to your fans Click to the changes go back to main menu ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-11...
  • Page 36 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Click to manually Speed points 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’...
  • Page 37 Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I’m not sure. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto‑tuning. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑13...
  • Page 38 Creating RAID To create RAID: Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click RAID then click Yes to enable RAID. • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. •...
  • Page 39 For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next. After selecting the type of RAID, 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 PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑15...

  • Page 40: My Favorites

    My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. 2‑16 Chapter 2: BIOS Information...
  • Page 41 You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • User‑managed items such as language and boot order 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 PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑17...

  • Page 42: Main Menu

    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. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
  • Page 43 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-19...

  • Page 44: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking‑related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 45 [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores.
  • Page 46 2.5.4 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Odd Ratio Mode, which provides better granularity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting.
  • Page 47 CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component’s phase. [T. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑23...
  • Page 48 CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Power Phase Response] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Power Phase Response]. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
  • Page 49 Also known as Power Limit 2, this item allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 W to 4095 W. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑25...
  • Page 50 IA AC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to set the AC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] ‑ [62.49] IA DC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to set the DC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the <+> and <‑>...
  • Page 51 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the value for the CPU system agent voltage. Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value.The values range from 0.700V to 1.685V with a 0.005V interval. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑27...
  • Page 52 2.5.22 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU graphics voltage mode. [Manual Mode] Allows you to define the value. [Offset Mode] The value is set by SVID. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode].
  • Page 53 Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank0 BL1~BL7. BRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank1 BL0~BL7 [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank1 BL1~BL7. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-29...

  • Page 54: Advanced Menu

    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. 2.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform‑related features.
  • Page 55 ASPM to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG ASPM [Disabled] 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] 2.6.2...
  • Page 56 Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
  • Page 57 SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this option for M.2 devices. Enables this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device.
  • Page 58 Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions. When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SMART Self Test [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self‑Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POST (Power‑on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks.
  • Page 59 The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output. DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑35...
  • Page 60 LED Lighting [Breathing Mode] Allows you to set the behavior of the LED. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode] [Breathing Mode] M.2_1 Configuration [Auto] M.2_1 shares SATA mode with SATA6G_1 port. [Auto] Automatically detects the M.2 device mode. If a SATA device is detected, SATA6G_1 is disabled.
  • Page 61 The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑37...
  • Page 62 2.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. 2.6.12 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB‑related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto‑detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

  • Page 63: Monitor Menu

    N/A. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 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 PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑39...
  • Page 64 2.7.4 Q-Fan Configuration Ofan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode control.
  • Page 65 Use the <+> or <‑> keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature. Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-41...
  • Page 66 Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [20] Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the chassis fans’ lower temperature. The values range from 40°C to 75°C. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%.

  • Page 67: Boot Menu

    Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Adjusts logo automatically based on Windows display requrements. ® [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑43...
  • Page 68 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Keep Current] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
  • Page 69 This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all the previously applied Secure Boot keys. Save all Secure Boot variables This item allows you to save all the Secure Boot keys to a USB storage device. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2‑45...
  • Page 70 PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non‑permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. Set New Key This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated variable.
  • Page 71 OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. 2.8.11 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.

  • Page 72: Tool Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator.

  • Page 73: Exit Menu

    <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK 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 USB devices. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-49...
  • Page 74 2‑50 Chapter 2: BIOS Information...

  • Page 75: Appendix

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS...
  • Page 76 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license 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.
  • Page 77 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.
  • Page 78 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.

  • Page 79: Asus Contact Information

    +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...
  • Page 80 800 Corporate Way, Fremont Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME Z270M-PLUS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

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