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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.
Contents Safety information ....................... v About this guide ......................vi PRIME X370-PRO specifications summary............viii Package contents ...................... xii Installation tools and components ................. xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Motherboard overview ................1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed ..............1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..............
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..............3-21 3.6.9 AMD CBS .................. 3-21 Monitor menu ................... 3-22 Boot menu ....................3-25 Tool menu ....................3-29 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............3-29 ............3-29 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-29 3.10 Exit menu ....................3-30 3.11 Updating BIOS ..................
Safety information Electrical safety 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.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the...
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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.
AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors Memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
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PRIME X370-PRO specifications summary Intel® I211AT Gigabit LAN Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - 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...
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- ASUS Q-Connector Special Features: ASUS SafeSlot - Protect your graphics card Investment ASUS 5X Protection III - ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power ASUS Special design Features...
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1 x Clear CMOS header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 BIOS Features F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory...
4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables ASUS PRIME X370-PRO motherboard 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M) 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD vary with different models.
Installation tools and components AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4 compatible CPU Fan Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis SATA hard disk drive DIMM 1 bag of screws Power supply unit SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii...
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) PRIME X370-PRO PRIME X370-PRO CPU socket AM4 1.1.4 System memory PRIME X370-PRO PRIME X370-PRO 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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Recommended memory configurations Memory configurations ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) AAFP PRIME X370-PRO HD-audio-compliant pin definition PRIME X370-PRO Front panel audio connector USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB12; USB34) USB34 USB12 PRIME X370-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PRIME X370-PRO USB2.0 connectors ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
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USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) USB3_12 PIN 1 PRIME X370-PRO PRIME X370-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector USB 3.1 connector (20-pin USB3.1_C1) PRIME X370-PRO PRIME X370-PRO USB3.1_EC1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-12...
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CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin CHA_FAN1- CPU_FAN CPU_OPT AIO_PUMP CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 W_PUMP+ PRIME X370-PRO AIO PUMP PWR CHA FAN PWR AIO PUMP IN CHA FAN IN AIO PUMP PWM CHA FAN PWM PRIME X370-PRO Fan connectors ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 1-13...
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+12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts PIN 1 +5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# +3 Volts -12 Volts PRIME X370-PRO +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 PRIME X370-PRO ATX power connectors Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) PANEL +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PWR_SW PIN 1 PRIME X370-PRO +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply PRIME X370-PRO System panel connector ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 1-15...
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TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) PIN 1 PRIME X370-PRO PRIME X370-PRO TPM connector Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) PRIME X370-PRO T_SENSOR PIN 1 SENSOR IN PRIME X370-PRO T_SENSOR connector Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-16...
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M.2(SOCKET3) PRIME X370-PRO 22110 2280 2260 2242 PRIME X370-PRO M.2(SOCKET3) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) PIN 1 PRIME X370-PRO PRIME X370-PRO Serial port (COM) connector ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 1-17...
2.1.1 Motherboard installation Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. PRIME X370-PRO DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
2.1.2 CPU installation Unplug all the power cables before installing the CPU. correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. Type 1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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Type 2 When using this type of CPU fan, remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not remove the plate on the bottom. ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up LAN port then steady) from S5 mode You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port’s LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled. ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 2-11...
** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Headset Port 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In...
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Connect to 2 Speakers Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 2-13...
While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 2-15...
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Knowing BIOS DO NOT change the default BIOS settings We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel X370PRO.CAP ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
BIOS setup program Entering BIOS at startup Entering BIOS Setup after POST Load Optimized Defaults Exit <F5> 3.10 Exit Menu 1.1.6 Jumpers and Headers BIOS menu screen EZ Mode Advanced Mode Setup Mode in Boot menu Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Click to go to Advanced mode Loads optimized Search on the FAQ default settings Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
3.2.2 Advanced Mode Advanced Mode(F7) Pop-up Menu Scroll bar Configuration fields Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) 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 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
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Menu bar My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Menu items Main Submenu items Language My Favorites (F3) 3.3 My Favorites Q-Fan Control (F6) 3.2.3 QFan Control ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
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Search on FAQ Hot keys Scroll bar General help Configuration fields Last Modified button Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
Click to activate DC Mode configured PWM Mode Select a profile to apply to Click to apply the fan setting your fans Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
Main menu Security 1.1.6 Jumpers and Headers [Not Installed] [Installed] Ai Tweaker menu Ai Overclock Tuner APU Frequency ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-11...
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Memory Frequency APU Multiplier [Auto] Custom CPU Core Ratio [Auto] CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Custom CPU Core Ratio FID [Auto] Custom CPU Core Ratio DID [Auto] Custom CPU Core Ratio EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-12...
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DRAM Timing Control TDP Configuration Target TDP [Auto] DIGI+ VRM VDDCR Load-Line Calibration [Auto] VDDCR Current Capability [100%] VDDCR CPU Switching Frequency [Auto] ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-13...
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VDDCR CPU Switching Frequency [Manual] Fixed VDDCR CPU Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] VRM Spread Spectrum [Off] VDDCR CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] VDDCR CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] VDDCR CPU Power Phase Control [Manual] Manual Adjustment [Fast] VDDCR SOC Load Line Calibration [Auto] VDDCR SOC Current Capability [100%] Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-14...
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Fixed VDDCR SOC Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] VCCDR SOC Power Phase Control [Standard] [Extreme] VDDCR SOC Power Phase Control [Manual] Manual Adjustment [Fast] VDDCR CPU Voltage [Auto] [Manual] Offset VDDCR CPU Voltage Override [Auto] VDDCR CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-15...
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VDDCR CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] VDDCR SOC Voltage [Auto] VDDCR SOC Voltage Override [Auto] VDDCR SOC Offset Mode Sign [+] VDDCR SOC Offset Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [Auto] 1.05V SB Voltage [Auto] 2.5V SB Voltage [Auto] VDDP Voltage [Auto] CPU 1.80V Voltage [Auto] VTTDDR Voltage [Auto] Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-16...
VPP_MEM Voltage [Auto] VDDP Standby Voltage [Auto] Advanced menu TPM Device Selection 3.6.1 CPU Configuration PSS Support [Enabled] NX Mode [Enabled] SVM [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] C6 Mode [Enabled] IOMMU [Enabled] ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
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Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Channel Interleaving [Enabled] Core Leveling Mode [Automatic mode] 3.6.2 NB Configuration IGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] NB Configuration 3.6.3 SATA Configuration Hyper kit Mode [Disabled] SATA Port Enable [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-18...
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RGB LED lighting [On] In sleep, hibernate and soft off states [On] Intel LAN Controller [On] Intel LAN OPROM [Off] Charging USB devices in Power State S5 [Disabled] USB Type C Power Switch for USB3_C7 [Auto] ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-19...
Serial Port Configuration Serial Port [On] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Serial Port 3.6.5 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] RTC Alarm Date (Days) Hour/ Minute/Second...
Legacy USB Support [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB Device Enable [Enabled] The Mass Storage Devices None USB Single Port Control USB3_1/2/3/4/5/9/10/C7 [Enabled] 1.1.2 Motherboard layout USB3.1_C1 [Enabled] 1.1.2 Motherboard layout USB1~4[Enabled] 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 3.6.9 AMD CBS ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-21...
Monitor menu Qfan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] CPU Fan Profile CPU Upper Temperature [70] º º CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] CPU Middle Temperature [45] CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60] Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-22...
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Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard] Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] ° ° Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-23...
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Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Temperature [45] Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60] Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40] ° ° Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] AIO_PUMP/W_PUMP+ Control [Disabled] [Auto] [PWM Mode] [DC Mode] AIO_PUMP/W_PUMP+ Upper Temperature [70] °...
Next Boot after AC Power Loss Boot Configuration Boot Logo Display [Auto] ® POST Delay Time [3 sec] Post Report [5 sec] Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-25...
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Setup Mode [EZ Mode] CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM [Enabled] ® ® [Enabled] Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy only] Secure Boot ®...
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® ® Key Management Install Default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys PK Management Set New Key Delete Key KEK Management ® Delete Key Set New Key Append Key DB Management Delete Key Set New Key ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
Tool menu Setup Animator 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile Load from Profile Profile Name Save to Profile Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-29...
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4.1.3 Setting up RAID from RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS Advanced menu > SATA Configuration SATA Configuration Mode Selection [RAID] Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then [Disabled] Advanced menu > RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility Chapter 4: RAID Support...
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Creating a RAID set RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility > Array Management Create Array Apply Change ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
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Deleting a RAID set RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility > Delete Array Delete Array Chapter 4: RAID Support...
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2-05,255cb,Ready Main Menu Initialze Disk(s) Creater Array Manage Hot Spare(s) View Disk Details Rescan All Channel Available Keys Controller Options Continue to Boot < > < > <-> <+>=Choose, <Esc>=Back <Enter>-Select Menu Item License Level : 10 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
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Creating a RAID set Create Array AMD-RAID Array Configuration (Build : 8.1.0-00026) 2238272174FDE1A5 SSD RW 119GB Corsair Force LS SS 15128112000102378204 Arrays Disks 0-02,119GB,Ready 1-03,255GB,Ready 2-05,255cb,Ready Create Array Disks: 0.1.2 User Input Select Disks to Use Available Keys < > < > <-> <+>=Choose, <Esc>=Back <Enter>-Select Menu Item Chapter 4: RAID Support...
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Create Array Disks: 0.1.2 Type: RAID0 Total Size: 358GB User Input Choose Size to Make Array Available Keys Size Chosen: All available Space < > < > <-> <+>=Choose, <Esc>=Back DOS Size: 333GB <Enter>-Select Menu Item Exactly: 358,329,876,488 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
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AMD-RAID Array Configuration (Build : 8.1.0-00026) Read and Write-back Caching. (Some data may be lost in a crash) Arrays Disks 0-02,119GB,Ready 1-03,255GB,Ready 2-05,255cb,Ready Create Array Disks: 0.1.2 Type: RAID0 Total Size: 358GB Caching Mode: Read/Write User Input Select caching Mode Available Keys Read/Write <...
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< > < > <-> <+>=Choose, <Esc>=Back <Enter>-Select Menu Item License Level : 10 All data on the selected array(s), along with the array(s) themselves will be lost! Are you sure you want to continue? Press <C> to continue, <Esc> to cancel ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To install the RAID driver for Windows ® Load Driver Browse Drivers > RAID ® Chapter 4: RAID Support 4-10...
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 expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement 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.
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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.
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800 Corporate Way, Fremont Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME X370-PRO 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...