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ASROCK Z270M-STX MXM User Manual

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  • Page 2 Version 1.0 Published May 2017 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 AUSTRALIA ONLY Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage caused by our goods. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout Front Panel Rear Panel Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) Installing Mobile PCI Express Module (MXM) Onboard Headers and Connectors M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1, M2_3) M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) RGB LED...
  • Page 5 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 4.3.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen 4.6.1 CPU Configuration 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 4.6.3 Storage Configuration 4.6.4 ACPI Configuration 4.6.5 USB Configuration 4.6.6 Trusted Computing Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen 4.10 Boot Screen 4.11...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    1.1 Package Contents • Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Motherboard (Micro-STX Form Factor) • Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Quick Installation Guide • Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1151) • 3+1 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs (for Z270M-STX MXM only) • Intel® Z270 (for Z270M-STX MXM) Chipset • Intel® B250 (for B250M-STX MXM) Memory Z270M-STX MXM: • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology...
  • Page 8 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Onboard • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can Graphics be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel®...
  • Page 9 • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) Z270M-STX MXM: Storage • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s with Power Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage...
  • Page 10 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM * Supports Intel® Optane Technology * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks B250M-STX MXM: • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s with Power Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up...
  • Page 11 • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit (For 7 Gen Intel® CPU) • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit (For 6 Gen Intel® CPU) Certifica- • FCC, CE, RCM, BSMI tions • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 1.3 Motherboard Layout Top View CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 RGB_LED1 Mic In BIOS USB 3.0 USB_8 DC Jack USB 3.0 USB_1 CLRCMOS1 USB 3.0 T: USB6 B: USB7 Headphone / Headset USB_2_3 USB_4_5 Audio CODEC PANEL1 RoHS...

  • Page 13: Bottom View

    Bottom View Intel Chipset CLRCMOS2 CMOS Battery...
  • Page 14 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM No. Description CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_2_3) USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Clear CMOS Pad (CLRCMOS1)

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    1.4 Front Panel No. Description No. Description Headphone/Headset Jack (AUDIO1) USB 3.0 Type-C Port (USB_8) USB 3.0 Type-A Port (USB_1) Microphone Input (AUDIO2)

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 1.5 Rear Panel No. Description No. Description LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.0 Ports (USB_6_7) HDMI Port (HDMI1) HDMI Port (HDMI) DC Power Din Jack Mini DisplayPort (DP2) (Supports 19V Power Adapters) DisplayPort (DP_1) * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is an Micro-STX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 18: Installing The Cpu

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
  • Page 20 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 21: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 22: Installing Memory Modules (So-Dimm)

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) This motherboard provides two 260-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) SO-DIMM slots. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM may be damaged.

  • Page 24: Installing Mobile Pci Express Module (Mxm)

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 2.4 Installing Mobile PCI Express Module (MXM) This motherboard provides a Mobile PCI Express Module (MXM) Slot. Installing a Type A MXM Card (70mm)
  • Page 26 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM...
  • Page 27 Installing a Type B MXM Card (105mm)
  • Page 28 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM...
  • Page 30 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Installing a Type B+ MXM Card (105mm-113mm) 7.6mm 7.6mm...
  • Page 32 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM...

  • Page 34: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.
  • Page 35 Serial ATA3 Connectors These two SATA3 (see p.8, No. 10 and 11) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. *The SATA3 connectors support 2.5-inch hard drive (+5V) and do not Signal Name Signal Name support 3.5-inch hard...
  • Page 36 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM RGB LED Header The RGB header is used to (4-pin RGB_LED1) connect RGB LED extension (see p.7, No. 4) cable which allows users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orienta- tion;...

  • Page 37: Wifi/Bt Module Installation Guide

    2.6 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide The M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module. Installing the WiFi/BT module Step 1 Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT module and the screw. Step 2 Find the nut location to be used. Module Type: Type2230 PCB Length: 3cm Step 3...
  • Page 38 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.
  • Page 39 The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. Z270M-STX MXM: The Ultra M.2 Sockets (M2_1 and M2_3) support M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)
  • Page 40 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Step 4 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location A by default. Skip Step 4 and 5 and go straight to Step 6 if you are going to use the default nut.
  • Page 41 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor Size Interface Length ADATA 128GB SATA3 2280 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA 256GB SATA3 2280 AXNS381E-256GM-B Crucial 120GB SATA3 2280 CT120M500SSD4 Crucial 240GB SATA3 2280 CT240M500SSD4 Intel 80GB SATA3 2280 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Intel 256GB PCIe3 x4 2280 600p256G Intel 512GB...
  • Page 42 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 43 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Otherwise, release the standoff by hand.
  • Page 44 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw NUT2 NUT1 as this might damage the module.
  • Page 45 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor Size Interface Length Intel 256GB PCIe3 x4 2280 600p256G Intel 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 600p512G Kingston 480GB PCIe2 x4 2280 SH2280S3/480G 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 RVD400 -M2280-512G (NVME) Plextor 128GB PCIe3 x4 2280 PX-128M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 2280...

  • Page 46: Rgb Led

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 2.9 RGB LED RGB LED is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophis- ticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 48: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 49: Ez Mode

    4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system’s current status. You can check the most crucial information of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc.

  • Page 50: Advanced Mode

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, press <F6> or click the "EZ Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 51: Navigation Keys

    4.3.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 52: Main Screen

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items.

  • Page 53: Oc Tweaker Screen

    Advanced Turbo (for Z270M-STX MXM only) You can use this option to increase your system performance. This option appears only when your CPU supports this function. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU.
  • Page 54 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM CPU Configuration Multi Core Enhancement (for Z270M-STX MXM only) Improve the system's performance by forcing the CPU to perform the highest frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. Disable to reduce power consumption . CPU Ratio (for Z270M-STX MXM only) The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.

  • Page 55: Long Duration Maintained

    Ring to Core Ratio Offset (for Z270M-STX MXM only) Disable this item to make the ring and core run at the same frequency. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen- cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.

  • Page 56: Dram Configuration

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard specifications.
  • Page 57 Secondary Timing Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of delay that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation, before an active bank can be precharged. Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command to the same rank.
  • Page 58 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR4 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode. tRDRD_sg Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dg Configure between module read to read delay.
  • Page 59 tWRWR_sg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dr Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dd Configure between module write to write delay. Fourth Timing RTL Init Value Configure round trip latency init value for round trip latency training. IO-L Init Value Configure IO latency init value for IO latency training.

  • Page 60: Advanced Setting

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM RFR Delay (CH B) Configure RFR Delay for channel B. Advanced Setting ODT WR (CH A) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. ODT WR (CH B) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B.

  • Page 61: Voltage Configuration

    Voltage Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. CPU Internal PLL Voltage Configure the CPU Internal PLL voltage. AC Loadline AC Loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. A value of 100 = 1.00 mOhm. and 1255 = 12.55 mOhm.

  • Page 62: Advanced Screen

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 63: Cpu Configuration

    4.6.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving.

  • Page 64: Intel Virtualization Technology

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CFG Lock This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat- ing.

  • Page 65: Chipset Configuration

    4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Top Of Lower Usable Dram Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance.
  • Page 66 Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices.

  • Page 67: Deep Sleep

    Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down. Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start to boot up when the power recovers.

  • Page 68: Storage Configuration

    Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Controller Speed Indicates the maximum speed the SATA controller can support. SATA Mode Selection (for Z270M-STX MXM only) AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power.

  • Page 69: Acpi Configuration

    4.6.4 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.

  • Page 70: Usb Configuration

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 4.6.5 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only.

  • Page 71: Trusted Computing

    4.6.6 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

  • Page 72: Tools

    UEFI Tech Service Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer (for Z270M-STX MXM only) Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to...
  • Page 73 Boot Manager Boot Manager is specifically designed for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to use this tool. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout.

  • Page 74: Network Configuration

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware.

  • Page 75: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. Fan-Tastic Tuning Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

  • Page 76: Security Screen

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.

  • Page 77: Boot Screen

    4.10 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to boot from the onboard LAN. Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key. Bootup Num-Lock Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up.

  • Page 78: Launch Storage Oprom Policy

    Z270M-STX MXM / B250M-STX MXM Boot Failure Guard Message If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test.

  • Page 79: Exit Screen

    4.11 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

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