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Summary of Contents for Asus Z390 Series
- Page 1 Z390 Series Feature Manual...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Scheduling the BIOS download ..............29 Downloading the latest BIOS to a USB storage device ......30 GameFirst V ....................... 31 Application ....................... 31 Status Overlay ....................32 Categorizing apps into different groups ............. 32 ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... - Page 4 Memory Check ....................51 ROG CPU-Z ........................ 52 Sonic Studio III ......................53 Sonic Studio Basic Mode ................53 Sonic Studio Advanced Mode ................ 55 10-band Equalizer ..................57 Record Studio ....................58 Settings ......................60 ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual...
- Page 5 General ...................... 67 Help menu ......................67 Appendix ........................69 How to overclock your system using AI overclocking ........ 69 Gather intelligence for prediction ..............69 Click here to overclock ................... 70 Man vs machine ....................72 ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual...
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Page 6: About This Guide
The screenshots in this manual are for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model. • The contents of the support DVD or USB are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit www.asus.com for updates. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 7: Armoury Crate
You can also view the manuals, documents, and individual kits for your system. User Center Log in to your ASUS account to edit your profile, register your product, or enter events, and view your activities. Inbox Check your personal messages from ASUS and view your event information. -
Page 8: Downloading And Installing Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate app: Install or update your Windows OS to Windows 10 RS3 ® ® Launch the Microsoft Store and search for Armoury Crate. Click Install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 9: Highlights
Scans your system and provides the latest drivers and utilities for you to download. You can also view the manuals, documents, and individual kits for your system. Click to view the Driver, Utility, Manual & Document, or Individual kits page ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 10: Downloading Drivers For Your Motherboard
In the Tools page, click on the Utility tab. The available utilities will be displayed. Check and select the items that you would like to install. Click Download & Install and follow the onscreen instructions to complete. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 11: User Center
User Center Log in to your ASUS account to manage, edit your profile, and register your product. You can also enter events and view your activities here. Account My Activities ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... - Page 12 Product Registration ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual...
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Page 13: Inbox
Inbox Check your personal messages from ASUS and view your event information. Settings Adjust settings for Armoury Crate and view software information. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 14: Ai Suite 3
The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click the icon on the left to launch the menu bar. Launch AI Suite 3 menu bar... -
Page 15: Dual Intelligent Processors 5
Open the settings on the right Dual Intelligent Processors 5 ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 combines TPU Insight, EPU Guidance, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App functions to push the system’s performance to its optimal potential. It automatically balances the system’s performance, power saving, and fan settings via the user-friendly AI Suite 3 utility. -
Page 16: Using Ai Overclocking
(Cooler Pts) of your current setup The Cooler Pts are generally less than 120 pts for Small Air Coolers, 140-150 pts for Good Air Coolers, 150-155 pts for AIO Coolers, and greater than 160 pts for Custom Water Cooling Loops. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... - Page 17 When prompted, click Yes to restart the computer and start AI Overclocking. After the system restarts, the AI Overclocking results will be shown. Click Back to return to AI Suite 3. Refer to the Appendix for more overclocking scenarios. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual...
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Page 18: Tpu Insight
Set the CPU Core Ratio item in the BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting the CPU Frequency in TPU Insight. • The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 19: Graphics Cards
Graphics Cards Click to adjust the GPU Clock and Memory Clock frequency Click to apply Click to load the the changes saved profile Click to undo the changes Click to save the changes to a profile ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 20: Turbo App
Displays all the running applications on your system. Turbo App List pane Displays the applications added to the Turbo App List. Click the icon for more settings. * Only applications on the Turbo App List can be configured. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 21: Epu Guidance
• Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under system heavy load. To restore your system to its default settings, reboot your computer. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 22: Fan Xpert 4
Fan Xpert 4 does not support 2-pin fans. If you have installed a 2-pin fan, it will only run at its full speed. • If the CPU or chassis fans have been changed, the Fan Tuning process should be performed again. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 23: Digi+ Power Control
DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltage controllers. These controllers offer ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability, and performance. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specification. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Dram Power
DRAM Switching Frequency This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. A higher frequency will result in quicker transient response speed. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 25: Adjusting The Gpu Power
Adjust to a high value for system performance or to a low value for power efficiency. CPU Graphics Current Capability CPU Graphics Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 26: Pc Cleaner
PC Cleaner allows you to clean the system junk files by scanning and deleting selected files. Displays the scan status and clean results Check and select the Click to enable the Click to cancel Click to start items to clear default settings cleaning checked items ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 27: Ez Update
POST. Click to automatically update your motherboard driver, software, and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 28: System Information
System Information This utility allows you to get detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Click to view the motherboard, processor, or SPD information. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 29: Usb Bios Flashback
Scheduling the BIOS download In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days), then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule. Click Apply to save the BIOS download schedule. Click Cancel to cancel the download schedule. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 30: Downloading The Latest Bios To A Usb Storage Device
BIOS. After the download is complete, Click OK to complete. Please refer to section BIOS update utility of your motherboard’s user manual for more details on updating your BIOS using the downloaded BIOS file. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 31: Gamefirst V
Manual mode Game Mode Give game packets top priority. Media Streaming Mode Give media-streaming packets top priority. File Sharing Mode Give file-sharing packets top priority. User Defined Mode Manually adjust the priority of each application. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 32: Status Overlay
To categorize an app into a different group from its default group: Click on the icon of a group. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... - Page 33 Click on the icon next to the app that you would like to edit. From the drop-down menu, select a group for this app. Click Apply to complete. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual...
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Page 34: Network Monitor
Network Monitor displays detailed network usage that your system is currently using. Top 5 Applications Displays the top 5 bandwidth consuming applications currently used. App Group Usage Displays the individual downloading and uploading bandwidth of currently used applications. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 35: Network Usage
Displays the total downloading and uploading bandwidth of the currently used applications. You may also toggle and display the downloading and uploading bandwidth of each connection. Wi-Fi Analyzer Displays the network traffic for each channel to help you select a smooth path. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 36: Network Information
Displays information about the physical network card such as speed, physical address, IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. ROG First Discover and match ROG routers to turn on its QoS feature with just a click to achieve ultra-fast experiences in games. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 37: Livedash
This mode displays the checked items that you would like to display on the OLED panel. Select the items that you Click to enable the Click to apply Select different display would like to display on default settings the changes modes for the OLED panel the OLED panel ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 38: Image Or Animation
Select different display animation to display on default settings the changes modes for the OLED panel the OLED panel Browse your computer and choose a custom image or animation to display on the OLED panel ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 39: Custom Banner
This mode allows you to add custom strings with preset ROG logos to create custom banners. Select different Select a preset image Enter your custom Click to enable the Click to apply display modes for for your banner strings here default settings the changes the OLED panel ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 40: Livedash Settings
LiveDash Settings and turn the LiveDash OLED on or off when the system is in different states. Click to configure the LiveDash settings Set when the LiveDash OLED will be turned on ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 41: Aio Cooler
Turn the OLED panel on or off Select the items that you Click to enable the Click to apply Select different display would like to display on default settings the changes modes for the OLED panel the OLED panel ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 42: Image Or Animation
Select different display or animation to display default settings the changes modes for the OLED panel on the OLED panel Browse your computer and choose a custom image or animation to display on the OLED panel ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 43: Custom Banner
Turn the OLED panel on or off Select different Select a preset image Enter your custom Click to enable the Click to apply display modes for for your banner strings here default settings the changes the OLED panel ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 44: Music Eq
This mode allows you to display an EQ visualization synchronized with your audio output. Select different display Select a Customize your Click to enable the Click to apply modes for the OLED panel lighting effect lighting effect default settings the changes ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 45: Memtweakit
MemTweakIt functions depends on the chipset of the motherboard. Each chipset has different options. Validating and saving your MemTweakIt settings online Click the Validate button, then enter your ASUS account ID and password. Click Submit to send your configuration for validation. Your configuration will be displayed on the MemTweakIt webpage. -
Page 46: Validating And Saving Your Memtweakit Settings Manually
Upload window, enter your ASUS account ID and password. Click Browse, locate the saved .cvf file and click Open. Click Submit to send your configuration for validation. Your configuration will be displayed on the MemTweakIt webpage. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 47: Overwolf
The Overwolf dock allows you to quickly access the apps in the Overwolf. Open settings Minimize the dock Show more apps. Shows the docked apps. The docked apps can be changed The docked apps can be rearranged by dragging the app icons. by dragging the app icons. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 48: Ramcache Iii
Drag the slider to select the cache size. Click Start to create the cache. • You can only cache one partition at a time. • Min and Max amounts of RAM at disposal is automatically updated. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 49: Creating A Ramcache Using Smart Mode
Creating a RAMCache using Smart mode Smart Mode will automatically allocate RAM cache from all disks. Drag the slider to select the cache size. Click Start to create the cache. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 50: Dram Information
DRAM Information This section lets you monitor your system DIMM information and configuration. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 51: Memory Check
Any unhealthy section in the DIMM will be represented by a red square. Click to start memory check You must activate the DRAM CACHE function first before you can utilize MEMORY CHECK. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 52: Rog Cpu-Z
ROG custom layout. ROG CPU-Z provides you with information and the status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, and other components installed on your system. You can generate a report about your system info and send or post it on the CPU-Z website. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 53: Sonic Studio Iii
Adjust the equalizer and volume for the default audio output device. The Equalizer option only appears when an analog device is selected as the default device. Sonic Studio Effects This item allows you to enable or disable all the audio effects of Sonic Studio. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... - Page 54 Click this button to load all default settings. Sonic Studio Link Click this button to enable the Sonic Studio Link function and inject the APO (Audio Processing Object) to any connected device, including Bluetooth headphones, connected speakers, and VR headsets. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual...
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Page 55: Sonic Studio Advanced Mode
You can apply a 10-band EQ to the speakers, or choose from a list of specific equalizer parameters. For Headphones: You can apply specific corrections depending on your headset, or use a 10-band EQ while selecting Custom. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... - Page 56 Application filter To display applications which are currently playing an audio stream, select Current applications from the drop-down menu. Select All applications to display all applications which have played or are currently playing an audio stream. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual...
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Page 57: 10-Band Equalizer
Adjust the sliders of the 10-band Equalizer to customize your own audio settings for a specific device. Custom EQ You may adjust each slider to customize the audio settings for the device. Reset Click this reset to Flat for all frequencies. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 58: Record Studio
Check this box to enable Acoustic Echo Cancellation. This item removes the echo which appears in noisy environments. Equalizer Check this box to enable the Equalizer. This item allows you to set a 10-band EQ for your voice when using a microphone. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... - Page 59 OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) • Bandicam • Overwolf Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to ASUS website for the latest specifications. Casting Enhancer popup Show a popup confirmation message when Casting Enhancer detects a new recording. Games in exclusive display mode (fullscreen) will not display the popup confirmation message.
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Page 60: Settings
Using the Auto-save feature: To use this feature, ensure that you are connected to the ASUS WebStorage. If you do not have an ASUS WebStorage account, you can create one be clicking on the No Account? Create now! link. -
Page 61: Sonic Radar Iii
You may pause or stop the test sound at anytime, or drag the progress bar to a desired moment in the test sound. Check the HUDs you wish to view in the overlay Select a skin Test sound to customize Audio player Click to rename the selected skin Workspace ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 62: Edit Mode
HUD by selecting the HUD that you wish to customize, or drag and drop the HUD to reposition it. Customization options may differ between different HUDs Advanced customization options and color Customization options Radar HUD Signal HUD 3D Pointer HUD ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 63: Settings
Certified applications are enabled by default when you launch them the first time. Other compatible applications appear at the bottom of the list. Applications list Click to refresh the applications list when a new application has been installed and needs to be added to the list ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 64: Macros
Activate the audio filter for the selected Radar Signal for a Trigger Audio Boost limited duration. Select the next Skin preset from the list of factory skins. Switch between Skins Select the previous Skin preset from the list of factory Switch between Skins skins. (backwards) ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 65: Display
This setting allows you to adjust how pixelated the 3D pointer will be. Number of Sectors This setting allows you to select the amount of sectors (4-16 sectors) you want in the radar. The more sectors you display, the more accurate the Radar becomes. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 66: Audio Engine
Audio Boost Time(s) This setting allows you to set how long the selected range of frequencies should be played. This only applies to selected signals turned ON in the signals overlay. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 67: General
The General settings tab allows you to select the language of your Sonic Radar III and displays the version number and legal information. Select the language of your Sonic Radar III Help menu Click on the button to view information on the different HUDs and their functions. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... - Page 68 ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual...
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Page 69: Appendix
Our proprietary algorithm rates the silicon quality of your CPU and the cooling capabilities of your PC before producing a score for each. The resulting Sil Quality and Cooler Score form the basis for the optimized configuration suggested for your rig. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... -
Page 70: Click Here To Overclock
UEFI by pressing the Delete key when the system first boots, and then click AI OC Guide at the top of the screen. When you’re in the UEFI, pressing F11 also brings up the guide. ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual... - Page 71 ASUS Z390 Series Feature Manual...
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Page 72: Man Vs Machine
ASUS Z390 family. Check out our introduction to Z390 gaming motherboards (https://rog.asus.com/articles/maximus-motherboards/introducing-rog-maximus-strix-z390- gaming-motherboards/) in the ROG Maximus and Strix families, and don’t miss the full...
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