ASUS Prime Z370-P Service Manual

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PRIME Z370-P

Motherboard

E13411

First Edition

August 2017

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Contents

Safety information.......................................................................................

iv

About this guide..........................................................................................

iv

Package contents........................................................................................

vi

PRIME Z370-P specifications summary....................................................

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Chapter 1:

Product introduction

 

1.1

Before you proceed......................................................................

1-1

1.2

Motherboard overview.................................................................

1-1

1.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................

1-3

1.4

System memory............................................................................

1-7

1.5

Expansion slots............................................................................

1-9

1.6

Headers

........................................................................................

1-10

1.7

Connectors..................................................................................

1-11

1.8

Software ........................................................................support

1-20

Chapter 2:

BIOS information

 

2.1

Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................

2-1

2.2

BIOS setup program.....................................................................

2-6

2.3

My Favorites................................................................................

2-16

2.4

Main menu...................................................................................

2-18

2.5

Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................

2-20

2.6

Advanced menu..........................................................................

2-28

2.7

Monitor menu..............................................................................

2-37

2.8

Boot menu...................................................................................

2-41

2.9

Tool menu....................................................................................

2-45

2.10

Exit menu.....................................................................................

2-46

Appendices

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Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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 completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key>

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

 

means that you must press the enclosed key.

 

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

 

Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

 

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ASUS PRIME Z370-P motherboard

 

 

 

Cables

2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

 

 

 

Accessories

1 x I/O Shield

1 x M.2 screw package

 

 

Application DVD

Support DVD

Documentation

User Guide

 

 

 

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

PRIME Z370-P specifications summary

 

LGA1151 socket for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors

 

Supports 14nm CPU

CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*

 

* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

 

** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

Chipset

Intel® Z370 Chipset

 

4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 4000(O.C.)*/ 3866(O.C.)*/ 3733(O.C.)*/ 3600(O.C.)*/

 

3466(O.C.)*/ 3400(O.C.)*/ 3333(O.C.)*/ 3300(O.C.)*/ 3200(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/

 

2800 (O.C.)*/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

Memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

 

 

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

 

* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.

 

** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).

 

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (support x16, x8/x4+x4*)

 

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2

Expansion

and x4 devices)

slots

4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots

 

*For 3 Intel® SSDs on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, and enable this card in BIOS.

 

Multi-GPU

Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology

 

 

Support

 

 

 

 

 

Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support

 

 

Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D ports

 

 

- Supports HDMI 1.4b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560

 

Graphics

x 1600@60Hz

 

- Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz

 

 

 

 

Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology,

 

 

and Intel® InsiderTM

 

 

Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)

 

 

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PRIME Z370-P specifications summary

Intel® Z370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support

 

-

2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support

 

 

(SATA mode & x4 PCIE mode)*

Storage

-

4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

-Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

*When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used.

LAN

Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller supports ASUS LANGuard

 

Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

 

- LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated

 

 

audio trace path

 

- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces

 

 

multi-lateral interference

Audio

-

Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard

 

 

the quality of the sensitive audio signals

 

-

Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive

 

 

sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

 

- Supports jack-detection, and front panel jack-retasking

 

* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.

 

Intel® Z370 Chipset

USB

-

8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at back panel, blue, Type

 

A)

 

 

 

- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel)

 

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

 

- ASUS SafeSlot Core - Fortified PCIe with solid soldering

 

- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-

 

 

electricity discharges

 

- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design

 

- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability

 

-

ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 7 phase digital power design

ASUS

Superb Performance

unique

M.2 onboard

features

- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds

 

 

ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core

 

- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness

 

ASUS EPU

 

-

EPU

 

UEFI BIOS

 

-

Most advanced options with fast response time

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PRIME Z370-P specifications summary

ASUS unique features

ASUS quiet thermal solution

ASUS

Exclusive

Overclocking

Features

Rear panel I/O ports

Gaming Scenario

Audio Features

- Audio that roars on the battlefield

ASUS Exclusive Features

-ASUS AI Charger

-ASUS AI Suite 3

EZ DIY

UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

-Featuring friendly graphics user interface

-ASUS O.C. Tuner

-ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

-ASUS EZ Flash 3

Q-Design

-ASUS Q-DIMM

-ASUS Q-Slot

Quiet Thermal Design

-ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core

-Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink and MOS heatsink solution

Precision Tweaker 2:

-vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment

-iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment

-vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.005V increment

-vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.1V increment

-vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control

-vPCH: 3-step Chipset voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)

- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 98MHz up to 538MHz at 0.1MHz increment

Overclocking Protection

- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

1 x HDMI port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (blue, Type A) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output*

*Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-channel audio output.

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PRIME Z370-P specifications summary

 

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (19-pin)

 

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 

2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices)

 

4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)

 

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode)

 

CPU coolers control*

 

2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode)

 

coolers control*

Internal

1 x AIO PUMP connector

connectors

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

 

1 x System panel connector

 

1 x S/PDIF out header

 

1 x COM connector

 

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

 

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector

 

1 x Clear CMOS header

 

* By default, the CPU/Chassis Q-Fan control setting is set to Auto mode, which detects

 

the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically.

 

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI

BIOS features

6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning

Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and

 

ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

 

Drivers

Support DVD

ASUS utilities

EZ Update

 

 

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

OS support

Windows® 10 (64-bit)

Form factor

ATX form factor: 12.0 in. x 8.9 in. (30.5 cm x 22.6cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Product introduction

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1.1Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

1.2Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits.

Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.

1.2.1Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.

1.2.2Screw holes

Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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1-1

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

RTL 8111H

1.2.3Motherboard layout

 

 

1

2

3

 

2

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.6cm(8.9in)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KBMS_USB910

 

 

 

 

 

DIGI+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EATX12V

 

 

 

EPU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AIO_PUMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA_FAN1

DVI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(64bit, 288-pin module)

(64bit, 288-pin module)

(64bit, 288-pin module)

(64bit, 288-pin module)

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

LGA1151

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B1

B2

A1

A2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DDR4 DIMM_

DDR4 DIMM_

DDR4 DIMM_

DDR4 DIMM_

EATXPWR

 

1

U31G1_78

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN_U31G1_56

LANGuard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

CHA_FAN2

 

 

2(SOCKET3)

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX1_1

2280

2260

2242

 

 

30.5cm(12.0in)

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.2

 

 

 

 

 

U31G1_12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE

SATA IRST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X4

V

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX16_1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RTL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8111H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lithium Cell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel®

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

Super

 

 

 

 

Z370

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX1_2

 

I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX16_2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.22(SOCKET3)

PCIE SATA IRST

V

 

 

PCIEX1_3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALC

 

 

 

 

2280

2260

2242

 

 

 

 

X4

887

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE_X1_4

 

CLRTC

128Mb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4

 

7

 

 

SPDIF_OUT

COM

USB1112 USB1314

U31G1_34

 

 

SATA6G_1

SATA6G_2

 

 

 

AAFP

 

 

 

PANEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

12

11 10

9

5

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.2.4Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED

Page

1.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)

1-15

2.

CPU, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin AIO_

1-18

 

PUMP, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)

 

 

3.

Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket

1-3

4.

DDR4 DIMM slots

1-7

5.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12, U31G1_34)

1-14

6.

M.2 Socket 3 [M.2_1(Socket 3); M.2_2(Socket 3)]

1-17

7.

Intel® Z370 SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4)

1-16

8.

System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL)

1-19

9.

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314)

1-13

10.

Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)

1-10

11.

Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM)

1-13

12.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

1-16

13.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

1-14

1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.

PRIME Z370-P CPU socket LGA1151

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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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.

1.3.1Installing the CPU

1

A

B

2

3

1-4

Chapter 1: Product introduction

4

C

5

 

A

 

1.3.2CPU 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.

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ASUS Prime Z370-P Service Manual

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1 A 2

B

B

A

3

4

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

2

A

B B

A

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.4System memory

1.4.1Overview

This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35 V is recommended to protect the CPU.

DIMM B1 DIMM B2 DIMM A1 DIMM A2

PRIME Z370-P 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets

1.4.2Memory configurations

You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below.

Recommended memory configurations

You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU.

When using one DIMM, install it into slot A2 for better memory compatibility and performance

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• 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. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules.

For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

1.4.3Installing a DIMM

1

A

2

A

B

To remove a DIMM

B A

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.5Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1.Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2.Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3.Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5.Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6.Replace the system cover.

1.5.2Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1.Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2.Assign an IRQ to the card.

3.Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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.

1.5.3PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots

This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

1.5.4PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (x16 + x4 mode) that support PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.

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PCI Express operating mode

 

VGA configuration

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)

PCIe 3.0 x16_2 (black,

 

x4 mode)

 

 

Single VGA/PCIe card

x16 (Recommended for single

N/A

 

VGA card)

 

Dual VGA/PCIe cards

x16

x4

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.

We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.

Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

Hyper M.2 X16 card

PCI Express 3.0 operating mode

configuration

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)

PCIe 3.0 x16_2 (black)

3 Intel® SSDs on CPU support

x8+x4+x4

N/A

Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately.

Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings.

1.6Headers

1.Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)

This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

CLRTC

+3V_BAT GND

PIN 1

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To erase the RTC RAM:

1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2.Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.

3.Plug the power cord and turn on the computer.

4.Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data.

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.

1.7Connectors

1.7.1Rear panel connectors

 

 

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7

6

5

1.PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.

2.LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED

Speed LED

Status

Description

Status

Description

Off

No link

OFF

10Mbps connection

Orange

Linked

ORANGE

100Mbps connection

Orange

Data activity

GREEN

1Gbps connection

(Blinking)

 

 

 

Orange

Ready to

_

_

(Blinking then

wake up from

 

 

steady)

S5 mode

 

 

Activity Link

Speed

LED

LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN port

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3.Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

4.Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

5.Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration.

Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration

Port

Headset

4.1-channel

5.1-channel

7.1-channel

2.1-channel

 

 

 

 

Light Blue (Rear panel)

Line In

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Lime (Rear panel)

Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Pink (Rear panel)

Mic In

Mic In

Bass/Center

Bass/Center

Lime (Front panel)

-

-

-

Side Speaker Out

To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:

Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output.

6.USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices.

Due to the design of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.

7.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.

8.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.

9.USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

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1.7.2Internal connectors

1.Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

COM

CTS

DSR

DTR

RXD

PIN 1

DCD TXD GND RTS RI

PRIME Z370-P Serial port (COM) connector

The COM module is purchased separately.

2.USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB1112

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB+5V USB P11USB P11+

GND NC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIN 1

USB+5V USB P12USB P12+

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRIME Z370-P USB2.0 connectors

USB1314

 

 

USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+

GND NC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIN 1

USB+5V USB P14USB P14+

GND

 

 

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

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3.USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_12, U31G1_34)

These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.

A

B

A

U31G1_12

PIN 1

USB3+5V USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX-

IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+

IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND

GND IntA_P1_SSTX-

IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+

IntA_P2_SSTX+ GND

GND IntA_P1_D-

IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+

IntA_P2_D+ GND

B

U31G1_34

P1_IntA P1_IntAGNDP1_IntA P1_IntAGNDP1_IntA P1_IntAGND USB3+5V____D__ SSRXSSTX-D+ -SSRX+-SSTX+

PIN 1

_IntA_IntA _IntA_IntA _P2_P2 _P2_P2 P2_IntA P2_IntA SSRXSSTXD__ USB3+5V-SSRX+GND-SSTX+GND-D+

PRIME Z370-P USB 3.1 Gen 1 Front panel connectors

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.

4.Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+5V

SPDIFOUT GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPDIF_OUT

PRIME Z370-P Digital audio connector

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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5.ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

A

A

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

EATX12V

 

EATXPWR

 

DC DC DC DC

+3 Volts

GND

 

+12V +12V +12V +12V

+12

Volts

+5 Volts

B

+12

Volts

+5 Volts

 

 

+5V Standby

+5 Volts

 

 

Power OK

-5 Volts

 

PIN 1

 

GND

GND

 

GND GND GND GND

+5 Volts

GND

 

 

GND

GND

 

 

+5 Volts

PSON#

 

 

 

GND

GND

 

 

+3

Volts

-12 Volts

 

 

+3

Volts

+3 Volts

 

 

 

PIN 1

 

PRIME Z370-P ATX power connectors

For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.

DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up.

We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

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