ASUS Prime Z390M-Plus Service Manual

PRIME Z390M-PLUS

Motherboard

E15010

Second Edition

November 2018

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Contents

Safety information......................................................................................................	iv
About this guide..........................................................................................................	iv
Package contents.......................................................................................................	vi
PRIME Z390M-PLUS specifications summary.........................................................	vi

Chapter 1:		Product Introduction
1.1	Before you proceed....................................................................................		1-1
1.2	Motherboard overview...............................................................................		1-1
1.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................		1-10
1.4	System memory........................................................................................		1-11

Chapter 2:		BIOS Information
2.1	Managing and updating your BIOS...........................................................		2-1
2.2	BIOS setup program...................................................................................		2-6
2.3	Exit menu	...................................................................................................	2-11

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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 devices on it, 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 become wet.

•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.

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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 website

The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.

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 trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete 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	1 x ASUS PRIME Z390M-PLUS motherboard
	Cables	2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
	Accessories	1 x I/O Shield
		1 x M.2 Screw Package
	Application DVD	1 x Support DVD
	Documentation	1 x User manual

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

PRIME Z390M-PLUS specifications summary

		Intel® Socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3,
		Pentium®, and Celeron® processors
	CPU	Supports 14nm 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® Z390 Chipset
		4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4133(O.C.)/ 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 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (supports x16, x8+x4+x4*)
		1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode)
	Expansion	2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
	slots	* The PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series
		Card.**
		** The Hyper M.2 X16 series card is sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card
		and enable this card under BIOS settings.
	Multi-GPU	Supports AMD 2-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
	support
		Integrated Graphics ProcessorIntel® UHD Graphics support
		Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI ports
	VGA	- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @30Hz
		- Supports DVI with max. resolution of 1920 x1200 @60Hz
		Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/
		Insider™
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PRIME Z390M-PLUS specifications summary

Intel® CPU support with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RAID 0 & RAID 1)

-The PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card.*

		Intel® Z390 Chipset support with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage
		Technology support
	Storage	- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
			(PCIe x4 mode)
		- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
			support (both SATA & PCIe x4 mode)
		- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
		- Ready for Intel® Optane™ Memory
		* The Hyper M.2 X16 series card is sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card and
			enable this card under BIOS settings.
	LAN	Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN
		Anti-surge 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.
		* Choose a chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support an 8-channel audio
			output.
		Intel® Z390 Chipset
	USB	- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports up to 10Gbps at back panel
		- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports up to 5Gbps (4 ports @mid-board; 4 ports @back panel)
		- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board)
		ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
		-	ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
	ASUS	-	ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static -
	Special		electricity discharges
	Features	-	ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
		- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3x corrosion-resistance for greater durability
		- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
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ASUS PRIME Z390M-PLUS specifications summary

		Superb Performance
		OptiMem II
		- Improved DDR4 stability
		M.2 onboard
		- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
		ASUS Fan Xpert 4
		- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
		ASUS EPU
		- EPU
	ASUS	UEFI BIOS
		- The most advanced options with a fast response time
	Special	ASUS Exclusive Features
	Features
		- MemOK! II
		- ASUS Ai Charger
		- ASUS AI Suite 3
		EZ DIY
		UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
		- Featuring friendly graphics user interface
		- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
		- ASUS EZ Flash 3
		Q-Design
		- ASUS Q-Slot
		- ASUS Q-DIMM
	ASUS Quiet	- ASUS Fan Xpert 4
	Thermal	- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink
	Solution
		1 x DVI port
		1 x HDMI port
		1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
		1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
	Back Panel	1 x LAN (RJ45) port
	I/O Ports	2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (Type-A)
		4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
		3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output*
		* Choose a chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support an 8-channel audio
		output.
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ASUS PRIME Z390M-PLUS specifications summary

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports

1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices)

1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices) 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU Fan connector (support DC/PWM mode)

1 x AIO_Pump header (4-pin)

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

Internal I/O 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

Connectors

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

1 x System panel connector*

1 x COM port

1 x S/PDIF header

1 x RGB header

1 x MemOK! II switch

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

* The chassis intrusion header is built into the system panel connector.

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-

BIOS language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F9 Search, 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

ASUS EZ Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

OS Support Windows® 10 (64-bit)

Form factor mATX form factor: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

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.

•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

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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2

3

2

4

2

24.4cm(9.6in)

	KBMS
	DVI
	HDMI
	U31G2_12
	U31G1_34
	LAN_U31G1_56		LANGuard
	AUDIO		22110
18
19	Super
		I/O
18
	ALC
	887
	MONO_OUT		AAFP

EATX12V

Intel®

I219-V

CHA_FAN1

2280	2260	2242
	PCIEX16_1

LGA1151

CPU_FAN

DIGI+

Mem_LED

VRM

AIO_PUMP

MemOK!_II

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

PCIE	SATA	IRST
X4	V	V

module)pin-288(64bit,B1DIMM	module)pin-288(64bit,B2*DIMM	module)pin-288(64bit,A1DIMM	module)pin-288(64bit,A2*DIMM					1SATA6G2
DDR4	DDR4	DDR4	DDR4			EATXPWR
								SATA6G_
								U31G1 910
				CHA_FAN2

PCIEX1_1		BATTERY
			1(SOCKET3)
2280	2260	2242			Intel®
PCIEX1_2					Z390
			M.2
			M.2_1(SOCKET3)
PCIEX16_2			PCIE SATA		IRST	128Mb
			X4	X	V
					CLRTC	BIOS

COM

SPDIF_OUT

USB1112

USB1314

U31G1_78

SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3

RGB_HEADER

PANEL

5

6

1

24.4cm(9.6in)

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8

9

10

17

16

15

14

13

12

8

7

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

ASUS PRIME Z390M-PLUS

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1.2.1Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots		Page
1.	ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)	1-2
2.	CPU, chassis, and AIO pump fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2,	1-3
	4-pin AIO_PUMP FAN)
3.	Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket	1-3
4.	DDR4 DIMM slots	1-3
5.	Memory LED (Mem_LED)	1-3
6.	MemOK! II switch	1-3
7.	Intel® Z390 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4)	1-4
8.	USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_78, U31G1_910)	1-4
9.	M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2)	1-5
10.	Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)	1-5
11.	System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL)	1-5
12.	USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314)	1-6
13.	AURA RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER)	1-6
14.	Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)	1-6
15.	Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)	1-6
16.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	1-6
17.	Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT)	1-7
18.	PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots	1-7
19.	PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots	1-7

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

EATX12V

	GND	+12V DC
	GND	+12V DC
	GND	+12V DC
	GND	+12V DC
	PIN 1
	EATXPWR
+3 Volts		GND
+12	Volts	+5 Volts
+12	Volts	+5 Volts
+5V Standby		+5 Volts
Power OK		-5 Volts
	GND	GND
+5 Volts		GND
	GND	GND
+5 Volts		PSON#
	GND	GND
+3	Volts	-12 Volts
+3	Volts	+3 Volts
	PIN 1

•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. This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs.

•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.

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