Asus ROG STRIX H370-F GAMING User Manual

ROG STRIX H370-F GAMING

Motherboard

E13589

First Edition

February 2018

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Contents

Safety information......................................................................................................	vi
About this guide.........................................................................................................	vii
ROG STRIX H370-F GAMING specifications summary...........................................	ix
Package contents.....................................................................................................	xiv
Installation tools and components...........................................................................	xv

Chapter 1:		Product Introduction
1.1	Motherboard overview...............................................................................		1-1
	1.1.1	Before you proceed.....................................................................	1-1
	1.1.2	Motherboard layout......................................................................	1-2
	1.1.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................	1-4
	1.1.4	System memory...........................................................................	1-5
	1.1.5	Expansion slots............................................................................	1-7
	1.1.6	Jumper and holes........................................................................	1-9
	1.1.7	Onboard LEDs...........................................................................	1-11
	1.1.8	Internal connectors....................................................................	1-12

Chapter 2:		Basic Installation
2.1	Building your PC system...........................................................................		2-1
	2.1.1	CPU installation...........................................................................	2-1
	2.1.2	Cooling system installation..........................................................	2-3
	2.1.3	Motherboard installation..............................................................	2-5
	2.1.4	DIMM installation.........................................................................	2-6
	2.1.5	ATX power connection.................................................................	2-7
	2.1.6	SATA device connection..............................................................	2-7
	2.1.7	Front I/O connector......................................................................	2-8
	2.1.8	Expansion card installation..........................................................	2-9
	2.1.9	M.2 installation...........................................................................	2-12
2.2	Motherboard rear and audio connections..............................................		2-13
	2.2.1	Rear I/O connection...................................................................	2-13
	2.2.2	Audio I/O connections................................................................	2-15
2.3	Starting up for the first time....................................................................		2-17
2.4	Turning off the computer.........................................................................		2-17

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Chapter 3:		BIOS Setup
3.1	Knowing BIOS.............................................................................................		3-1
3.2	BIOS setup program...................................................................................		3-2
	3.2.1	Advanced Mode...........................................................................	3-3
	3.2.2	EZ Mode......................................................................................	3-6
	3.2.3	QFan Control...............................................................................	3-7
	3.2.4	EZ Tuning Wizard........................................................................	3-9
3.3	My Favorites..............................................................................................		3-11
3.4	Main menu.................................................................................................		3-13
3.5	Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................		3-13
3.6	Advanced menu........................................................................................		3-14
	3.6.1	Platform Misc Configuration.......................................................	3-14
	3.6.2	CPU Configuration.....................................................................	3-14
	3.6.3	System Agent (SA) Configuration..............................................	3-15
	3.6.4	PCH Configuration.....................................................................	3-15
	3.6.5	PCH Storage Configuration.......................................................	3-15
	3.6.6	PCH-FW Configuration..............................................................	3-16
	3.6.7	Onboard Devices Configuration.................................................	3-16
	3.6.8	APM Configuration.....................................................................	3-16
	3.6.9	USB Configuration.....................................................................	3-17
	3.6.10	Network Stack Configuration.....................................................	3-17
	3.6.11	HDD/SSD SMART Information..................................................	3-17
3.7	Monitor menu............................................................................................		3-17
3.8	Boot menu.................................................................................................		3-18
3.9	Tool menu..................................................................................................		3-19
	3.9.1	ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility.............................................................	3-19
	3.9.2	Secure Erase.............................................................................	3-20
	3.9.3	ASUS Overclocking Profile........................................................	3-21
	3.9.4	ASUS SPD Information..............................................................	3-21
	3.9.5	Graphics Card Information.........................................................	3-21
3.10	Exit menu...................................................................................................		3-22
3.11	Updating BIOS..........................................................................................		3-22
	3.11.1	EZ Update..................................................................................	3-22
	3.11.2	ASUS EZ Flash 3.......................................................................	3-23
	3.11.3	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3..........................................................	3-25

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Chapter 4:		RAID Support
4.1	RAID configurations...................................................................................		4-1
	4.1.1	RAID definitions...........................................................................	4-1
	4.1.2	Installing Serial ATA hard disks...................................................	4-2
	4.1.3	Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS..........................	4-2
	4.1.4	Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility...................	4-6
4.2	Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................		4-10
	4.2.1	Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® .................................	4-10
Appendix
Notices	.....................................................................................................................		A-1
ASUS contact information......................................................................................			A-5

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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.

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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:

1.Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

2.Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

3.Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

4.Chapter 4: RAID Support

This chapter describes the RAID configurations.

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.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

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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ROG STRIX H370-F GAMING specifications summary

		Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor**
		Supports 14nm CPU
	CPU	Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
		* The support of these features depends on the CPU types.
		** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
	Chipset	Intel® H370 Chipset
		4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 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. Please refer to
		Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List) for details.
		Integrated Graphics ProcessorIntel® HD Graphics support
		Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D ports
		- Supports DisplayPort* with max. resolution 4096 x 2304@60Hz
		- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x
	Graphics	1600@60Hz
		- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
		Maximum shared memory of 1024MB
		* DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain
		up to 3 displays
	Multi-GPU	Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
	support
		8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor
		1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (supports x16)
	Expansion slots	Intel® H370 Chipset
		1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max at x4 mode)
		4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
		Intel® H370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage
		Technology support
		- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
		support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 2 mode)*
		- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
		support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
	Storage	- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
		- Intel® Optane Memory Ready**
		* The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2 port when using M.2 SATA
		mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use X2 mode (PCIE only).
		** Intel® Optane™ Technology only supported when using 8th Generation Intel®
		Processors. Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you
		have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from
		ASUS support website.
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		Intel® I219-V Gigabit LANDual interconnect between the integrated Media
	LAN	Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
		Anti-surge LANGuard
		ROG GameFirst Technology
		ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
		- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
		- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
		- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR stereo
		playback input
		- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
	Audio	- Dual Headphone Amplifiers
		- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
		- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
		Audio Feature:
		- Sonic Radar III
		- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
		* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for
		8-Channel audio
		Intel® H370 Chipset
		- 3 x USB 3.1 gen 2 ports (1 x Type-C™ port [black] + 2 x Type-A ports [red]
	USB	at back panel*)
		- 4 x USB 3.1 gen 1 ports (4 ports at mid-board)
		- 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [black], 2 ports at mid-board)
		* Supports 3A power output, one at a time only.
		Aura
		ROG RAMCache II
	ROG Exclusive	ROG CPU-Z
		ROG CloneDrive
	Features
		ROG Overwolf
		ROG GameFirst IV*
		* ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows® 10 64-bit.
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	ASUS Exclusive Features:
	- AI Suite 3
	- Ai Charger
	ASUS EZ DIY:
	- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	- ASUS EZ Flash 3
	ASUS Q-Design:
	- ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS Special	- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
Features	- ASUS Q-Slot
	- ASUS Q-DIMM
	Gamer’s Guardian
	- SafeSlot
	- DIGI+ VRM
	- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
	- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB ports
	- Highly Durable Components
	- Stainless Steel Back I/O
	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
	4 x USB 2.0 ports [black]
	3 x USB 3.1 gen 2 ports (1 Type-C™ port [black] + 2 Type-A ports [red])
	1 x DP port
Back I/O Ports	1 x HDMI port
	1 x DVI port
	1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
	5 x Audio jacks
	1 x Optical S/PDIF out
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		2 x USB 3.1 gen 1 connectors support additional 4 x USB 3.1 gen 1 ports
		1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 x USB 2.0 ports
		6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		1 x 4-Pin CPU_FAN connector
		1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector
		1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector
		2 x 4-Pin CHA_FAN connectors
		1 x 4-Pin M.2_FAN connector
		1 x 5-Pin EXT_FAN connector
		1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
	Internal I/O	1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
	connectors	1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
		support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x2 mode)
		1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
		support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
		1 x System panel connector
		1 x Clear CMOS jumper
		1 x T_SENSOR header
		1 x TPM connector
		1 x RGB_HEADER
		1 x COM connector
		1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
		1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1,
	BIOS	Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, Secure Erase,
		User Profile, F11 EZ RAID Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last
		Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, , F4 AURA ON/OFF and F9 Search
	Manageability	WOL, WOR, PXE
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	Drivers
	Aura
	ROG Sonic Studio III
	ROG Sonic Radar III
	ROG GameFirst IV*
	ROG RAMCache II
Software	ROG Clone Drive
	ROG CPU-Z
	WinRAR
	Daemon Tools Software
	Anti-virus software (OEM version)
	ASUS Utilities
	* ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows® 10 64-bit.
Operating	Windows® 10 64-bit
system support
Form factor	ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

	Motherboard	1 x ROG STRIX H370-F GAMING motherboard
	Cables	2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables
		1 x Extension cable for RGB Strips
		1 x Cable Ties set
		1 x ROG Strix Series sticker
	Accessories	1 x ROG Strix Series Door Hanger
		1 x M.2 Screws Package
		1 x 3D Printing Mount Package
	Application drive	1 x ROG motherboard support DVD
	Documentation	1 x User guide

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

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Installation tools and components

Intel® 1151 CPU

Intel® 1151 compatible CPU Fan

PC chassis	SATA hard disk drive	Phillips (cross) screwdriver

1 bag of screws

DIMM

Power supply unit

SATA optical disc drive (optional)

Graphics card

The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package.

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Product Introduction

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1.1Motherboard overview

1.1.1Before 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.

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1.1.2Motherboard layout

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Refer to 1.1.8 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots		Page
1.	ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)	1-19
2.	LGA1151 CPU socket	1-4
3.	Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_	1-17
	PUMP; 4-pin M.2_FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2)
4.	DDR4 DIMM slots	1-5
5.	USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_78, U31G1_56)	1-14
6.	M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2)	1-18
7.	3D Mount	1-10
8.	Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6)	1-12
9.	System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL)	1-20
10.	Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)	1-18
11.	Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC)	1-9
12.	USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910)	1-15
13.	TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)	1-14
14.	AURA RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER)	1-16
15.	Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)	1-13
16.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	1-13
17.	LED connector (13-pin LED1_CON1)	1-15

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1.1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processor.

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Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets in the LGA1151 socket.

•Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

•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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

•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.

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1.1.4System memory

The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.

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.

Recommended memory configurations

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The recommended memory DIMM slots are marked with an asterix (*).

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Memory configurations

You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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.

• 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.

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

•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.

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1.1.5Expansion slots

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

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Slot No. Slot Description

1PCIEX1_1 slot

2PCIEX16_1 slot

3PCIEX1_2 slot 4 PCIEX16_2 slot 5 PCIEX1_3 slot 6 PCIEX1_4 slot

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		PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
	VGA configuration
		PCIEX16_1	PCIEX16_2
	Single VGA/PCIe card	x16 (single VGA	x4
		recommended)

• 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.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
PCIEX1_1	-	-	shared	-	-	-	-	-
PCIEX16_1	shared	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
PCIEX1_2	-	-	-	shared	-	-	-	-
PCIEX16_2	shared	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
PCIEX1_3	-	-	shared	-	-	-	-	-
PCIEX1_4	-	-	shared	-	-	-	-	-
I.G.F.X.	shared	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Intel LAN Controller	-	-	-	shared	-	-	-	-
SATA Controller	shared	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
High Definition Audio	shared	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Intel XHCI Controller	shared	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
M.2_1	shared	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
M.2_2	shared	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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1.1.6Jumper and holes

	1. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC)
	This jumper 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	1
	CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in
		Chapter
	CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2.Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds.

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

4.Hold down the <Delete> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

•If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

•You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

•Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.

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2.3D Mount

Secure 3D printed parts to these 3D Mount holes for a personalized motherboard.

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•Download 3D source files at http://www.asus.com.

•Use the bundled 3D Mount screws to install the 3D printed parts.

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1.1.7Onboard LEDs

1.	Q LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT)
	Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in
	sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding	1
	LED remains lit until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an
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	intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds.

The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.

2.Standby Power LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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1.1.8Internal connectors

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Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6)

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These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s

signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel®

H370 chipset.

•These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)].

•Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

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2.Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

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We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

3.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.

The COM module is purchased separately.

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