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ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING
Motherboard
E12768
First Edition V1
April 2017
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Contents
Safety information....................................................................................................... |
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About this guide.......................................................................................................... |
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ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING specifications summary......................................... |
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Package contents....................................................................................................... |
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Installation tools and components........................................................................... |
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Chapter 1: |
Product Introduction |
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1.1 |
Motherboard overview............................................................................... |
1-1 |
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1.1.1 |
Before you proceed..................................................................... |
1-1 |
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1.1.2 |
Motherboard layout...................................................................... |
1-2 |
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1.1.3 |
Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... |
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1.1.4 |
System memory........................................................................... |
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1.1.5 |
Expansion slots............................................................................ |
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1.1.6 |
Onboard LEDs............................................................................. |
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1.1.7 |
Headers....................................................................................... |
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1.1.8 |
Internal connectors.................................................................... |
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Chapter 2: |
Basic Installation |
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2.1 |
Building your PC system........................................................................... |
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Motherboard installation.............................................................. |
2-1 |
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2.1.2 |
CPU installation........................................................................... |
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2.1.3 |
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation................................ |
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2.1.4 |
DIMM installation......................................................................... |
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2.1.5 |
ATX power connection................................................................. |
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2.1.6 |
SATA device connection.............................................................. |
2-7 |
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2.1.7 |
Front I/O connector...................................................................... |
2-8 |
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2.1.8 |
Expansion card installation.......................................................... |
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2.1.9 |
M.2 installation........................................................................... |
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3D printing part installation........................................................ |
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2.2 |
Motherboard rear and audio connections.............................................. |
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Rear I/O connection................................................................... |
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Audio I/O connections................................................................ |
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2.3 |
Starting up for the first time.................................................................... |
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2.4 |
Turning off the computer......................................................................... |
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Chapter 3: |
BIOS Setup |
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Knowing BIOS............................................................................................. |
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BIOS setup program................................................................................... |
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Advanced Mode........................................................................... |
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EZ Mode...................................................................................... |
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Q-Fan Control.............................................................................. |
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EZ Tuning Wizard........................................................................ |
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3.3 |
My Favorites.............................................................................................. |
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Main menu................................................................................................. |
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Ai Tweaker menu...................................................................................... |
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Advanced menu........................................................................................ |
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AMD fTPM Configuration........................................................... |
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CPU Configuration..................................................................... |
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NB Configuration....................................................................... |
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SATA Configuration................................................................... |
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3.6.5 |
Onboard Devices Configuration................................................. |
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APM Configuration..................................................................... |
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Network Stack Configuration..................................................... |
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HDD/SSD SMART Information.................................................. |
3-16 |
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3.6.9 |
USB Configuration..................................................................... |
3-16 |
3.7 |
Monitor menu............................................................................................ |
3-17 |
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3.8 |
Boot menu................................................................................................. |
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3.9 |
Tool menu.................................................................................................. |
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ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility............................................................. |
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3.9.2 |
Secure Erase............................................................................. |
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3.9.3 |
ASUS Overclocking Profile........................................................ |
3-20 |
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3.9.4 |
ASUS SPD Information.............................................................. |
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3.9.5 |
Graphics Card Information......................................................... |
3-20 |
3.10 |
Exit menu................................................................................................... |
3-21 |
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3.11 |
Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... |
3-21 |
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EZ Update.................................................................................. |
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ASUS EZ Flash 3....................................................................... |
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3.11.3 |
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... |
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Chapter 4: |
RAID Support |
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4.1 |
RAID configurations................................................................................... |
4-1 |
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4.1.1 |
RAID definitions........................................................................... |
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Installing Serial ATA hard disks................................................... |
4-2 |
4.2 |
Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................................... |
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4.2.1 |
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® ................................... |
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Appendix |
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ASUS contact information...................................................................................... |
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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:
•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.
•Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
•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.
•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 |
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Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or |
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Return key. |
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> |
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key |
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ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING specifications summary
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AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen / 7th Generation A-series / |
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Athlon™ Processors |
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Supports AM4 socket 14nm CPU |
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AMD X370 |
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AMD Ryzen Processors |
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- 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3200 (O.C.) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 |
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Memory |
AMD 7th Gen A-series/Athlon™ Processors |
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- 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un- |
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buffered memory* |
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Dual channel memory architecture |
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AMD Ryzen Processors |
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- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (supports x16, x8/x8) |
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AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors |
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- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (supports x8) |
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- 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max. at x4 mode)* |
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- 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
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* PCIeX16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIeX1_2 and PCIeX1_3. |
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Integrated AMD Radeon™ R Series Graphics in the 7th Generation |
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A-series APU |
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Multi-VGA output support: HDMI and DisplayPort ports |
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Graphics |
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- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 |
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- Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB |
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Multi-GPU support |
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology |
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AMD Ryzen Processors
-1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE
3.0x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
Storage
AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (SATA mode) storage devices support
AMD X370 chipset with RAID 0, 1, 10 support
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel® Ethernet Controller I211-AT
LAN Anti-surge LANGuard
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AMD Ryzen / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors |
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- 4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel[blue]) |
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AMD X370 chipset |
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- 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector |
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- 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel[blue], 4 ports at mid- |
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- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 2 ports at mid-board) |
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ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller |
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- 2 x USB 3.1 ports (2 ports at back panel, Type-A and Type-C) |
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SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel high-definition CODEC |
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- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* |
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- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs |
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- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR |
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recording input |
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- SupremeFX Shielding Technology |
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- Dual Headpone Amplifiers |
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Audio Feature |
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- Sonic Studio III |
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8-Channel audio. |
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ROG RAMCache II |
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ROG GameFirst IV* |
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ROG Exclusive Features |
ROG Overwolf |
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* ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows® 10 64-bit. |
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Performance Optimization |
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5-Way Optimization |
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- Whole system optimization with a single click! Perfectly |
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consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital |
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power control, system cooling and app usages. |
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Digi+VRM |
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EPU |
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Special Features |
- EPU |
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- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost |
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Fan Xpert 4 |
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- featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors |
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selection for optimized system cooling control |
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ASUS EZ DIY |
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- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 |
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- ASUS EZ Flash 3 |
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ASUS Q-Design |
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- Q-Shield |
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- Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) |
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- Q-Slot |
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- Q-DIMM |
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Gamer’s Guardian |
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- SafeSlot |
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- DIGI+ VRM |
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Special Features |
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection |
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- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports |
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- Highly Durable Components |
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- Stainless Steel Back I/O |
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ASUS Exclusive Features |
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- AURA Lighting Control |
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- 3D Printing Friendly design |
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- AI Suite 3 |
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- AI Charger |
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1 x HDMI port |
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1 x DisplayPort |
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2 x USB 3.1 ports ( 1 x Type-C [black] and 1 x Type-A [red]) |
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5 x Audio jacks |
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1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector |
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2 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0 ports |
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1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports |
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8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
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1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage |
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devices support (Supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) |
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1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector |
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1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector |
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Internal I/O Ports |
1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector |
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1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector |
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3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors |
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1 x Thermal sensor connector |
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2 x RGB headers |
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1 x 24-pin EATX power connector |
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1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector |
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1 x System panel connector |
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1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) |
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1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) |
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128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, |
BIOS |
ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree |
BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, |
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Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial |
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Presence Detect) memory information |
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Manageability |
WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE |
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Drivers |
Support DVD contents |
Anti-virus software |
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ASUS Utilities |
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Operating System |
Windows® 10 64-bit |
Support |
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ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
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4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables |
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Cables |
1 x SLI™ HB Bridge(2-WAY-M) |
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1 x RGB LED extension cable |
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1 x I/O Shield |
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1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label |
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1 x ROG Strix sticker |
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1 x 3D Printing Mount Screw Package |
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1 x Cable Tie Package |
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Application DVD |
ROG motherboard support DVD |
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Documentation |
User guide |
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Installation tools and components
1 Bag of screws |
Phillips (cross) screwdriver |
PC chassis |
Power supply unit |
AMD AM4 CPU |
AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan |
DDR4 DIMM |
SATA hard disk drive |
SATA optical disc drive (optional) |
Graphics card (optional) |
The tools and components in the table 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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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.
1-2 |
Chapter 1: Product Introduction |
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots |
Page |
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) |
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2.CPU, CPU optional, water pump+, AIO pump, and chassis fan connectors
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AM4 CPU socket |
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RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) |
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Q LEDs (BOOT, VGA, DRAM, CPU) |
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USB 3.1 front panel connector (USB3.1_C1) |
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M.2 Socket 3 |
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AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) |
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Standby power LED (SB_PWR) |
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3D Mount holes |
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System panel connectors (20-5 pin PANEL) |
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USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_78, USB3_910) |
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Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) |
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USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB34) |
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Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) |
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TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) |
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) |
1-10 |
Chapter 1
ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING |
1-3 |
1.1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD Ryzen / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors up to 8-core.
1 Chapter
strix x370-F GAMING
STRIX X370-F GAMING CPU socket AM4
The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
1.1.4System memory
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual 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.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
strix x370-F GAMING
STRIX X370-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets
1-4 |
Chapter 1: Product Introduction |
Recommended memory configurations
Chapter 1
Memory configurations
You may install 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.
•This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
•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.
ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING |
1-5 |
1 Chapter
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.
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX1_2
strix x370-F GAMING
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX1_3
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1PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
2PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot
3PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot
5PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot
6PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot
1-6 |
Chapter 1: Product Introduction |
AMD Ryzen Processors
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•Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
Chapter 1
ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING |
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ROG strix x370-F GAMING
STRIX X370-F GAMING CPU/DRAM/BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED
The order which the LEDs light up may vary per CPU.
2.Standby Power LED (SB_PWR)
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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STRIX X370-F GAMING Standby power LED
1-8 |
Chapter 1: Product Introduction |
1.1.7Headers
1. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords.
1Chapter
strix x370-F GAMING
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
STRIX X370-F GAMING Clear RTC RAM
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 re-enter 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.
ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING |
1-9 |
1 Chapter
1.1.8Internal connectors
1.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. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
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STRIX X370-F GAMING Front panel audio connector
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.
2.TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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PCIRST#S TBD GND PCICLKC TPM +3V +3V |
STRIX X370-F GAMING TPM connector
The TPM module is purchased separately.
1-10 |
Chapter 1: Product Introduction |
3.AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8)
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X370 chipset.
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STRIX X370-F GAMING SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
Chapter 1
•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 Selection item in the BIOS to
[RAID].
•Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
•When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to section SATA
Configuration for details.
ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING |
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5.USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_78, USB3_910)
These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
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The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system’s setting.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction |
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