ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING
Motherboard
E14867
Revised Edition
September 2018
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... |
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About this guide......................................................................................................... |
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ROG STRIX Z390-H 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).................................................... |
1-4 |
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1.1.4 |
System memory........................................................................... |
1-5 |
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1.1.5 |
Expansion slots............................................................................ |
1-7 |
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1.1.6 |
Onboard switches........................................................................ |
1-9 |
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1.1.7 |
Jumpers..................................................................................... |
1-10 |
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1.1.8 |
Onboard LEDs........................................................................... |
1-12 |
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1.1.9 |
Internal connectors.................................................................... |
1-13 |
Chapter 2: |
Basic Installation |
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2.1 |
Building your PC system........................................................................... |
2-1 |
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2.1.1 |
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CPU installation........................................................................... |
2-1 |
2.1.2 |
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Cooling system installation.......................................................... |
2-3 |
2.1.3 |
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Motherboard installation.............................................................. |
2-4 |
2.1.4 |
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DIMM installation......................................................................... |
2-5 |
2.1.5 |
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ATX power connection................................................................. |
2-6 |
2.1.6 |
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SATA device connection.............................................................. |
2-7 |
2.1.7 |
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Front I/O connector...................................................................... |
2-8 |
2.1.8 |
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Expansion card installation.......................................................... |
2-9 |
2.1.9 |
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M.2 installation........................................................................... |
2-10 |
2.2 |
Motherboard rear and audio connections.............................................. |
2-11 |
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2.2.1 |
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Rear I/O connection................................................................... |
2-11 |
2.2.2 |
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Audio I/O connections................................................................ |
2-13 |
2.3 |
Starting up for the first time.................................................................... |
2-15 |
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2.4 |
Turning off the computer......................................................................... |
2-15 |
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Chapter 3: |
BIOS Setup |
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3.1 |
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................. |
3-1 |
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3.2 |
BIOS setup program................................................................................... |
3-2 |
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3.2.1 |
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EZ Mode...................................................................................... |
3-3 |
3.2.2 |
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Advanced Mode........................................................................... |
3-4 |
3.2.3 |
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QFan Control............................................................................... |
3-7 |
3.2.4 |
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EZ Tuning Wizard........................................................................ |
3-9 |
3.3 |
My Favorites.............................................................................................. |
3-12 |
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3.4 |
Main menu................................................................................................. |
3-14 |
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3.5 |
Ai Tweaker menu...................................................................................... |
3-14 |
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3.6 |
Advanced menu........................................................................................ |
3-16 |
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3.6.1 |
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Platform Misc Configuration....................................................... |
3-16 |
3.6.2 |
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CPU Configuration..................................................................... |
3-16 |
3.6.3 |
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System Agent (SA) Configuration.............................................. |
3-16 |
3.6.4 |
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PCH Configuration..................................................................... |
3-17 |
3.6.5 |
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PCH Storage Configuration....................................................... |
3-17 |
3.6.6 |
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PCH-FW Configuration.............................................................. |
3-18 |
3.6.7 |
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Onboard Devices Configuration................................................. |
3-18 |
3.6.8 |
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APM Configuration..................................................................... |
3-18 |
3.6.9 |
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PCI Subsystem Settings............................................................ |
3-18 |
3.6.10 |
USB Configuration..................................................................... |
3-19 |
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3.6.11 |
Network Stack Configuration..................................................... |
3-19 |
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3.6.12 |
NVMe Configuration.................................................................. |
3-19 |
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3.6.13 |
HDD/SSD SMART Information.................................................. |
3-19 |
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3.7 |
Monitor menu............................................................................................ |
3-20 |
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3.8 |
Boot menu................................................................................................. |
3-20 |
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3.9 |
Tool menu.................................................................................................. |
3-22 |
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3.9.1 |
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ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility............................................................. |
3-22 |
3.9.2 |
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ASUS Secure Erase.................................................................. |
3-22 |
3.9.3 |
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ASUS User Profile..................................................................... |
3-23 |
3.9.4 |
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ASUS SPD Information.............................................................. |
3-23 |
3.9.5 |
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Graphics Card Information......................................................... |
3-23 |
3.9.6 |
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ASUS Q-Installer....................................................................... |
3-23 |
3.10 |
Exit menu................................................................................................... |
3-24 |
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3.11 |
Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... |
3-25 |
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3.11.1 |
EZ Update.................................................................................. |
3-25 |
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3.11.2 |
ASUS EZ Flash 3....................................................................... |
3-26 |
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3.11.3 |
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... |
3-28 |
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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 |
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RAID definitions........................................................................... |
4-1 |
Appendix |
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Notices |
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A-1 |
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:
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 |
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means that you must press the enclosed key. |
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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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names are linked with a plus sign (+). |
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ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING specifications summary
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Intel® Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and |
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Celeron® processors |
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Supports 14nm CPU |
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CPU |
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* |
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* Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type. |
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** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. |
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Chipset |
Intel® Z390 Chipset |
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4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 |
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4266+(OC)*/4133(OC)*/4000(OC)*/3866(OC)*/3733(OC)*/3600(OC)*/34 |
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66(OC)*/3400(OC)*/3333(OC)*/3300(OC)*/3200(OC)*/3000(OC)*/2800( |
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Memory |
OC)*/2666/2400/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
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Dual channel memory architecture |
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Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
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* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. |
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Please refer to Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List) for details. |
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9th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors |
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2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16, x8/x8) |
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Expansion slots |
Intel® Z390 Chipset |
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1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (max. at x2 mode) |
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3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
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Integrated Graphics ProcessorIntel® UHD Graphics support |
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Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI ports |
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VGA |
Supports DisplayPort 1.2 output with a max. resolution of 4096 x |
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2304@60Hz |
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Supports HDMI 1.4b output with a UHD, max. resolution of 4096 x |
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2304@24Hz, 24bpp or 3840 x 2160@30Hz, 24bpp |
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Multi-GPU |
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology |
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Support |
Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology |
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Intel® Z390 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage |
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Technology support |
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- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices |
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Storage |
support (both PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) |
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- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage |
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devices support (PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) |
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- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
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- Intel® OptaneTM Memory Ready |
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Intel® I219-V Gigabit LANDual interconnect between the integrated Media |
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LAN |
Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) |
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Anti-surge LANGuard |
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ROG GameFirst V Technology |
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ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio 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 120dB 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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Audio |
- Dual Op Amplifiers |
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- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking |
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- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel |
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Audio Features: |
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- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link |
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- Sonic Radar III |
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* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for |
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8-Channel audio. |
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Intel® Z390 Chipset: |
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USB |
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (4 Type-A ports at back panel [red]) |
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- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports (2 ports at back panel [blue], 4 ports at mid-board) |
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- 4 x USB 2.0 ports ( 4 ports at mid-board) |
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ROG RAMCache III |
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ROG Exclusive |
ROG GameFirst V |
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Features |
ROG CPU-Z |
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ROG Overwolf |
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AURA |
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- Aura Lighting Control |
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- Aura RGB Strip Headers |
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- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices |
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EPU |
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Fan Xpert 4 |
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- Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for |
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optimized system cooling control |
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Gamer’s Guardian |
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- Procool |
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ASUS Special |
- SafeSlot |
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- DIGI+ VRM |
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Features |
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- DRAM Overcurrent Protection |
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- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, and USB 3.1/2.0 ports |
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- Highly Durable Components |
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ASUS Exclusive Features |
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- Armoury Crate |
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- Pre-mounted I/O Shield |
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- OptiMem II |
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- 3D Printing Friendly design |
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- AI Suite 3 |
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- MemOK! II |
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- AI Charger |
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ASUS EZ DIY |
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- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 |
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ASUS Special |
- ASUS EZ Flash 3 |
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ASUS Q-Design |
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Features |
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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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1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port |
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1 x HDMI port |
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1 x DisplayPort |
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Back I/O Ports |
4 x USB3.1 Gen2 ports (4x Type-A [red]) |
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2 x USB3.1 Gen1 ports [blue] |
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1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port |
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5 x Audio jacks |
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1 x Optical S/PDIF out |
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2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports |
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2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
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1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices |
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support (both PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) |
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1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices |
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support (PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) |
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1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector |
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1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT connector |
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2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors |
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Internal I/O |
1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP fan connector |
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1 x CPU_OV connector |
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connectors |
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1 x Thermal sensor connector |
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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 Aura RGB header |
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1 x MemOK!_II switch |
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1 x COM port |
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1 x TPM connector |
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1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) |
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1 x System panel connector |
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1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
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BIOS Features |
1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI |
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Manageability |
WOL, PXE |
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Support DVD contents
Operating system support
Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Windows® 10 64-bit
Form factor |
ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm) |
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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 Z390-H GAMING |
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Cables |
2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables |
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1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm) |
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1 x Fan holder |
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1 x SLI™ HB Bridge (2-WAY-M) |
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Accessories |
1 x M.2 screw package |
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1 x ROG Strix series sticker |
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1 x Pack of cable tie |
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Application drive |
1 x ROG motherboard support DVD |
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Documentation |
1 x User guide |
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Others |
1 x ROG Strix Thank you card |
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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 |
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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 |
1 |
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.
Chapter 1
ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING |
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1.1.2Motherboard layout
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24.4cm(9.6in) |
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KBMS_U31G1_56 |
CPU_OV |
EATX12V |
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CPU_FAN |
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DIGI+ |
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EPU |
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CPU_OPT |
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BOOT_DEVICE_LED DP VGA_LED
DRAM_LED
CPU_LED
HDMI |
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U31G2_34 |
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LGA1151 |
LAN_U31G2_12 |
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LANGuard |
BACKIO |
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AUDIO |
CON |
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AIO_PUMP |
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PCIE_X1_1 |
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2280 |
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2260 |
2242 |
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PCIE |
SATA |
IRST |
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X4 |
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ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 |
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M.2_1(SOCKET3) |
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WGI |
PCIE_X16_1 |
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219V |
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M.2_1(SOCKET3)
B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) |
B2* (64bit, 288-pin module) |
A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) |
A2* (64bit, 288-pin module) |
DDR4 DIMM_ |
DDR4 DIMM_ |
DDR4 DIMM_ |
DDR4 DIMM_ |
Mem_LED |
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ON |
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MemOK!_II OFF |
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EATXPWR |
30.5cm(12in) |
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U31G1 |
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CHA_FAN1 |
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SATA6G |
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Lithium Cell |
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Intel® |
3 SATA6G 2 |
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CMOS Power |
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Z390 |
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SATA6G |
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Refer to 1.1.9 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 |
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CPU over voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) |
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) |
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CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors; AIO pump connector (4- |
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LGA1151 CPU socket |
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DDR4 DIMM slots |
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MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II_switch) |
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USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (20-1 pin U31G1_78,U31G1_910) |
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M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) |
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Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) |
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System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) |
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Thermal sensor cable connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) |
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Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) |
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RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) |
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) |
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TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) |
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) |
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) |
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1.1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors.
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ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING CPU LGA1151
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) 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.
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ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets
Recommended memory configurations
Chapter 1
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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.
•Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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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.
Chapter 1
PCIE_X1_1
PCIE_X16_1
PCIE_X1_2 
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Slot No. Slot Description
1PCIE_x1_1 slot
2PCIE_x16_1 slot
3PCIE_x1_2 slot
4PCIE_x16_2 slot
5PCIE_x1_3 slot
6PCIE_x16_3 slot
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•We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode.
•Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction |
1.1.6Onboard switches
1.MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II)
Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. The switch is enabled by default, allowing memory re-training when the motherboard is unresponsive due to memory problems. The Mem_LED will light up while re-training, and turn off when the re-training is complete.
MemOK!_II
ON
OFF
ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING MemOK! switch
• Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the MEM LED.
•The DRAM LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! II function.
•The MemOK! II switch does not function under Windows® OS environment.
•During the tuning process, the system loads and tests pretest profiles. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of profiles. If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set of profiles. The system will reboot multiple times when training, once the system has completed the training process the Mem_LED will turn off, please refrain from doing anything before the Mem_LED turns off.
•Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each profile is tested.
•If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds, then set the MemOK! II switch to disabled.
•Ensure to replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified
Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com.
•We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! II function.
Chapter 1
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1.1.7Jumpers
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ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING Clear RTC RAM
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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CPU over voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) |
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ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING CPU_OV setting
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1.1.8Onboard LEDs
1.Q LED (BOOT, VGA, DRAM, CPU)
Q LED check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds.
BOOT (YELLOW GREEN)
VGA (WHITE)
DRAM (YELLOW)
CPU (RED)
ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING
CPU/DRAM/BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED
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.Memory LED (Mem_LED)
The Mem_LED will light up and remain lit while the MemOK! II function is in use. When the re-training is complete, the Mem_LED will turn off.
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ROG STRIX Z390-H GAMING Mem_LED
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