Asus STRIX Z390-I GAMING User’s Manual

ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING

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First Edition

August 2018

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Contents

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

vi

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

vii

ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING specifications summary.............................................

ix

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

xiii

Installation tools and components..........................................................................

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

1-4

 

1.1.5

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

1-6

 

1.1.6

Jumpers.......................................................................................

1-7

 

1.1.7

Onboard switches........................................................................

1-8

 

1.1.8

Onboard LEDs.............................................................................

1-9

 

1.1.9

Internal connectors....................................................................

1-10

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

2-2

 

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

2-8

 

2.1.7

Front I/O connector......................................................................

2-9

 

2.1.8

Expansion card installation........................................................

2-10

 

2.1.9

M.2 installation...........................................................................

2-11

 

2.1.10

Wi-Fi antenna installation..........................................................

2-13

2.2

Motherboard rear and audio connections..............................................

2-14

 

2.2.1

Rear I/O connection...................................................................

2-14

 

2.2.2

Audio I/O connections................................................................

2-16

2.3

Starting up for the first time....................................................................

2-18

2.4

Turning off the computer.........................................................................

2-18

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Chapter 3:

BIOS Setup

 

3.1

Knowing BIOS.............................................................................................

3-1

3.2

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

3-2

 

3.2.1

EZ Mode......................................................................................

3-3

 

3.2.2

Advanced Mode...........................................................................

3-4

 

3.2.3

QFan Control...............................................................................

3-7

 

3.2.4

AI OC Guide................................................................................

3-9

 

3.2.5

EZ Tuning Wizard......................................................................

3-10

3.3

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

3-12

3.4

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

3-14

3.5

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

3-14

3.6

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

3-15

 

3.6.1

Platform Misc Configuration.......................................................

3-15

 

3.6.2

CPU Configuration.....................................................................

3-16

 

3.6.3

System Agent (SA) Configuration..............................................

3-16

 

3.6.4

PCH Configuration.....................................................................

3-16

 

3.6.5

PCH Storage Configuration.......................................................

3-16

 

3.6.6

PCH-FW Configuration..............................................................

3-17

 

3.6.7

Onboard Devices Configuration.................................................

3-17

 

3.6.8

APM Configuration.....................................................................

3-18

 

3.6.9

PCI Subsytem Settings..............................................................

3-18

 

3.6.10

USB Configuration.....................................................................

3-19

 

3.6.11

Network Stack Configuration.....................................................

3-19

 

3.6.12

NVMe Configuration..................................................................

3-19

 

3.6.13

HDD/SSD SMART Information..................................................

3-19

3.7

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

3-19

3.8

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

3-20

3.9

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

3-21

 

3.9.1

ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility.............................................................

3-21

 

3.9.2

ASUS Secure Erase..................................................................

3-21

 

3.9.3

ASUS User Profile.....................................................................

3-22

 

3.9.4

ASUS SPD Information..............................................................

3-22

 

3.9.5

Graphics Card Information.........................................................

3-23

 

3.9.6

ASUS Armoury Crate.................................................................

3-23

3.10

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

3-23

3.11

Updating BIOS..........................................................................................

3-24

 

3.11.1

EZ Update..................................................................................

3-24

 

3.11.2

ASUS EZ Flash 3.......................................................................

3-24

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3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3..........................................................

3-26

Chapter 4:

RAID Support

 

4.1

RAID configurations...................................................................................

4-1

 

4.1.1

RAID definitions...........................................................................

4-1

Appendix

 

 

Notices

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

 

A-1

ASUS contact information......................................................................................

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v

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 Z390-I GAMING specifications summary

 

Intel® Socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7/

 

i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors

 

Supports 14nm CPU

CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*

 

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

 

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

Chipset

Intel® Z390 Chipset

 

2 x DIMM, max. 64GB* DDR4 4500+(O.C.)*/ 4400(O.C.)*/ 4266(O.C.)*/

 

4133 (O.C.)* / 4000(O.C.)* / 3866(O.C.)*/ 3733(O.C.)* / 3600(O.C.)*/

 

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

 

3000(O.C.)* / 2800(O.C.)* / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-

 

buffered memory

Memory

Dual channel memory architecture

 

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

 

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual

 

CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List) for details. Double

 

capacity DRAM support depends on the DRAM types.

 

 

 

Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®

Expansion slots

and Celeron® processors:

 

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)

 

 

 

Integrated Graphics ProcessorIntel® UHD Graphics support

VGA

Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI ports

- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz

 

 

- Supports HDMI 2.0a with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @60Hz, 24bpp

 

 

 

Intel® Z390 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage

 

Technology support

 

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Storage

- 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices

support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 modes)*

 

 

- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

 

* When the M.2_1 socket is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 2 will be

 

disabled.

 

Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnect between the integrated

LAN

Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)

Anti-surge LANGuard

 

 

ROG GameFirst V

 

 

 

Intel® Wireless-AC 9560

 

2 x 2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency

Wireless & Bluetooth

band 2.4/5 GHz

Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160, up to 1.73Gbps

 

 

transfer speed

 

Bluetooth v5.0

 

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ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING specifications summary

 

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 120dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR

 

recording input

 

- SupremeFX Shielding Technology

Audio

- Dual Op Amplifiers

- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking

 

 

- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel

 

Audio Features:

 

- 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® Z390 Chipset:

 

- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

USB

- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A at back panel)

- 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C at back panel, 2 ports

 

 

at mid-board)

 

- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 2 ports at mid-board)

 

 

 

ROG RAMCache III

ROG Exclusive

ROG GameFirst V

Features

ROG CPU-Z

 

ROG Overwolf

 

 

 

AURA

 

- Aura Lighting Control

 

- Aura RGB Strip Headers

 

- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices

 

- Aura Addressable Strip Header

 

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual

 

Intelligent Processors 5

Special Features

- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU Insight, EPU

Guidance, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App

 

 

Gamer’s Guardian

 

- Procool

 

- SafeSlot

 

- DIGI+ VRM

 

- DRAM Overcurrent Protection

 

- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, and USB3.1/2.0 ports

 

- Highly Durable Components

 

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ASUS Exclusive Features

 

- Pre-mounted I/O Shield

 

- OptiMem II

 

- MemOK! II

 

- AI Suite 3

 

- AI Charger

Special Features

ASUS EZ DIY

 

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

 

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

 

ASUS Q-Design

 

- Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

 

- Q-Slot

 

- Q-DIMM

 

 

 

1 x HDMI 2.0a port

 

1 x DisplayPort 1.2

 

2 x USB 2.0 ports

 

3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A [blue] and 1 x Type-C [black])

Back I/O Ports

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A [red])

 

1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port

 

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v5.0)

 

5 x Audio jacks

 

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

 

 

 

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

 

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

 

1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports

 

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

 

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

 

(both SATA & PCIe 3.0 modes)

 

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector

 

1 x 4-pin CPU_OPT fan connector

Internal I/O

1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP connector

1 x Thermal sensor connector

connectors

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

 

 

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector

 

1 x Aura RGB header

 

1 x Addressable header

 

1 x MemOK! II switch

 

1 x Speaker header

 

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

 

1 x System panel connector

 

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

 

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ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING specifications summary

BIOS Features

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1

 

 

Manageability

WOL, PXE

 

 

Support DVD

Drivers

ASUS Utilities

contents

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

 

 

 

Operating

Windows® 10 64-bit

system support

 

Form factor

Mini ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17.0cm x 17.0cm)

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

ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING

 

 

 

2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables

Cables

1 x Panel Cable

 

1 x Extension Cable for Addressable LED Strips (80cm)

 

 

 

1 x 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi antennas

 

1 x M.2 mounting kit

Accessories

2 x M.2 screw packages

 

1 x ROG Strix thank you card

 

1 x Pack of cable ties

 

 

Application drive

ROG motherboard support DVD

Documentation

User guide

 

 

Others

1 x ROG Strix series sticker

 

 

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

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.

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17.0cm(6.7in)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADD_HEADER RGB_HEADER

 

DRAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA_FAN

CPU_FAN AIO_PUMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

EATX12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RGBLED

 

 

HDMI_DP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MEMOK_II

ON

 

 

I219-V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

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LGA1151

 

 

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BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AUDIO

2280

TPU

2260

 

Z390

 

 

 

AAFP

 

 

SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB1112

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F_PANEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE SATA

IRST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots

Page

1.

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

1-14

2.

Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)

1-14

3.

LGA1151 CPU socket

1-4

4.

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

1-13

 

4-pin CHA_FAN; 4-pin AIO_PUMP)

 

 

5.

Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER)

1-17

6.

AURA RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER)

1-18

7.

DDR4 DIMM slots

1-4

8.

Q LEDs

1-9

9.

RGB LED

1-9

10.

MemOK! II button

1-8

11.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector (U31G2_C1)

1-11

12.

MemOK! II LED

1-10

13.

Intel® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4)

1-10

14.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_910)

1-11

15.

Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC)

1-7

16.

M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2)

1-16

17.

System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)

1-15

18.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

1-13

19.

USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112)

1-12

20.

Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

1-12

21.

Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON)

1-15

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1.1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors.

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• 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.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

1.1.4 System memory

The motherboard comes with two 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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Recommended memory configurations

DIMM_A1*

DIMM_A1*

DIMM_B1*

DIMM_B1*

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 (2 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

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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

1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16 mode)

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1.1.6Jumpers

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

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CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

 

 

 

CLRTC

 

 

GND

 

 

+3V_BAT

 

 

PIN 1

 

 

ROG STRIX Z390-I 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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1.1.7

 

 

Onboard switches

 

Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-

 

case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to

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motherboard is unresponsive due to memory problems. The MEMOK_II_LED will light

 

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

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MemOK_II

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ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING MemOK! II switch

Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the MEMOK_II_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 MEMOK_II_LED will turn off, please refrain from doing anything before the MEMOK_II_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.

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1.1.8Onboard 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 LED remains lit until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds.

BOOT

VGA

DRAM

CPU

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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.RGB LED

The RGB LED lighting control provides several lighting schemes, which allow you to customize your favorite LED effect. You can set your favorite LED effect to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build, change shades to indicate CPU temperature, pulsate in time to the beat of your music, or set your favorite color for each pair of LEDs.

RGB1

 

RGB2

 

RGB3

 

RGB4

 

RGB5

 

RGB6

RGB LED(Bottom)

RGB7

RGB8

 

RGB9

 

RGB10

 

RGB11

 

RGB12

 

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2.Memory LED (MEMOK_II_LED)

The MEMOK_II_LED will light up and remain lit while the MemOK! II function is in use. When the re-training is complete, the MEMOK_II_LED will turn off.

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1.1.9Internal connectors

1.Intel® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4)

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/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® Z390 chipset.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SATA6G_1

SATA6G_3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSATA_TXP1

 

 

 

RSATA_TXP3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSATA_TXN1

 

 

 

RSATA_TXN3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSATA_RXN1

 

 

 

RSATA_RXN3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSATA_RXP1

 

 

 

RSATA_RXP3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

SATA6G_2

SATA6G_4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

RSATA_TXP2

 

 

 

RSATA_TXP4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSATA_TXN2

 

 

 

RSATA_TXN4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSATA_RXN2

 

 

 

RSATA_RXN4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSATA_RXP2

 

 

 

RSATA_RXP4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Intel® SATA 6Gb/s connectors

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)].

For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support.

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2.USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C1)

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps.

U31G2_C1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBU2

 

 

 

 

 

 

VBUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBU1

 

 

 

 

 

 

TX2+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CC1

 

 

 

 

 

 

TX2-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VBUS

 

 

 

 

RX2+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RX1-

 

 

 

 

RX2-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RX1+

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

D-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TX1-

 

 

 

 

 

D+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TX1+

 

 

 

 

CC2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VBUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

3.USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_910)

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

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U31G1_910

PIN 1

USB3+5V

USB3+5V IntA_P9_SSRX-

IntA_P10_SSRX- IntA_P9_SSRX+

IntA_P10_SSRX+ GND

GND IntA_P9_SSTX-

IntA_P10_SSTX- IntA_P9_SSTX+

IntA_P10_SSTX+ GND

GND IntA_P9_D-

IntA_P10_D- IntA_P9_D+

IntA_P10_D+ GND

ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING USB 3.1 Gen1 connector

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.

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4.

USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112)

 

This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector,

 

then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB

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connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb/s connection

speed.

 

 

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USB1112

 

PIN 1

 

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ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING USB 2.0 connector

 

DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the

 

motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

5.Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings.

SPEAKER

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PIN 1

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Speaker out connector

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