Asus Z390M-PRO User Manual

TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING

Motherboard

E14629 First Edition

August 2018

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

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

TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING specications summary ............................................... ix

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii

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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1

1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-2

1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4

1.1.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-5

1.1.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 1-7

1.1.6 Onboard switches ....................................................................... 1-9

1.1.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-10

1.1.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-11

1.1.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-12

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-1

2.1.2 Cooling system installation.......................................................... 2-3

2.1.3 Motherboard installation .............................................................. 2-5

2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-6

2.1.5 ATX power connection ................................................................ 2-7

2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................. 2-8

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

2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-12

2.2.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-12

2.2.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-14

2.3 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-16

2.4 Turning off the computer ........................................................................ 2-16

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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 EZ Tuning Wizard ....................................................................... 3-9

3.3 My Favorites ............................................................................................. 3-12

3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................ 3-14

3.5 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................3-14

3.6 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 3-16

3.6.1 Platform Misc Conguration ...................................................... 3-16

3.6.2 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-16

3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 3-16

3.6.4 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-17

3.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration....................................................... 3-17

3.6.6 PCH-FW Conguration ............................................................. 3-18

3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-18

3.6.8 APM Conguration .................................................................... 3-18

3.6.9 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 3-18

3.6.10 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-19

3.6.11 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 3-19

3.6.12 NVMe Conguration .................................................................. 3-19

3.6.13 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 3-19

3.7 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 3-20

3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 3-20

3.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 3-22

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 3-22

3.9.2 ASUS User Prole..................................................................... 3-22

3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information ............................................................. 3-22

3.9.4 ASUS Q-Installer ....................................................................... 3-22

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 ...................................................................... 3-25

3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 .......................................................... 3-27

Chapter 4: RAID Support

4.1 RAID congurations .................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 4-1

Appendix

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-5

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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied service

technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 congurations.

Where to nd 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 yers,

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

Italics

<Key>

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

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.

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING specications summary

Intel® Socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors

CPU

Chipset Intel® Z390 Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

Multi-GPU Support

VGA

Storage

Supports 14nm CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*

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

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

4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.)

/ 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC,

un-buffered memory

Dual channel memory architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)

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

Please refer to Memory QVL(Qualied Vendors List) for details.

** For DRAM compatibility and performance, please use A2 slot for priority 1.

2 x PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (support x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4*, x8+x4+x4+x0**)

1 x PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x1 slot

* For 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately)

into the PCIe X16_2 slot, and enable this card under BIOS settings.

** For 3 Intel® SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately)

into the PCIe X16_1 slot, and enable this card under BIOS settings.

*** Hyper M.2 X16 series card is sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series

card and enable this card under BIOS settings.

Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology

Supports AMD® 2-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® UHD Graphics support

Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort 1.2 */ HDMI ports

- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 output with a max. resolution of 4096 x 2304

@60Hz

- Supports HDMI 1.4b output with a max. resolution of 4096 x 2160@30Hz

- Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™

* DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up

to 3 displays

Intel® CPU support with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RAID0 &

RAID 1)

- Supports CPU RAID with Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs. PCIEX16_1 slot and PCIEX16_2 slot can support RAID 0 and 1. RAID 0 and 1 are also supported via a Hyper M.2 X16 series card.

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

- PCIEX16_2 slot supports up to 2 Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series card.*

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TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING specications summary

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

- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both PCIE x4 & SATA modes)**

- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices

Storage

LAN

Audio

USB

Back I/O Ports

support (PCIe x4 mode)

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

* Hyper M.2 X16 series card is sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card

and enable this card under BIOS settings.

** The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_2 port when using an M.2 SATA mode device.

Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.

Intel® I219V Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)

TUF LANGuard

ASUS Turbo LAN Utility

Realtek® S1200A 8-Channel* High Denition Audio CODEC

- DTS Custom for TUF GAMING Headphone

- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces multi-lateral interference

- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals

- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive

sound with exceptional clarity and delity

- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking

* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel

audio output.

Intel® Z390 Chipset:

- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports

(1 port at mid-board; 1 port at back panel, [teal blue], Type A)

- 7 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

(2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at back panel, [blue], Type A; 1 port at

back panel, Type C)

- 4 x USB 2.0 ports ( 4 ports at mid-board)

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x HDMI port

1 x DisplayPort

1 x USB3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (Type A [teal blue])

1 x USB3.1 Gen 1 port (Type C)

4 x USB3.1 Gen 1 ports (Type A [blue])

1 x LAN (RJ45) port

3 x Audio jacks

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TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING specications summary

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) front panel connector

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (19-pin)

2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices

1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices

1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM

mode) CPU coolers control*

1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT connector

1 x 4-Pin AIO_Pump header

Internal I/O connectors

ASUS Special Features

2 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM

mode) coolers control*

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x 24-Pin EATX power connector

1 x 8-Pin EATX 12V power connector

1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)

1 x COM port

2 x RGB Strip headers

1 x S/PDIF out header

1 x MemOK!_II switch

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

* By default, the CPU/Chassis Q-Fan control setting is set to Auto mode, which

detects the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically.

TUF Components (TUF Cap, TUF Chokes, MOSFET & LANGuard ;

certied by military-standard)

ASUS TUF PROTECTION

- ASUS SafeSlot: Protects your graphics card Investment

- ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection

- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design

- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 8+1 Phase digital power design

Superb Performance

Turbo LAN

- Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags

M.2 onboard

- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds

ASUS Fan Xpert 4

- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness

ASUS EPU

- EPU

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TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING specications summary

OptiMem II

- Higher performance of memory overclocking. Enhance compatibility for some memory with RGB.

MemOK! II

- Enhance memory compatibility. More smart and convenient. Keep high performance. (Shorten the PC starting time)

Q-Installer

- Auto download driver and software. Friendly for rst PC builder.

AURA

- Bright up your Build

ASUS Exclusive Features

- ASUS Ai Charger

ASUS Special Features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

BIOS Features

Manageability WOL by PME, PXE

Support DVD contents

Operating system support

Form factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 9.6” (24.4cm x 24.4cm)

- ASUS AI Suite 3

ASUS EZ DIY

EZ Update

UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

- Featuring friendly graphics user interface

- ASUS O.C. Tuner

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

PC Cleaner

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS Q-Slot

- ASUS Q-DIMM

- ASUS ASUS Fan Xpert 4

- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & 2 x MOS Heat-sink & M.2 Heatsink solution

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11

EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modied log,

F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Drivers

ASUS Utilities

ASUS EZ Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Windows® 10 64-bit

Specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specications.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING

Cables

Accessories

Application drive 1 x support DVD

Documentation

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

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

1 x IO Shield

1 x M.2 screw package (2-in-1)

1 x Q-connector

1 x SLITM HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-S)

1 x TUF GAMING sticker

1 x User guide

1 x TUF Certication card

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Installation tools and components

Intel® 1151 compatible CPU Fan

Intel® 1151 CPU

PC chassis

Power supply unit

SATA optical disc drive (optional)

SATA hard disk drive

1 bag of screws

Phillips (cross) screwdriver

DIMM

Graphics card

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

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product Introduction

1.1 Motherboard overview

1.1.1 Before 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

ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING

1-1

1.1.2 Motherboard layout

Chapter 1

KBMS

HDMI

U31G1_C2

LAN_U31G1_78

AUDIO

U31G1_56

U31G2_1

Super

1 432 2

24.4cm(9.6in)

Mem_LED

EATXPWR

128Mb BIOS

PANEL

SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1

SATA6G_3

24.4cm(9.6in)

EATX12V

CPU_FAN

DIGI+ VRM

CPU_OPT

MemOK!_II

LGA1151

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

AIO_PUMP

Intel

I219V

CHA_FAN1

BATTERY

CHA_FAN2

U31G2_C3

PCIEX16_1

ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480

PCIEX1

228022110 2260 2242

PCIEX16_2

2280 2260 2242

SPDIF_OUTCOM

USB1112

RGB_HEADER2RGB_HEADER1

PCIE SATA IRST

X4XV

USB34

U31G1_910

I/O

AAFP

151617

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

12 9 111314

PCIE SATA IRST

Intel Z390

SATA6G_5SATA6G_6 SATA6G_4

CLRTC

1-2

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.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page

1. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 1-16

2. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors; AIO pump connector (4-

pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP)

3. LGA1151 CPU socket 1-4

4. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-5

5. MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II_switch) 1-9

6. Memory LED (Mem_LED) 1-11

7. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C3) 1-13

8. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) 1-18

9. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 1-12

10. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 1-10

11. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 1-17

12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_910) 1-14

13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB34) 1-14

14. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER_1/2) 1-19

15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-15

17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-13

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ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING

1-3

1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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

Chapter 1

Core™

TUF Z390M-PRO 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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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1.4 System 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.

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2*

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2*

TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets

Recommended memory congurations

Chapter 1

DIMM_B2*

DIMM_A2*

ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING

DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2*

DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2*

1-5

Memory congurations

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

Chapter 1

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 conguration. 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 efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

• Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP prole is not the JEDEC memory standard.

The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices.

• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.

• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load

the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.

• 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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1.1.5 Expansion slots

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

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1

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Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIEx16_1 slot

2 PCIEx16_2 slot

3 PCIEx1 slot

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VGA Conguration

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Single VGA/PCIe card

Dual VGA/PCIe cards x8 x8

PCIe operating mode

PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2

(single VGA recommended)

x16

• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIEX16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16

graphics card to get better performance.

• We recommend that you provide sufcient 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.

N/A

Hyper M.2 X16 card

conguration

2 Intel® SSD on CPU support x8 x4+x4

3 Intel® SSD on CPU support x8+x4+x4 N/A

• Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately.

• Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings.

PCI Express 3.0 operating mode

PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2

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1.1.6 Onboard 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

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• Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the MEM LED.

• The MemOK! II switch does not function under Windows® OS environment.

• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests pretest proles. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of proles. If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set of proles. 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 prole 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 (Qualied

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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1.1.7 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC)

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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 CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

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

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

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

CLRTC

+3V_BAT

GND

PIN 1

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

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• 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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1.1.8 Onboard LEDs

1. 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.

Mem_LED

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1.1.9 Internal connectors

1. Intel® Z390 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6)

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

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

conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel®

Z390 chipset.

SATA6G_1

GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1

GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1

GND

SATA6G_2

GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2

GND

SATA6G_3

GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3

GND

SATA6G_6

SATA6G_5

GND

RSATA_RXP6

RSATA_RXN6

GND

RSATA_TXN6

RSATA_TXP6

GND

RSATA_RXP5

RSATA_RXN5

GND

RSATA_TXN5

RSATA_TXP5

GND

SATA6G_4

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GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

RSATA_TXN4

RSATA_TXP4

GND

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• 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 conguring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Conguration Guide which you can nd at https://www.asus.com/support.

• The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_2 port when using an M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust

BIOS settings to use a SATA device.

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