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... About this guide...vii TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications 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...Jumpers 1-10 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection...
... About this guide...vii TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications 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...Jumpers 1-10 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection...
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If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully .... • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Do not place the product in your retailer....
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully .... • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Do not place the product in your retailer....
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...standard package. These documents are also provided. 4. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include...Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how...
...standard package. These documents are also provided. 4. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include...Detailed descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how...
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... Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the audio configuration - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/24bit True... BD Lossless Sound - retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z270 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back panel, blue) -...clarity and fidelity - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack- TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support ...
... Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the audio configuration - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/24bit True... BD Lossless Sound - retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® Z270 Chipset - 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back panel, blue) -...clarity and fidelity - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack- TUF Z270 MARK 2 specifications summary Storage Audio USB Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support ...
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xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Q-connector 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x TUF Inside sticker • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Q-connector 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x TUF Inside sticker • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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xiv Installation tools and components Graphics card (optional) Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1151 CPU Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiv Installation tools and components Graphics card (optional) Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1151 CPU Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... 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 ... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-1
... 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 ... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-1
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 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. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 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. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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..., or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the... 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 a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th & 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7...
..., or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the... 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 a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th & 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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..., refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do... a memory module. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4 GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3 GB or less. For effective use a ... overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to install 4 GB or more memory on the motherboard. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC ...
..., refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do... a memory module. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4 GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3 GB or less. For effective use a ... overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to install 4 GB or more memory on the motherboard. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC ...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-7 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.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x1_3 slot PCIE 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-7 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.
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... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe X1_1 PCIe X16_1 PCIe X1_2 PCIe X1_3 PCIe X16_2 PCIe X16_3 XHCI Controller SATA Controller HD Audio SMBus Controller...
... recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIe X1_1 PCIe X16_1 PCIe X1_2 PCIe X1_3 PCIe X16_2 PCIe X16_3 XHCI Controller SATA Controller HD Audio SMBus Controller...
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...overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-9 If the system fails to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is... compatibility tuning and reboot for the exact location of failsafe settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. ...
...overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-9 If the system fails to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is... compatibility tuning and reboot for the exact location of failsafe settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. System will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. ...
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...provide the status of the onboard LED. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules,... VGA card, and hard disk drives. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down...
...provide the status of the onboard LED. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On Self-Test): CPU, memory modules,... VGA card, and hard disk drives. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down...
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SATA 6G_34; SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, ...RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z270 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-13 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;...
SATA 6G_34; SATA 6G_56) These connectors connect to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, ...RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z270 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-13 Chapter 1 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12;...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction We recommend that supports HD Audio. Chapter 1 2.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction We recommend that supports HD Audio. Chapter 1 2.
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This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-17 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow...
... cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 1-17 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow...