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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.
Contents Safety information ....................... v About this guide ......................vi ......... viii Package contents ....................... xi Installation tools and components ................xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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) ...........
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HDD/SSD SMART Information ..........3-16 ..............3-16 Monitor menu ................... 3-17 Boot menu ....................3-17 Tool menu ....................3-19 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............3-19 3.9.2 Secure Erase ................3-19 ............3-20 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-20 3.9.5...
Safety information Electrical safety 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.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the...
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.
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ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING AMD Ryzen / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel[blue]) AMD X370 chipset - 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector - 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at back panel[blue], 4 ports at mid- board) - 4 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 2 ports at mid-board)
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ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING ASUS Q-Design - Q-Shield - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Q-Slot - Q-DIMM Gamer’s Guardian - SafeSlot - DIGI+ VRM - DRAM Overcurrent Protection Special Features - ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports...
ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Support DVD contents...
Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) PANEL +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PWR_SW PIN 1 strix x370-F GAMING +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply STRIX X370-F GAMING System panel connector Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) CPU_OPT CPU_FAN AIO_PUMP CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 W_PUMP+ CHA_FAN2 CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN strix x370-F GAMING STRIX X370-F GAMING Fan connectors Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 1-15...
2.1.1 Motherboard installation Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. strix x370-F GAMING DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING...
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. Type 1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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Type 2 When using this type of CPU fan, remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not remove the plate on the bottom. ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING...
2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install the front panel connector To install USB 3.1 connector USB 3.1 orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.0 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.0 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector AAFP Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
For more details regarding the installation of the 3D printing part on your motherboard, please refer to the product page of your motherboard on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You may use the screw package included to secure the 3D printing part to the 3D Mount.
Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 DisplayPort USB 3.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 USB 3.0 ports 1~6 LAN (RJ-45) port* Audio I/O ports** Optical S/PDIF OUT port USB 3.1 Type-C port EC1 USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 HDMI port...
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Front Speaker Out Lime Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In Mic In Pink Mic In Orange – – Center/Sub woofer Center/Sub woofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 2-13...
2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 Speakers 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 2-15...
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Ensure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Knowing BIOS DO NOT change the default BIOS settings We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel RSX370FG.CAP ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING...
BIOS setup program Entering BIOS at startup Entering BIOS Setup after POST Load Optimized Defaults Exit <F5> 3.10 Exit Menu 1.1.7 Headers BIOS menu screen EZ Mode Advanced Mode Setup Mode in Boot menu Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
Menu bar Hot Keys Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Go back to EZ Mode Submenu items General help Pop-up Menu Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING...
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Menu bar My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Menu items Main Submenu items Language My Favorites(F3) 3.3 My Favorites Q-Fan Control(F6) 3.2.3 QFan Control EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
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Search on FAQ Hot keys Scroll bar General help ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING...
3.2.2 EZ Mode EZ Mode(F7) Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and and SATA information of the BIOS setup program Saves the changes...
Click to select a fan to be Click to activate Click to activate DC Mode PWM Mode Click to apply the fan setting apply to your fans Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes your fans ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING...
BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, I’m not sure, Next Next My Favorites Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-10...
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Adding items to My Favorites Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items Exit (ESC) ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 3-11...
Main menu Security 1.1.7 Headers [Not Installed] [Installed] Ai Tweaker menu Ai Overclock Tuner Memory Frequency EPU Power Saving Mode Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-12...
[TPU II]. Advanced menu PSS Support NX Mode SVM Mode Core Leveling Mode ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 3-13...
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IGFX Multi-Monitor The IGFX Multi-Monitor Primary Video Device UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Empty Hyper Kit Mode SATA Port Enable SATA Mode SMART Self Test SATA6G_1~8 (Gray) Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-14...
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Hot Plug HD Audio Controller PCIEX16_3 4X-2X Switch Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller RGB LED Lighting In Sleep, hibernate and soft off states Intel LAN Controller Intel LAN OPROM Charging USB devices in Power State S5 ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 3-15...
ErP Ready [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore On AC Power Loss Power On By PCI-E Power On By RTC 3.6.8 HDD/SSD SMART Information The Mass Storage Devices None USB Single Port Control 1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-16...
Monitor menu Qfan Tuning Boot menu Fast Boot [Enabled] Next Boot after AC Power Loss Setup Mode CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM ® ® ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING...
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[Enabled] Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy only] Secure Boot ® Boot Option Priorities ® Boot Override Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-18...
Tool menu 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3.9.2 Secure Erase Tool > Secure Erase Displays the available SSDs ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING 3-19...
The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having and three new drives for this setup. ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING...
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The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. Connect the SATA signal cables. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. ®...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING...
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES- 3(B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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