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TUFZ270MARK2, TUF-Z270-MARK-2
Asus TUF-Z270-MARK-2 Intel® LGA 1151 ATX motherboard
with DDR4 3866 (O.C.), dual M.2 and USB 3.1, HDMI, Intel® Optane™ memory
ready
Overview
- Overclocking design — Push memory frequencies and CPU performance to
extremes
- Thermal Radar Core+ — Instant fan tuning and intelligent system cooling
- Qualified Vendor List (QVL) — Perfectly compatible with high-performance
workstation graphics cards
- TUF components — Certified military-grade caps, chokes & MOSFETs for
tough duty
- Extensive connectivity — HDMI, DVI, dual USB 3.1 Type-A and M.2 sockets
- Dual PCI Express® slots — Supports bridging of SLI graphics cards to
deliver 1.5x greater transfer bandwidth
TOUGH INSIDE AND OUT
Total Stability, Guaranteed Compatibility
TUF is where ambition for reliably brilliant performance meets reality. When
you build a system using the TUF Z270 Mark 2 motherboard, you build with the
confidence of total stability and guaranteed compatibility. And with TUF Z270
Mark 2, we've taken our digital-camouflage concept even further — by stenciling
the military-inspired digital pattern directly onto the board! Evocative of
might, TUF Z270 Mark 2's stunning new aesthetic envisions the future for your
next battle-ready rig. Whether you want to work or mod, be sure to build on a
solid foundation with The Ultimate Force — that's TUF!
Qualified Vendor List (QVL)
TUF Z270 Mark 2 is carefully engineered to work seamlessly with a wide range
of high-performance workstation graphics cards. The ASUS promise of great
compatibility is backed by our comprehensive Qualified Vendor List that includes
leading brands and products so you can be certain of compatibility before you
buy that perfect graphics card.
Q-LED Indicators
Four lights of various colors indicate if irregularities occur during any
phase of the booting process.
Overclocking Design | Engineered for maximum memory
acceleration
Implementing a new engineering-intensive DRAM layout, the 3rd generation ASUS
T-Topology delivers new DDR4-overclocking dynamics that let you push memory
frequencies further than ever all the way up to 3866MHz if all memory slots are
being utilized!
One Click to Overclock
You don't need to be a technical expert to experience exhilarating
overclocking performance with TUF Z270 Mark 2, because Thermal Radar Core+ now
incorporates the Fast Tuning feature for efficient operation with precise
voltage control and monitoring all managed with a single click!
ULTIMATE COOLING
ASUS TUF Thermal Radar Core+ enables complete system cooling management
quickly, easily and safely. Customizable controls allow you to easily adjust fan
speeds, so temperature can be tuned with just a single click. And for more
single-click simplicity, the Live Update feature ensures that Thermal Radar
Core+ is never out of date.
Fan Control
- Customizable settings for each fan help extend your motherboard's
lifespan. You can even monitor, manage and individually name and control your
system's fans to create the perfect balance between quietness, cooling and
performance.
Thermal Tuning
- It's easy to optimize your entire system's fan setup. Based on the
characteristics of each fan connected to your motherboard, each fan profile
can be quickly optimized all with a single click.
CPU Assestment
- CPU Assessment allows you to decide when the CPU zone needs more cooling,
making system fan control more precise because it's based on real temperature
information. Sensors record the CPU's temperature over time, so you can
customize fan settings based on your computing habits.
24/7 RELIABILITY
You demand 24/7 reliability and we've delivered! TUF motherboards undergo the
industry's most punishing tests to ensure they're ready for long-term duty in
any environment. In our tests we overheat them, chill them, bend them, shock
them and drop them so you know that your TUF motherboard is certified for 24/7
reliability!
SLI Support
TUF Z270 Mark 2 includes two PCI Expressslots
that support bridging of SLI graphics cards. With 1.5x greater transfer
bandwidth versus single-slot configurations, TUF Z270 Mark 2 supports
silky-smooth and brilliant multi-monitor immersion.
ASUS SAFESLOT
SafeSlot is the PCIe® slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide
superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step using
a new insert-molding process to integrate the slot with fortifying metal
support, the slot is then firmly anchored to the board through additional solder
points.
TUF Components | Certified for tough duty
- TUF Chokes - Certified military-grade TUF chokes offer unbeatable
durability in order to maximize the lifespan of your system.
- TUF Capacitors - +110% temperature, tolerance and 1.5X-longer
lifespan.
- TUF MOSFETs - Certified military-grade MOSFETs with lower RDS(on)*
TUF ESD Guards 2 - 2X stronger ESD protection for extended component
lifespan
ESD Guards 2 protects the TUF Z270 Mark 2 from damaging electrostatic
discharge. ESD Guards 2 is tested to levels that are 2x higher than industry
standards. We also perform pin-level* testing at 30% higher ESD levels than
previous TUF standards. Our stringent tests mean greater component longevity for
your TUF Z270!
- USB connectors - On-circuit TVS diodes and capacitor protection are added
to surface-mount and dual-inline packages.
- HDMI and DVI protection - Additional on-circuit
transient-voltage-suppression diodes protect HDMI and DVI connectivity.
- LAN port - Transient-voltage-suppression diode protection on the LAN
circuit, bolstered by an anti-surge LAN connector, increases protection
against extreme events, such as lighting strikes.
- Audio connectors - Capacitor protection is included on both front and back
audio-output circuits.
TUF LANGuard | Exclusive military-grade LAN protection
The Ethernet connector on the TUF Z270 Mark 2 is protected by TUF LANGuard, a
military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology
and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput protecting the
motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.
HIGH SPEED TRANSFER
With two USB 3.1 Type-A ports for the very fastest USB connections, you'll
experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps 2x as fast as USB 3.0. USB 3.1
is also completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices.
TUF Z270 Mark 2 features two built-in M.2 connectors — both of which support
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configurations for transfer speeds of
up to 32Gbps, automatic application refreshes, and exceptionally fast wake-up
from sleep!
Accelerated networking with Turbo LAN
Even the slightest delay can affect performance and that's why TUF Z270 Mark
2 has Turbo LAN. Advanced traffic-shaping technology reduces lag, so everything
you do feels faster and smoother. And you don't need to be an expert: Turbo
LAN's simple interface means it takes just a few clicks to reduce lag by up to
1.45x!
Intel Optane Memory Ready
Intel® Optane™ memory* is a revolutionary (non-volatile memory) technology
supported by TUF Z270 Mark 2. Optane Memory modules accelerate attached storage
to reduce boot times and to speed application launches — making everything
faster and smoother, so you're more productive than ever!
Outstanding Audio: In and Out
TUF Audio Design makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way
you want to chat, watch movies or relax to your favorite music. Onboard physical
shielding, professionally engineered design, and premium components result in
sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity.
LED-lit audio shielding
- Specially designed audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital
separation, greatly reducing multi-lateral interference. LED lighting effects
— such as Static or Breathing modes — let you inject passion to project your
style and personality.
Pop-reducing circuit
- A unique pop-reducing circuit reduces start-up popping noise to all audio
outputs.
Dedicated channel layouts
- Separate layers for left and right channels provide discrete paths that
ensure audio quality.
Japanese-made audio capacitors
- Premium capacitors provide warm, natural, immersive sound with exceptional
clarity and fidelity.
3D PRINTING FRIENDLY
Make it your own
ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to support 3D printing, making it
easy to customize your motherboard's appearance and improve system performance
with a range of printable parts.
Simply swapped 3D-printed parts
TUF Z270 Mark 1 is made for 3D printing. Your 3D-printed parts such as custom
nameplates or M.2 armor are easily swappable using the existing space and
mounting holes for a truly individual build.
Custom nameplate - Personalize your build with a custom logo
making it unique to you
M.2 armor - Customize your armor with various colors or
materials to match your build.
3D-printable accessories
As system parts are visible in custom PC builds, make yours stand out from
the competition with 3D-printed accessories.
2-Way SLI HB bridge cover - Clip the cover onto the PCB SLI
HB bridge to add style to your build. Multiple form factors eATX, ATX and mATX
are available.
Fan grill - Add a little extra style to your build.
Cable combs - Keep cables organized with the multi-connector
design. 3D design files are available for 24-pin, 8-pin, 8 + 6-pin, 6-pin and
4-pin PSU connectors.
INTEL CPU AND CHIPSET FEATURES
Ready for 7th Gen Intel® LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core
i3/Pentium/Celeron processors
TUF Z270 Mark 2 supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel® Core
i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics,
memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output
with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory, and 16 PCI Express
3.0/2.0 lanes.
Intel® Z270 Chipset
Intel® Z270 is a single-chipset design that supports 7th Generation and 6th
Generation Intel® LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors. It
provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing
increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z270 provides a maximum of 10
USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed
support for faster data retrieval. Intel® Z270 also supports integrated graphics
functions — so you'll always have exceptional graphics performance!
Specifications
CPU
|
Intel Socket 1151 for
7th/6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron
Processors |
|
Supports Intel 14 nm
CPU |
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Supports Intel Turbo
Boost Technology 2.0 |
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* The Intel Turbo Boost
Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
|
* Refer
to www.asus.com for CPU support
list |
|
|
Chipset
|
Intel
Z270 |
|
|
Memory
|
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB,
DDR4
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(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133
MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory |
|
Dual Channel Memory
Architecture |
|
Supports Intel Extreme
Memory Profile (XMP) |
|
* Refer
to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors
Lists). |
|
* The maximum memory
frequency supported varies by processor. |
|
|
Graphic
|
Integrated Graphics
Processor- Intel HD Graphics support |
|
Multi-VGA output
support : HDMI/DVI-D ports |
|
- Supports HDMI with
max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz |
|
- Supports DVI-D with
max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz |
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Maximum shared memory
of 1024 MB |
|
|
Multi-GPU Support
|
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way
SLI Technology |
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Supports AMD CrossFireX
Technology |
|
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Expansion Slots
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2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
(x16 or dual x8) |
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1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
(x2 mode) |
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3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0
x1 |
|
|
Storage
|
1 x M.2 Socket 3*1, ,
with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode
& X4 PCIE mode) |
|
1 x M.2 Socket 3, ,
with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode
only) |
|
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
gray |
|
Support Raid 0, 1, 5,
10 |
|
Supports Intel Smart
Response Technology*2 |
|
Intel Optane Memory
Ready *3 |
|
|
LAN
|
Intel I219V, 1 x
Gigabit LAN Controller(s) |
|
ASUS Turbo LAN
Utility |
|
|
Audio
|
Realtek ALC887
8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
|
- Supports :
Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking |
|
|
Audio
Feature |
- LED-illuminated
design - Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace
path. |
|
- Audio Shielding:
Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced
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 fidelity |
|
|
USB Ports
|
|
ASMedia USB 3.1
controller |
2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2
at back panel, +teal blue, Type-A) |
Intel Z270
Chipset |
8 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4
at back panel, +blue, 4 at mid-board) |
Intel Z270
Chipset |
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2
at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) |
|
|
Special Features
|
|
TUF
Features |
|
TUF ENGINE! Power
Design |
- 4 +2 Digital Phase
Power Design |
|
- TUF Components
(Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by
military-standard) |
|
|
Ultimate COOL!
Thermal Solution |
- Thermal Radar
Core+ |
|
|
Safe & Stable!
Guardian Angel |
- TUF ESD Guards
2 |
|
- TUF
LANGuard |
|
|
ASUS Exclusive
Features |
-
MemOK! |
|
- AI Suite
3 |
|
- Ai
Charger |
|
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ
Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface |
|
File
Transfer |
|
- Cloud
GO! |
|
- File
Transfer |
|
|
ASUS EZ
DIY |
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS
3 |
|
- ASUS EZ Flash
3 |
|
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ
Mode |
|
- Multi-language
BIOS |
|
|
ASUS
Q-Design |
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU,
DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) |
|
- ASUS
Q-Slot |
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- ASUS
Q-DIMM |
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- ASUS
Q-Connector |
|
|
Overclocking
Protection |
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU
Parameter Recall) |
|
Turbo
APP |
|
M.2 Onboard(The
latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer
speeds) |
|
|
Back I/O Ports
|
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse
combo port(s) |
|
1 x
DVI-D |
|
1 x
HDMI |
|
1 x LAN (RJ45)
port(s) |
|
2 x USB 3.1 (teal
blue) |
|
4 x USB 3.0
(blue) |
|
2 x USB
2.0 |
|
1 x Optical S/PDIF
out |
|
5 x Audio
jack(s) |
|
|
Internal I/O Ports
|
2 x USB 3.0
connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s)
(19-pin) |
|
2 x USB 2.0
connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) |
|
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M
Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4
PCIE mode) |
|
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M
Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode
only) |
|
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
connector(s) |
|
1 x CPU Fan
connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) |
|
2 x Chassis Fan
connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin) |
|
1 x S/PDIF out
header(s) |
|
1 x 24-pin EATX Power
connector(s) |
|
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power
connector(s) |
|
1 x Front panel audio
connector(s) (AAFP) |
|
1 x MemOK!
button(s) |
|
1 x Clear CMOS
jumper(s) |
|
1 x 14-1 pin TPM
connector |
|
1 x System panel
connector |
|
1 x COM port
header |
|
1 x AIO PUMP
Header |
|
|
Accessories
|
User's
manual |
|
2 x SATA 6Gb/s
cable(s) |
|
1 x M.2 Screw
Package |
|
1 x SLI HB
BRIDGE(2-WAY-M) |
|
1 x Q-connector(s) (1
in 1) |
|
1 x TUF Certification
card(s) |
|
1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty
manual(s) (by region) |
|
1 x TUF Inside
sticker(s)(white) |
|
1 x
SCD |
|
|
BIOS
|
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 Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) memory information |
|
|
Operating System
|
Windows 10
64-bit |
|
Windows 8.1 64-bit
*4 |
|
Windows 7 32-bit
*4 |
|
Windows 7 64-bit
*4 |
|
|
Form Factor
|
ATX Form
Factor |
|
12.0 inch x 9.2 inch (
30.5 cm x 23.4 cm ) |
|
|
Note
|
1.When a device in SATA
mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be
used. |
|
2.These functions will
work depending on the CPU installed. |
|
3.Intel Optane
Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel processors.
Before using Intel Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated
your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support
website. |
|
4.Windows 8.1 64-bit
and Windows 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel
Processors |