ROG STRIX
B360-F
GAMING
BIOS Manual
Motherboard
E14176
First Edition
May 2018
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Contents
1.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................... 4
1.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Advanced Mode ............................................................................. 6
1.2.2 EZ Mode......................................................................................... 9
1.2.3 QFan Control................................................................................ 10
1.3 My Favorites ................................................................................................ 12
1.4 Main menu ................................................................................................... 14
1.5 Ai Tweaker menu ......................................................................................... 16
1.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................... 31
1.6.1 Platform Misc Conguration ......................................................... 32
1.6.2 CPU Conguration ....................................................................... 33
1.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ................................................ 35
1.6.4 PCH Conguration ....................................................................... 37
1.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration.......................................................... 37
1.6.6 PCH-FW Conguration ................................................................ 39
1.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................... 39
1.6.8 APM Conguration ....................................................................... 41
1.6.9 USB Conguration ....................................................................... 42
1.6.10 Network Stack Conguration........................................................ 44
1.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information .................................................... 44
1.6.12 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (7) I219-V - 88:88:88:88:87:88 ...... 45
1.7 Monitor menu .............................................................................................. 46
1.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................... 54
1.9 Tool menu .................................................................................................... 59
1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................... 59
1.9.2 Secure Erase ............................................................................... 60
1.9.3 ASUS User Prole........................................................................ 61
1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ................................................................ 62
1.9.5 Graphics Card Information ........................................................... 62
1.10 Exit menu ..................................................................................................... 63
1.11 Updating BIOS ............................................................................................. 64
1.11.1 EZ Update .................................................................................... 64
1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ......................................................................... 65
1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ............................................................. 67
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BIOS Setup
1.1 Knowing BIOS
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI
architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-
only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. You can easily
navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specied.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot
device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In
normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure
optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:
• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you
to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly
recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service
personnel.
• When downloading or updating the BIOS le, rename it as SB360FG.CAP for this
motherboard.
• BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please
refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options.
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1.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen
include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test
(POST). If you do not press <Delete> or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.
After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 1.10 Exit
menu for details.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Jumpers in your user manual
for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
• The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey.
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1.2.1 Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure
the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.
Configuration fields
Pop-up Menu
Menu bar
Language
MyFavorite(F3)
Qfan Control(F6)
AURA ON/OFF(F4)Search(F9)
Scroll bar
Menu items
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General help
Last modified settings
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Go back to EZ Mode
Displays a quick overview
Hot Keys
Search on the FAQ
of the system status
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
My Favorites
Main
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Exit
For saving the frequently-used system settings and conguration.
For changing the basic system conguration
For changing the overclocking settings
For changing the advanced system settings
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
the fan settings.
For changing the system boot conguration
For conguring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the
menu bar have their respective menu items.
Submenu items
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Language
This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS.
Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen.
My Favorites(F3)
This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu.
Refer to section 1.3 My Favorites for more information.
Q-Fan Control(F6)
This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to
manually tweak the fans to your desired settings.
Refer to section 1.2.3 QFan Control for more information.
Search (F9)
This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to
nd the related item listing.
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AURA (F4)
This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off.
[ON] All AURA effects will be enabled. (Default mode)
[OFF] All AURA effects will be disabled.
[Stealth Mode] Functional LEDs (Q-Code and HDD_LED) and all AURA effects will be
disabled.
Search on FAQ
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile
device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also
scan the following QR code:
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t
on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display
the other items on the screen.
General help
At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use <F12> key
to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Configuration fields
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-congurable.
A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Hot keys
This button contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation
keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Last Modified button
This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup.
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1.2.2 EZ Mode
The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to
select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access
the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the <F7> hotkey for the advanced
BIOS settings.
To switch from Advanced Mode to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the <F7> hotkey.
Selects the display language
Displays a quick overview
of the system status
Enables or disables Intel Rapid
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click
the button to manually tune the fans
of the BIOS setup program
Storage Technology
Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4)
Loads optimized
default settings
Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes
Saves the changes
and resets the system
Click to go to Advanced mode
Click to display boot devices
Selects the boot device priority
Search on the FAQ
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
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1.2.3 QFan Control
The QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of
your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be
configured
Select a profile to
apply to your fans
Click to activate
Click to apply the fan setting
Click to undo the
changes
PWM Mode
Click to go back to main menu
Click to activate DC Mode
Select to manually configure
your fans
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Configuring fans manually
Select Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.
Speed points
Select to manually
configure your fans
To congure your fans:
1. Select the fan that you want to congure and to view its current status.
2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed.
3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
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1.3 My Favorites
My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite
BIOS items.
My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by
default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items.
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Adding items to My Favorites
To add BIOS items:
1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from the BIOS screen to open
Setup Tree Map screen.
2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My
Favorites screen.
Main menu panel
Selected shortcut
items
Submenu panel
Delete all favorite
items
Recover to default
favorite items
3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as
favorite from the submenu panel and click
You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items:
• Items with submenu options
• User-managed items such as language and boot order
• Conguration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date.
or press <Enter> on your keyboard.
4. Click Exit (ESC) or press <Esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen.
5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items.
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1.4 Main menu
The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup
program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and
allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section Jumpers in your user manual for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper.
• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not
Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
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Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only
selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Re-type to conrm the password then select OK.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Re-type to conrm the password then select OK.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but leave other elds blank then select OK to continue. After you clear the
password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed].
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default [Not Installed]. After you set
a password, this item shows [Installed].
To set a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Re-type to conrm the password then select OK.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Re-type to conrm the password then select OK.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but
leave other elds blank then select OK to continue. After you clear the password, the User
Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed].
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1.5 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to display other BIOS items.
Ai Overclock Tuner
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
frequency. Conguration options:
[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole
(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proles supported by your
memory modules for optimizing the system performance.
The [X.M.P.] conguration option appears only when you install memory modules
supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole(X.M.P.) Technology.
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The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [XMP].
XMP
This item allows you to select your eXtreme Memory Prole (XMP). Each prole has its
own DRAM frequency, timing and voltage.
CPU Power Enhancement
This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU power enhancement.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
CPU Core Ratio
This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to
all cores.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [By Core Usage]
When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Sync All Cores] or [By Core Usage], the following
item appears.
1-Core Ratio Limit
Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core
Ratio Limit.
When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [By Core Usage], the following items appears.
2-Core Ratio Limit
Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 3-core
ratio limit.
If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
3-Core Ratio Limit
Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 4-core
ratio limit.
If you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core
Ratio Limit to [Auto].
4-Core Ratio Limit
Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 4-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the 5-core
ratio limit.
If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio
Limit, and 3-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
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5-Core Ratio Limit
Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 5-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the 6-core
ratio limit.
If you assign a value for 5-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio
Limit, 3-Core Ratio Limit, and 4-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
6-Core Ratio Limit
Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually
assign a 6-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the 5-core
ratio limit.
If you assign a value for 6-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio
Limit, 3-Core Ratio Limit, 4-Core Ratio Limit, and 5-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
DRAM Odd Ratio Mode
This item allows you to enable or disable availability of odd DRAM ratios for improved
granularity.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM Frequency
This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The congurable options vary
with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized
setting.
Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-8533MHz]
Power-saving & Performance Mode
This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The congurable options vary
with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized
setting.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Max Power-Saving Mode] [Performance mode]
DRAM Timing Control
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the
keyboard and press the <Enter> key.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
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Primary Timings
DRAM CAS# Latency
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]
DRAM Command Rate
Conguration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] [3N] [N:1]
Secondary Timings
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay S
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM REF Cycle Time
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [1023]
DRAM Refresh Interval
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [65535]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM READ to PRE Time
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay S
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] – [15]
DRAM Write Latency
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
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Skew Control
ODT RTT WR (CHA)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120
DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] [255 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT RTT PARK (CHA)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK]
[40 DRAM CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM
CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT RTT NOM (CHA)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK]
[40 DRAM CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM
CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT RTT WR (CHB)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120
DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] [255 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT RTT PARK (CHB)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK]
[40 DRAM CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM
CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT RTT NOM (CHB)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK]
[40 DRAM CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM
CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK]
ODT_READ_DURATION
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [7]
ODT_READ_DELAY
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [7]
ODT_WRITE_DURATION
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [7]
ODT_WRITE_DELAY
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [7]
Data Rising Slope
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Data Rising Slope Offset
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Cmd Rising Slope
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Cmd Rising Slope Offset
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Ctl Rising Slope
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Ctl Rising Slope Offset
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]
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Clk Rising Slope
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Clk Rising Slope Offset
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Data Falling Slope
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Data Falling Slope Offset
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Cmd Falling Slope
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Cmd Falling Slope Offset
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Ctl Falling Slope
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Ctl Falling Slope Offset
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]
Clk Falling Slope
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
Clk Falling Slope Offset
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]
RTL IOL Control
DRAM RTL INIT Value
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
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DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1)
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
IO Latency offset
CHA IO_Latency_offset
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
CHB IO_Latency_offset
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
IO Latency RFR delay
CHA RFR delay
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
CHB RFR delay
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
Memory Training Algorithms
Early Command Training
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SenseAmp Offset Training
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Early ReadMPR Timing Centering 2D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Read MPR Training
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Receive Enable Training
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Jedec Write Leveling
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Early Write Time Centering 2D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Early Read Time Centering 2D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Write Timing Centering 1D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Write Voltage Centering 1D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Read Timing Centering 1D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DIMM ODT Training*
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set DIMM ODT Training* to [Enabled].
Max RTT_WR
Conguration options: [ODT Off] [120 Ohms]
DIMM RON Training*
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Write Drive Strength/Equalization 2D*
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Write Slew Rate Training*
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Read ODT Training*
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Read Equalization Training*
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Read Amplifier Training*
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Write Timing Centering 2D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Read Timing Centering 2D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Command Voltage Centering
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Write Voltage Centering 2D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Read Voltage Centering 2D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Late Command Training
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Round Trip Latency
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turn Around Timing Training
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Rank Margin Tool
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Memory Test
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DIMM SPD Alias Test
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Receive Enable Centering 1D
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Retrain Margin Check
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Write Drive Strength Up/Dn independently
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Third Timings
tRDRD_sg
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDRD_dg
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDWR_sg
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDWR_dg
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRWR_sg
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRWR_dg
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRRD_sg
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
tWRRD_dg
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDRD_dr
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDRD_dd
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
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tRDWR_dr
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tRDWR_dd
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRWR_dr
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRWR_dd
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRRD_dr
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
tWRRD_dd
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
TWRPRE
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
TRDPRE
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]
tREFIX9
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]
OREF_RI
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] – [255]
Misc.
MRC Fast Boot
Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM CLK Period
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [58]
Memory Scrambler
Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Channel A DIMM Control
Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots.
Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMs] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1]
[Disable Both DIMMs]
Channel B DIMM Control
Allows you to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots.
Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMs] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1]
[Disable Both DIMMs]
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MCH Full Check
Enable this item to enhance the stability of your system. Disable this item to enhance
the DRAM overclocking capability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Training Profile
This item allows you to select a DIMM Training Prole.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Standard Prole] [User Prole]
DLLBwEn
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]
SPD Write Disable
This item allows you to enable or disable SPD write disable. For security
recommendations, SPD write disable bit must be set.
Conguration options: [TRUE] [FALSE]
DIGI+ VRM
CPU Load-line Calibration
Load-line is dened by Intel
working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration
could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU
and VRM thermal conditions. Select from levels 1 to 7 to adjust the load-line slope.
Conguration options [Auto] [Default] [Level 1] - [Level 7]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
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specication and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU
CPU Current Capability
This item allows you to set the shut off current limit for external voltage regulator. A
higher setting will allow the voltage regulator to supply more current while a lower
setting will cause the voltage regulator to shut off the system when the supplied current
is higher than the set value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [100%] [140%]
Congure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
CPU VRM Switching Frequency
This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal
production. Select [Manual] to congure a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
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The following item appears only when you set CPU VRM Switching Frequency to
[Manual].
Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz)
This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range
from 250 KHz to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.
Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
CPU Power Duty Control
This item allows you to set the duty cycle of each VRM phase based upon current and/
or temperature.
[T.Probe] Sets the buck controller to balance VRM FET temperatures.
[Extreme] Sets the buck controller to balance per phase current.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Power Phase Control
This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
[Auto] Automatically set the phase control mode.
[Standard] The phase control will be based on the CPU command.
[Extreme] Set to the full phase mode.
DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
CPU VRM Thermal Control
Disable this item to increase the temperature limit of the CPU VRM.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)
Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores
frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat
production.
Turbo Mode
Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating
frequency when it is below power, current and specication limit.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Turbo Mode Parameters
The following items appear only when you set Turbo Mode to [Enabled].
Long Duration Package Power Limit
As know as the power limit 1 in Watts. The default value will be the TDP
(thermal design power). The turbo ratio can be maintained for a duration to
exceed the TDP for the maximum system performance.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095]
Package Power Time Window
As know as the power limit 1 in seconds. The value indicates the
maintained duration for the turbo ratio to exceed TDP (thermal design
power).
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]
Short Duration Package Power Limit
Also know as the power limit 2 in Watts. It is the second power limit to
provide a rapid protection when the package power exceed power limit
1. The default setting is 1.25 times the power limit 1. According to Intel,
the platform must be capable of supporting the duration for up to 10 msec
when the turbo ratio exceeds the power limit 2. The ASUS motherboards
can support the duration for a longer time.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095]
IA AC Load Line
This item allows you to set the AC loadline dened in 1/100 mOhms. Use the <+> and
<-> keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49]
IA DC Load Line
This item allows you to set the DC loadline dened in 1/100 mOhms. Use the <+> and
<-> keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49]
CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max.
This item allows you to congure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power
throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50]
Min. CPU Cache Ratio
This item allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the <+> and <-> keys
to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [8] - [40]
Max. CPU Cache Ratio
This item allows you to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the <+> and <->
keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [8] - [40]
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CPU Core/Cache Voltage
Congures the mode of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]
The following item appears only when you set CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Manual
Mode].
CPU Core Voltage Override
Allows you to congure the CPU Core voltage. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700]
The following items appear only when you set CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode].
Offset Mode Sign
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Core Voltage Offset
This item allows you to congure the CPU core voltage offset value. Use the <+> and
<-> keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [-0.635] - [+0.635]
DRAM Voltage
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.000] - [1.800]
CPU System Agent/CPU VCCIO Voltage
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.700] - [1.15]
PCH Core Voltage
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.050] - [1.150]
Internal PLL Voltage
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.900] - [1.845]
DRAM REF Voltage Control
DRAM CTRL REF Voltage
Congures the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines. The reference voltage will
be the DRAM voltage times the congured value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.39500] - [0.63000]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB
Congures the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines of channel B. The reference
voltage will be the DRAM voltage times the congured value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.39500] - [0.63000]
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DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM0 Rank0 BL0-7
Congures the DRAM Data REF Voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM0 Rank1 BL0-7
Congures the DRAM Data REF Voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM1 Rank0 BL0-7
Congures the DRAM Data REF Voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM1 Rank1 BL0-7
Congures the DRAM Data REF Voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM0 Rank0 BL0-7
Congures the DRAM Data REF Voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM0 Rank1 BL0-7
Congures the DRAM Data REF Voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank0 BL0-7
Congures the DRAM Data REF Voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank1 BL0-7
Congures the DRAM Data REF Voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]
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1.6 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values
can cause the system to malfunction.
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1.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express.
PCI Express Native Power Management
This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM
operations in the operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set PCI Express Native Power Management
to [Enabled].
Native ASPM
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
PCH - PCI Express
PCH DMI ASPM
This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB
(NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the DMI Link.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASPM
This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto]
L1 Substates
This item allows you to select the PCI Express L1 Substates settings.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [L1.1] [L1.1 & L1.2]
PCI Express Clock Gating
This item allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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SA - PCI Express
DMI Link ASPM Control
This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH
(platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must
be enabled for the ASPM to take effect.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [L0sL1]
PEG - ASPM
This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS
optimized energy saving prole.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1]
1.6.2 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.
Software Guard Extensions (SGX)
This item allows you to enable or disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX).
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled]
Tcc Offset Time Window
This item allows you to set the TCC Offset Time Window for Running Average Temperature
Limit (RATL) feature. RATL allows setting an average max thermal temperature.
Temperatures within the time window can get higher than the temperature threshold but only
the average is used to cause frequency clipping.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec]
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Hardware Prefetcher
This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the
DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology
When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores
This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor
package.
Conguration options: [All] [1] - [5]
CPU Power Management Configuration
This item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)
This item allows more than two frequency to be supported.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology
This item allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support.
When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode
This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature
specication limit.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C-states
This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU C-states to [Enabled].
Enhanced C-States
When enabled, CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter
C-State.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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CPU C6 Report
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the
operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C7 Report
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the
operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
CPU C8 Report
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C8 report to the
operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C9 Report
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C9 report to the
operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C10 Report
This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C10 report to the
operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Package C State Limit
This item allows you to set the C-state limit for the CPU package.
Conguration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [C9] [C10]
[Cpu Default] [Auto]
CFG Lock
This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
1.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor.
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VT-d
Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Above 4G Decoding
Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address
space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
This function is only enabled under a 64-bit operating system.
Memory Configuration
Memory Remap
Allows you to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Graphics Configuration
Primary Display
This item allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe devices.
Conguration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE]
iGPU Multi-Monitor
This item allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. The iGPU shared system
memory size is xed 64 MB.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DVMT Pre-Allocated
This item allows you to select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size
used by the Internal Graphics Device.
Conguration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M]
[320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]
RC6(Render standby)
This item allows you to enable render standby support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DMI/OPI Configuration
This item allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) functions.
DMI Max Link Speed
This item allows you to set DMI speed.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
PEG Port Configuration
This item allows you to congure the PEG Port settings.
PCIEX16_1 Link Speed
This item allows you to congure the PCIEx16_1 slot.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
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1.6.4 PCH Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed.
PCI Express Configuration
This item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots.
PCIe Speed
This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
IOAPIC 24-119 Entries
Allows you to enable or disable IOAPIC 24-119 Entries. IRQ24-119 may be used by PCH
devices. Disabling those interrupts may cause certain device failures.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
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SATA Controller(s)
This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled].
SATA Mode Selection
This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to
[ Intel RST With Intel
Optane System
Acceleration]
use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI
allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial
ATA features that increases storage performance on random
workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order
of commands.
Set to [Intel RST With Intel Optane System Acceleration] when
you want to enable the Intel Optane System Acceleration.
Aggressive LPM support
This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving
conditions. When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SMART Self Test
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that
shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the
hard disks.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_6(Gray)
SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_6(Gray)
This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hot Plug
These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows
you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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1.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration
This item allows you to congure the rmware TPM.
TPM Device Selection
Allows you to select the TPM device.
Conguration options: [dTPM] [PTT]
When [dTPM] is selected, PTT/dTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost.
1.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and congure onboard
devices.
HD Audio
This item allows you to use the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The following item appears only when you set HD Audio to [Enabled].
DVI Port Audio
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel LAN Controller
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) LAN controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled].
Intel LAN PXE Option ROM
This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option Rom of the Intel LAN
controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5)
This option allows you to enable or disable USB power when your PC is in the S5 state.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIEX16_2, PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2 switch
[Auto Mode] PCIEX16_1 will run at x16, PCIEX16_2 will run at x4, both PCIEX1_1
[x4 mode] PCIEX16_1 will run at x16, PCIEX16_2 will run at x4, both PCIEX1_1 and
and PCIEX1_2 will be disabled by default. If an x1 device is inserted in
PCIEX1_1 or PCIEX1_2 slots, it will auto-detect and PCIEX16_2 will run at
x2.
PCIEX1_2 will always be disabled.
M.2_1, PCIEX1_4 switch
[Auto Mode] M.2_1 will run at x2, PCIEX1_4 will be disabled by default. If an x1 device
[x2 mode] M.2_1 will run at x2, PCIEX1_4 will always be disabled.
is inserted in PCIEX1_4 slot, it will auto-detect and M.2_1 will run at x1.
M.2_1 Configuration
[Auto] Auto-detects the M.2 device mode. If a SATA device is detected,
[SATA mode] Only supports M.2 SATA devices. Please note that SATA6G_2 port cannot
[PCIE mode] Only supports M.2 PCIE devices.
SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
be used in this mode.
LED lighting
When system is in working state
This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the
working state.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
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When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states
This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the
sleep, hibernate or soft off states.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
Serial Port Configuration
Serial Port
Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [On].
Change Settings
Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]
1.6.8 APM Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings.
ErP Ready
This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for
ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)]
CEC Ready
Enabling this item allows your system to comply with CEC (California Energy Commission)
regulations and save more power under S0 state.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Restore AC Power Loss
This item allows your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power
loss. When setting your system to [Last State], it goes to the previous state before the AC
power loss.
Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
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Power On By PCI-E/PCI
This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN
controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By Ring
[Disabled] Disables the Ring devices to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables the Ring devices to generate a wake event.
Power On By RTC
This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake
event and congure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours,
minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
1.6.9 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is
detected, the item shows None.
Legacy USB Support
[Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems.
[Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be
[Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup.
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XHCI Hand-off
This item is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface)
support by XHCI drivers in operating systems.
[Disabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with XHCI support.
[Enabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for operating systems without XHCI support.
USB Single Port Control
This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.
Refer to section Motherboard layout in your motherboard user manual for the location of
the USB ports.
U31G2_3
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
U31G2_4
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB_5
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB_6
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
U31G1_5
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
U31G1_6
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB9
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB10
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB11
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB14
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
U31G2_C12
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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1.6.10 Network Stack Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to congure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support.
Network stack
This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.
Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable]
The following item appears only when you set Network Stack to [Enabled].
Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support
This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
1.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information
This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices.
NVM Express devices do not support SMART information.
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1.6.12 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (7) I219-V 88:88:88:88:87:88
This menu allows you to congure the Gigabit Ethernet device parameters.
PORT CONFIGURATION MENU
NIC Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to congure the network device port.
Link Speed
This item allows you to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol.
Conguration options: [Auto Negotiated] [10 Mbps Half] [10 Mbps Full] [100 Mbps Half]
[100 Mbp Full]
Wake On LAN
Enabling this item allows the server to be powered on using an in-band magic packet.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Blink LEDs
This item allows you to identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED.
Conguration options: [0] - [15]
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1.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, T_Sensor Temperature, EXT_
Sensor1-3 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard,
T_Sensor, and EXT_Sensor1-3 temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display
the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed, CPU Optional Fan Speed, Chassis Fan 1-2 Speed, M.2 Fan
Speed, Extension Fan 1-3 Speed, AIO PUMP Speed [xxxx RPM]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, CPU optional
fan, chassis fan, M.2 fan, extension fan, and AIO pump speed in rotations per minute (RPM).
If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select [Ignore] if you do
not wish to display the detected speed.
CPU Core Voltage, CPU Graphics Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V
Voltage, PCH Core Voltage, CPU System Agent/CPU VCCIO Voltage, DRAM
Voltage [x.xxxx V]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item.
Q-fan Configuration
Q-fan Tuning
Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and congure the minimum
duty cycle for each fan.
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CPU Q-Fan Control
This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode.
[Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches
the control modes.
[PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin
CPU fan.
[DC Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU
fan.
[Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan Control.
The following items appear only when you set CPU Q-Fan Control to [Auto], [PWM
Mode], and [DC Mode].
CPU Fan Step Up
This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step up.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec]
[8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec]
CPU Fan Step Down
This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step down.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec]
[8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec]
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit
This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU
temperature.
[Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
[Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
[Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature.
The CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the CPU
temperature is higher than the limit.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle.
When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will
operate at the maximum duty cycle.
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CPU Middle Temperature
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU middle temperature.
CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle.
CPU Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
The CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the CPU
temperature is lower than the limit.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle.
When the CPU temperature is lower than the lower limit, the CPU fan will
operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan(s) Configuration
Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Control
This item allows you to set the chassis fan operating mode.
[Auto] Detects the type of chassis fan installed and automatically switches
the control modes.
[PWM Mode] Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for
4-pin chassis fan.
[DC Mode] Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for
3-pin chassis fan.
[Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan control.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Q-Fan Source
The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
Conguration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [T_SENSOR] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_
Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources]
• For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to one of these connectors, then
tape the other end on a critical component to control its temperature.
• For Multiple Sources, select up to three temperature sources and the fan will
automatically change based on the highest temperature.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Step Up
This item allows you to set the value of the chassis fan step up.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec]
[153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec]
Chassis Fan 1-2 Step Down
This item allows you to set the value of the chassis fan step down.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec]
[153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec]
Chassis Fan 1-2 Fan Speed Low Limit
This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
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Chassis Fan 1-2 Profile
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust
depending on the chassis temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan
operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1-2 Profile to [Manual].
Chassis Fan 1-2 Upper Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis Fan 1-2
temperature. The Chassis Fan 1-2 will operate at the maximum duty cycle
when the temperature source is higher than the limit.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Max. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum Chassis Fan 1-2 duty
cycle. When the temperature source reaches the upper limit, the Chassis
Fan 1-2 will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Middle Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the Chassis Fan 1-2
temperature.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Middle. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the Chassis Fan 1-2 middle duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the Chassis Fan 1-2
temperature. The Chassis Fan 1-2 will operate at the minimum duty cycle
when the temperature source is lower than the limit.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1-2 duty cycle.
When the temperature source is under the limit, the Chassis Fan 1-2 will
operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Ext. Fan(s) Configuration
An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to congure these items.
Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Control
[Disabled] Disable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control feature.
[DC mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin
extension fan.
[PWM mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin
extension fan.
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Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Source
The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
Conguration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [T_SENSOR] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_
Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources]
• For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to one of these connectors, then
tape the other end on a critical component to control its temperature.
• For Multiple Sources, select up to three temperature sources and the fan will
automatically change based on the highest temperature.
Extension Fan 1-3 Fan Speed Low Limit
This item allows you to disable or set the extension fan warning speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
Extension Fan 1-3 Profile
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the extension fan.
[Standard] Set to make the extension fan adjust automatically depending on the
CPU temperature.
[Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet extension fan operation.
[Turbo] Set to achieve maximum extension fan speed.
[Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set Extension Fan Profile to [Manual].
Extension Fan 1-3 Upper Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the extension fan
temperature. The extension fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle
when the temperature source is higher than the limit.
Extension Fan 1-3 Max. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum extension fan duty cycle.
When the temperature source reaches the upper limit, the extension fan
will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Extension Fan 1-3 Middle Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the extension fan
temperature.
Extension Fan 1-3 Middle. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the extension fan middle duty cycle.
Extension Fan 1-3 Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the extension fan
temperature. The extension fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle
when the temperature source is lower than the limit.
Extension Fan 1-3 Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum extension fan duty cycle.
When the temperature source is under the limit, the extension fan will
operate at the minimum duty cycle.
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M.2 Fan Q-Fan Control
This item allows you to set the M.2 Fan operating mode.
[Auto] Detects the type of M.2 Fan installed and automatically switches
the control modes.
[PWM Mode] Enables the M.2 Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin M.2
Fan.
[DC Mode] Enables the M.2 Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin M.2
Fan.
[Disabled] Disables the M.2 Fan Control.
M.2 Fan Q-Fan Source
The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
Conguration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [T_SENSOR] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_
Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources]
• For EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to one of these connectors, then
tape the other end on a critical component to control its temperature.
• For Multiple Sources, select up to three temperature sources and the fan will
automatically change based on the highest temperature.
M.2 Fan Step Up
This item allows you to set the value of the M.2 fan step up.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec]
[153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec]
M.2 Fan Step Down
This item allows you to set the value of the M.2 fan step down.
Conguration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec]
[153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec]
M.2 Fan Speed Low Limit
This item allows you to disable or set the M.2 fan warning speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
M.2 Fan Profile
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the M.2 Fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust
depending on the chassis temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan
operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
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The following items appear only when you set M.2 Fan Profile to [Manual].
M.2 Fan Upper Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the M.2 Fan
temperature. The M.2 Fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the
temperature source is higher than the limit.
M.2 Fan Max. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum M.2 Fan duty cycle. When
the temperature source reaches the upper limit, the M.2 Fan will operate at
the maximum duty cycle.
M.2 Fan Middle Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the M.2 Fan
temperature.
M.2 Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the M.2 Fan middle duty cycle.
M.2 Fan Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the M.2 Fan
temperature. The M.2 Fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the
temperature source is lower than the limit.
M.2 Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum M.2 Fan duty cycle. When
the temperature source is under the limit, the M.2 Fan will operate at the
minimum duty cycle.
AIO PUMP Control
[Disabled] Disable the AIO Pump control feature.
[Auto] Detects the type of AIO Pump installed and automatically
switches the control modes.
[DC mode] Enable the AIO Pump control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan.
[PWM mode] Enable the AIO Pump control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan.
The following items appear only when you set AIO PUMP Control to [Auto], [DC mode]
or [PWM mode].
PUMP Fan Q-Fan Source
The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature
source.
Conguration options: [CPU] [T_SENSOR] [Multiple Sources]
For Multiple Sources, select up to three temperature sources and the fan will automatically
change based on the highest temperature.
AIO Pump Upper Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the AIO Pump
temperature.
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AIO Pump Max. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum AIO Pump duty cycle.
When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the AIO Pump will
operate at the maximum duty cycle.
AIO Pump Middle Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the AIO Pump
temperature.
AIO Pump Middle. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum AIO Pump duty cycle.
When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the AIO Pump will
operate at the maximum duty cycle.
AIO Pump Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the AIO Pump
temperature. The AIO Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle when
the temperature is lower than the limit.
AIO Pump Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum AIO Pump duty cycle.
When the CPU temperature is under the limit, the AIO Pump will operate at
the minimum duty cycle.
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1.8 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Above 4G Decoding
Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address
space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Configuration
Boot Logo Display
[Auto] Sets the boot logo to display during POST.
[Full Screen] Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST.
[Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during POST.
The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full
Screen].
Post Delay Time
This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to
easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time
during normal boot.
Conguration options: [0 sec] - [10 sec]
This feature only works when set under normal boot.
The following item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled].
Post Report
This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time.
Conguration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]
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Bootup NumLock State
This item allows you to select the state of the keyboard NumLock.
Conguration options: [On] [Off]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error
This item allows your system to wait for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Option ROM Messages
[Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST.
[Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST.
Interrupt 19 Capture
[Enabled] Execute the trap right away.
[Disabled] Execute the trap during legacy boot.
Setup Mode
[Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST.
[EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST.
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
This item allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully
support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.
Launch CSM
[Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI
driver add-on devices or the Windows
[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices
or the Windows
®
UEFI mode.
®
UEFI mode.
The following items appear only when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Device Control
This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.
Conguration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only]
[UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices
This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to
launch.
Conguration options: [Ignore] []UEFI only] [Legacy only]
Boot from Storage Devices
This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to
launch.
Conguration options: [Ignore] []UEFI only] [Legacy only]
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Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices
This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that
you want to launch.
Conguration options: [Ignore] []UEFI only] [Legacy only]
Secure Boot
This item allows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to
protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS Type
[Windows UEFI
Mode]
[Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows
Key Management
Install Default Secure Boot keys
This item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key
(PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures
(dbx). When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, the PK state will change from
Unloaded mode to loaded mode.
Clear Secure Boot keys
This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows
you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
Save all Secure Boot variables
This item allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage device.
PK Management
The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any permissible changes.
The system veries the PK before your system enters the OS.
Save to file
This item allows you to save the PK to a USB storage device.
Set New key
This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage
device.
Delete key
This item allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is
deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active.
Conguration options: [Yes] [No]
This item allows you to select your installed operating system.
Execute the Microsoft
®
Secure Boot check. Only select
this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other
Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS.
®
nonUEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows®
UEFI mode.
The PK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
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KEK Management
The Key Exchange Keys (KEK) manages the Signature database (db) and Forbidden
Signature database (dbx).
Key Exchange Keys (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).
Save to file
This item allows you to save the KEK to a USB storage device.
Set New key
This item allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage
device.
Append Key
This item allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for
an additional db and dbx loaded management.
Delete key
This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system.
Conguration options: [Yes] [No]
The KEK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
DB Management
The Authorized Signatures (db) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications,
operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer.
Save to file
This item allows you to save the db to a USB storage device.
Set New key
This item allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage
device.
Append Key
This item allows you to load the additional db from a storage device for an
additional db and dbx loaded management.
Delete key
This item allows you to delete the db le from your system.
Conguration options: [Yes] [No]
The db le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
DBX Management
The Forbidden Signature database (dbx) lists the forbidden images of db items that are
no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
Save to file
This item allows you to save the dbx to a USB storage device.
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Set New key
This item allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage
device.
Append Key
This item allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device for an
additional db and dbx loaded management.
Delete key
This item allows you to delete the dbx le from your system.
Conguration options: [Yes] [No]
The dbx le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
Fast Boot
[Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.
[Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.
The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled].
Next Boot after AC Power Loss
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.
[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
• To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows® 8 not
supported).
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
Boot Override
These item displays the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the
screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
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1.9 Tool menu
The Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Setup Animator
This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility
This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press
<Enter> to conrm your choice.
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1.9.2 Secure Erase
SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing.
Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance
levels.
Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click
Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI.
To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.
Secure Erase is only supported on selected SATA SSDs, and cannot erase NVMe storage
devices.
• The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size.
Do not turn off the system during the process.
• Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel
SATA ports, refer to section Motherboard layout in your motherboard user manual.
Displays the
available SSDs
Status definition:
• Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards
drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting. If the
drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed
with the Secure Erase.
• Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or
was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password
dened by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with
Secure Erase.
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1.9.3 ASUS User Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
Load from Profile
This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the
prole number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the
system boot failure!
• We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/
CPU conguration and BIOS version.
Profile Name
This item allows you to key in a prole name.
Save to Profile
This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a
prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive
This item allows you to load or save prole from your USB drive, load and save prole to your
USB drive.
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1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information
This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.
1.9.5 Graphics Card Information
This item displays the information and recommended conguration for the PCIE slots that the
graphics card is installed in your system.
This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards.
GPU Post
This item displays the information and recommended conguration for the PCIE slots that the
graphics card is installed in your system.
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1.10 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit
menu.
Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears.
Select OK to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes and Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to
discard changes and exit.
Launch EFI Shell from USB drives
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available lesystem devices.
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1.11 Updating BIOS
The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system
stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If
there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the
instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary.
Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
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1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows
2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB ash drive.
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a
USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.
1.11.1 EZ Update
The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows
environment.
• EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP
(Internet Service Provider).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
environment.
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1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet
without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.
Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local
Internet connection before updating through the Internet.
To update the BIOS by USB:
1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.
2. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.
3. Select via Storage Device(s).
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and
single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for
details.
To update the BIOS by Internet:
1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.
2. Select via Internet.
3. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then
press <Enter>.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.
5. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for
details.
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1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the
BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a
corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains
the BIOS le.
The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le published
on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le, download the le at
https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB ash drive.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash drive
containing the BIOS le to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
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