ASUS P10S WS Service Manual

P10S WS

Motherboard

E11165 First Edition

January 2016

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

P10S WS specifications summary ............................................................................. x

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

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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1

1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features .........................................1-2

1.1.3 Other special features .................................................................1-2

1.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 1-3

1.2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................1-3

1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-4

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-6

1.2.4 System memory ..........................................................................1-7

1.2.5 Expansion slots ...........................................................................1-9

1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-12

1.2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-16

1.2.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-17

1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-23

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

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

2.1.1 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1

2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-3

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................... 2-5

2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-7

2.1.5 ATX power connection ................................................................2-8

2.1.6 SATA device connection .............................................................2-9

2.1.7 Front I/O connector ...................................................................2-10

2.1.8 Expansion card installation .......................................................2-11

2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-12

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-14

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-14

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-16

2.4 Starting up for the first time .................................................................... 2-18

2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-19

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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-3

3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-4

3.2.3 QFan Control...............................................................................3-7

3.3 My Favorites ............................................................................................... 3-9

3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................3-11

3.5 Ai Tweaker menu ......................................................................................3-13

3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-23

3.6.1 CPU Conguration ....................................................................3-24

3.6.2 Platform Misc Conguration ......................................................3-26

3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration .............................................3-28

3.6.4 PCH Conguration ....................................................................3-29

3.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration.......................................................3-30

3.6.6 USB Conguration ....................................................................3-32

3.6.7 Network Stack Conguration.....................................................3-33

3.6.8 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................3-33

3.6.9 APM Conguration ....................................................................3-36

3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 3-37

3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-38

3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-42

3.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 3-47

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................3-47

3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Prole .......................................................3-48

3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information .............................................................3-49

3.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-50

3.11 Updating BIOS .......................................................................................... 3-51

3.11.1 EZ Update ................................................................................. 3-51

3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ...................................................................... 3-52

3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 .......................................................... 3-54

Contents

Chapter 4: Software Support

4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1

4.1.1 Windows

4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-8

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................4-8

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-9

4.3 Software information ............................................................................... 4-10

4.4 AI Suite 3 ................................................................................................... 4-10

4.4.1 Ai Charger+ ...............................................................................4-13

4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost...........................................................................4-14

4.4.3 EZ Update .................................................................................4-15

4.4.4 System Information ...................................................................4-17

4.4.5 Mobo Connect ...........................................................................4-19

4.4.6 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................4-20

4.4.7 Push Notice ...............................................................................4-22

4.5 Audio configurations ............................................................................... 4-25

Chapter 5: RAID Support

5.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................................5-2

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................5-2

5.1.4 Intel

SATA Option ROM Utility ............................................................ 5-3

5.1.5 Creating a RAID set ....................................................................5-4

5.1.6 Deleting a RAID set.....................................................................5-6

5.1.7 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ......................................................5-7

5.1.8 Exiting the Intel

SATA Option ROM utility............................................................. 5-8

5.1.9 Rebuilding the RAID....................................................................5-8

5.1.10 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ........................ 5-10

5.2 Intel

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ...................... 5-11

5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ..................................................................5-12

5.2.2 Changing a Volume Type..........................................................5-14

5.2.3 Deleting a volume .....................................................................5-15

5.2.4 Preferences ............................................................................... 5-16

7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series .......................... 4-1

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support

6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ............................................................... 6-1

6.1.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 6-1

6.1.2 Before you begin .........................................................................6-1

6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................6-2

6.1.4 Installing the device drivers .........................................................6-4

6.1.5 Enabling the AMD

CrossFireX™ technology ............................. 6-4

Appendix

P10S WS block diagram ......................................................................................... A-1

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-2

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-6

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

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

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

3. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

4. Chapter 4: Software Support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.

5. Chapter 5: RAID Support

This chapter describes the RAID congurations.

6. Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support

This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple AMD

graphics cards.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS website

The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

CrossFire™

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

P10S WS specifications summary

Xeon® E3-1200 v5 Processor Family

Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors

Pentium™ processors

Celeron™ processors

HD Graphics, InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

VGA

Multi-GPU support

Storage

LAN

USB

LGA1151 socket for Intel

Support Intel

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

Intel

14nm CPU

Turbo Boost Technology

C236 Chipset

4 x DIMM, Max 64GB, DDR4 2133 MHz, ECC/ non-ECC UDIMM

Dual channel architecture

* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List).

PCIEX16_1: PCI-E x16 slot, x16/ x8 Gen3 Link

PCIEX16_2: PCI-E x16 slot, x8 Gen3 Link, switched from PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_3: PCI-E x16 slot, x4 Gen3 Link, from PCH

PCIEX16_4: PCI-E x16 slot, x4 Gen3 Link, from PCH

Integrated Graphics Processor x 1

Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA

- Supports DVI-D with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz

- Supports HDMI with Max resolution 4096 x 2160@60/24 Hz

- Supports DisplayPort with Max resolution 4096 x 2304@60Hz

- Supports VGA with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz

- Supports Intel Video HD Technology, Insider™

- Maximum shared memory of 512MB

Support AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology

Intel

C236 Chipset:

8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports or 6 x SATA 6Gb/s with 2 x M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen3 x1 link, NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242)

RSTe (Windows & Linux, support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)

- Intel

2 x Intel I210 GbE LAN

(Support teaming function)

C236 Chipset

Intel

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

- 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports Type A at front panel, 4 ports Type A at

back panel)

- 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 port at TypeA and 1 port at Type C at back

panel)

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P10S WS specifications summary

Realtek

Audio

ASUS Exclusive Features

Rear Panel I/O Ports

ALC1150 8-channel high denition audio CODEC

- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio

conguration

- Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference

- Audio Amplier to enhance the highest quality sound for

headphone and speakers

- Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural,

and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity

- High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back) & 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support

- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound

- BD audio layer content protection

- DTS Studio Sound

- DTS Connect

- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jackretasking (MIC)

- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O

ASUS DIGI + Power Control: 3+2+1 Phase Power Design

- CPU Power: Digital 3-phase power design

- iGPU Power: Digital 2-phase power design

- DRAM Power: Digital 1-phase power design

ASUS EPU:

- EPU

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash Utility

- 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 port at TypeA, 1 port at Type C)

- 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out

- 1 x HDMI

- 1 x DisplayPort

- 4 x USB 3.0 ports

- 2 x RJ-45 ports

- 1 x DVI-D

- 1 x VGA

- 8-channel Audio I/O ports (6 x Audio jacks)

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Internal I/O Connectors

BIOS features

Manageability

WHQL

Form Factor

- 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (9-pin)

- 1 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)

- 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports

- 2 x M.2 Socket

- 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control

- 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin)

- 1 x CPU fan with PWM control (4-pin)

- 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

- 1 x S/PDIF out header

- 1 x TPM connector

- 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

- 1 x 8-pin EATX12V Power connector

- 1 x 6-pin EATX12V_1 Power connector

- 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector)

- 1 x MemOK! Button

- 1 x Clear CMOS button

- 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button

- 1 x DRCT(Direct Key) connector

- 1 x EPU switch

- 1 x Power-on button

- 1 x COM port header

16 MB Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS

3.0, ACPI 5.0a, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

- Windows Server 2012 R2

- Windows 7 SP1

- Windows 8.1

- Windows 10

Enterprise Linux

- RedHat

- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

- CentOS

- Scientic Linux

- Ubuntu 14

- Fedora

- Windows 8.1/64 bit

- Windows 10/64 bit (TBD)

- Windows 2012 R2 64 bit

- Windows 7 SP1

ATX Form Factor, 12” x 9.6” (305mm x 244mm)

Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items:

User Manual

ASUS P10S WS motherboard User manual Support DVD

8 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x COM port bracket 1 x Q-connector

1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package

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Installation tools and components

Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan

Intel® LGA1151 CPU

PC chassis

Power supply unit

SATA optical disc drive (optional)

SATA hard disk drive

1 bag of screws

Phillips (cross) screwdriver

DIMM

Graphics card

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

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product Introduction

1.1 Special features

1.1.1 Product highlights

LGA1151 socket for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors

This motherboard supports 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express

2.0/3.0 expansion slots.

Intel® C236 Express Chipset

Intel® C236 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA1151 socket for the 6th generation Intel processors. It utilizes the serial point-to-point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system’s performance. It natively supports up to ten USB 3.0 ports, up to eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and up to M.2 Gen 3 X4 support for faster data retrieval.

PCI Express® 3.0

PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.

Dual-Channel DDR4 2133 MHz Support

The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR4 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR4 2133 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications.

Dual PCIe 3.0 X1 M.2 Support

With a 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, dual M.2 sockets provide the exibility to enable top-ight performance (RAID 0) or data redundancy (RAID 1) via SATA mode. It is a perfect

choice for the operating system or application drive.

Complete USB 3.1 integration

This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in for the very fastest USB data transfers — that’s up to 10 Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. The next-generation standard is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you’ll be all set for USB 3.1’s breakneck speeds.

Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® , and Celeron®

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1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features

PCI Express 3.0 for Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

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The motherboard provides PCI Express x16 slots for Quad-GPU AMD CrossFireX™ graphics cards, giving you with ample graphics power to easily run even the most demanding computer games for enhanced entertainment.

ProCool Connector

ProCool eliminates the hollow areas associated with traditional power connectors, ensuring an exceptionally close and secure connection with this motherboard. This design is much stronger, and provides better heat dissipation, allowing cooler operating temperatures.

Built-in dual Intel® Ethernet

For more reliable networking, this motherboard features the latest server class built-in dual

Intel

Ethernet. This leads to lower CPU utilization and temperatures, achieving outstanding

performance, and providing better support for diverse operating systems.

1.1.3 Other special features

DTS Connect

To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder.

ErP Ready

The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP

requires products to meet certain energy efciency requirement in regards to energy

consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-

efcient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the

product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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1.2 Motherboard overview

1.2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded

object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the

bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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1.2.2 Motherboard layout

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1-4

Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 6-pin EATX12V_1)

2. LGA1151 CPU socket 1-6

3. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4)

4. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-7

5. MemOK! button 1-13

6. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-27

7. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 1-15

C236 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) 1-23

8. Intel

9. EPU switch 1-14

10. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 1-31

11. Chassis Fan control setting (3 pin CHAFAN_SEL) 1-16

12. Chassis Intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-25

13. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 1-30

14. BIOS Flashback button 2-12

15. Reset button 1-12

16. Power button 1-12

17. M.2 Socket 3 1-32

18. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 USB1112; USB910) 1-26

19. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 1-25

20. Q-Code LEDs 1-19

21. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-31

22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-24

23. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24

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1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, Celeron®, and

Chapter 1

Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5 processors.

Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket.

• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and

the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from

incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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1.2.4 System memory

The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.

A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

Recommended memory configurations

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Memory configurations

You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered and ECC and non-ECC DDR4

DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any

excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• According to Intel

CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65 V is recommended to protect

the CPU.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows

OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:

a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows

b) Install a 64-bit Windows

OS when you want to install 4 GB or more on the

OS.

motherboard.

c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft

support site at http://support.microsoft.

com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less

(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs).

• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,

we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules.

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

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1.2.5 Expansion slots

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

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Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot

2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot

3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot

4 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot

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Slot No.

PCI Express 3.0 operating mode

Single VGA CrossFireX

2 - x8

4 - -

• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when

• We recommend you connect an EATX12V cable when running CrossFireX™.

x16

(single VGA

recommended)

- -

using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

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IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

PCIe x16_1

PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - -

PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - -

PCIe x16_4 shared - - - - - - -

SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - -

Intel SATA Controller - - - - - - - shared

Intel LAN1(I210) shared - - - - - - -

Intel LAN2(I210) - - shared - - - - -

Intel xHCI shared - - - - - - -

HD Audio shared - - - - - - -

ASMedia 1142_1 shared - - - - - -

shared - - - - - - -

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1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches

Onboard buttons and switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or

open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings

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to enhance system performance.

1. Power-on button

The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component.

2. Reset button

Press the reset button to reboot the system.

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3. MemOK! button

Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.

• Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.

• The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the

system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.

• The MemOK! button does not function under Windows

• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It

takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.

• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each

timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones

recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at

www.asus.com.

• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system

continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.

• If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button

to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.

• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from

www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.

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4. EPU switch

Enable this switch to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption.

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Enable this switch when the system is powered off.

• The EPU LED (OLED2) near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is

enabled. Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED.

• If you enable this switch under Windows

activated after the next system bootup.

• You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program

and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made.

OS environment, the EPU function will be

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5. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS)

Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking.

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1.2.7 Jumpers

1. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL)

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This jumpers allow you to switch fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control. Set pins 1-2 when using 3-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 4-pin fans.

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1.2.8 Onboard LEDs

1. POST State LEDs

The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.

2. EPU LED (OLED2)

The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is enabled.

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3. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED)

The BIOS Flashback LED ashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS

update.

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4. Q-Code LEDs

The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.

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Q-Code table

Code Description 00 Not used 01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 02 AP initialization before microcode loading 03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading 04 PCH initialization before microcode loading 06 Microcode loading 07 AP initialization after microcode loading 08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading 09 PCH initialization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization 0C – 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2B – 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 31 Memory Installed 32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 4F DXE IPL is started

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54 Unspecied memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes E8 S3 Resume Failed

Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed

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Code E9 EA

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EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 – F7 F8 F9 FA FB – FF 60 61 62 63 – 67 68 69 6A 6B – 6F 70 71 72 73 – 77 78 79 7A – 7F 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B

Description

S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes

Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)

Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started

Recovery rmware image is found Recovery rmware image is loaded

Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started

System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)

PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization

PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)

ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset

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Code 9C 9D 9E – 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8– BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC

Description

USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM

Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)

Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available

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ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS)

Code Description 03 System is entering S3 sleep state

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04 System is entering S4 sleep state 05 System is entering S5 sleep state 30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state 40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state AC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. AA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

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1.2.9 Internal connectors

1. Intel® C236 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8)

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

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

conguration with the Intel

through the onboard Intel

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe)

C236 chipset.

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• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual

• These SATA ports are for data drives only.

• M.2_1 shares SATA ports with SATA6G_5.

• M.2_2 shares SATA ports with SATA6G_6.

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ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.4 PCH Configuration for details.

bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

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

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot

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opening at the back of the system chassis.

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

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-denition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this

connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio] or [AC97].

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4. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

5. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely

store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance

network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

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The TPM module is purchased separately.

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6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 USB1112; USB910)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

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chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to

480 Mbps connection speed.

DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) rst, and then

install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.

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The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

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7. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12)

These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front

or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of

USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for

USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efciency, and backward compatibility with

USB 2.0.

The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

• These connectors are based on xHCI specication. We recommend you to install the

related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7.

• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the

operating system’s setting.

• These USB 3.0 ports only support Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature.

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8. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_ OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the

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black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow

inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.

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• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

• The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3

feature.

• The CPU fan connector detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. To congure the CPU fan’s control mode, go to

Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS.

• The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. To set these fans to DC or

PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS.

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9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 6-pin EATX12V_1)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are

designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a

minimum power of 350 W.

• DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the

system will not boot.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when conguring a

system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with

1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.

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10. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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• SystempowerLED(3-1pinor2-pinPLED)

This 3-1 pin or 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pinHDD_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable

to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written

to the HDD.

• Systemwarningspeaker(4-pinSPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• ATXpowerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

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11. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)

This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard.

Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details.

12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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13. M.2 socket 3

This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.

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• This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices.

• M.2 X1_1 shares SATA ports with SATA6G_5 and M.2 X1_2 shares SATA ports with

SATA6G_6. When you use both M.2 and SATA connectors, the system will set a

higher priority to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA interface. You can adjust the BIOS settings

to set the priority.

• When set to [Auto], SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6 are disabled when M.2 connectors are detected. You can adjust the BIOS settings to set the priority. Refer to section

3.6.4 PCH Configuration of this user guide for more details.

The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.

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Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system

2.1.1 Motherboard installation

The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.

1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.

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2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.

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3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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2.1.2 CPU installation

• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA1151socketonly.DONOT installaCPUdesignedforLGA1155andLGA1156socketsontheLGA1151socket.

• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard

components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP

cap.

Load lever

Load plate

Gold

triangle

mark

Alignment

key

Retention tab

CPU notches

Alignment key

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Load lever

Retention tab

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Retention lock

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2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the

CPUheatsinkandCPUbeforeyouinstall theheatsinkandfan,ifnecessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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2.1.4 DIMM installation

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To remove a DIMM

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2.1.5 ATX power connection

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• DONOTconnectthe6-pinpowerplugonly,themotherboardmayoverheatunder

heavy usage.

• Ensuretoconnectthe8-pinpowerplug,orconnectboththe8-pinand6-pinpower

plugs.

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2.1.6 SATA device connection

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2.1.7 Front I/O connector

To install ASUS Q-Connector

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To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector

USB 2.0

To install USB 3.0 connector

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AAFP

USB 3.0

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2.1.8 Expansion card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

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2.2 BIOS update utility

USB BIOS Flashback

USBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutoeasilyupdatetheBIOSwithoutenteringtheexisting

BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port

holemarkedingreenontheI/Oshield)thenpresstheUSBBIOSFlashbackbuttonforthree

seconds to automatically update the BIOS.

To use USB BIOS Flashback:

1. Place the bundled support DVD to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS

FlashbackWizard.Followtheonscreeninstructionstocompletetheinstallation.

2. InserttheUSBstoragedevicetotheUSBFlashbackport.

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3. LaunchtheUSBBIOSFlashbackWizardtoautomaticallydownloadthelatestBIOS

version.

4. Shut down your computer.

5. Onyourmotherboard,presstheBIOSFlashbackbuttonforthreesecondsuntilthe FlashbackLEDblinksthreetimes,indicatingthattheBIOSFlashbackfunctionis

enabled.

• WerecommendyoutouseaUSB2.0storagedevicetosavethelatestBIOSversion

for better compatibility and stability.

• Refertosection2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for the location of the USB port that

supportsUSBBIOSFlashback.

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Refertosection1.2.8 Onboard LEDsformoreinformationoftheFlashbackLED.

IfthesystemfailstobootafterashingtheBIOS,unplugthepowercoreandrestartthe

system.

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6. Waituntilthelightgoesout,indicatingthattheBIOSupdatingprocessiscompleted.

For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in

Chapter3.

• Donotunplugportabledisk,powersystem,orpresstheCLR_CMOSbuttonwhile

BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again.

• Ifthelightashesforvesecondsandturnsintoasolidlight,thismeansthat theBIOSFlashbackisnotoperatingproperly.Thismaybecausedbyimproper installationoftheUSBstoragedeviceandlename/leformaterror.Ifthisscenario

happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.

• UpdatingBIOSmayhaverisks.IftheBIOSprogramisdamagedduringtheprocess

and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service

Center.

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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection

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Rear panel connectors

1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. DisplayPort

2. USB3.1Type-AportEA2(supports

3. VGAport 8. DVI-D port

4. Intel®LANport1and2(I210-AT)* 9. USB3.0ports3,4,5,and6(lowerleft

5. HDMI 1.4b port 10. AudioI/Oports**

USB3.1Boost)

7. USB3.1Type-CportEC1(supports USB3.1Boost)

portsupportsUSBBIOSFlashback)

* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.

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• USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.

• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.1/3.0devicestoUSB3.1/3.0ports

for faster and better performance for your USB devices.

• Multi-VGAoutputsupportsuptotwodisplaysunderWindows

BIOS, and one display under DOS.

• Inteldisplayarchitecturedesignsupportsthefollowingmaximumsupportedpixel clocks(PixelClock=HtotalxVTotalxFrameRate(Freshscreenrate)):

- DisplayPort/MiniDisplayPort:675MHz

 - HDMI1.4b:300MHz

* LAN ports LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

Off

Orange

Orange(Blinking)

Orange(Blinking thensteady)

Nolink Off 10 Mbps connection

Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection

Data activity Green 1Gbpsconnection

Readytowakeup fromS5mode

YoucandisabletheLANcontrollersinBIOS.Oncedisabled,theLAN2port’sACT/LINK LEDandSPEEDLEDstopblinking.ForLAN1port,theACT/LINKLEDstillblinksevenif

you disabled it.

OS environment or

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LAN port

LED

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** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port Headset

LightBlue LineIn LineIn

Lime LineOut FrontSpeakerOut

Pink Mic In Mic In

Orange – –

Black – RearSpeakerOut

Gray – –

* For Windows® 8.1 only

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections

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Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

2-channel

4-channel

6-channel

LineIn

FrontSpeakerOut

Mic In

Center/Subwoofer

RearSpeakerOut

SideSpeakerOut*

8-channel

LineIn

FrontSpeakerOut

Mic In

Center/Subwoofer

RearSpeakerOut

SideSpeakerOut

Connect to Stereo Speakers

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Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers

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IfyouareusingWindows8.1platform,useonlythegrayaudioportforSideSpeakerOutin a6-channelconguration.

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Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

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2.4 Starting up for the first time

1. Aftermakingalltheconnections,replacethesystemcasecover.

2. Ensurethatallswitchesareoff.

3. Connectthepowercordtothepowerconnectoratthebackofthesystemchassis.

4. Connectthepowercordtoapoweroutletthatisequippedwithasurgeprotector.

5. Turnonthedevicesinthefollowingorder:

a. Monitor

 b. ExternalSCSIdevices(startingwiththelastdeviceonthechain)

c. System power

6. Afterapplyingpower,thesystempowerLEDonthesystemfrontpanelcaselightsup. ForsystemswithATXpowersupplies,thesystemLEDlightsupwhenyoupressthe

ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a

“powerstandby”feature,themonitorLEDmaylightuporchangefromorangetogreen afterthesystemLEDturnson.

 Thesystemthenrunsthepower-onselftests(POST).Whilethetestsarerunning,the

BIOSbeeps(refertotheBIOSbeepcodestable)oradditionalmessagesappearon

the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on

thepower,thesystemmayhavefailedapower-ontest.Checkthejumpersettingsand

connections or call your retailer for assistance.

WhentheDTSUltraPCIIfunctionisenabled,ensuretoconnecttherearspeakertothe

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BIOS Beep Description

One short beep VGAdetected

Quickbootsettodisabled

Nokeyboarddetected

One continuous beep followed by two

shortbeepsthenapause(repeated)

One continuous beep followed by three short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four short beeps

7. Atpoweron,holddownthe<Delete>keytoentertheBIOSSetup.Followthe instructionsinChapter3.

No memory detected

NoVGAdetected

Hardware component failure

2.5 Turning off the computer

WhilethesystemisON,pressthepowerbuttonforlessthanfoursecondstoputthesystem

on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.

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BIOS Setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly 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 specied.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device conguration 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 P10SWS.CAP for this motherboard.

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3.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure 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> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>, 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.

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• 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 3.10 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 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.

• The BIOS setup program does not support the 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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3.2.1 EZ Mode

By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. 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.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the

Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.

Displays the system properties of the selected mode.

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information

Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program

Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes

Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking

Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode

for Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans

Loads optimized

default settings

The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

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Saves the changes and resets the system

Click to go to Advanced mode

Click to display boot devices

Selects the boot device priority

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3.2.2 Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.

Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar

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To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the <F7> hotkey.

Language Hot KeysQfan Control(F6)

MyFavorite(F3)

Quick Note (F9)

Scroll bar

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Menu items

General help

Last modified settings

Go back to EZ Mode

Displays the CPU temperature,

CPU, and memory voltage output

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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 conguration.

For changing the basic system conguration

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 conguration

For conguring options for special functions

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic 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 3.3 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 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information.

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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:

Quick Note (F9)

This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS.

Hot keys

This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

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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 top right corner 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-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Last Modified button

This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup.

• The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy, and paste.

• You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes.

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3.2.3 QFan Control

The QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure 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 proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.

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To congure your fans:

1. Select the fan that you want to congure 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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Speed points

Select to manually

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3.3 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 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

Submenu panel

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

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from the BIOS screen to open

Selected shortcut items

Delete all favorite items

Recover to default favorite items

or press <Enter> on your keyboard.

You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items:

• Items with submenu options

• User-managed items such as language and boot order

• Conguration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date.

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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3.4 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)

• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not

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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. Conrm the password when prompted.

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. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed].

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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. Conrm the password when prompted.

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. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed].

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3.5 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure 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 conguration 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 [Auto]

This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options:

[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.

[Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency.

The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].

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BCLK Frequency [100.00]

This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 40.0 MHz to 500.0 MHz.

BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto]

This item allows you to reduce the EMI. Disable to get more accurate base clocks.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [-0.22] [-0.34] [-0.46] [+0.12] [+0.22] [+0.28] [+0.38] [+0.17]

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto]

[Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized

[Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings.

CPU Core Ratio [Auto]

This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core]

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We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specication, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.

by ASUS core ratio settings.

When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears:

1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Select [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.

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When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core], the following item appears:

1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Select [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.

2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit.

3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit.

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4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit.

If you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to

[Auto].

DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the odd ratio mode for better granularity.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]

The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU SVID Support

Disable this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM Timing Control

The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> or <-> 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.

Primary Timings

DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]

DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]

DRAM COMMAND Rate [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [2]

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Secondary Timings

DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]

DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay S [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]

DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [1023]

DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [32767]

DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]

DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]

DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]

DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]

DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]

DRAM WRITE to READ Delay S [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]

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DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]

DRAM Write Latency [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]

Skew Control

ODT RTT WR (CHA) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] [255 DRAM CLOCK]

ODT RTT PARK (CHA) [Auto]

Conguration 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) [Auto]

Conguration 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) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] [255 DRAM CLOCK]

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ODT RTT PARK (CHB) [Auto]

Conguration 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) [Auto]

Conguration 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 [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [7]

ODT_READ_DELAY [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [7]

ODT_WRITE_DURATION [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [7]

ODT_WRITE_DELAY [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [7]

Data Rising Slope [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

Data Rising Slope Offset [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]

CMD Rising Slope [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

CMD Rising Slope Offset [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]

Ctl Rising Slope [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

Ctl Rising Slope Offset [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]

Clk Rising Slope [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

Clk Rising Slope Offset [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]

Data Falling Slope [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

Data Falling Slope Offset [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]

CMD Falling Slope [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

CMD Falling Slope Offset [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]

Ctl Falling Slope [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

Ctl Falling Slope Offset [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]

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RTL IOL control

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Clk Falling Slope [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

Clk Falling Slope Offset [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [1]

DRAM RTL INIT Value [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

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IO Latency offset CHA IO_Latency_offset

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

CHB IO_Latency_offset

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

IO Latency RFR delay CHA RFR delay

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

CHB RFR delay

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

Third Timings

tRDRD_sg [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tRDRD_dg [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tRDWR_sg [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tRDWR_dg [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tWRWR_sg [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tWRWR_dg [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tWRRD_sg [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

tWRRD_dg [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tRDRD_dr [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tRDRD_dd [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tRDWR_dr [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tRDWR_dd [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tWRWR_dr [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

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tWRWR_dd [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tWRRD_dr [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

tWRRD_dd[Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [63]

TWRPRE [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

TRDPRE [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [15]

tREFIX9 [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] - [127]

OREF_RI[Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] – [255]

Misc.

MRC Fast Boot [Auto]

Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

DRAM CLK Period [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [40]

Memory Scrambler [Enabled]

Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support.

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Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS]

Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS]

Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS]

Allows you to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS]

MCH Full Check [Auto]

Enable this item to enhance the stability of your system. Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

DLLBwEn [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]

DRAM SPD Write [Disabled]

For advanced DRAM programming only. Enable DRAM SPD Write to enable memory SMBus programming.

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Internal CPU Power Management

The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Auto]

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 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specication limit. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IA AC Load Line [Auto]

This item allows you to set the AC loadline dened in 1/100 mOhms. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49]

IA DC Load Line [Auto]

This item allows you to set the DC loadline dened in 1/100 mOhms. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].

Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]

Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio’s time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for maximum performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095]

Package Power Time Window [Auto]

Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [127]

Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]

Also known as Power Limit 2, and allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095]

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CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto]

This item allows you to congure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Conguration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50]

CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto]

Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.00A to

255.50A with a 0.25A interval.

Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]

This item allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Conguration options: [Auto] [8] - [26]

Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]

This item allows you to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Conguration options: [Auto] [8] - [26]

Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the maximum possible CPU graphics ratio. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 60 with a 1 interval.

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3.6 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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3.6.1 CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

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The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.

Hyper-threading [Enabled]

This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Active Processor Cores [All]

This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.

Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]

This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Performance Mode [Auto]

This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU conguration.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Max Battery] [Turbo Performance]

CPU Power Management Configuration

This item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Auto]

This item allows more than two frequency to be supported. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

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 specication limit. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C-States [Auto]

This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

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The following items appear only when you set the CPU C-States to [Enabled].

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Enhanced C-States [Enabled]

When enabled, CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C3 Report [Enabled]

This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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CFG Lock [Disabled]

This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features.

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CPU C6 Report [Enabled]

This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s]

This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system.

Conguration options: [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] [Disabled]

CPU C8 Report [Enabled]

This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C8 report to the operating system.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Package C State Limit [Auto]

This item allows you to set the a C-state limit for the CPU package. Conguration options: [Auto] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8]

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PCIE Native Power Management [Disabled]

This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled].

Native ASPM [Disabled]

[Enabled] Windows

[Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device.

management) support for devices.

Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power

PCH - PCI Express

DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]

This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the DMI Link.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASPM Support [Disabled]

This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto]

SA - PCI Express

DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]

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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [L1]

PEG ASPM [Disabled]

This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving prole.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1]

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3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration

VT-d [Disabled]

Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Graphics Configuration

This item allows you to select a primary display from CPU and PCIe graphical devices.

iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multimonitor output. iGPU shared system memory size will be xed at 64M. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled]

Enable this item for render standby support. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

DVMT Pre-Allocated [32M]

Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Conguration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M]

DMI/OPI Configuration

This item allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) functions.

DMI Max Link Speed [Auto]

Set this item to [Enabled] to set DMI speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

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PEG Port Configuration

This item allows you to congure the PEG Port settings.

PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto]

This item allows you to congure the PCIEx16_1 slot. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

PCIEx16_2 Link Speed [Auto]

This item allows you to congure the PCIEx16_2 slot. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

3.6.4 PCH Configuration

PCI Express Configuration

This item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots.

PCIe Speed [Auto]

This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

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3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.

Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.

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M.2 X1_1 Hyper kit Mode [Disabled]

Disable this option for M.2 devices. Enable this option for “ASUS Hyper kit” card.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

M.2 X1_2 Hyper kit Mode [Disabled]

Disable this option for M.2 devices. Enable this option for “ASUS Hyper kit” card.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]

This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.

[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI

[RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the SATA

(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.

hard disk drives.

SMART Self Test [On]

SMART (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.

Conguration options: [On] [Off]

Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled]

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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_8(Gray)

SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_8(Gray) [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hot Plug [Disabled]

These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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3.6.6 USB Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[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 [Disabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand-off

[Disabled] Disables the XHCI Hand-off support.

USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without a USB keyboard and

[Disabled] Disables the USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator.

The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

recognized in the boot devices list.

If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is enabled.

feature.

mouse feature to simulate a USB keyboard and mouse in Windows 7.

Ensure to install USb driver in your system before you disable this item.

USB Single Port Control

This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.

Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports.

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3.6.7 Network Stack Configuration

Network stack [Disable]

This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.

Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled].

Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration

Scroll down to view the other BIOS items.

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HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

This item allows you to use the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]

This item allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition

[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97

SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]

[SPDIF] Sets to an SPDIF audio output.

[HDMI] Sets to an HDMI audio output.

M.2X1_1/ M.2X1_2 and SATA6G_56 Configuration [Auto]

This item allows you to set the SATA6G_56 Conguration.

[Auto] M.2 have higher priority than SATA6G_56. SATA6G_56 are no function

[SATA6G_56] SATA6G_56 is always available. M.2 are no function.

ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller(USB3.1_EC1/USB3.1EA2) [Enabled]

This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of your system.

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Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASMedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]

This item allows you to disable or enable the ASMedia USB 3.1 battery charging support of your system.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Type C Power Switch [Auto]

[Auto] The system will automatically detect your USB Type C devices and provide

[Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to your devices.

The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled].

audio.

when any M.2 device is present.

suitable power if needed.

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ASUS P10S WS Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety information

About this guide

P10S WS specifications summary

Package contents

Installation tools and components

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Special features

1.1.1 Product highlights

1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features

1.1.3 Other special features

1.2 Motherboard overview

1.2.1 Before you proceed

1.2.2 Motherboard layout

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.2.4 System memory

1.2.5 Expansion slots

1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches

1.2.7 Jumpers

1.2.8 Onboard LEDs

1.2.9 Internal connectors

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system

2.1.1 Motherboard installation

2.1.2 CPU installation

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

2.1.4 DIMM installation

2.1.5 ATX power connection

2.1.6 SATA device connection

2.1.7 Front I/O connector

2.1.8 Expansion card installation

2.2 BIOS update utility

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections

2.4 Starting up for the first time

2.5 Turning off the computer

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

3.2 BIOS setup program

3.2.1 EZ Mode

3.2.2 Advanced Mode

3.2.3 QFan Control

3.3 My Favorites

3.4 Main menu

3.5 Ai Tweaker menu

3.6 Advanced menu

3.6.1 CPU Configuration

3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration

3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration

3.6.4 PCH Configuration

3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration

3.6.6 USB Configuration

3.6.7 Network Stack Configuration

3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration