ASUS ROG Strix B460-F Gaming Service Manual

ROG STRIX
B460-F
GAMING

Motherboard

E16493
First Edition

March 2020

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv

About this guide .......................................................................................................... v

ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING specifications summary ........................................... vi

Connectors with shared bandwidth .......................................................................... x

Package contents ....................................................................................................... xi

Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................1-1

1.2 Motherboard layout ....................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

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

2.1.1 CPU installation...........................................................................2-1

2.1.2 Cooling system installation..........................................................2-3

2.1.3 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-5

2.1.4 M.2 installation ............................................................................2-6

2.1.5 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-8

2.1.6 ATX power connection ................................................................2-9

2.1.7 SATA device connection .............................................................2-9

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

2.1.9 Expansion card installation .......................................................2-11

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

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-13

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-13

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-15

2.4 Starting up for the first time .................................................................... 2-17

2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-17

Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support

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

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

3.3 EZ Update ...................................................................................................3-2

3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ........................................................................................ 3-3

3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ............................................................................3-4

3.6 RAID configurations ..................................................................................3-5

Appendix

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1

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

iii

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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified service
technician or your retailer.

• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.

iv

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• 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.

• Chapter 2: Basic Installation

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

• Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support

This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility
and support on RAID.

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

Conventions used in this guide

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

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to
yourself 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.

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ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING specifications summary

Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and
Celeron® processors*

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Graphics

Expansion Slots

Multi-GPU

Storage

Ethernet

Wireless & Bluetooth

Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU

Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max
Technology 3.0**

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Intel® B460 Chipset

4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-

ECC, Un-buffered Memory*

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

OptiMem

* For 10th Gen Intel® processors, only Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support

2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer
rate of DDR4 2666 MHz.

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

1 x DisplayPort 1.4**

1 x HDMI™ 1.4b

* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
** Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please

refer to www.intel.com for any update.

Intel® 10th Gen Processors

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

Intel® B460 Chipset

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)*

3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots**

* The PCIEX16_2 shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_3. When

PCIEX16_2 runs x4 mode, PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_3 will be disabled. The
PCIEX16_2 will run x2 mode when PCIEX1_1 or PCIEX1_3 is occupied.

** The PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_3 share bandwidth with PCIEX16_2. The

PCIEX1_2 shares bandwidth with M.2 slot (Key E).

Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel® B460 Chipset

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)*

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

* When M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_1 will be disabled.

1 x Intel® I219V 1Gb Ethernet

ASUS LANGuard

M.2 slot only (Key E ) (Supports PCIe interface)*

* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

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Rear USB (Total 8 ports)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)*

6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (6 x Type-A)

USB

Audio

Back Panel I/O Ports

Internal I/O connectors

1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x audio USB Type-C®)

Front USB (Total 6 ports)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

* Works at PCIe 3.0 x2 speeds.

ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR
recording input

- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*

Audio Features:

- SupremeFX Shielding Technology

- Dual OP Amplifiers

- Rear audio USB Type-C® port

- Premium Japanese audio capacitors

- Audio cover

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for

7.1-Channel audio.

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (6 x Type-A)

1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x audio USB Type-C®)

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI™ port

1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port

5 x Audio jacks

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Fan and cooling related

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related

2 x M.2 slots (Key M)

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

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Miscellaneous

2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers

2 x AURA RGB headers

1 x Clear CMOS header

Internal I/O connectors

Special Features

Software Features

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x M.2 slot (Key E)

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x Speaker header

1 x 20-5 pin System Panel header

1 x Thunderbolt header

Extreme Engine Digi+

- 5K Black Metallic Capacitors

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-DIMM

- ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device
[yellow green])

- ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- Aluminum M.2 heatsink

ASUS EZ DIY

- BIOS FlashBack™ button

- BIOS FlashBack™ LED

- Procool

- Pre-mounted I/O shield

- SafeSlot

AURA Sync

- Standard RGB header

- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header

Rear audio USB Type-C® connector

ROG Exclusive Software

- RAMCache III

- ROG CPU-Z

- GameFirst VI

- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer

- Sonic Radar III

- DTS® Sound Unbound

- Overwolf

- Anti-virus software

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- Aura Creator

- Aura Sync

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AI Suite 3:

- Performance And Power Saving Utility

TurboV EVO

EPU

Digi+ VRM

Fan Xpert 4

- EZ update

Software Features

BIOS

Manageability

Operating System

Form Factor

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for
the latest specifications.

ASUS CPU-Z

DAEMON Tools

WinRAR

UEFI BIOS

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

FlexKey

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

WOL by PME, PXE

Windows® 10 - 64 bit

ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

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Connectors with shared bandwidth

HDMI
_DP

U32G2X2_EC1

U32G1_56

U32G1_34

FLBK_LED

BIOS_FLBK

LAN_U32G1_12

AUDIO

_TYPE-C

A

B

A

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

PCIE SATA IRST

X4VX

22110

PCIEX1_1

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

PCIE SATA IRST
X4VX

PCIEX1_2

EATX12V

CHA_FAN1

2280 2260 2242

2280

AIO_PUMP

PCIEX16_1

2260 2242

PCIE SATA IRST

X4XV

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

PCIEX16_2

128Mb
BIOS

LGA1200

CPU_FAN

CPU_OPT

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

RGB_HEADER2

BOOT

VGA

DRAM

CPU

ADD_GEN2_2

EATXPWRU32G1_78

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

®

Intel
B460

SATA6G_1SATA6G_2SATA6G_3SATA6G_4SATA6G_5SATA6G_6

C

C

A

Configuration

AAFP

BATTERY

PCIEX1_3

SPDIF_OUT

TB_HEADER

RGB_HEADER1

AURA

ADD_GEN2_1

M.2(WIFI)

CLRTC

USB_E12

USB_E34

CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3

PANEL

1 2

B

PCIEX16_2 x4 x2

PCIEX1_1 - x1

A

PCIEX1_3 - x1

Configuration 1

PCIEX1_2

B

M.2 (Key E) - v

Configuration 1 2

M.2_1 PCIe 3.0 x4 SATA

C

SATA6G_1 v -

• The PCIEX16_2 shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_3. When
PCIEX16_2 runs x4 mode, PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_3 will be disabled. The
PCIEX16_2 will run x2 mode when PCIEX1_1 or PCIEX1_3 is occupied.

• The PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_3 share bandwidth with PCIEX16_2. The PCIEX1_2
shares bandwidth with M.2 slot (Key E).

• When M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_1 will be disabled.

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x1 -

Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard 1 x ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING motherboard

1 x Addressable RGB extension cable

Cables

Miscellaneous

Installation Media 1 x Support DVD

Documentation 1 x User manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1 x ROG audio USB Type-C® cable

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

1 x Cable ties pack

1 x M.2 Rubber package

1 x M.2 SSD screw package

1 x M.2 Key E screw package

1 x ROG Strix stickers

1 x ROG Strix thank you card

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Installation tools and components

Phillips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis Power supply unit

Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan

DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive

SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws

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

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Product Introduction

1

1.1 Before you proceed

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

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

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

Chapter 1

19

6

3

HDMI
_DP

U32G2X2_EC1

U32G1_56

U32G1_34

FLBK_LED

BIOS_FLBK

LAN_U32G1_12

AUDIO

_TYPE-C

Intel

I219-V

Super

I/O

®

ASM
1442K

ASM
3241

LED1_CON

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

PCIE SATA IRST
X4VX

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

22110

AAFP

5 214 114

EATX12V

AIO_PUMP

CHA_FAN1

2280 2260 2242

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16_1

PCIE SATA IRST

X4VX

2280

2260 2242

PCIEX1_2

BATTERY

PCIEX1_3

SPDIF_OUT

PCIE SATA IRST
X4XV

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

PCIEX16_2

TB_HEADER

RGB_HEADER1

24.4cm(9.6in)

LGA1200

128Mb

BIOS

AURA

ADD_GEN2_1

DIGI+
VRM

USB_E12

CPU_FAN

CPU_OPT

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

M.2(WIFI)

USB_E34

RGB_HEADER2

BOOT

VGA

DRAM

CPU

EATXPWRU32G1_78

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

®

Intel
B460

CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3

CLRTC

PANEL

ADD_GEN2_2

SATA6G_1SATA6G_2SATA6G_3SATA6G_4SATA6G_5SATA6G_6

18

10

5

30.5cm(12in)

8

6

7

12

1-2

1715 11 10 41413

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Layout contents Page

1. CPU socket 1-4

2. DIMM slots 1-5

3. Expansion slots 1-7

4. Fan and Pump headers 1-8

5. Power connectors 1-9

6. M.2 slot 1-10

7. SATA 6GB/s ports 1-11

8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1-12

9. USB 2.0 header 1-12

10. AURA Addressable Gen2 header 1-13

11. AURA RGB header 1-14

12. Clear CMOS header 1-15

13. Front Panel Audio header 1-16

14. M.2 slot (Key E) 1-16

15. S/PDIF Out header 1-17

16. System Panel header 1-18

17. Thunderbolt header

18. Q-LEDs 1-19

19. FlashBack™ LED 1-20

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1. CPU socket

The motherboard comes with a LGA1200 socket designed for 10th Gen Intel® Core™,
Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors.

Chapter 1

LGA1200

• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT
install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1200 socket.

• The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket
to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.

• 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 LGA1200 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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2. DIMM slots

The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4
(Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.

A DDR4 memory 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.

DIMM_B1

Recommended memory configurations

DIMM_B2*

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2*

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Memory configurations

You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets.

Chapter 1

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

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.

• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load or overclocking condition.

• 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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3. Expansion slots

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

Chapter 1

1

2

3

4

5

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_3

Please refer to the following table for the recommended VGA configuration.

Recommended VGA configuration

Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA

2. PCIe 3.0 x16_1

4. PCIe 3.0 x16_2

• We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.

• Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug when running CrossFireX™ mode.

• Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics
cards for better thermal environment.

x16

x16

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4. Fan and Pump headers

The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system.

Chapter 1

Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control

CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled A
CPU_OPT
CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled ­CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled ­CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled ­AIO_PUMP 1A 12W Full-Speed -

C D

A

B

E F

A

CPU_FAN

B

CPU_OPT

E

CHA_FAN2

F

CHA_FAN3

C

CHA_FAN1

D

AIO_PUMP

GND

FAN PWR

FAN PWM

FAN IN

FAN PWR

GND

FAN IN

FAN PWM

• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow
inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not
jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers!

• Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header.

For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header.

1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled A

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5. Power connectors

These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply.
The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper
orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.

A

A

B

Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.

• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring 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.

EATX12V

+12V DC

GND

B

EATXPWR

+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts

+12V DC

+12V DC

GND

GND

PIN 1

+12V DC

PIN 1

GND

GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts

-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND

-12 Volts
+3 Volts

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6. M.2 slot

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

A

B

A

B

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The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules.

• M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode Key M design and type 2242 /
2260 / 2280 storage devices.

• M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode Key M design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 /
22110 storage devices.

• M.2_2 slot supports IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology).

The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.

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7. SATA 6Gb/s ports

The SATA 6Gb/s ports allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc
drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable.

SATA6G_1
SATA6G_2
SATA6G_3
SATA6G_4
SATA6G_5
SATA6G_6

If you installed SATA storage devices, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration
with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® B460 chipset.

GND
RSATA_TXP
RSATA_TXN
GND
RSATA_RXN
RSATA_RXP
GND

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• The slots are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using
these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with
Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)].

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can
download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.

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8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

Chapter 1

9. USB 2.0 header

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for
additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer
speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.

U32G1_78

A

PIN 1

USB3+5V

GND

GND

IntA_P1_SSRX­IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX­IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D­IntA_P1_D+
GND

USB3+5V

IntA_P2_SSRX-

IntA_P2_SSRX+

IntA_P2_SSTX-

IntA_P2_SSTX+

IntA_P2_D-

IntA_P2_D+

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.

The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0
ports. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s.

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A

USBE_12

B

USBE_34

USB+5V

USB_P1-

USB_P1+

GND

NC

PIN 1

B

A

USB+5V

USB_P2-

GND

USB_P2+

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

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

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10. AURA Addressable Gen2 header

The Addressable Gen2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB
WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips.

A

A

B

B

The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/
Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on
this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the 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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• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.

• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is
connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V
header on the motherboard.

• The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on.

• The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately.

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11. AURA RGB header

The AURA RGB header allows you to connect RGB LED strips.

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A

A

RGB_HEADER2

PIN 1

+12V G R B

B

RGB_HEADER1

PIN 1

+12V G R B

B

The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V).

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the 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.

• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.

• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the
RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is
aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.

• The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on.

• The LED strip is purchased separately.

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12. Clear CMOS header

The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup
parameters.

CLRTC

+3V_BAT

GND

PIN 1

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.

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DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. Short-circuiting or
placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and move the
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the
button cell battery.

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13. Front Panel Audio header

PIN 75PIN2

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14. M.2 slot (Key E)

The front panel audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module
that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to
this header.

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

The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type 2230; PCIe
interface).

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PIN74

VCC
VCC

NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC

NC
M2_ISOLATE#_R
BT_ISOLATE#_R

S_PLTRST#

S_SUSCLK

NC

NC

NC

CL_CLK
CL_DATA
CL_RST#

NC
NC
NC
NC
NC

GND

NC
NC
NC
NC
NC

NC
VCC
VCC

The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.

M.2(WIFI)

PIN 1

GND
S_USB_PP10_R
S_USB_PN10_R
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
GND
X_WIFI_TXP
X_WIFI_TXN
GND
X_WIFI_RXP
X_WIFI_RXN
GND
C_PCIE_WIFI
C_PCIE_WIFI#
GND
L1_WIFI_CLKREQ#
S_WAKE#
GND
NC
NC
GND
NC
NC
GND
NC
NC
GND

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15. S/PDIF Out header

The S/PDIF Out header allows you to connect the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/
PDIF) Out module.

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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16. System Panel header

PLED

PLED

SPEAKER

HDD_LED

PWRSW

RESET

PIN 1

PLED+

PLED-

PWRBTN#

GND

+5V

Ground

Ground

Speaker

HDD_LED+

HDD_LED-

Ground

RSTCON#

NC

PLED+

PLED-

PANEL

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• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

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

• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

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

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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

This 2-pin header is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this header. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to
the HDD.

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

This header 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.

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

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17. Thunderbolt header

PIN 1

FORCE_PWR

GND

SLP_S3#

SLP_S5#

GND

RTD3_SW

I2C_SCL

I2C_SDA

I2C_IRQ#

RTD3_POWER_EN

S_SLP_S0#_IDLE

PERST_N

WAKE#

TB_HEADER

The Thunderbolt header allows you to connect an add-on Thunderbolt I/O card
that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six
Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain
configuration.

• The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately.

• Ensure to install the Thunderbolt card in M.2_2 slot.

18. Q-LEDs

The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during
the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED
stays lit up until the problem is solved.

Chapter 1

The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for
troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.

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BOOT (YELLOW GREEN)
VGA (WHITE)
DRAM (YELLOW)
CPU (RED)

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19. FlashBack™ LED

Chapter 1

The FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS
FlashBack™.

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Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system

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.

2.1.1 CPU installation

• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. DO
NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the
LGA1200 socket.

• ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal,
incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by
the user.

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2.1.2 Cooling system installation

Apply Thermal Interface Material to the
CPU cooling system and CPU before you
install the cooling system, if necessary.

To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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To install an AIO cooler

Chapter 2

If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing
the motherboard into the chassis.

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CPU_FAN

CPU_OPT

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2.1.3 DIMM installation

Chapter 2

To remove a DIMM

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2.1.4 M.2 installation

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1

1

2

1

2

1

OPTIONAL

3

3

OPTIONAL

• The M.2 rubber pad is
optional for when installing
a single sided M.2 storage
device. Ensure to install the
bundled M.2 rubber pad
before installing your single
sided M.2 storage device.

• DO NOT install the bundled
M.2 rubber pads when
installing a double-sided
M.2 storage device. The
rubber pad installed by
default is compatible with
double sided M.2 storage
devices.

5

5

4

4

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8

8

7

6

The M.2 is purchased separately.

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7

8

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2.1.5 Motherboard installation

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

Chapter 2

2. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to

the chassis’ rear I/O panel.

the chassis.

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DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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2.1.6 ATX power connection

Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.

2.1.7 SATA device connection

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2.1.8 Front I/O connector

To install front panel connector

Chapter 2

To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector

To install front panel audio connector

AAFP

To install USB 2.0 connector

USB 3.2 Gen 1

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USB 2.0

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2.1.9 Expansion card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

To install PCIe x1 cards

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2.2 BIOS update utility

BIOS FlashBack™

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
is marked on the I/O shield) then press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds to
automatically update the BIOS.

To use BIOS FlashBack™:

1. Insert a USB storage device to the BIOS FlashBack™ port.

2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this

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3. Manually rename the file as SB460G.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe

4. Shut down your computer.

5. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds until the BIOS FlashBack™

We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for
better compatibility and stability.

motherboard.

application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to your USB storage device.

The BIOSRenamer.exe application is zipped together with your BIOS file when you
download a BIOS file for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard.

LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBack™ function is enabled.

BIOS FlashBack™ buttonBIOS FlashBack™ port

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 Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.

• Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS
update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,
please follow the steps again.

• If the light flashes for five 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 filename/file 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

1

5 874 1093

6

2

Rear panel connectors

1. DisplayPort

2. Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port*

3. HDMI™ port

4. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port EC1

5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 5 and 6

6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 3 and 4

7. BIOS FlashBack™ button

8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 1 and 2

9. Audio USB Type-C

®

10. Audio jacks**

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

We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data
transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and
your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for
your devices.

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* Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

Off

Orange

Blinking

** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration

Port

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Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Sub

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

No link Off 10 Mbps connection

Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection

Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection

Headset

2-channel

4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

woofer

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

Center/Sub
woofer

SPEED

LED

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2.3.2 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Connect to Stereo Speakers

Chapter 2

Connect to 2-channel Speakers

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Connect to 4-channel Speakers

Chapter 2

Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers

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 storage 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.

BIOS Beep Description

One short beep

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

VGA detected
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected

No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

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

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 button
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.

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Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support

BIOS and RAID Support

3

For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/
support.

3.1 Knowing BIOS

The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI
architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard­only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible 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 specified.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot
device configuration 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 file, rename it as RSB460FG.CAP for this

motherboard.

• BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please
refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options.

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3.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen
include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.

Entering BIOS at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test
(POST). If you do not press <Delete> or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:

• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you

After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.

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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.

failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.

• 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>.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value.

• The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices.

3.3 EZ Update

The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows
environment.

• EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP
(Internet Service Provider).

• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

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®

3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3

The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based
utility.

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.

To update the BIOS:

• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format
and single partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.

3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest
BIOS, and then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder field.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to
perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is
done.

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3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the
BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a
corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains
the BIOS file.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure

Chapter 3

The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published
on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at
https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive.

containing the BIOS file to the USB port.

reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically.

system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!

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3.6 RAID configurations

The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration.

For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please
refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at
https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code.

RAID definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in

parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to
a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system.
Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive
must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives.
Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault
tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for
transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and
other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.

RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data)
having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits
of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing
drive and three new drives for this setup.

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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Appendix

Appendix

Notices

FCC Compliance Information

Responsible Party: Asus Computer International

Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA

Phone / Fax No: [phone] / [phone]

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

Class B ITE

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KC: Korea Warning Statement

Google™ License Terms

Copyright© 2020 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:

http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS
OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.

See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the
License.

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Declaration of compliance for product environmental
regulation

ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and
makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global
environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on
regulation requirements.

Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on
regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:

EU REACH and Article 33

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

EU RoHS

This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see
http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35

India RoHS

This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits
use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in
homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except
for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Vietnam RoHS

ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of
the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.

Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng
các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

Turkey RoHS

AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to
be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the
packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed
recycling information in different regions.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

Regional notice for California

WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm ­www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Appendix

English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at:
www.asus.com/support

Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support

Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU­Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support

Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di
conformità UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support

Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста,
смотрите на www.asus.com/support

Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:

www.asus.com/support
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan

s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support

Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že
toto zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení
souvisejících směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na
adrese: www.asus.com/support

Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i
de relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes
på: www.asus.com/support

Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support

Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel
aadressil: www.asus.com/support

Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti
on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support

Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή
η συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες
σχετικές διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης
συμβατότητας είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support

Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support

Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support

Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support

Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på:
www.asus.com/support

Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności
UE jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support

Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:
www.asus.com/support

Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează
cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul
complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la:
www.asus.com/support

Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti
sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih
Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:
www.asus.com/support

Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto
zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným
ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ
je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support

Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z
bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.
Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:
www.asus.com/support

Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este
dispositivo cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes
de las directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE
de conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support

Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna
enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra
relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om
överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support

Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає
основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних
Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС
доступний на: www.asus.com/support

Türk çe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili
Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB
uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
www.asus.com/support

Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen
sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site https://www.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Online support https://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site https://www.asus.com/us/

Technical Support

Support fax [phone]
Telephone [phone]
Online support https://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Web site https://www.asus.com/de
Online contact https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/

Services/questionform/?lang=de-de

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Technical Support

Telephone (DE) [phone]
Telephone (AT) [phone]
Online support https://www.asus.com/de/support

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