BIOS Manual Motherboard ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING II
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Contents 1. 2. 3. Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................... 5 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................... 6 2.1 Advanced Mode ............................................................................. 7 2.2 EZ Mode....................................................................................... 11 2.3 Q-Fan Control ...................................................
11. Updating BIOS ............................................................................................. 83 11.1 4 EZ Update .................................................................................... 83 11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ......................................................................... 84 11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 .............................................................
BIOS Setup 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.
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 or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
Search (F9) This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. AURA (F4) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off. [All On]: All LEDs (Aura or Functional) will be enabled. [Aura Only]: Aura LEDs will be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off]: Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled.
EZ Tuning Wizard This button allows you to view and configure the RAID settings of your system. Refer to section EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.
2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. To switch from Advanced Mode to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure 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).
2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the Ai Overclocking feature, or view a quick guide of the Ai Overclocking feature which highlights the recommended setup procedure and descriptions of the AI Overclocking. Clicking on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking.
2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily set RAID in your system using this feature. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCH or SATA, then click Next. 3. • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. Select Yes to enable RAID.
4. Click Next to proceed. 5. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.
b. For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 6. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup. 7. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system.
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.
Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorite(F3) from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items 3.
4. Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section Onboard jumpers in your motherboard’s user manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default [Not Installed]. After you set a password, this item shows [Installed]. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To change a user password: 1.
5. Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Overclocking Presets Select this item to load various settings suitably tuned for your needs.
Ai Overclock Tuner This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] When the manual mode is selected, the BCLK (base clock) frequency can be assigned manually. [XMP] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.
CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [By Core Usage] [By Specific Core] [AI Optimized] The [AI Optimized] item appears only when you use an unlocked CPU. The following item appears only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores]. ALL-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a Core ratio limit to synchronize all cores.
The following items appear only when you set CPU Core-0~9 Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] Offset the CPU core voltage by a positive value. [-] Offset the CPU core voltage by a negative value. CPU Core-0~9 Voltage Offset Configure the CPU core voltage offset value. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 0.999V. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [Auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.
DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] DRAM Write Latency Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] ODT Control RTT WR ODT RTTWR (CHA D0~1) Configuration options: [Auto] [DIS] [80] [120] [240] [INF] ODT RTTWR (CHB D0~1) Configuration options: [Auto] [DIS] [80] [120] [240] [INF] ODT RTTWR (CHC D0~1) Configuration options: [Auto] [DIS] [80] [120] [240] [INF] ODT RTTWR (CHD D0~1) Configuration options: [Auto] [DIS] [80] [120] [240] [INF] RTT NOM ODT RTTNOM (CHA D0~1) Configuration
Data Rising Slope Offset (CHAB) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] Data Rising Slope Offset (CHCD) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] Cmd Rising Slope (CHAB) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] Cmd Rising Slope (CHCD) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] Cmd Rising Slope Offset (CHAB) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] Cmd Rising Slope Offset (CHCD) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] Ctl Rising Slope (CHAB) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] Ctl Rising Slope (CHCD) Configuration o
Ctl Falling Slope (CHCD) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] Ctl Falling Slope Offset (CHAB) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] Ctl Falling Slope Offset (CHCD) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] IMC Interleaving Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] Channel Interleaving Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [3-way Interleave] Rank Interleaving Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [4-way Interleave] [8-way I
CTL Vref (CHC) Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [255] CTL Vref (CHD) Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [255] Receiver DQ Pre-emphasis Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700] – [2.000] Receiver DQ De-emphasis [ Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700] – [2.000] Transmitter DQ Pre-emphasis Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700] – [2.000] Transmitter DQ De-emphasis Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700] – [2.000] Receiver DQS Pre-emphasis Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700] – [2.
DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] DRAM RTL (CHB D0 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] DRAM RTL (CHC D1 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] DRAM RTL
DRAM IOL (CHB D1 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] DRAM IOL (CHB D1 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] DRAM IOL (CHC D0 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] DRAM IOL (CHC D0 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] DRAM IOL (CHC D1 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] DRAM IOL (CHC D1 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] DRAM IOL (CHD D0 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] DRAM IOL (CHD D0 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [15] DRAM IOL (CHD D1
tWRDR Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] tWRDD Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] tWWDR Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] tWWDD Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] tRWSR Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] tCCD Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] tCCD_L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] tCCDWR Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] tCCDWR_L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] tRRDS Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7] tRWDS Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
Attempt Fast Cold Boot This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to be skipped when possible to increase boot speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Training [Auto] [Ignore] System automatically sets the status according to the installed DRAM. System ignores the DRAM training test function. [Enabled] System closes the DRAM channel when it has some issues. [Smart] System automatically trains the DRAM for better stability.
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability This item allows you to set the shut off current limit for external voltage regulator. A higher setting will allow the voltage regulator to supply more current while a lower setting will cause the voltage regulator to shut off the system when the supplied current is higher than the set value.
CPU Power Phase Control This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the VRM heatsink. CPU Power Thermal Control This item allows you to set the VRM thermal cut-off trip point. 115 Celsius is default and recommended for all overclocking and normal use. Can be set to a lower value if a lower thermal cut-off point is preferred. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. DO NOT remove the VRM heatsink.
CPU VCCIO Boot Voltage This item will allow you to set the CPU VCCIO voltage at initial boot up. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.7000] – [1.8000] Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Enhanced Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and core frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production.
CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Set to default mode. [High Performance] Allow the FIVR (fully integrated voltage regulator) to work at high performance at all times. [Balanced] Improve power saving when the CPU is in a low power state. Tweaker’s Paradise VIN Tracker Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Self-tracked Clocking Set this item to [Enabled] to improve BCLK Overclock.
CPU BCLK Amplitude This item allows you to set the magnitude of the reference BCLK supplied to the processor. Higher values may improve overclocking stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] CPU BCLK Spread Spectrum This item allows you to reduce the EMI. Disable to get more accurate base clocks. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU BCLK Frequency Slew Rate This item allows you set the frequency update rate. Lower values speed up clock changes.
AI Features The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable different AI Features. Debug AI Parameter You may view the Debug AI Parameters in this option. Package Temperature Threshold Frequency will adjust to stay below this package temperature threshold when regulation is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [30] – [115] Regulate Frequency by above threshold Frequency will adjust to stay below the Package Temperature Threshold when this item is enabled. SVID must be enabled for this to work.
CPU Core Voltage Configures the mode of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor. A setting of Auto will scale the voltage according to the applied ratio. Do not confuse this setting with VCCIN (CPU Input voltage). Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when CPU Core Voltage is set to [Manual Mode]. CPU Core Voltage Override Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.001V] – [1.
You need to save the changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect. The following items appear only when CPU Cache Voltage is set to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Cache Voltage Offset This item allows you to configure the CPU cache voltage offset value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.001V] – [0.
CPU VCCIO Voltage This item allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU VCCIO. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.900V] – [1.800V] CPU System Agent Voltage This item allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU System Agent. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700V] – [1.800V] PCH Core Voltage This item allows you to configure the voltage for the PCH Core. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700V] – [1.800V] PLL Reference Offset Mode Sig [+] Offset the PLL reference value by a positive value.
6. Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Hyper-Threading [ALL] This item allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading for logical processor threads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit This should be enabled in order to boot legacy OSes that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
VMX When set to [Enabled], VMX can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot performance mode 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 configuration.
The following items appear only when Autonomous Core C-state is set to [Enabled]. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Core C1E auto promotion Control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] You need to save the changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect. CPU C6 Report This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package.
6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express. PCI Express Native Power Management This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform Active State power Management (ASPM) operations in the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when PCI Express Native Power Management is set to [Enabled]. Native ASPM [Auto] Default settings.
6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Allows you to enable or disable Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCTP Allows you to enable or disable MCTP.
6.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed. PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed This item allows you to set the speed for the PCIe. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1 (2.5 GT/s)] [Gen2 (5 GT/s)] [Gen3 (8 GT/s)] 6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices.
The following items appear only when SATA Controller(s) is set to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
6.6 CPU Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure CPU storage configurations. • This menu will appear only when an Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) is installed. • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core or above) and Intel® SSD modules. PCIEX16_1~3 [PCIE SSD X4 Card] When PCIE SSD X4 is selected, only storage devices will be supported in this slot.
6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Asmedia Back 1A/1C USB 3.2 Gen2 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia Back 1A/1C USB 3.2 Gen2 Controller.
RGB LED lighting When system is in working state This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the working state. [All On]: All LEDs (Aura or Functional) will be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. [Aura Only]: Aura LEDs will be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off]: Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled.
Intel LAN PXE Option ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel PXE Option Rom launch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Realtek 2.5G LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Realtek 2.5G LAN controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Realtek 2.5G LAN Controller is set to [Enabled]. Realtek PXE Option ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the Realtek PXE Option Rom launch.
6.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices are available only for EFI applications. [Auto] Your system automatically disables the Legacy USB support if USB devices are not connected.
6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 6.11 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. 6.12 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. PTT Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to configure PTT. PTT This item allows you to enable or disable PTT in SkuMgr.
6.13 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. Network stack This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.
7. Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature, CPU Package, Motherboard Temperature, VRM Temperature, PCH Temperature, T Sensor Temperature, EXT_Sensor1-3 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the component and sensor temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. CPU Q-Fan Control This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. [PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. Enables the CPU Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan. Disables the Q-Fan Control.
The CPU upper temperature cannot be lower than the CPU lower temperature. CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle (%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU Fan duty cycle. When the temperature source reaches the upper limit, the CPU Fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The CPU fan max. duty cycle cannot be lower than the CPU fan min. duty cycle. CPU Middle Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Middle.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Step Up This item allows you to set the value of the chassis fan step up. Configuration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] Chassis Fan 1-2 Step Down This item allows you to set the value of the chassis fan step down.
Chassis Fan 1-2 Lower Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the Chassis Fan 1-2 temperature. The Chassis Fan 1-2 will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature source is lower than the limit. Chassis Fan 1-2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1-2 duty cycle. When the temperature source is under the limit, the Chassis Fan 1-2 will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
M.2 Fan Profile This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the M.2 fan. [Standard] Set to make the M.2 fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet M.2 fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum M.2 fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. The following items appear only when M.2 Fan Profile is set to [Manual]. M.
Ext. Fan(s) Configuration An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to configure these items. Extension Fan 1-6 Q-Fan Control [Auto] Detects the type of extension fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. [PWM Mode] Enables the Extension Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin extension Fan. [DC Mode] Enables the Extension Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin extension Fan. [Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan Control.
The following items appear only when Extension Fan Profile 1-6 is set to [Manual]. Extension Fan 1-6 Upper Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the extension fan temperature. The extension fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the temperature source is higher than the limit. Once the extension fan temperature reaches 75 degrees, fan will run up to full speed. Extension Fan 1-6 Max. Duty Cycle (%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum extension fan duty cycle.
Heatsink Fan Speed Low Limit This item allows you to disable or set the heatsink fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Heatsink fan Upper Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the heatsink fan temperature. The heatsink fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the temperature source is higher than the limit. The Heatsink fan upper temperature cannot be lower than the Heatsink fan lower temperature.
The following items appear only when Water Pump+ Control is set to [Auto], [DC mode], or [PWM mode]. Water Pump+ Q-Fan Source The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH] [T Sensor] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] • For T_Sensor and EXT_Sensor1-3, connect a Thermistor cable to one of these connectors, then tape the other end on a critical component to control its temperature.
AIO Pump Control [Auto] Detects the type of AIO Pump installed and automatically switches the control modes. [PWM Mode] Enables the AIO Pump Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin AIO Pump. [DC Mode] Enables the AIO Pump Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin AIO Pump. [Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan Control. The following items appear only when AIO Pump Control is set to [Auto], [DC mode], or [PWM mode].
AIO Pump Min. Duty Cycle(%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum AIO Pump duty cycle. When the temperature source is under the limit, the AIO Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 8. Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.
Above 4G Decoding This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space if your system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Boot Configuration Boot Logo Display [Auto] Auto adjustments for Windows requirements. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST. The following item appears only when Boot Logo Display is set to [Auto] or [Full Screen].
Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy This item allows you to set the Boot Sector Policy. [Auto Recovery] Follow UEFI Rule. [Local User Control] You can enter setup page and select Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy to recovery MBR/GPT on the next boot time.
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices to run first during the system boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. OS Type [Windows UEFI Mode] This item allows you to select your installed operating system. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check.
The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Save to file This item allows you to save the KEK to a USB storage device. Set New key This item allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Save to file This item allows you to save the dbx to a USB storage device. Set New key This item allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Append Key This item allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Delete key This item allows you to delete the dbx file from your system.
9. Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Flexkey This item allows you to assign a different function to the Reset button (Flexkey). [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Setup Animator This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.
9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance levels. Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.
9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes.
9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to enable or disable downloading and installing of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows® OS. The Armoury Crate app can help you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app This item allows you to enable Armoury Crate download process.
9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. The items in this menu may vary depending on the graphics card installed in your system. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards.
10. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
11. Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.
11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS by USB: 84 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.
• 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! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section Exit Menu for details. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
11.3 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. 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.
