E19891 USER GUIDE
E19891 First Edition June 2022 Copyright © 2022 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... vi Electrical Safety...............................................................................................vi Operation Safety..............................................................................................vi About this guide.........................................................................................................
Contents Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.1 Motherboard layout..................................................................................... 3-2 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches................................................................. 3-4 3.3 Jumpers....................................................................................................... 3-5 3.4 Onboard LEDs............................................................................................. 3-7 3.
Contents 4.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................. 4-76 4.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility............................................................. 4-77 4.9.2 Secure Erase............................................................................. 4-77 4.9.3 ASUS User Profile..................................................................... 4-78 4.9.4 ASUS SPD Information.........................................................
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name E500 G9 Accessories 1 x E500 G9 Support DVD 1 x AC Power Cable 1 x COM port Cable Optional Items Smart Card Reader Anti-Virus CD pack Print port cable DVD-RW Keyboard and mouse If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.
1.3 E500 G9 specifications summary The ASUS E500 G9 is a workstation featuring the ASUS W680/SYS motherboard. 1 x Socket (LGA1700) Processor / System Bus Intel® 12th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors * Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
E500 G9 specifications summary Networking 2 x Intel® I225-LM 2.5GbE LAN CPU Integrated (Intel® UHD) Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI™/DisplayPort/VGA VGA - Supports DVI-D with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz -S upports HDMI™ 1.4 with Max resolution 4096 x 2160@24 Hz -S upports DisplayPort 1.4 with Max resolution 4096 x 2160@60 Hz - Supports VGA with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz Graphic Up to 1 GPU Card Audio Realtek® ALC897 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 2 x 5.
E500 G9 specifications summary Windows® 11 Pro for Workstation OS Support * Refer to https://www.asus.com/event/Server/OS_support_list/OS.html for the latest OS support. Management Software Regulatory Compliance Dimension (HH x WW x DD) ASUS Control Center support BSMI, CE, FCC, Energy Star 423 mm x 190 mm x 435 mm 16.7" x 7.48" x 17.1" Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM 9.9 Kg & HDD not included) Gross Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included, 12.
1.4 Front panel features The E500 G9 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for easy access. Optical Drive (Optional) Empty 5.25-inch bay Empty 5.25-inch bay Card reader Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Reset button Power button USB 2.0 port USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports HDD access LED USB 3.
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a vent for the system fan, and the power supply module. Single power supply Power connector VGA port DisplayPort Display/Port HDMI HDMI™ port DVI VGA OUT DVI port LAN port 120 mm x 120 mm system fan vents USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2.5G USB 3.2 Gen 2 ® Type-C port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 10 2.
1.6 Internal features The ASUS E500 G9 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown: 1. Power supply unit 2. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan 3. ASUS W680/SYS motherboard 4. Expansion card locks 5. Optical drive (Optional) 6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay 7. Front I/O board (hidden) 8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal storage bays 9. 1 x 2.5-inch Internal storage bay Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
1.7 LED information 1.7.
10 USB 3.1 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs DVI VGA OUT USB 3.0 Display/Port HDMI ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED DVI VGA OUT 2.5G 10 2.5G TYPE C SPDIF OUT MIC IN USB 3.0 REAR C/SUB LINE OUT LINE IN KY SIDE REAR C/SUB MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN Intel® I225-LM 2.5G LAN ports LED indications KY Activity Link LED Status Off Description No link Speed LED Status Off Description 10/100 Mbps connection Green Linked Orange 1 Gbps connection Green (Blinking) Data activity Green 2.
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. • The images of the system shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase. To remove the side cover: 1.
3. Slightly pull the side cover toward the rear just enough to detach it from the chassis. 4. Remove the cover and set it aside.
2.2 CPU installation The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1700 socket for Intel® 12th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processors. Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1700 socket. 2-4 • 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.
Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to your motherboard.
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2.3 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. CPU heatsink and fan assembly for 65W A screwdriver with a torque value of 4.5±0.5kgf-cm is recommended.
CPU heatsink and fan assembly for 125W A screwdriver with a torque value of 3.5±0.5kgf-cm is recommended.
2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 5 (Double Data Rate 5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR5 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
Memory configurations You may install 8 GB 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered DDR5 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 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.
2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM notch DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
2.5 Front panel cover Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel cover. Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! 2.5.1 Removing the front panel cover To remove the front panel cover: 1. Locate the front panel assembly lock then slide it outward to unlock the latches that secure the front panel cover to the chassis. Assembly lock 2.
2.6 5.25-inch drives This system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front section of the chassis. If your system came with an optical drive, the optical drive occupies the topmost bay (1). The lower bays (2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch optical, zip, or floppy disk drives. Installing a 5.25-inch drive To install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. Remove the front panel cover. Refer to the Removing the front panel cover section for more information. 2.
4. Prepare the 5.25-inch drive. 5. Insert and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 6. Push the bay locks to secure the drive in place. Bay locks 7. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector of the drive. 8. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive. 9. Reinstall the front panel cover.
2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD) The server system supports three (3) 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives via the hard disk drive bays and one 2.5-inch HDD/SSD drive at the bottom of the HDD cage. Installing 3.5-inch HDDs To install 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives: 1. Remove the side cover of the chassis. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. 2. Prepare the 3.5-inch HDD and the bundled set of screws. 3.
2-16 5. Secure the 3.5-inch HDD to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws. 6. Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicks back into place. 7. Connect the SATA cable and SATA power cable to the 3.5-inch HDD.
Installing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD To install a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD: 1. Remove the side cover of the chassis. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for more information. 2. Prepare the 2.5-inch HDD/SDD and the bundled set of screws. 3. Lay the system on its side on a flat and stable surface. 4. Locate the HDD cage lock, press it up (A), then swing the HDD cage outwards (B). 5. Align and insert the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD into the drive bay as shown.
2-18 6. Secure the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD to the HDD cage using the bundled set of screws. 7. Swing the HDD cage inwards until it clicks back into place. 8. Connect a SATA cable and a SATA power cable to the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD.
2.8 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. Slot No.
2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 2. Press the PCIe latch (A), hold it by its edge then lift it towards the rear (B). Edge of the PCIe latch PCIe latch 3. Remove the screw (A) that secures the metal bracket to the chassis then remove the metal bracket (B).
4. Align and insert the expansion card into the PCIe slot. 5. Lift the PCIe latch inwards until it clicks into place securing the expansion card to the chassis. Expansion card PCIe slot PCIe latch 6. (Optional) Replace the screw of the metal bracket.
2.8.2 Configuring an expansion card VGA configuration 2-22 PCI Express operating mode PCIe 5.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 5.0 x16_2 PCIe 4.0 x16_3 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) N/A N/A Dual VGA/PCIe cards x8 x8 N/A Triple VGA/PCIe cards x8 x8 x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 5.0 x16_1 slot for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
2.8.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 card: 1. Locate the M.2 connector (M.2(SOCKET3)) on the motherboard. 2. Completely loosen the screws on the heatsink. 3. Remove the heatsinks.
4. Remove the screw on the stand screw. M.2 connector Screw Screw hole Stand screw Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with it. 5. (optional) Remove the stand screw, then secure it to the screw hole of the M.2 card length you wish to install an M.2 to. 6. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (M.2(SOCKET3)). 7. Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 4. Ensure that the M.
9. (optional) Secure the bundled M.2 fan to the M.2_1 heatsink using the four (4) bundled M.2 heatsink screws and screw stands. Bundled M.2 heatsink screw Bundled screw stand 10. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsinks. 11. Replace the heatsinks. 12. Secure the heatsinks using the screws previously loosened. 13. (optional) Connect the M.2_1 heatsink fan to the CHA_FAN2 connector on your motherboard if you installed the M.2 heatsink fan in step 9.
2.9 System fan This section describes how to remove the system fan in the event that you need to install or remove previously installed or new system components, or when the system fan needs to be replaced because it was damaged or became defective. To remove the system fan: 1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Remove the four system fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use.
2.10 BIOS update utility USB BIOS FlashBack™ USB BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering a bootable environment, ideal for BIOS recovery, rollback, or updates to support new CPUs. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port is marked the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds to start the update process. To use USB BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.
Refer to section Onboard LEDs for more information of the FlashBack™ LED. 5. 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 4. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted.
2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2.11.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors 1. DisplayPort 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3 and 4 2. VGA port 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port C1 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5 and 6 9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 port 4. Intel® LAN I225-LM ports 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. HDMI™ port 11. Audio I/O ports* 6. DVI-D port * : Refer to the table below for audio port definitions. * Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Headset / 2-channel Port 4-channel 5.
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Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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Layout contents Page 1. ATX power connectors 3-16 2. Fan connectors 3-14 3. CPU socket 2-4 4. DIMM slots 2-8 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector 3-12 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 3-12 7. M.2 sockets 3-17 8. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors 3-10 9. Q-Code LED 3-8 10. BIOS FlashBack™ button 2-24 11. System Panel connector 3-15 12. Clear RTC RAM header 3-5 13. USB 2.0 connectors 3-13 14. TPM connector 3-11 15. Thermal Sensor connector 3-19 16.
3.2 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
3.3 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM header This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3.
2. LPT and Q-Code jumper This jumper allows you to enable either LPT (Line Printing Thermal) connector or Q-Code at a time. To switch between LPT and Q-Code: 3. 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap to switch between LPT and Q-Code. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. CPU Over Voltage jumper The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system (depending on the type of the installed CPU).
3.4 1. Onboard LEDs Q LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds. 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. 2.
3. Standby Power LED The Standby Power LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, in soft-off mode, or connected to a power source. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 4. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.
5. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected.
3.5 1. Internal connectors Intel Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise through the onboard Intel® W680 chipset. To create a RAID set with the connected storage devices, please refer to the Chapter 5.
2. Front Panel Audio connector This connector 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 connector. 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. 3. TPM connector This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® module is purchased separately. 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports.
6. USB 2.0 connectors The 10-1 pin connector allows you to connect a USB 2.0 module for additional USB 2.0 front or rear panel ports. The 4-pin USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-A port is available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. Serial Port connector This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
8. Fan connectors Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 9. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.
10. System panel connector This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector.
11. ATX power connectors These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 3-16 • DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power plugs, or 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs (for 300W PSUs); otherwise, the system will not boot up.
12. M.2 sockets These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 4.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 PCIe storage devices. • M.2_3 socket supports PCIe 4.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • The M.2_1 socket does not support Intel® Optane memory.
13. M.2 slot (Key E) The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type 2230). 14. • The M.2 Wi-Fi module may come pre-installed on selected models. • The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers.
15. Thermal Sensor connector The Thermal Sensor connector allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature. The thermal sensor is purchased separately. 16.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4.1 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.
4.2 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.
4.2.1 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. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.
4.2.2 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. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey.
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 This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. You may also access this item by pressing the key on the keyboard. ReSize BAR This button allows you to turn ReSize BAR function on or off. [On] Enable ReSize BAR support to fully harness GPU memory. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) will be disabled. [Off] ReSize BAR support will be disabled. MemTest86 This button above the menu bar allows you to activate MemTest86.
4.2.3 Q-Fan Control The QFan 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).
4.3 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 from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as or press on your keyboard.
4.4 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. 4-12 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password.
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator 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 an administrator password: 1.
4.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard model, as well as the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to the optimized setting. [100:133] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to 100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to 100:100.
Efficient Core Ratio [Auto] The system will adjust all Efficient core ratios automatically. [Sync All Cores] Configure a core ratio limit to synchronize all Efficient cores. [By Core Usage] Configure the ratio limits for active cores depending on how many Efficient cores are being utilized. [AI Optimized] Use AI to optimize the Efficient core ratios. The following item appears only when Efficient Core Ratio is set to [Sync All Cores].
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] DRAM RAS# PRE Time Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] DRAM RAS# ACT Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [511] DRAM Command Rate Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] [3N] [N:1] The following item appears only when DRAM Command Rate is set to [N:1]. N to 1 ratio Number of bubbles between each valid command cycle.
DRAM Write Latency Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] Skew Control DDRCRCOMPCTL0/1/2 Ctl0 dqvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl0 dqvrefdn Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl0 dqodtvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl0 dqodtvrefdn Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl1 cmdvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl1 ctlvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl1 clkvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl1 ckecsvrefup Co
DQ RTT NOM WR Configuration options: [0 DRAM Clock] [34 DRAM Clock] [40 DRAM Clock] [48 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] DQ RTT PARK Configuration options: [0 DRAM Clock] [34 DRAM Clock] [40 DRAM Clock] [48 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] DQ RTT PARK DQS Configuration options: [0 DRAM Clock] [34 DRAM Clock] [40 DRAM Clock] [48 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] GroupA CA ODT
Memory Training Algorithms The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable different Memory Training Algorithms.
Write Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Read Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Early Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Read Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Late Command Training Configuration options:
DIMM DFE Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Tx Dqs Dcc Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Rank Margin Tool Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Test Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DIMM SPD Alias Test Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Receive Enable Centering 1D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Retrain Margin Check Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Drive Strengt
tWRRD_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [511] tRDRD_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tRDRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tRDWR_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tRDWR_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tWRWR_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tWRWR_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tWRRD_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tWRRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tRPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [4] tWPRE C
tPPD Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] tCCD_L_tDLLK Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Misc. MRC Fast Boot Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCH Full Check Enable this item to enhance the system stability. Setting this item to [Disabled] may enhance the DRAM overclocking capability.
Configure Memory Dynamic Frequency Switching The following item appears only when Realtime Memory Frequency is set to [Disabled]. Dynamic Memory Boost Allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Memory Boost Feature. Allows automatic switching between default SPD Profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Only valid if an XMP Profile is selected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Dynamic Memory Boost is set to [Disabled].
Third Point Gear Allows you to set the gear ratio for this SAGV point. 0-Auto, 1-G1, 2-G2, 4-G4. Configuration options: [0] - [4] The Fourth Point Gear will always be the settings you set in the main menu, so configure the Fourth Point Gear there. Digi+ VRM VRM Initialization Check When any error occurs during VRM initialization, the system will hang at POST code 76/77 if this function is enabled.
CPU VRM Switching Frequency This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Setting a higher switching frequency will result in better transient response at the expense of higher VRM temperatures. Active cooling of the VRM heatsink is recommended when running high CPU voltage and high load-line calibration values.
The following items appear only when using the onboard graphics. CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration The load-line is defined by the Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU Graphics power voltage. The CPU Graphics working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU Graphics loading. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increase the CPU Graphics and VRM thermal production.
CPU Standby Boot Voltage Allows you to set the CPU Standby voltage at initial bootup. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800V to 1.800V with an interval of 0.010V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80000] - [1.80000] Memory Controller Boot Voltage Allows you to set the Memory Controller voltage at initial bootup. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1.000V to 2.000V with an interval of 0.00625V. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00000] - [2.
Package Power Time Window An Intel parameter of [power limit 1] and specified in seconds. The applied value indicates how long the Turbo ratio can be active when TDP is exceeded. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [10] [12] [14] [16] [20] [24] [28] [32] [40] [48] [56] [64] [80] [96] [112] [128] [160] [192] [224] [256] [320] [384] [448] Short Duration Package Power Limit An Intel parameter known as [power limit 2] and specified in Watts.
Tweaker’s Paradise Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to enable or disable realtime memory timing. When set to [Enabled], the system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes after MRC_DONE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SPD Write Disable Allows you to enable or disable setting SPD Write Disable. For security recommendations, SPD write disable bit must be set.
System Agent PLL Voltage Allows you to configure the offset for the System Agent PLL VCC Trim. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.900V to 1.845V with an interval of 0.015V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90000] - [1.84500] Memory Controller PLL Voltage Allows you to configure the offset for the Memory Controller PLL VCC Trim. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.900V to 1.845V with an interval of 0.015V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.
Max. CPU Graphics Ratio Allows you to configure the CPU graphics ratio. The ratio may vary depending on the system loading. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] Extreme Over-voltage This item can only be enabled when the onboard CPU_OV jumper is switched on. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows you to configure higher voltages for overclocking, but the CPU lifetime will not be guaranteed.
The following items appear only when CPU Graphics Voltage is set to [Offset Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Graphics Voltage Offset Allows you to configure the CPU graphics voltage offset value. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00500] - [0.
The following item appears only when CPU System Agent Voltage is set to [Offset Mode]. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Allows you to configure the CPU System Agent Voltage offset value. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with an interval of 0.001V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00100] - [0.99900] You need to save the changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect. CPU Input Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU Input.
VDD Calculation Voltage Base Allows you to set the base VDD voltage used for calculations. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.700V to 2.200V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [2.20000] PMIC Voltages Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All PMICs] [By per PMIC] The following items appear only when PMIC Voltages is set to [Sync All PMICs]. SPD HUB VLDO (1.8V) Allows you to set the main power for the SPD Hub Logic. Default set to 1.8V.
DRAM Current Capability Allows you to set the current capability for the switching regulators in Amps. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.125A to 7.875A with an interval of 0.125A. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.12500] - [7.87500] The following items appear only when PMIC Voltages is set to [By per PMIC]. PMIC0-3 SPD HUB VLDO (1.8V) Allows you to set the main power for the SPD Hub Logic. Default set to 1.8V. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1.
PMIC0-3 DRAM Current Capability Allows you to set the current capability for the switching regulators in Amps. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.125A to 7.875A with an interval of 0.125A. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.12500] - [7.87500] 4.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
4.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform Active State Power Management (ASPM) operations in the operating system when set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when PCI Express Native Power Management is set to [Enabled].
SA - PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows you to set the DMI ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for the PEG 0. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device.
Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improving the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set to [Enabled], VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
The following items appear only when Intel Trusted Execution Technology is set to [Enabled]. Alias Check Request Enables Txt Alias Checking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Changes require full Txt capability before it will take effect. • This is a one time only change, and will be reset on the next reboot. DPR Memory Size (MB) Reserve DPR memory size (0-255) MB. Configuration options: [0] - [255] Reset AUX Content Reset TPM Aux Content.
Turbo Mode Allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Acoustic Noise Settings The items in this submenu allow you to configure Acoustic Noise Settings for IA, GT, and SA domains. Acoustic Noise Settings Acoustic Noise Mitigation Enabling this option will help mitigate acoustic noise on certain SKUs when the CPU is in deeper C state.
Slow Slew Rate for GT Domain Set VR GT Slow Slew Rate for Deep Package C State ramp time; Slow slew rate equals to Fast divided by number, the number is 2, 4, 8 to slow down the slew rate to help minimize acoustic noise. Configuration options: [Fast/2] [Fast/4] [Fast/8] CPU C-states Allows you to enable or disable CPU Power Management. Allows CPU to go to C states when it’s not 100% utilized.
VT-d Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when VT-d is set to [Enabled]. Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior Allows you to enable IOMMU in Pre-boot environment (if DMAR table is installed in DXE and if VTD_INFO_PPI is installed in PEI).
The following items appear only when Enable VMD controller is set to [Enabled]. Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to map or unmap PCIE Storage to VMD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Disabled] if you set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled]. Map SATA Controller under VMD Allows you to map or unmap this Root Port to VMD.
PCIEX16(G3)_2 Link Speed Allows you to configure the PCIe speed for PCIEX16(G3)_2 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] M.2_2 Link Speed Allows you to configure the PCIe speed for M.2_2 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEX16(G4)_4 Link Speed Allows you to configure the PCIe speed for PCIEX16(G4)_4 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEX16(G4)_3 Link Speed Allows you to configure the PCIe speed for PCIEX16(G4)_3 slot.
The following items appear only when SATA Controller(s) is set to [Enabled]. Aggressive LPM support Allows PCH to aggressively enter link power state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SMART Self Test S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks.
4.6.7 AMT Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Intel(R) Active Management Technology parameters. USB Provisioning of AMT Allows you to enable or disable AMT USB provisioning. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MAC Pass Through Allows you to enable or disable MAC Pass Through function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Activate Remote Assistance Process Allows you to trigger CIRA boot.
The following items appear only when WatchDog is set to [Enabled]. OS Timer Allows you to set OS watchdog timer. Configuration options: [0] - [65535] BIOS Timer Allows you to set BIOS watchdog timer. Configuration options: [0] - [65535] ASF Sensors Table Adds ASF Sensor Table into ASF! ACPI Table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Erase Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to configure secure erase. Secure Erase mode Change the Secure Erase module behavior.
4.6.8 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Thunderbolt settings. PCIE Tunneling over USB4 Allows you to enable or disable PCIE Tunneling over USB4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Allows you to enable or disable Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support.
Extra Bus Reserved Allows you to select the TBT Root Port Type. [56] One port Host. [106] Two port Host. Reserved Memory Allows you to set the Reserved Memory for this Root Bridge. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [1] - [4096] Memory alignment Allows you to set the memory alignment bits. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [0] - [31] Reserved PMemory Allows you to set the Reserved Prefetchable Memory for this Root Bridge.
COM0 / COM1 Console Redirection Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection for COM0 or COM1 is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resolution 100x31 This allows you enable or disable extended terminal solution. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Putty Keypad This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty.
Bits per second EMS Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control EMS Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow.
The following item appears only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled]. Re-Size BAR Support If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Resizable BAR Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support Allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.
USB Single Port Control Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section Rear panel features in your motherboard’s user manual for the location of the USB ports. 4.6.13 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the Network Stack Configuration. Network stack Allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled].
4.6.15 HDD/SSD SMART Information The items in this menu allow you to view the SMART information for connected storage devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 4.6.16 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the advanced power management settings. Restore AC Power Loss Allows your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power loss. When setting your system to [Last State], it goes to the previous state before the AC power loss.
Power On By PCI-E Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.
USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your PC is in the S5 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LED Allows you to turn on or off the HDD and PLED LEDs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB1 Type C Power Mode [Auto] Power will be provided to USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports automatically when a device is detected. [Enabled] Power will always be on for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports.
Device Mode Allows you to change the Printer Port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP-1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP-1.7 Mode] 4.6.18 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology The items in this menu allow you manage RAID volumes on the Intel(R) RAID Controller. • The settings and options of this menu may vary depending on the storage devices connected.
4.7 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. The settings and options of this menu may vary depending on your motherboard. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options.
Voltage and Current Monitor CPU Core Voltage, 12V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, Memory Controller Voltage [x.xxx V] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. CPU Core Current [xx A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the current output. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item.
The following items appear only when CPU Fan Profile is set to [Standard], [Silent], [Turbo], or [Manual]. CPU Fan Step Up Step up allows you to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed changes, with level 0 being an instantaneous change in speed. The higher the level, the slower the change in speed, and may also result in less noise, but this will also cause slower heat dissipation.
CPU Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle of the assigned fan/pump for when the source temp. exceeds the middle temperature. We suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the fan/pump middle duty cycle. CPU Fan Lower Temperature Configure the fan/pump lower temperature to make assigned fan/pump operate at the min.
Chassis Fan 1-3 Step Up Step up allows you to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed changes, with level 0 being an instantaneous change in speed. The higher the level, the slower the change in speed, and may also result in less noise, but this will also cause slower heat dissipation.
Chassis Fan 1-3 Middle. Duty Cycle (%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle of the assigned fan/pump for when the source temp. exceeds the middle temperature. We suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/ pump duty. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the fan/pump middle duty cycle.
AIO Pump Step Up Step up allows you to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed changes, with level 0 being an instantaneous change in speed. The higher the level, the slower the change in speed, and may also result in less noise, but this will also cause slower heat dissipation. Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] AIO Pump Step Down Step down allows you to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed changes, with level 0 being an instantaneous change in speed.
AIO Pump Lower Temperature Configure the fan/pump lower temperature to make assigned fan/pump operate at the min. duty cycle when the source temperature is lower than the limit. We suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower temperature. AIO Pump Min.
4.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM will be set to [Disabled] and cannot be configured when using the integrated graphics.
Boot from Storage Devices Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices Allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
Set New key Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. Delete key Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 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).
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 Allows you to save the dbx to a USB storage device. Set New key Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Delete key Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system.
The following item appears only when Boot Logo Display is set to [Disabled]. Post Report Allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time or until ESC is pressed. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Boot up NumLock State Allows you to select the keyboard NumLock state. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Allows your system to wait for the key to be pressed when error occurs.
Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These item displays the available devices.
4.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to a newer version, and this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement.
4.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 3. 4.9.2 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.
4.9.3 ASUS User Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from Profile 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. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
4.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 4.9.5 MemTest86 This item allows you to obtain a memory diagnosis. Activate MemTest86 Press to open MemTest86 to perform and check testing results. • Please save all changes made before using MemTest86. • There will be a few seconds of loading time after pressing on this option.
4.10 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 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.
4.11 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.
4.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS using a USB drive. To update the BIOS: 4-82 1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS file to a 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 . 3. Press Left arrow key to switch to the Drive field. 4.
4.11.3 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.
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Chapter 5: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
5.1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 5.1.
5.1.3 1. Creating a SATA RAID set in UEFI BIOS Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Refer to Chapter 4 in your motherboard’s user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to Advanced > System Agent (SA) Configuration > VMD Setup Menu. 3. In the VMD setup menu, set Enable VMD controller and Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Enabled], and set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Disabled]. 4. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 5.
Creating a RAID set 5-4 1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press to select the RAID level to create, and then press . 4. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set.
5. When the Strip Size item is selected, press to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available strip size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: - RAID 0: - RAID 10: 64 KB 128 KB - RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 6.
8. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 9. The RAID volume should appear in the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, And also appear in the EZ Mode menu under Storage Information. To delete a RAID set, please refer to section Deleting a RAID set. 5.1.4 Creating an NVMe RAID set with onboard M.2 modules in UEFI BIOS • • 1. You can create a RAID set with the following setups: - NVMe SSDs from the CPU. - NVMe SSDs from the PCH.
3. In the VMD setup menu, set Enable VMD controller and Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled], and set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Disabled]. 4. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 5. Go to Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Creating a RAID set 1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2.
4. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. Only full SATA or full NVMe RAID is supported, different interfaces of RAID cannot be created, such as half NVMe and half RAID. 5. When the Strip Size item is selected, press to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available strip size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
7. When the Create Volume item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 8. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 9. The RAID volume should appear in the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, And also appear in the EZ Mode menu under Storage Information. To delete a RAID set, please refer to section Deleting a RAID set.
5.1.5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 5-10 1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel.
5.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 or Windows® 11 OS installation After creating the RAID sets, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. The steps and screenshots are for reference only and may change with newer Windows updates.
4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. Click Browse to continue. • If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD.
Appendix Appendix A
W680/SYS block diagram A-2 Appendix
Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 – 14 15 – 18 19 – 1C 2B – 2F 30 31 32 – 36 37 – 3A 3B – 3E 4F 50 – 53 4F 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C – 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 – E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 Description Not used microcode CACHE_ENABLED PCH initialization CPU_EARLY_INIT PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Inst
Code F4 Description Recovery firmware image is loaded F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes F8 F9 Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B – 6F System
Code A5 Description SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) AB Setup Input Wait AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plu
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) A-6 Code Description 03 System is entering S3 sleep state 04 System is entering S4 sleep state 05 System is entering S5 sleep state 30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state 40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state AC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. AA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
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CE RED RF Output table (Directive 2014/53/EU) Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Model: AX212NGW): Function WiFi Bluetooth Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 2412 - 2472 MHz 20 dBm 5150 - 5350 MHz 20 dBm 5470 - 5725 MHz 19 dBm 5725 - 5850 MHz 11 dBm 2402 - 2480 MHz 13 dBm * Receiver category 1 ASUS E500 G9 A-17
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