Industrial Motherboard H310A-EM-A
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Contents Chapter 1 1.1 Product overview Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Features......................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Specifications................................................................................ 1-2 Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout...
3.4 3.3.10 CPU Graphics Current Limit.......................................... 3-15 3.3.11 Min. CPU Cache Ratio................................................... 3-15 3.3.12 Max. CPU Cache Ratio.................................................. 3-15 3.3.13 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio.............................................. 3-15 3.3.14 DRAM Voltage............................................................... 3-15 3.3.15 DRAM REF Voltage Control..........................................
Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS H310A-EM-A Motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x M.2 screw packages 1 x ASUS I/O Shield NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. 1.2 Features • Intel socket LGA 1151 for 9th/ 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors supporting 14nm CPU, Max.
1.3 Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Intel® socket LGA1151 for 9th/8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors, Max.65 TDP Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Intel® H310 Chipset 2 x U-DIMM slots, max.64GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory * DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel® 8th Gen. 6core or higher processors.
Rear panel I/O ports 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 2 x COM ports (2 x RS232/422/485) 2 x Audio jacks 1 x CPU Fan header 1 x Chassis Fan header 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX power connector 1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.
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Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. CAUTION! • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
2.2 Motherboard layout NOTE: Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 24.4cm(9.6in) COM1 COM2 CPU_FAN COM1_SEL DIGI+ VRM ATX_12V COM2_SEL CHA_FAN 2280 AUDIO 2260 2242 USB_7 M.2(SOCKET3) 2 30.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection jumpers (6-pin COM1_ESL, COM2_ESL) 2. ATX Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. M.2 socket 3 6. DDR4 DIMM slots 7. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (USB7, USB8, USB914) 9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 10. Speaker header (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 12.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel® 9th / 8th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. LGA1151 IMPORTANT! Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CAUTION! 2-4 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
2.3.1 CPU installation 1 A B 2 3 CAUTION! LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1151 socket.
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2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation CAUTION! Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 2-8 H310A-EM-A
2.4 System memory DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
2 A A B 3 To remove a DIMM B 2-10 A H310A-EM-A
2.5 1. Jumpers Clear CMOS header (2-pin CLRTC) The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. CLRTC +3V_BAT_RTC GND PIN 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
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3. Chassis Intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) The Chassis Intrusion header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
2.6 Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors 1 1 3 2 6 7 4 5 8 9 1. Serial ports (COM). These ports connect a modem, and other devices that conform with serial specification. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 5.1and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. 7. HDMI™ port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports.
2.6.2 1. Internal connectors LPT header (26-1 pin LPT) LPT_XAFD# LPT_ERROR# LPT_XINIT# LPT_XSLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND 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. PIN 1 LPT_XSTB# LPT_XPD0 LPT_XPD1 LPT_XPD2 LPT_XPD3 LPT_XPD4 LPT_XPD5 LPT_XPD6 LPT_XPD7 LPT_ACK# LPT_BUSY LPT_PE LPT_SLCT LPT 2.
3. USB 2.0 headers (USB7 / USB8 / USB914) The USB 2.0 headers are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to any of these headers. These USB headers comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. A USB8 B USB7 GND S_USB_PP8 S_USB_PN8 USB+5V A PIN 1 GND S_USB_PP7 S_USB_PN7 USB+5V PIN 1 B USB914 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC C C CAUTION! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard.
4. CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan headers on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the header. A CPU_FAN B CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND A B CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CAUTION! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
6. System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR_BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND O_RSTCON#_PR +5V_FPANEL PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN#_PANEL GND +PWR_LED +HDD_LED RESET • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED) • This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
7. SATA 6.0Gb/s port (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) The SATA 6.0Gb/s port connects to a Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drive or an optical drive via a Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cable. A B SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND A B C C 8. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND D D Speaker header (4-pin SPEAKER) The Speaker header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
9. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) NOTES: • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. 10. COM Debug header GND GND NC The COM Debug header allows connection to a COM Debug card. COM_DEBUG +3V TXD PIN 1 NOTE: The COM Debug card is purchased separately.
11. Keyboard and Mouse Port connector (8-pin KBMS_CON) O_KB_CLK_R O_KB_DATA_R GND +5V_ZPS2 The Keyboard and Mouse Port connector allows you to connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse. PIN 1 O_MS_CLK_R O_MS_DATA_R GND +5V_ZPS2 KBMS_CON Pins 1 3 5 7 Signal O_KB_CLK_R O_KB_DATA_R GND +5V_ZPS2 Pins 2 4 6 8 Signal O_MS_CLK_R O_MS_DATA_R GND +5V_ZPS2 12.
13. Front Panel Audio header (10-1 pin AAFP) A_JD_HPOUT A_GND NC A_JD_FMIC1 The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header. AAFP A_FMIC1_L A_FMIC1_R A_HPOUT_R A_JD_FRONT A_HPOUT_L PIN 1 IMPORTANT! • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
14. ATX Power connectors (24-pin ATX_PWR, 4-pin ATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
2.7 1. Slots PCI Express x16 slot This slot supports a PCIe x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specification. PCIEX16 2. PCI Express x4 slots This motherboard supports three PCIe x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specification.
3. PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specification.
Chapter 3 BIOS setup IMPORTANT: Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. 3.1 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup 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.
3.1.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: 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 Boot For changing the system boot configuration.
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. 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. From the Confirm New Password box, key in your password again to confirm the password, then click OK. To change an administrator password: 1.
4. From the Confirm New Password box, key in your password again to confirm the password, then click OK. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but click OK when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.3 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.
3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 4-core ratio limit. CAUTION! If you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 5-core ratio limit.
3.3.5 Power-saving & Performance Mode Power-saving & Performance Mode lets you configure the power usage to boost or enhance system performance. [Auto] Automatically adjusts the power usage based on the system load. [Max Power-Saving Mode] Enables all power-saving settings for maximum energy-saving condition [Performance Mode] Disables all power-saving settings to achieve a high system performance. 3.3.
DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay S Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM Write Latency Configuration option: [Auto] Skew Control ODT RTT WR (CHA) Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] [255 DRAM Clock] ODT RTT PARK (CHA) Configuration options
ODT_WRITE_DELAY Configuration option: [Auto] Data Rising Slope Configuration option: [Auto] Data Rising Slope Offset Configuration option: [Auto] Cmd Rising Slope Configuration option: [Auto] Cmd Rising Slope Offset Configuration option: [Auto] Ctl Rising Slope Configuration option: [Auto] Ctl Rising Slope Offset Configuration option: [Auto] Clk Rising Slope Configuration option: [Auto] Clk Rising Slope Offset Configuration option: [Auto] Data Falling Slope Configuration option: [Auto] Data Falling Slope Of
DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM IOL
Read MPR Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Receive Enable Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Jedec Write Leveling Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Early Write Time Centering 2D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Early Read Time Centering 2D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Write Timing Centering 1D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Write Voltage Centering 1D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Read Timing Centering 1D Conf
Round Trip Latency Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turn Around Timing Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Rank Margin Tool Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Test Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DIMM SPD Alias Test Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Receive Enable Centering 1D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Retrain Margin Check Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Write Drive Strength Up/Dn independently Configurati
tRDWR_dd Configuration option: [Auto] tWRWR_dr Configuration option: [Auto] tWRWR_dd Configuration option: [Auto] tWRRD_dr Configuration option: [Auto] tWRRD_dd Configuration option: [Auto] TWRPRE Configuration option: [Auto] TRDPRE Configuration option: [Auto] tREFIX9 Configuration option: [Auto] OREF_RI Configuration option: [Auto] Misc. MRC Fast Boot Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot.
Training Profile Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard Profile] [ASUS User Profile] DLLBwEn Configuration option: [Auto] SPD Write Disable Configuration options: [TRUE] [FALSE] 3.3.7 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT loading. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 0% to 100%.
IA AC Load Line This item allows you to set the AC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line This item allows you to set the DC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [62.49] 3.3.9 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50] 3.3.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM0 Rank1 BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM0 Rank0 BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM0 Rank1 BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration option: [Auto] 3.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
L1 Substates [Disabled] This item allows you to select the PCI Express L1 Substates settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1.1] [L1.1 & L1.2] PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each port.
NOTE: For some CPU types, only [All] and [1] appear. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] [Disabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. Only one thread per activated core is enabled. NOTE: Hyper-Threading appears only when using a CPU supporting HyperThreading Technology.
CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C7 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] CPU C8 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C8 report to OS.
Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select which of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE/PCI] [PEG] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated [64M] Allows you to select DVMT 5.
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. This PCH SKU does not support RST feature. Configuration options: [AHCI] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energy saving conditions.
NOTE: The following items appear only when you set the Intel LAN Controller item to [Enabled]. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option ROM of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. NOTE: The following items appear only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled].
COM2 Control [RS232] Allows you to select COM2 mode. Configuration options: [RS422] [RS232] [RS485] Serial Port 3 Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port 4 Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).
Device Mode [STD Printer 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] 3.4.8 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.
3.4.9 Serial Console Redirection COM1(~6) Console Redirection Allows you enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NOTE: The following item is accessible when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.
Flow Control 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. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Allows you to enable or disable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals.
Flow Control 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. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 3.4.
NOTE: The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.13 HDD Secure Erase This menu displays the HDDs that suppot Secure Erase function. 3.4.
CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode] [Disabled] [PWM Mode] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. NOTE: The following items appear only when you set CPU Q-Fan Control to [PWM Mode]. CPU Fan Step Up [0 sec] This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step up. Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.
CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the middle value, the CPU fan operates at the middle duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Middle Temperature [45] Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature.
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Adjusts logo automatically based on Windows® display requrements. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
Launch CSM [Enabled] [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. NOTE: The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up.
Save all Secure Boot variables This item allows you to save all the Secure Boot keys to a USB storage device. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. Save to File This item allows you to save the downloaded PK to a USB storage device. Set New Key This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Save to File Allows you to save the downloaded db to a USB storage device. Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management.
Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. 3.7 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility. When you press , a confirmation message appears.
Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.
Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
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