BIOS Manual Motherboard PRIME/PRO/ TUF GAMING X570 Series
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Contents 1.1 1.2 Knowing BIOS................................................................................................ 4 BIOS setup program...................................................................................... 5 1.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................... 6 1.2.2 Advanced Mode.............................................................................. 7 1.2.3 QFan Control................................................
BIOS Setup 1.1 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.
1.2 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.
1.2.1 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. Displays the CPU/motherboard Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
1.2.2 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 on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen.
1.2.3 QFan 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).
1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. 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 MyFavorites(F3) from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items 3.
1.4 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. 14 • 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.
1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Performance Enhancer This item allows the CPU to maintain boost frequencies longer for a better performance.
CPU Core Ratio This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] OC Tuner The OC tuner automatically overclocks the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltages respectively to enhance the system performance. It also boosts the CPU graphics performance according to the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [OC Tuner] To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings].
DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.
Trfc Configuration options: [Auto] [60] – [990] Trfc2 Configuration options: [Auto] [60] – [990] Trfc4 Configuration options: [Auto] [60] – [990] Tcwl Configuration options: [Auto] [9] – [22] Trtp Configuration options: [Auto] [5] – [14] Trdwr Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] Twrrd Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] TwrwrSc Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] TwrwrSd Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] TwrwrDd Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] TrdrdSc Configuration options: [A
RttNom Configuration options: [Auto] [Rtt_Nom Disable] [RZQ/4] [RZQ/2] [RZQ/6] [RZQ/1] [RZQ/5] [RZQ/3] [RZQ/7] RttWr Configuration options: [Auto] [Dynamic ODT Off] [RZQ/2] [RZQ/1] [Hi-Z] [RZQ/3] RttPark Configuration options: [Auto] [Rtt_PARK Disable] [RZQ/4] [RZQ/2] [RZQ/6] [RZQ/1] [RZQ/5] [RZQ/3] [RZQ/7] MemAddrCmdSetup Configuration options: [Auto] [0]-[63] MemCsOdtSetup Configuration options: [Auto] [0]-[63] MemCkeSetup Configuration options: [Auto] [0]-[63] MemCadBusClkDrvStren Configuration options:
DIGI+ VRM Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. VDDCR CPU Load-line Calibration Load-line 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. Select from levels 1 to 7 to adjust the load-line slope.
Manual Adjustment This item allows you to set the response time, selecting [Regular] will result in longer reaction times. Configuration options: [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] VDDCR CPU Power Duty Control This item allows you to set the duty cycle of each VRM phase based upon current and/ or temperature. [T.Probe] Sets the buck controller to balance VRM FET temperatures. [Extreme] Sets the buck controller to balance per phase current. DO NOT remove the thermal module.
DRAM Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20] – [1.80] CLDO VDDG voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700] – [1.199] 1.0V SB Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05] – [1.1] 1.2V SB Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2] – [1.25] CPU 1.80V Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80] – [1.85] VTTDDR Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2VDDQ] – [1/2VDDQ+0.2V] VPP_MEM Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [2.500] – [2.
1.6 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.
1.6.1 AMD fTPM configuration The items in this menu show the AMD fTPM configuration options. TPM Device Selection This item allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [Discrete TPM] [Firmware TPM] When Firmware TPM is set to disabled all saved data on it will be lost. Erase fTPM NV for factory reset This item allows you to enable or disable fTPM reset for newly installed CPUs.
1.6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. PSS Support This item allows you enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NX Mode This item allows you enable or disable No-execute page protection function.
1.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. SATA Port Enable This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_8(Gray) SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_8 This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The number of the SATA ports varies by motherboard models. Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2_1 - M.2_2 M.2_1 - M.2_2 This item allows you to rename the AMD APU M.2 ports. The number of the M.
LED lighting When system is in working state This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the working state. Configuration options: [On] [Off] When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off states. Configuration options: [On] [Off] RGB LED availability varies by motherboard models.
Serial Port Configuration Serial port availability varies by motherboard models. Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [On] [Off] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [On]. Change Settings Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
1.6.5 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings. ErP Ready This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Restore AC Power Loss This item allows your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power loss.
1.6.6 PCI Subsystem Settings The items in this menu allow you to set PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express settings. SR-IOV Support This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.7 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express settings. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section Motherboard layout in your motherboard user manual for the location of the USB ports. 1.6.8 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack Network stack This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you set Network Stack to [Enabled].
1.6.10 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. 1.6.11 AMD CBS The items in this menu shows the AMD Common BIOS Specifications.
NBIO Common Options XFR Enhancement Damage caused by use of your AMD processor outside of specification or in excess of factory settings are not covered by your system manufacturers warranty. 1.6.12 AMD Overclocking The items in this menu allows you to configure the AMD Overclocking setup page. Damage caused by use of your AMD processor outside of specification or in excess of factory settings are not covered by your system manufacturers warranty.
1.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature, CPU Package Temperature, Motherboard Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, CPU Package, and motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
Q-fan Configuration Q-fan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. CPU Q-Fan Control This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. [PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan. [Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan Control.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Middle Temperature Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU middle temperature. CPU Fan Middle. Duty Cycle(%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
Chassis Fan 1-3 Profile This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
AIO Pump Control [Disabled] Disable the AIO Pump control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of AIO Pump installed and automatically switches the control modes. [DC mode] Enable the AIO Pump control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enable the AIO Pump control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. The following items appear only when you set the AIO Pump Control to [Auto], [DC mode] or [PWM mode].
1.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.
The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Post Delay Time This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot. Configuration options: [0 sec] - [10 sec] This feature only works when set under normal boot. The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Disabled].
CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item 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 [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 non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
Key Management Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. 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 permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. Save to file This item allows you to save the PK to a USB storage device.
Delete key This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. DB Management The Authorized Signatures (db) 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 This item allows you to save the db to a USB storage device.
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.
1.9.2 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • 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.
1.9.3 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.4 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to enable Armoury Crate download process.
1.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
1.11 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.
1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for details. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
1.11.3 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.
PRIME/PRO/TUF GAMING X570 Series BIOS Manual
