BIOS Manual Motherboard Pro WS sTR5 Series
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Contents 1. Knowing BIOS................................................................................................ 5 2. BIOS setup program...................................................................................... 6 3. Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................................. 7 4. 3.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...................................................... 7 3.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility.....................................................
9. Boot menu.................................................................................................... 96 10. Tool menu................................................................................................... 101 11. 12. 10.1 ASUS SPD Information............................................................... 102 10.2 ASUS User Profile...................................................................... 103 10.3 ASUS Armoury Crate...............................................
BIOS Setup 1. Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance.
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.
3. Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3.
3.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2.
4. BIOS menu screen The screenshot for this section is for reference only, and may vary between motherboards. Please refer to the actual BIOS of your motherboard. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.
4.2 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.3 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 4.4 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
5. Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See the motherboard for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default [Not Installed]. After you set a password, this item shows [Installed]. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To change a user password: 1.
6. 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. • When overclocking, the warranty coverage declared by AMD official will be affected if you select [Accept] when the AMD warranty information statement appears. For more details please refer to the AMD official website.
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to manually assign BCLK (base clock) frequency. [DOCP I] Load the DIMM’s default DOCP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [DOCP II] Load the DIMM’s complete default DOCP profile. [DOCP Tweaked] Load DOCP profile with tweaks for improved performance if config matches.
BCLK2 Frequency BCLK2 frequency is only for CPU CLK. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0000 to 1000.0000 with an interval of 0.0500. Configuration options: [Auto] [80.0000] - [1000.0000] PCIE Frequency Adjusts Base Clock Frequency for G-Link. Default is 100. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0000 to 200.0000 with an interval of 0.1000. Configuration options: [Auto] [80.0000] - [200.
CCD 2 CCX0 Ratio (Rail1) Allows you to specify a custom Core Ratio for this CCX. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 8.00 to 100.00 with an interval of 0.25. Configuration options: [Auto] [8.00] - [100.00] CCD 3 CCX0 Ratio (Rail0) Allows you to specify a custom Core Ratio for this CCX. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 8.00 to 100.00 with an interval of 0.25. Configuration options: [Auto] [8.00] - [100.
CCD 10 CCX0 Ratio (Rail1) Allows you to specify a custom Core Ratio for this CCX. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 8.00 to 100.00 with an interval of 0.25. Configuration options: [Auto] [8.00] - [100.00] CCD 11 CCX0 Ratio (Rail0) Allows you to specify a custom Core Ratio for this CCX. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 8.00 to 100.00 with an interval of 0.25. Configuration options: [Auto] [8.00] - [100.
Tcl DRAM CAS# Latency, the value stepping is 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [2] - [64] Trcd DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] Trp DRAM RAS# PRE Time. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] Tras DRAM RAS# ACT Time. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] Secondary Timings Secondary Timings Report Allows you to view the Secondary Timings Report. Trc DRAM Row Cycle Time. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] Twr DRAM WRITE to READ Delay, the value stepping is 6.
TwtrL DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(tWTR_L). Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] TwtrS DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(tWTR_S).
MC_SVA_TRIM2 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] MMCM_MULT_F Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Sub Urgent Refresh Lower Bound Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [6] Urgent Refresh Limit Specifies the stored refresh limit required to enter urgent refresh mode. Constraint: SubUrgRefLowerBound <= UrgRefLimit Valid value: 6~1. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [6] DRAM Refresh Rate DRAM refresh rate: 1.95us or 3.9us (default). Configuration options: [3.9 usec] [1.
Rtt Wr Configuration options: [Auto] [RTT_OFF] [RZQ (240)] [RZQ/2 (120)] [RZQ/3 (80)] [RZQ/4 (60)] [RZQ/5 (48)] [RZQ/6 (40)] [RZQ/7 (34)] Rtt Park Configuration options: [Auto] [RTT_OFF] [RZQ (240)] [RZQ/2 (120)] [RZQ/3 (80)] [RZQ/4 (60)] [RZQ/6 (40)] [RZQ/7 (34)] Rtt Park Dqs Configuration options: [Auto] [RTT_OFF] [RZQ (240)] [RZQ/2 (120)] [RZQ/3 (80)] [RZQ/4 (60)] [RZQ/5 (48)] [RZQ/6 (40)] [RZQ/7 (34)] Power Down Enable Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Memory Context Restore Configure t
Additional Memory Tweaks DDR Training Runtime Reduction [Disabled] Force Disable DDR Training Runtime Reduction. [Enabled] Force Enable DDR Training Runtime Reduction. [Auto] Default code behavior. If OC is ENABLE, DDR Training Runtime Reduction will be DISABLE by DEFAULT. DDR5 Nitro Mode Can improve overclocked memory support for modules over 6000Mt/s with potential boot time and/or latency tradeoffs.
The following items appear only when RX2D_TrainOpt is set to [Manual]. RX2D_DFE Used to force Rx DFE on or off. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] RX2D Voltage Step Size (2^n) 0 = 1 DAC setting between checked values. 1 = 2 DAC settings between checked values. 2 = 4 DAC settings between checked values. 3 = 8 DAC settings between checked values.
Precision Boost Overdrive When this item is enabled, it allows the processor to run beyond defined values for PPT, VDD_CPU EDC, VDD_CPU TDC, VDD_SOC EDC, VDD_SOC TDC to the limits of the board, and allows it to boost at higher voltages for longer durations than default operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Manual] [Enhancement] The following items appear only when Precision Boost Overdrive is set to [Manual].
The following item appears only when CPU Boost Clock Override is set to [Enabled (Positive)]. Max CPU Boost Clock Override(+) Increases the maximum CPU frequency that may be automatically achieved by the Precision Boost 2 algorithm. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [200] The following item appears only when CPU Boost Clock Override is set to [Enabled (Negative)]. Max CPU Boost Clock Override(-) Decreases the maximum CPU frequency that may be automatically achieved by the Precision Boost 2 algorithm.
The following items appear only when Curve Optimizer is set to [All Cores]. All Core Curve Optimizer Sign Determines the direction of the curve shift on all cores. Positive shifts the curve up to use higher voltages. Negative shifts the curve down to use lower voltages. Configuration options: [Positive] [Negative] All Core Curve Optimizer Magnitude Determines the magnitude of the curve shift to be made (entered in whole numbers) the larger the value entered the larger the magnitude of the shift.
The following item appears only when Segment 2 Loadline is set to [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4], [Level 5], [Level 6], or [Level 7]. Segment2 Current Threshold Segment 2 Current Threshold sets the boundary between CPU Loadline Calibration and Segment 2 Loadline. Unit is in amps. When current is lower than threshold, VRM loadline follows CPU Loadline Calibration value. When current is higher threshold, VRM loadline follows Segment2 Loadline value.
CPU Rail0~1 Power Phase Control Allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. [Auto] Automatically selects the power phase control. [Standard] The number of active phases is controlled by the CPU. [Extreme] Sets full phase mode. [Manual] Manually select the power phase response speed. DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when CPU Rail0~1 Power Phase Control is set to [Manual].
The following items appear only when Voltage Floor Mode is set to [Dynamic]. Floor Low VMin The lowest minimum voltage point that maps to Floor Hot Temp should the processor temperature move to hotter or equal to Floor Hot Temp. Auto is 1.05V. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.000V to 1.700V with an interval of 0.00625V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00000] - [1.
Ceiling Hot Temp The hottest temperature point that maps to Ceiling Low VMax should the processor temperature move to hotter or equal to Ceiling Hot Temp. Auto is 88C. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0C to 255C with an interval of 1C. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ceiling High VMax The highest maximum voltage point that maps to Ceiling Cold Temp should the processor temperature move to colder or equal to Ceiling Cold Temp. Auto is 1.45V.
VDDIO Power Phase Control Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Extreme] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when VDDIO Power Phase Control is set to [Manual]. Power Phase Response Select ultra fast mode for a faster power phase response. The reaction time will be longer when regular mode is selected.
1.8V_RUN Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1.500V to 2.500V with an interval of 0.010V. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50000] - [2.50000] Sense MI Skew 1~4 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Sense MI Skew 1~4 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] Raise RComp Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] AI Features The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable different AI Features.
The following item appears only when CPU Core0~1 Voltage is set to [Manual Mode]. CPU Core0~1 Voltage Override Allows you to configure the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.625V to 1.500V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.62500] - [1.50000] The following items appear only when CPU Core0~1 Voltage is set to [Offset Mode].
The following item appears only when CPU VDDIO is set to [Manual Mode]. VDDIO Override Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.600V to 1.500V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.60000] - [1.50000] The following items appear only when CPU VDDIO is set to [Offset Mode]. VDDIO Offset Mode Sign [+] [–] To offset the CPU VDDIO by a positive value. To offset the CPU VDDIO by a negative value.
DRAM VDDQ Voltage Allows you to set the power for the DRAM IC’s VDD Data portion. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800V to 1.435V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80000] - [1.43500] Advanced Memory Voltages 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.
7. Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 7.1 • Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. • When overclocking, the warranty coverage declared by AMD official will be affected if you select [Accept] when the AMD warranty information statement appears. For more details please refer to the AMD official website.
7.2 AMD fTPM configuration The items in this menu show the AMD fTPM configuration options. Selects TPM device Allows you to enable or disable Firmware TPM. [Enable Firmware TPM] Enables platform Firmware TPM, disable Discrete TPM. [Enable Discrete TPM] Enables Discrete TPM, disable platform Firmware TPM. Ensure to select this option if a Discrete TPM card is installed on your motherboard. When [Enable Discrete TPM] is selected, fTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost.
The following item appears only when Redfish is set to [Enabled]. Authentication mode Allows you to select the authentication mode. Configuration options: [Basic Authentication] [Session Authentication] 7.4 UEFI Variables Protection The items in this menu allow you to configure the NVRAM Runtime Variable Protection settings. Password protection of Runtime Variables Allows you to control the NVRAM Runtime Variable Protection through System Admin Password. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 7.
The following item appears only when Console Redirection 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. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100Plus] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.
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.
7.7 PCI Subsystem Settings The items in this menu allow you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express settings. Re-Size BAR Support If the system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Resizable BAR Support (Only if System supports 64 bit PCI Decoding). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] To enable Re-Size BAR Support for harnessing full GPU memory, please go to the Boot section and set CSM(Compatibility Support Module) to [Disabled].
Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] USB devices are available only for EFI applications. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
7.10 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. You may press on a connected NVMe device which appears in this menu to view more information on the NVMe device. The options displayed in this menu may vary depending on the devices connected to your motherboard. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options. 7.
7.12 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. 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. SATA Controller(s) Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.
SATA6G Allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G Hot Plug Designates this port as Hot Pluggable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 Allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 7.13 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the advanced power management settings.
7.14 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the onboard devices settings. Scroll down to view 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. HD Audio Controller Allows you to enable or disable Azalia HD Audio.
PCIEX16 Configuration [PCIE X16 Mode] PCIe slot runs at x16. [PCIE RAID Mode] Up to 4 SSDs installed onto the Hyper M.2 X16 Series card can be detected. Use [PCIE RAID Mode] when installing the Hyper M.2 X16 series card or other M.2 adapter cards. Installing other devices may result in a boot-up failure. The number of SSDs supported varies with the PCIe bifurcation abilities enabled by each processor. PCIEX16 Configuration [PCIE X8 Mode] PCIe slot runs at x8.
M.2 Link Mode Allows you to set the link speed for M.2 Device. Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] [GEN 5] Chipset Link Mode Allows you to set the link speed between CPU and Chipset. Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] SLIMSAS Link Mode Allows you to set the link speed for SLIMSAS Device. Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] 7.
7.16 AMD Mem Configuration Status The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status. 7.17 AMD PBS The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status. RAS The items in this submenu allow you to configure AMD CPM RAS related settings. RAS Periodic SMI Control Allows you to enable or disable Periodic SMI for polling [MCA Threshold] error.
The following items appear only when RAS Periodic SMI Control is set to [Enabled]. SMI Threshold The [SMI Threshold] limits the number of [MCA Threshold and Deferred Error SMI source] per a Unit time (Defined by [SMI Scale]). (Default: 5 dec interrupts). Configuration options: [0] - [65535] SMI Scale The [SMI Scale] defines the time scale. (Default: 1000 dec). Configuration options: [0] - [32767] SMI Scale Unit The [SMI Scale Unit] defines unit of time scale. (Default: ms).
PCIe Device UnCorr Err Sev Reg Initialize the PCIe AER Uncorrected Error Severity registers of PCie Device. Configuration options: [0] - [FFFFFFFF] DRAM Hard Post Package Repair Allows you to spare DRAM rows to replace malfunctioning rows via an in-field repair mechanism. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HEST DMC Structure Support Allows you to enable or disable HEST DMC (Deferred Machine Check) Structure Support.
The following items appear only when Discrete USB4 Support is set to [Enabled]. PCIe Bus Number Reserve Discrete USB4 PCIe Bus number per port (16 ~ 56). Configuration options: [16] - [56] PCIe Non-Prefetchable MMIO Reserve Discrete USB4 PCIe Non-Prefetchable MMIO per port (256 ~ 4096 MB). Configuration options: [256] - [4096] PCIe Prefetchable MMIO Reserve Discrete USB4 PCIe Prefetchable MMIO per port (256 ~ 16384 MB).
GPP0 CCLK/PCIe Base Frequency Adjust external clock RC2612A, range from 100MHz ~ 140MHz, step 1MHz. Configuration options: [100] - [140] ACP Power Gating Allows you to enable or disable ACP Power Gating. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACP Power Gating Allows you to enable or disable ACP Clock Gating. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hotplug support Allows you to enable or disable Hotplug support.
The following items appear only when [Accept] is selected for AMD Overclocking. Manual CPU Overclocking CPU Frequency Specifies a custom CPU core frequency. Should be combined with a custom CPU voltage. Power saving features for idle cores (e.g. cc6 sleep) remain active. VDDCR_CPU0~1 Voltage Specifies a custom VDDCR_CPU0~1 voltage (mV). Stepping is 5mV. Voltage ranges allows to be set will be limited outside of LN2 mode.
The following items appear only when Active Memory Timing Settings is set to [Enabled]. Memory Target Speed Specifies the memory target speed in MT/s. The valid input is 2000 MT/s, 2400 MT/s, and range of 3200 MT/s ~ 12000 MT/s (stepping of 200 MT/s). The user input value will be rounded down to align with the stepping of 200 MT/s. DDR SPD Timing Tcl Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when Tcl Ctrl is set to [Manual].
The following item appears only when Trc Ctrl is set to [Manual]. Trc Specifies Active to Active/Refresh Delay Time. Valid values: 0x20 ~ 0xFF. The value is in hex. Twr Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when Twr Ctrl is set to [Manual]. Twr Specifies the Minimum Write Recovery Time. Valid values: 0x30 ~ 0x60. The value is in hex. Trfc1 Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify.
TrrdL Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when TrrdL Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TrrdL Specifies the Activate to Activate Delay Time, same bank group (tRRD_L). Valid values: 0x4 ~ 0x20. The value is in hex. TrrdS Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when TrrdS Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TrrdS Specifies the Activate to Activate Delay Time, different bank group (tRRD_S).
The following item appears only when TrdrdScL Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TrdrdScL Specifies the CAS to CAS delay time, same bank group. Valid values: 0x1 ~ 0xF. The value is in hex. TrdrdSc Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when TrdrdSc Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TrdrdSc Specifies the Read to Read turnaround timing in the same chipselect. Valid values: 0x1 ~ 0xF. The value is in hex. TrdrdSd Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting.
TwrwrSd Ctrl [Auto] Follow default setting. [Manual] Manually specify. The following item appears only when TwrwrSd Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TwrwrSd Specifies the Write to Write turnaround timing in the same DIMM. Valid values: 0x1 ~ 0xF. The value is in hex. TwrwrDd Ctrl [Auto] Follow default setting. [Manual] Manually specify. The following item appears only when TwrwrDd Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TwrwrDd Specifies the Write to Write turnaround timing in a different DIMM. Valid values: 0x1 ~ 0xF.
Dram ODT impedance RTT_NOM_WR Specifies the DRAM ODT impedance RTT_NOM_WR. Configuration options: [Auto] [RTT_OFF] [RZQ (240)] [RZQ/2 (120)] [RZQ/3 (80)] [RZQ/4 (60)] [RZQ/5 (48)] [RZQ/6 (40)] [RZQ/7 (34)] Dram ODT impedance RTT_NOM_RD Specifies the DRAM ODT impedance RTT_NOM_RD. Configuration options: [Auto] [RTT_OFF] [RZQ (240)] [RZQ/2 (120)] [RZQ/3 (80)] [RZQ/4 (60)] [RZQ/5 (48)] [RZQ/6 (40)] [RZQ/7 (34)] Dram ODT impedance RTT_WR Specifies the DRAM ODT impedance RTT_WR.
The following items appear only when Precision Boost Overdrive is set to [Advanced]. PBO Limits [Auto] Loads AMD default socket power (PPT), electrically-limited VRM current (EDC), and thermally-limited VRM current (TDC) limits. [Disable] Disabled PBO limits. [Motherboard] Allows the processor to run according to increased PPT, EDC, and TDC limits defined by your motherboard.
The following item appears only when CPU Boost Clock Override is set to [Enabled (Positive)]. Max CPU Boost Clock Override(+) Increases the maximum CPU frequency that may be automatically achieved by the Precision Boost 2 algorithm. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 25 to 200 with an interval of 25. Configuration options: [Auto] [25] - [200] The following item appears only when CPU Boost Clock Override is set to [Enabled (Negative)].
The following items appear only when Curve Optimizer is set to [Per Core]. Core 0~95 Curve Optimizer Sign Determines the direction of the curve shift on all cores. Positive shifts the curve up to use higher voltages. Negative shifts the curve down to use lower voltages. Configuration options: [Positive] [Negative] Core 0~95 Curve Optimizer Magnitude Determines the magnitude of the curve shift to be made (entered in whole numbers) the larger the value entered the larger the magnitude of the shift.
The following items appear only when VDDG Voltage Control is set to [Per-CCD VDDG Voltage Control]. CCD0-CCD VDDG Voltage VDDG CCD represents voltage for the data portion of the Infinity Fabric. It is derived from the CPU/SOC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC). VDDG can approach but not exceed VDD_SOC. Configuration options: [0] - [2047] CCD0-IOD VDDG Voltage VDDG IOD represents voltage for the data portion of the Infinity Fabric. It is derived from the CPU/SOC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC).
LN2 Mode LN2 Mode Enables settings that provide additional stability at extreme cold operatinf temperatures. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] VDD Misc VDD Misc Control Allows the user to adjust the VDD Misc Voltage. [Auto] VDD MISC is set to system default. [Manual] Set voltage for the GMI PHY. The following item appears only when VDD Misc Control is set to [Manual]. VDD Misc Voltage Specifies the VDD MISC Voltage in mV, definitely follow SVI3 type 2 Slave VID (5005600mV, step 10mV).
The following item appears only when LCLK Frequency Control is set to [Manual] or [Separate]. DIMM VDD Adjust Adjust DIMM Power Supply, stepping is 10mV. Range is from 800mV to 1430mV. Take care that during ramp down and ramp up, the VDDQ-VDD voltage must be less than 200mV. Configuration options: [800] - [1430] The following items appear only when LCLK Frequency Control is set to [Separate]. DIMM VDDQ Adjust Adjust DIMM DQ Power Supply, stepping is 10mV. Range is from 800mV to 1430mV.
7.19 AMD CBS The items in this menu shows the AMD Common BIOS Specifications. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options. CPU Common Options Thread Enablement SMT Control Can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a POWER CYCLE is needed after selecting the [Enable] option.
Core Watchdog Core Watchdog Timer Enable Allows you to enable or disable CPU Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following item appears only when Core Watchdog Timer Enable is set to [Enabled]. Core Watchdog Timer Interval Allows you to select CPU Watchdog Timer interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [39.68us] [80.64us] [162.56us] [326.4us] [654.08us] [1.309ms] [2.620ms] [5.241ms] [10.484ms] [20.970ms] [40.64ms] [82.53ms] [166.37ms] [334.05ms] [669.41ms] [1.340s] [2.
REP-MOV/STOS Streaming Allow REP-MOV/STOS to use non-caching streaming store for large sizes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Streaming Stores Control Allows you to enable or disable the streaming stores functionality. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Local APIC MOde Allows you to select local APIC operation modes. Configuration options: [Compatibility] [xAPIC] [x2APIC] [Auto] ACPI _CST C1 Declaration Determines whether or not to declare the C1 state to the OS.
Action on BIST Failure Allows you to set the action to take when a CCD BIST failure is detected. Configuration options: [Do nothing] [Down-CCD] [Auto] Enhanced REP MOVSB/STOSB (ERSM) This item is set to 1 by default, but can be set to zero for analysis purposes as long as OS supports it. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Log Transparent Errors This item is set to 1 by default, but can be set to zero for analysis purposes as long as OS supports it.
CXL Sublink interleaving Allows you to enable or disable CXL sublink interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] 1TB remap Attempt to remap DRAM out of the space just below the 1TB boundary. The ability to remap depends on DRAM configuration, NPS, and interleaving selection, and may not always be possible.
ACPI SLIT remote inter-SLink distance Specify the distance between two SLink domains, each on a different socket. Configuration options: [10] - [255] Link GMI encryption control Allows you to control the GMI link encryption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DF Watchdog Timer Interval Allows you to set the Data Fabric watchdog timer interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [41ms] [166ms] [334ms] [669ms] [1.34 seconds] [2.68 seconds] [5.
DDR Controller Configuration This item allows you to configure DDR controller configuration. DDR Power Options Power Down Enable Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Sub Urgent Refresh Lower Bound Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [6] Urgent Refresh Limit Specifies the stored refresh limit required to enter urgent refresh mode. Constraint: SubUrgRefLowerBound <= UrgRefLimit Valid value: 6~1.
The following items appear only when MBIST Enable is set to [Enabled]. MBIST Test Mode Allows you to select the MBIST Test Mode - Interface Mode (Tests Single and Multiple CS transactions and Basic Connectivity) or Data Eye Mode (Measures Voltage vs. Timing). Configuration options: [Interface Mode] [Data Eye Mode] [Both] [Auto] MBIST Aggressors Allows you to enable or disable Memory Aggressor test.
The following items appear only when Target Static Lane Control is set to [Enabled]. Target Static Lane Select Upper 32 bits Static Lane Select for Upper 32 bits. The bit mask represents the bits to be read. Configuration options: [0] - [99999999] Target Static Lane Select Lower 32 bits Static Lane Select for Lower 32 bits. The bit mask represents the bits to be read. Configuration options: [0] - [99999999] Target Static Lane Select ECC Static Lane Select for ECC Lanes.
DDR RAS This item allows you to configure DDR RAS. Data Poisoning Enable poison data creation or uncorrectable DDR DRAM ECC errors and poison propagation to CPU cores and caches. Requires ECC memory. When FALSE, a fatal error event will occur on DDR ECC errors sets UMC_ CH::EccCtrl[UcFatalEn] when MC_CH::EccCtrl[WrEccEn] is set. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Boot Time Post Package Repair Allows you to enable or disable DRAM Boot Time Post Package Repair.
The following item appears only when you set DRAM UECC Retry to [Enabled]. Max DRAM UECC Error Replay Program to UMC::RecCtrl2 [MaxEccRply], valid value: 1 - 3F. The values are in hex. Configuration options: [1] - [3F] Memory Clear Clear/Zero out DRAM range [DramScrubLimitAddr:DramScrubLimitAddr]. When this option is disabled, memory is not cleared after training. ECC DIMMs have memory clear enabled always. Non-ECC DIMMs can choose to disable/enable using this option.
Bus Configuration User Controls Specify the mode for Bus configuration to Auto or Manual. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set Bus Configuration User Controls to [Manual].
The following item appears only when Tcl Ctrl is set to [Manual]. Tcl Specifies the CAS Latency. Valid values: 0x16 - 0x40, with a stepping of 2. The value is in hex. Trcd Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when Trcd Ctrl is set to [Manual]. Trcd Specifies the RAS# Active to CAS# Read Delay Time. Valid values: 0x8 - 0x3E with a stepping of 2. The value is in hex. Trp Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify.
Trfc1 Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when Trfc1 Ctrl is set to [Manual]. Trfc1 Specifies the Refresh Recovery Delay Time (tRFC1). Valid values: 3DEh - 3Ch. Trfc2 Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when Trfc2 Ctrl is set to [Manual]. Trfc2 Specifies the Refresh Recovery Delay Time (tRFC2). Valid values: 3DEh - 3Ch. TrfcSb Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting.
The following item appears only when TrrdL Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TrrdL Specifies the Activate to Activate Delay Time, same bank group (tRRD_L). Valid values: 0x4 - 0x0C. The value is in hex. TrrdS Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when TrrdS Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TrrdS Specifies the Activate to Activate Delay Time, different bank group (tRRD_S). Valid values: 0x4 - 0x0C. The value is in hex.
TrdrdSc Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when TrdrdSc Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TrdrdSc Specifies the Read to Read turnaround timing in the same chipselect. Valid values: 0x1 - 0xF. TrdrdSd Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify. The following item appears only when TrdrdSd Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TrdrdSd Specifies the Read to Read turnaround timing in the same DIMM. Valid values: 0x1 - 0xF.
The following item appears only when TwrwrSd Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TwrwrSd Specifies the Write to Write turnaround timing in the same DIMM. Valid values: 0x1 - 0xF. TwrwrDd Ctrl [Auto] Follow default setting. [Manual] Manually specify. The following item appears only when TwrwrDd Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TwrwrDd Specifies the Write to Write turnaround timing in a different DIMM. Valid values: 0x1 - 0xF. Twrrd Ctrl [Auto] [Manual] Follow default setting. Manually specify.
DDR Training Options This item allows you to configure DDR Training Options. DRAM PDA Enumerate ID Programming Specify PDA Enumeration mode [Auto] Default setting. [Toggling PDA enumeration mode] Continuous DQS toggling PDA enumeration mode (default). [Legacy PDA enumeration mode] Legacy PDA enumeration mode. DFE Read Training Perform 2D Read Training with DFE on. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable] DDR Security This item allows you to configure DDR Security.
DRTM Memory Reservation Allows you to enable or disable reservation of 128MB memory below Bottom IO for DRTM. This option is required for Secured-Core Server functionality. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ACS Enable AER must be enabled for ACS enable to work. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] [Auto] PCIe ARI Support Enables Alternative Routing-ID Interpretation. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] PCIe ARI Enumeration ARI Forwarding enabled for each downstream port.
System Hub Watchdog Timer This value specifies the timer interval of the SYSHUB Watchdog Timer in milliseconds. SLink Read Response OK This value specifies whether SLINK read response errors are converted to an Okay response. When this value is set to TRUE, read response errors are converted to Okay responses with data of all FFs. When set to FALSE, read response errors are not converted.
CV test Set this to [Enabled] to support running PCIECV tool. Selecting [Auto] will preserve h/w defaults. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] SEV-SNP Support Allows you to enable or disable support for Secure Encrypted Virtualization and Secure Nested Paging. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Allow Compliance When enabled, allows the PCIe RP to enter Polling.Compliance state.
TjMax Control [Auto] [Manual] Use the fused TjMax. User can set customized TjMax. The following item appears only when TjMax Control is set to [Manual]. TjMax Allows you to set the TjMax [C] (Used for thermal throttling). Determinism Control [Auto] [Manual] Use default performance determinism settings. User can set customize performance determinism settings. The following item appears only when Determinism Control is set to [Manual].
The following item appears only when xGMI Max Link Width Control is set to [Manual]. xGMI Max Link Width [Auto] Use default settings. [0] Set max xGMI link width to x8. [1] Set max xGMI link width to x16. APBDIS [Auto] Use default settings. [0] Not APBDIS (mission mode) [1] APBDIS Power Profile Selection Configuration options: [High Performance Mode] [Efficiency Mode] [Maximum IO Performance Mode] BoostFmaxEn [Auto] [Manual] Use the default Fmax. User can set the boost Fmax.
3D V-Cache Override of X3D technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable] [1 stack] [2 stack] [4 stack] Infinity Fabric Frequency and Dividers Configuration options: [Auto] [100 MHz] - [3000 MHz] PCIe Speed PWM Control Reduce link speed when devices are idle.
7.20 Third-party UEFI driver configurations Additonal configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear in the bottom of the Advanced menu, in the section marked red in the screenshot below.
8. Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status and fan speeds. 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 Monitor 12V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, CPU Core Voltage, CPU VSOC Voltage, CPU VDDIO / MC Voltage, DRAM VDD 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. Chassis Intrusion Detection Support Set this item to [Enabled] to enable the chassis intrusion detection function.
9. 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.
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. Interrupt 19 Capture Enable this item to allow the option ROMs to trap the interrupt 19.
10. 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.
10.1 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.
10.2 ASUS User Profile This item 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.
11. Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu items allow you to configure IPMI settings. OS Watchdog Timer When this option is set to [Enabled] it starts a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management Software after the OS loads. Helps determine if the OS successfully loaded or follows the OS Boot Watchdog Timer policy. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].
11.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. SEL Components Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are configurable only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled]. Erase SEL Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
11.2 View FRU information Press to view FRU information. 11.3 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.
Configure IPV4 support DM_LAN / Shared LAN Configuration Address source This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). [Unspecified] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] The following items are available only when Configuration Address source is set to [Static]. Station IP address Allows you to set the station IP address.
Configuration Router Lan1~2 Address source Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC). [Unspecified] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] The following items are available only when Configuration Router Lan1 Address source is set to [Static]. IPV6 Router1 IP Address Allows you to set the IPV6 Router1 IP address.
12. 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. Save Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup options. Discard Changes Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options. Load Optimized Defaults Restores/loads the default values for all the setup options. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
Pro WS sTR5 Series BIOS Manual
