BIOS Manual Motherboard Pro WS W680-ACE 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.....................................................
8. Monitor menu............................................................................................... 61 9. Boot menu.................................................................................................... 68 10. Tool menu..................................................................................................... 74 10.1 11. ASUS SPD Information................................................................. 76 10.3 ASUS Armoury Crate..................................
BIOS Setup 1. Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
2. BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
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. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 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. Menu items BIOS menu screen 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. 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. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [AEMP]. AEMP Allows you to select your ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP). Each profile has its own DRAM frequency, timing and voltage. The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP I] or [XMP II]. XMP Allows you to select your XMP Profile. Each profile has its own DRAM frequency, timing and voltage.
DRAM Frequency Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR5-800MHz] - [DDR5-13333MHz] The configuration options for this item vary depending on the DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The frequency ratios in grey are not recommended, use BCLK + ratios in white to reach your target frequency if needed.
ALL-Core Ratio Limit Allows you to set the ratio limit for Efficient cores when N Efficient cores are loaded. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [34] The following items appear only when Performance Core Ratio is set to [By Core Usage].
Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [65535] DRAM REF Cycle Time 2 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [65535] DRAM REF Cycle Time Same Bank Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [2047] DRAM Refresh Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [262143] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [234] DRAM READ to PRE Time
Ctl1 cmdvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl1 ctlvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl1 clkvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl1 ckecsvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl2 cmdvrefdn Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl2 ctlvrefdn Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl2 clkvrefdn Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Tc Odt Control ODT_READ_DURATION Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] ODT_READ_DELAY Configuration options:
GroupA CK ODT Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [40 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] [480 DRAM Clock] GroupB CA ODT Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [40 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] [480 DRAM Clock] GroupB CS ODT Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [40 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] [480 DRAM Clock] GroupB CK ODT Configuration options: [
Early Read Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Timing Centering 1D Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Voltage Centering 1D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Read Timing Centering 1D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Read Timing Centering with JR Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Dimm ODT Training* Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Max RTT_WR Allows you to cap the maximum RTT_WR in powe
Round Trip Latency Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Turn Around Timing Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CMD CTL CLK Slew Rate Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CMD/CTL DS & E 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Read Voltage Centering 1D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] TxDqTCO Comp Training* Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ClkTCO Comp Training* Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enable
Rank Margin Tool Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Test Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DIMM SPD Alias Test Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Receive Enable Centering 1D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Retrain Margin Check Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Drive Strength Up/Dn independently Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Margin Check Limit Checks Margin to Limit to see if next boot memor
tRDRD_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tRDRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tRDWR_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tRDWR_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tWRWR_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tWRWR_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tWRRD_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tWRRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tRPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [4] tWPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [4] tWRPRE Confi
tPPD Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] tCCD_L_tDLLK Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Misc. MRC Fast Boot Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCH Full Check Enable this item to enhance the system stability. Setting this item to [Disabled] may enhance the DRAM overclocking capability.
MC_Vref0-2 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [65533] Fine Granularity Refresh mode Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SPD Configuration SDRAM Density Per Die Configuration options: [Auto] [4 Gb] [8 Gb] [12 Gb] [16 Gb] [24 Gb] [32 Gb] [48 Gb] [64 Gb] SDRAM Banks Per Bank Group Configuration options: [Auto] [1 bank per bank group] [2 bank per bank group] [4 bank per bank group] SDRAM Bank Groups Configuration options: [Auto] [1 bank group] [2 bank groups] [4 bank groups] [8 bank groups]
Second Point Frequency Allows you to specify the frequency for the given point. 0-MRC auto, else a specific frequency as an integer: 2000Mhz. Configuration options: [0] - [65535] Second Point Gear Allows you to set the gear ratio for this SAGV point. 0-Auto, 1-G1, 2-G2, 4-G4. Configuration options: [0] - [4] Third Point Frequency Allows you to specify the frequency for the given point. 0-MRC auto, else a specific frequency as an integer: 2000Mhz.
CPU Current Capability Allows you to set the shut-off current limit for external voltage regulator. A higher setting will allow the voltage regulator to supply more current while a lower setting will cause the voltage regulator to shut off the system when the supplied current is higher than the set value. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high loading for extra power support.
CPU 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. DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following items appear only when using the onboard graphics.
CPU Input Boot Voltage Allows you to set the CPU Input Voltage at initial boot up. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1.500V to 2.100V with an interval of 0.010V. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50000] - [2.10000] PLL Termination Boot Voltage Allows you to set the PLL Termination voltage at initial boot up. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800V to 1.800V with an interval of 0.010V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80000] - [1.
CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. Allows you to configure a current limit for frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Can be set to maximum value (511.75) to prevent throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [511.75] CPU Graphics Current Limit Allows you to configure a high current limit to prevent frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.
GT CEP Enable Allows you to enable or disable GT CEP (Current Excursion Protection) Support. Uses pCode Mailbox Command 0x37, Sub-command 0x1. Set Databit3 to 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] SA CEP Enable Allows you to enable or disable SA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) Support. Uses pCode Mailbox Command 0x37, Sub-command 0x1. Set Databit3 to 1.
BCLK TSC HW Fixup Allows you to enable or disable BCLK TSC HW Fixup disable during TSC copy from PMA to APIC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] FLL OC mode Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Normal] [Elevated] [Extreme Elevated] UnderVolt Protection When UnderVolt Protection is enabled, user will not be able to program under voltage in OS runtime. Recommended to keep it enabled by default. [Disabled] No UnderVolt Protection in Runtime.
PCH 1.05V Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the PCH 1.05V. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800V to 1.600V with an interval of 0.010V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80000] - [1.60000] PCH 0.82V Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the PCH 0.82V. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.700V to 1.000V with an interval of 0.010V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.
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. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
7.1 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform Active State Power Management (ASPM) operations in the operating system when set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when PCI Express Native Power Management is set to [Enabled].
DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for the PEG 0. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 7.
Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improving the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set to [Enabled], VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
The following items appear only when Intel Trusted Execution Technology is set to [Enabled]. Alias Check Request Enables Txt Alias Checking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Changes require full Txt capability before it will take effect. • This is a one time only change, and will be reset on the next reboot. DPR Memory Size (MB) Reserve DPR memory size (0-255) MB. Configuration options: [0] - [255] Reset AUX Content Reset TPM Aux Content.
Turbo Mode Allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Acoustic Noise Settings The items in this submenu allow you to configure Acoustic Noise Settings for IA, GT, and SA domains. Acoustic Noise Settings Acoustic Noise Mitigation Enabling this option will help mitigate acoustic noise on certain SKUs when the CPU is in deeper C state.
Slow Slew Rate for GT Domain Set VR GT Slow Slew Rate for Deep Package C State ramp time; Slow slew rate equals to Fast divided by number, the number is 2, 4, 8 to slow down the slew rate to help minimize acoustic noise. Configuration options: [Fast/2] [Fast/4] [Fast/8] CPU C-states Allows you to enable or disable CPU Power Management. Allows CPU to go to C states when it’s not 100% utilized.
7.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the System Agent (SA) parameters. VT-d Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when VT-d is set to [Enabled]. Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior Allows you to enable IOMMU in Pre-boot environment (if DMAR table is installed in DXE and if VTD_INFO_PPI is installed in PEI).
RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to enable render standby support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMD setup menu The items in this submenu allow you to set the VMD configuration settings. Enable VMD controller Allows you to enable or disable the VMD controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting Enable VMD controller to [Disabled] may result in data loss. The following items appear only when Enable VMD controller is set to [Enabled].
7.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the PCIe configurations for slots supported by the PCH. PCI Express Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to configure the PCIe Speeds for the different onboard slots supported by the PCH. PCIEX16(G3) Link Speed Allows you to configure the PCIe speed for this slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEX16(G3)_1 Link Speed Allows you to configure the PCIe speed for this slot.
7.5 PCH Storage 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. SATA Controller(s) Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when SATA Controller(s) is set to [Enabled].
SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_4 Allows you to enable or disable the selected port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_4 Hot Plug Designates this port as Hot Pluggable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 7.6 PCH-FW Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the firmware TPM. PTT Allows you to enable or disable PTT in SkuMgr.
Activate Remote Assistance Process Allows you to trigger CIRA boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Network Access must be activated first from MEBx Setup. Unconfigure ME Unconfigure ME with resetting MEBx password to default on next boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASF Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to configure Alert Standard Format parameters. PET Progress Allows you to enable or disable PET Events Progress to receive PET Events.
OCR Https Boot Allows you to enable or disable One Click Recovery Https Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OCR PBA Boot Allows you to enable or disable One Click Recovery PBA Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OCR Windows Recovery Boot Allows you to enable or disable One Click Recovery Windows Recovery Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OCR Disable Secure Boot Allows CSME to request Secure Boot to be disabled for One Click Recovery.
Windows 10 Thunderbolt Support Allows you to specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. [Enable + RTD3] OS Native support plus RTD3. [Disabled] No OS native support. DTBT Controller 0 Configuration DTBT Contorller 0 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] TBT Host Router Allows you to enable host router based on ports available. Configuration options: [One Port] [Two Port] Extra Bus Reserved Allows you to select the TBT Root Port Type. [56] One port Host. [106] Two port Host.
7.9 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to configure the Trusted Computing settings. Security Device Support Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Security Device Support is set to [Enable]. SHA256 PCR Bank Allows you to enable or disable the SHA256 PCR Bank.
Physical Presence Spec Version Allows you to select to Tell O.S. to support PPI Version 1.2 or 1.3. Configuration options: [1.2] [1.3] Some HCK tests might not support 1.3. PH Randomization Allows you enable or disable Platform Hierarchy randomization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 7.10 Redfish Host Interface Settings The items in this menu allow you to configure Redfish Host Interface Settings. Redfish Allows you to enable or disable Redfish.
7.11 Serial Port Console Redirection The items in this menu allow you to configure serial port console redirection settings. COM0 / COM1 (Pci Bus0, Dev22, Func3, Port0) Console Redirection Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection for COM0 or COM1 (Pci Bus0, Dev22, Func3, Port0) is set to [Enabled].
Parity A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. They can be used as an additional data bit. [None] None [Even] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even. [Odd] Parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd. [Mark] Parity bit is always 1. [Space] Parity bit is always 0. Stop Bits Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.
Redirection After POST The default setting for this option is set to [Always Enable]. [Always Enable] Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for legacy OS. [Bootloader] The legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to legacy OS. 7.12 Intel TXT Information You may view the Intel TXT information in this menu. 7.13 PCI Subsystem Settings The items in this menu allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.
SR-IOV Support Allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 7.14 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enabled the Legacy USB support. [Disabled] USB devices are available only for EFI applications.
7.15 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the Network Stack Configuration. Network stack Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 7.16 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices.
7.17 HDD/SSD SMART Information The items in this menu allow you to view the SMART information for connected storage devices. 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. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 7.18 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the advanced power management settings.
Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 7.19 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the onboard devices settings. Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration [Auto Mode] Run full PCIe X16 mode.
SlimSAS Configuration [SATA mode] Only supports SlimSAS SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports SlimSAS PCIE devices. U32G2_C1 Type C Power Mode [Auto] Power will be provided to USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports automatically when a device is detected. [Enabled] Power will always be on for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports. Improper connection may damage the system permanently.
7.20 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology The items in this menu allow you manage RAID volumes on the Intel(R) RAID Controller. 60 • The settings and options of this menu may vary depending on the storage devices connected. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options. • Ensure to set the VMD configuration settings before using Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to create a RAID set.
8. 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. Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature, CPU Package Temperature, MotherBoard Temperature, VRM Temperature, Chipset Temperature, T_Sensor Temperature, DIMM A1-2 Temperature, DIMM B1-2 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the temperatures for the different components.
Voltage and Current Monitor CPU Core Voltage, 12V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, Memory Controller Voltage [x.xxx V] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. CPU Core Current [xx A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the current output. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item.
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit Allows you to set the lower speed limit for assigned fan/pump. A warning message will appear when the limit is reached; the warning message will not appear if [Ignore] is selected. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] The following items appear only when CPU Fan Profile is set to [Manual]. CPU Fan Upper Temperature Configure the fan/pump upper temperature to make assigned fan/pump operate at the max.
Chassis Fan(s) Configuration Chassis Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Control Allows you to set the Chassis Fan 1-3 operating mode. [Auto Detect] Detects the type of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin fan/ pump. [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin fan/ pump. Chassis Fan 1-3 Profile Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the assigned fan/pump.
Chassis Fan 1-3 Max. Duty Cycle (%) Set the maximum fan/pump duty cycle of the assigned fan/pump for when the source temp. reaches the upper limit. We suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the fan/ pump maximum duty cycle.
The following items appear only when Water Pump+ Profile is set to [Standard], [Silent], [Turbo], or [Manual]. Water Pump+ Q-Fan Source The assigned fan/pump will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [Chipset] [T_Sensor] [Multiple Sources] Water Pump+ Step Up Step up allows you to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed changes, with level 0 being an instantaneous change in speed.
Water Pump+ Middle Temperature Configure the fan/pump middle temperature to make assigned fan/pump operate at the mid. duty cycle when the source temperature is higher than the limit. We suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle temperature. Water Pump+ Middle.
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 [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the nonUEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
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: [UEFI only] [Legacy 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. OS Type [Windows UEFI Mode] This item allows you to select your installed operating system. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check.
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). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).
DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Save to file Allows you to save the dbx to a USB storage device. Set New key Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Delete key Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system.
The following item appears only when Boot Logo Display is set to [Disabled]. Post Report Allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time or until ESC is pressed. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Boot up NumLock State Allows you to select the keyboard NumLock state. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Allows your system to wait for the key to be pressed when error occurs.
Boot Override These item displays the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
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 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.
10.2 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 10.3 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to enable or disable downloading and installing of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows® OS. The Armoury Crate app can help you manage and download the latest drivers and utilities for your motherboard.
11. IPMI menu The IPMI 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].
BMC_LED light synchronizing Allows you to synchronize the BMC LED light with the right RJ45 LED of the IPMI Expansion card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] In-Band driver type Configuration options: [Windows] [Linux] 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. Erase SEL Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
11.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Configure IPV4 support LAN channel 1 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.
Configure IPV6 support LAN channel 1 IPV6 support Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration 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.
11.3 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records.
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. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. 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.
