BIOS Manual Motherboard ROG STRIX B360-H GAMING
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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.
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 processor and memory-related settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
AURA (F4) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off. [ON] All AURA effects will be enabled. (Default mode) [OFF] All AURA effects will be disabled. [Stealth Mode] Functional LEDs (Qcode and HDD_LED) will be disabled along with all AURA effects. 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.
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 Setup Tree Map screen. from the BIOS screen to open 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. See section 1.1.
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 the processor and memory-related settings. 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.
1-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core], the following items appears. 2-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 3-core ratio limit.
DRAM Odd Ratio Mode This item allows you to enable or disable availability of odd DRAM ratios for improved granularity. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item 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.
DRAM Refresh Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [65535] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM READ to PRE Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width Configuration options:
ODT_READ_DURATION Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] ODT_READ_DELAY Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] ODT_WRITE_DURATION Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] ODT_WRITE_DELAY Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] Data Rising Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Data Rising Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Cmd Rising Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Cmd Rising Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Ctl Rising Slope Configuration options
RTL IOL Control DRAM RTL INIT Value Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1
IO Latency RFR delay CHA RFR delay Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] CHB RFR delay Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] Memory Training Algorithms Early Command Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SenseAmp Offset Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Early ReadMPR Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Read MPR Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Receive Enable Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Jedec Wr
Read ODT Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Read Equalization Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Read Amplifier Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Write Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Read Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Write Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Read Voltage Centering 2D Confi
tRDRD_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDWR_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDWR_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRWR_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRWR_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRRD_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tWRRD_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDRD_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDWR_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDWR_dd Co
Misc. MRC Fast Boot Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK Period Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [58] Memory Scrambler Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Channel A DIMM Control Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots.
CPU Current Capability This item 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%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values under a high CPU loading for extra power support.
CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the GT power voltage. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT loading. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better processor performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 0% to 100%.
Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit.
CPU Core Voltage Override Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600V] - [1.700V] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Core Voltage Offset This item allows you to configure the CPU core voltage offset value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.005V] - [0.
DRAM REF Voltage Control DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Configures the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines. The reference voltage will be the DRAM voltage times the configured value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.39500] - [0.63000] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB Configures the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines of channel B. The reference voltage will be the DRAM voltage times the configured value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.39500] - [0.
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 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled].
SA - PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0sL1] PEG - ASPM This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 1.
Tcc Offset Time Window This item allows you to set the TCC Offset Time Window for Running Average Temperature Limit (RATL) feature. RATL allows setting an average max thermal temperature. Temperatures within the time window can get higher than the temperature threshold but only the average is used to cause frequency clipping.
Enhanced C-States When enabled, CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C7 Report This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system.
1.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Above 4G Decoding Allows you to enable or disable the 4G decoding for 64-bit devices when the system supports the 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters.
DMI/OPI Configuration This item allows you to control various DMI (direct media interface) functions. DMI Max Link Speed This item allows you to set DMI speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG Port Configuration This item allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16_1 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 1.6.
1.6.5 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) This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled].
SATA6G_1(Black) - SATA6G_6(Black) SATA6G_1(Black) - SATA6G_6(Black) This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. TPM Device Selection This item allows you to select the TPM device.
1.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. DVI Port Audio This item allows you to enable or disable DVI Port Audio.
Intel PXE Option ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option Rom of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.
1.6.8 APM Configuration 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] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] CEC Ready Enable this option to allow your system to comply with the CEC (California Energy Commission) regulations and save more power under S0 state.
1.6.9 PCI Subsytem Settings SR-IOV Support This item allows you to enable or disable the Single Root IO Virtualization support if your system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices. 1.6.10 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] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems.
USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for the location of the USB ports. 1.6.11 Network Stack Configuration 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 the Network Stack to [Enabled].
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, Motherboard Temperature, PCH temperature, T_Sensor Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, PCH, and T_Sensor 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 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. The CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the CPU temperature is lower than the limit. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is lower than the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
The following items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1-2 Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1-2 Upper Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis Fan 1-2 temperature. The Chassis Fan 1-2 will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the temperature source is higher than the limit. Chassis Fan 1-2 Max. Duty Cycle (%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum Chassis Fan 1-2 duty cycle.
AIO Pump Middle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum AIO Pump duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the AIO Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle. AIO Pump Lower Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the AIO Pump temperature. The AIO Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit. AIO Pump Min. Duty Cycle(%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum AIO Pump duty cycle.
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.
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.
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. Set New key This item allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Append Key This item allows you to load the additional db from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management.
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. 1.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press , a confirmation message appears.
1.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance levels. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. • The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port.
1.9.3 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.
1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system.
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.
ROG STRIX B360-H GAMING BIOS Manual
