BIOS Manual Motherboard PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series
E21967 Revised Edition V3 April 2023 Copyright© 2023 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents 1. Knowing BIOS................................................................................................ 5 2. BIOS setup program...................................................................................... 6 2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................... 7 2.2 Advanced Mode.............................................................................. 8 2.3 Qfan Control......................................................
10. 11. 4 Exit menu...................................................................................................... 91 Updating BIOS.............................................................................................. 92 11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3.......................................................................... 92 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3..............................................................
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.
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(F7) or press the hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey.
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
AI OC Guide This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. You may also access this item by pressing the key on the keyboard. • Refer to section AI OC Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. • This function is only available on selected models. Search This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing.
General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable. A configurable field is highlighted when selected.
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).
2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. • This function is only available on selected models. The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the Ai Overclocking feature, or view a quick guide of the Ai Overclocking feature which highlights the recommended setup procedure and descriptions of the AI Overclocking.
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 MyFavorite from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to default favorite items 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save or press on your keyboard.
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.
• 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. • 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]. Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system.
5. Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual], [AEMP], [XMP I], or [XMP II]. BCLK Frequency Using a higher BCLK frequency will alter the operating frequency of all associated clock domains (CPU, DRAM, and Cache). Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [AEMP].
BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to the optimized setting. [100:133] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to 100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio will be set to 100:100.
The following items appear only when Performance Core Ratio is set to [By Core Usage]. 1-Core Ratio Limit / 2-Core Ratio Limit / 3-Core Ratio Limit / 4-Core Ratio Limit / 5-Core Ratio Limit / 6-Core Ratio Limit The N-core ratio limit must be higher than or equal to the (N+1)-core ratio limit. (N stands for the number of CPU cores) The core ratio limit cannot be set to [Auto] when the core number is lower than N.
The following items appear only when Performance Core0-5 specific Voltage is set to [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] Offset the CPU core voltage by a positive value. [-] Offset the CPU core voltage by a negative value. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core0-5 Voltage Configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running in the turbo mode. Increase the voltage when configuring a High CPU core frequency. This voltage will be affected by the offset value. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
The following items appear only when Efficient Core Ratio is set to [Auto], [Sync All Cores] or [By Core Usage]. Specific Efficient Core Efficient Core Group0-1 Specific Ratio Limit Configure a ratio limit for certain Efficient Cores. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [120] Efficient Core Group0-1 specific Voltage Allows configuration of the voltage supply to the CPU cores. Setting to [Auto] will scale voltage according to the applied CPU core ratio.
AVX Related Controls AVX2 Allows you to enable or disable the AVX 2 Instructions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] AVX2 Ratio Offset to per-core Ratio Limit Configuration options: [Auto] [User Specify] The following item appears only when AVX2 Ratio Offset to per-core Ratio Limit is set to [User Specify]. AVX2 Ratio Offset Specifies number of bins to decrease AVX ratio vs. Per-Core Ratio.
DRAM RAS# ACT Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [511] DRAM Command Rate Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] [3N] [N:1] The following item appears only when DRAM Command Rate is set to [N:1]. N to 1 ratio Number of bubbles between each valid command cycle.
Skew Control DDRCRCOMPCTL0/1/2 Ctl0 dqvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl0 dqvrefdn Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl0 dqodtvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ctl0 dqodtvrefdn Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] 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 Config
DQ RTT PARK Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [34 DRAM Clock] [40 DRAM Clock] [48 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] DQ RTT PARK DQS Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [34 DRAM Clock] [40 DRAM Clock] [48 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] GroupA CA ODT Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [40 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 xDRAM Clock] [480 DRAM Clock] GroupA
Early ReadMPR Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Read MPR Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Receive Enable Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Jedec Write Leveling Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Early Write Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Early Read Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Timing Centering 1D Configuration option
Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Early Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Read Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Late Command Training Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Round Trip Latency Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Turn Around Timing Training Configuration options: [Au
EARLY DIMM DFE Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Tx Dqs Dcc Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM DCA Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Driver Strength Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 Enabl
tWRWR_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tWRWR_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tWRRD_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [511] tWRRD_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [511] 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] tW
tREFIX9 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ref Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [8191] tXPDLL Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tXP Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] 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.
Controller 0, Channel 1 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 0, Channel 1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel 0 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 0. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel 1 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 1.
The following items appear only when SA GV is set to [Enabled], [Fixed to 1st Point], [Fixed to 2nd Point], [Fixed to 3rd Point], or [Fixed to 4th Point]. First 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] First Point Gear Allows you to set the gear ratio for this SAGV point. 0-Auto, 1-G1, 2-G2, 4-G4.
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%] - [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high loading for extra power support.
CPU VRM Thermal Control Disable to increase the temperature limit of the CPU VRM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DO NOT remove the VRM heatsink. The following items appear only when using the onboard graphics. CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration The load-line is defined by the Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU Graphics power voltage. The CPU Graphics working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU Graphics loading.
Internal CPU Power Management The items in this submenu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Maximum CPU Core Temperature Set the maximum allowable temperature for CPU cores. The CPU will throttle or shutdown when it reaches this temperature to prevent damaging the cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [62] - [115] Do not set this value too high, as high temperatures may damage the CPU permanently.
Dual Tau Boost Allows you to enable or disable Dual Tau Boost feature. This is only applicable for Desktop 35W/65W/12W sku. When DPTF is enabled this feature is ignored. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IA AC Load Line Allows you to set the AC loadline defined in mOhms. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line Allows you to set the DC loadline defined in mOhms. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Enhanced TVB This item is only supported on selected SKUs. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Overclocking TVB Enable this to be able to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [+1Boost Profile] [+2Boost Profile] +1Boost Profile(K CPU): This setting will enable additional boost of one bin with the help of Auto Optimized Temperature Control.
The following item appears only when Negative Ratio Offset B is set to [User Specify]. Ratio Offset Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [0] - [31] V/F Point Offset Offset Mode Sign 1-11 Configuration options: [+] [-] V/F Point 1-11 Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0.001] - [0.999] Tweaker’s Paradise Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to enable or disable realtime memory timing.
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. [Enabled] Allow BIOS undervolting, but enable UnderVolt Protection in Runtime. Core PLL Voltage Allows you to configure the offset for the Core PLL VCC Trim. The values range from 0.900V to 1.845V with an interval of 0.015V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90000] - [1.
PCH Core Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the PCH Core. The values range from 0.700V to 1.000V with an interval of 0.010V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.00000] Ring Down Bin Allows you to enable or disable the Ring Downbin feature. This option is defaulted to [Enabled]. Uses OC mailbox command 0x19. [Auto] Set to default. [Disabled] CPU will not down bin the ring ratio and the requested ring ratio limit will be observed.
The following item appears only when Actual VRM Core Voltage is set to [Manual Mode]. CPU Core 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 0.600V to 1.700V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.60000] - [1.70000] The following items appear only when Actual VRM Core Voltage is set to [Offset Mode].
Offset Voltage Allows you to configure the CPU core voltage offset value. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with an interval of 0.001V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00100] - [0.99900] You need to save the changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect. Cache SVID Voltage Allows you to configure the Cache Voltage requested by the Ring Domain. Result may be influenced by Actual VRM Core Voltage.
The following item appears only when CPU Graphics Voltage is set to [Manual Mode]. CPU Graphics Voltage Override Allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU Graphics. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.600V to 1.700V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.60000] - [1.70000] The following items appear only when CPU Graphics Voltage is set to [Offset Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [–] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
Offset Voltage Allows you to configure the CPU L2 voltage offset value. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with an interval of 0.001V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00100] - [0.99900] You need to save the changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect. CPU System Agent Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU System Agent.
DRAM VDDQ Voltage Power for the DRAM ICs’ 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 IVR Transmitter VDDQ Voltage Allows you to set the voltage for the internal transmitter voltage for the Memory Controller. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.700V to 2.200V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.
DRAM VPP Voltage Allows you to set the power for the DRAM Activating Power Supply. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1.500V to 2.135V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50000] - [2.13500] DRAM VDD Switching Frequency Allows you to set the switching frequency of DRAM VDD regulator in MHz. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.750MHz to 1.500MHz with an interval of 0.250MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75000] - [1.
PMIC0-3 DRAM VPP Voltage Allows you to set the power for the DRAM Activating Power Supply. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1.500V to 2.135V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50000] - [2.13500] PMIC0-3 DRAM VDD Switching Frequency Allows you to set the switching frequency of DRAM VDD regulator in MHz. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.750MHz to 1.500MHz with an interval of 0.250MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.
6. 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.
6.1 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 ASPM operations in the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when PCI Express Native Power Management is set to [Enabled].
SA - PCI Express DMI ASPM Allows you to set the DMI ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 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.
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], VMX can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Per Core Hyper-Threading The items in this submenu allow you to enable or disable Hyper-Threading for each core. Hyper-Threading of Core 0-5 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to configure the Total Memory Encryption (TME) to protect DRAM data from physical attacks.
The following items appear only when Acoustic Noise Mitigation is set to [Enabled]. Pre Wake Time Allows you to set the maximum Pre Wake randomization time in micro ticks. This is for acoustic noise mitigation Dynamic Periodicity Alteration (DPA) tuning. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. Configuration options: [0] - [255] Ramp Up Time Allows you to set the maximum Ramp Up randomization time in micro ticks. This is for acoustic noise mitigation Dynamic Periodicity Alteration (DPA) tuning.
Package C State Limit Allows you to set the C-state limit for the CPU package. Setting to [CPU Default] will leave it as the Factory default value. Setting to [Auto] will initialize the deepest available Package C State Limit. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [C9] [C10] [CPU Default] [Auto] Thermal Monitor Allows you to enable or disable the Thermal Monitor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Dual Tau Boost Allows you to enable Dual Tau Boost feature.
Memory Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to set memory configuration parameters. Memory Remap Allows you to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to select a primary display from CPU Graphics, PEG Graphics devices, or PCIe Graphics devices. Primary Display Allows you to select the primary display from CPU Graphics / PEG Graphics / PCIe Graphics device.
Map SATA Controller under VMD Allows you to map or unmap this Root Port to VMD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Disabled] if you set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Enabled]. PCI Express Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to configure the PCIe Speeds for the different onboard slots. The items in this submenu may vary according to your motherboard. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options. 6.
6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA device port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding 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] 6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. TPM Device Selection Allows you to select the TPM device between Firmware TPM or Discrete TPM. [Enable Discrete TPM] Enable Discrete TPM and disable platform Firmware TPM.
6.7 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Thunderbolt settings. The availability of this menu, as well as the settings and options may vary depending on your motherboard. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options. PCIE Tunneling over USB4 Allows you to enable or disable PCIE Tunneling over USB4.
DTBT Controller 0 Configuration DTBT Controller 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. Reserved Memory Allows you to set the Reserved Memory for this Root Bridge. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
6.8 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you to configure the Trusted Computing settings. The availability of this menu, as well as the settings and options may vary depending on your motherboard. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options. 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.
Endorsement Hierarchy Allows you to enable or disable the Endorsement Hierarchy. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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. TPM 2.0 UEFI Spec Version Allows you to select the TCG2 spec version support. Windows 8 / Windows 10 compatible mode. [TCG_1_2] [TCG_2] Supports the new TCG2 protocol and event for Windows 10 or later. 6.
SR-IOV Support This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard’s user manual for the location of the USB ports. 6.11 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the Network Stack Configuration. Network stack Allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled].
6.13 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. 6.14 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the advanced power management settings.
ErP Ready 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. RGB LEDs and RGB/Addressable RGB Headers will also be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] Power On By PCI-E Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
HD Audio Controls the detection of the HD-Audio device. [Disabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. [Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally enabled. Intel LAN Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your PC is in the S5 state.
Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the Serial port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when Serial Port is set to [Enabled]. Change settings Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Intel Arc Graphics Allows you to optimize Intel Arc Graphics performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 6.
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. 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 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. Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. The process may take 2 to 5 minutes.
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 Point1 Duty Cycle (%) When the temperature source is lower than the temperature of P1, the fan will operate at the duty cycle of P1. When the temperature source is higher than the temperature of P1, the duty cycle will be determined according to P1-P2 and the temperature source. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the fan/pump duty cycle. Chassis Fan(s) Configuration Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control Allows you to set the Chassis Fan operating mode.
The following items appear only when Chassis Fan 1-5 Profile is set to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Point4 Temperature When the temperature source is lower than the temperature of P4, the duty cycle will be determined according to the P3-P4 and the temperature source. When the temperature source is higher than the temperature of P4, the fan will operate at the duty cycle of P4. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the temperature.
AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to set the AIO Pump operating mode. [Auto Detect] Detects the type of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin fan/pump. Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin fan/ pump. AIO Pump Profile Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the assigned fan/pump.
The following items appear only when AIO Pump Profile is set to [Manual]. AIO Pump Point4 Temperature When the temperature source is lower than the temperature of P4, the duty cycle will be determined according to the P3-P4 and the temperature source. When the temperature source is higher than the temperature of P4, the fan will operate at the duty cycle of P4. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the temperature.
Chassis Intrusion Detection Support Set this item to [Enabled] to enable the chassis intrusion detection function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Temperature LED Switch Set this item to [Enabled] and the CPU_LED will light up to indicate high CPU temperature.
8. 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.
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 Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These item displays the available devices.
9. 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.
9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 3. 9.2 ASUS 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.
9.3 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.
9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 9.5 MemTest86 This item allows you to obtain a memory diagnosis. The availability of this menu, as well as the settings and options may vary depending on your motherboard. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options. Activate MemTest86 Press to open MemTest86 to perform and check testing results. • Please save all changes made before using MemTest86.
9.6 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. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 9.7 MyASUS This item allows you to enable or disable downloading and installing of the MyASUS app in the Windows® OS.
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.
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.
11.2 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 a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Make sure to download the latest BIOS file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2.
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