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Chapter 3:

BIOS Setup

3.1

Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1

3.2

BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2

3.2.1

EZ Mode......................................................................................3-3

3.2.2

Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-4

3.2.3

Q-Fan Control .............................................................................3-8

3.2.4

AI OC Guide ..............................................................................3-10

3.2.5

EZ Tuning Wizard .....................................................................3-11

3.3

My Favorites .............................................................................................3-13

3.4

Main menu ................................................................................................3-15

3.5

Ai Tweaker menu ......................................................................................3-15

3.6

Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-17

3.6.1

CPU Configuration ....................................................................3-17

3.6.2

Platform Misc Configuration ......................................................3-17

3.6.3

System Agent (SA) Configuration .............................................3-17

3.6.4

PCH Configuration ....................................................................3-18

3.6.5

PCH Storage Configuration.......................................................3-18

3.6.6

CPU Storage Configuration.......................................................3-19

3.6.7

Onboard Devices Configuration ................................................3-19

3.6.8

APM Configuration ....................................................................3-20

3.6.9

Network Stack Configuration.....................................................3-20

3.6.10

HDD/SSD SMART Information .................................................3-20

3.6.11

USB Configuration ....................................................................3-20

3.6.12

Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration .................................................3-21

3.6.13

PCH-FW Configuration .............................................................3-21

3.7

Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-21

3.8

Boot menu ................................................................................................3-21

3.9

Tool menu .................................................................................................3-23

3.9.1

ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................3-23

3.9.2

Secure Erase ............................................................................3-24

3.9.3

ASUS User Profile.....................................................................3-25

3.9.4

ASUS SPD Information .............................................................3-25

3.9.5

Graphics Card Information ........................................................3-25

Summary of Contents for Prime X299-A II

Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME X299 A II ...

Page 2: ...ir respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this pr...

Page 3: ...ectors 1 13 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installation 2 3 2 1 3 Cooling system installation 2 5 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 7 2 1 5 ATX power connection 2 8 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 9 2 1 7 Front I O connector 2 10 2 1 8 Expansion card installation 2 11 2 1 9 M 2 installation 2 12 2 1 10 Fan bracket installation 2 13 ...

Page 4: ...ion 3 17 3 6 4 PCH Configuration 3 18 3 6 5 PCH Storage Configuration 3 18 3 6 6 CPU Storage Configuration 3 19 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 19 3 6 8 APM Configuration 3 20 3 6 9 Network Stack Configuration 3 20 3 6 10 HDD SSD SMART Information 3 20 3 6 11 USB Configuration 3 20 3 6 12 Thunderbolt TM Configuration 3 21 3 6 13 PCH FW Configuration 3 21 3 7 Monitor menu 3 21 3 8 Boot menu 3...

Page 5: ...IOS 3 27 3 11 1 EZ Update 3 27 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3 28 3 11 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3 30 Chapter 4 RAID Support 4 1 RAID configurations 4 1 4 1 1 RAID definitions 4 1 Appendix Q Code table A 1 Notices A 5 ASUS contact information A 10 ...

Page 6: ...your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product en...

Page 7: ... installing system components 3 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided 4 Chapter 4 RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS w...

Page 8: ...lete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Ret...

Page 9: ...L Qualified Vendors List for details If you are using a DIMM with a higher supported frequency than the CPU BCLK frequency please enter BIOS and go to Ai Tweaker DRAM Frequency and set it to the memory frequency of your DIMM Please refer to BIOS Setup section for more information on navigation BIOS Expansion slots 48 Lane CPU Intel Core i9 10000 X Series CPU 3 x PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16 slots single x16 d...

Page 10: ... Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID 0 1 5 10 support 1 x M 2_1 Socket 3 with M key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices support PCIe 3 0 x 4 mode 1 x M 2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 Support both SATA PCIe 3 0 x 4 mode 8 x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports The M 2_1 PCIe mode source is from X299 Chipset when using 44 and 28 lane CPU The M 2_2 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G...

Page 11: ...th sound deliver equal quality Audio shielding ensures precise analog digital separation and greatly reduced multi lateral interference Premium Japan made audio capacitors Supports up to 32 Bit 192kHz playback Supports jack detection multi streaming front panel jack retasking MIC Optical S PDIF out port at back I O Audio Features DTS X Ultra Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth 32 Bit 192kHz is not...

Page 12: ...port Turbo Core App OC Design ASUS PRO Clock II Technology UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard BIOS FlashBack Connectivity Intel VROC Ready Front USB 3 2 Gen 2 Support USB 3 2 Gen 2 Hub Multiple IN Support Gaming Armoury Crate AURA SYNC ASUS NODE Hardware control interface Turbo LAN EZ DIY Pre mounted I O Shield Q Design ASUS Q Code ASUS Q Connector ASUS Q ...

Page 13: ...orld class circuit protecting power design ASUS Stainless Steel Back I O 3X corrosion resistance for greater durability DIGI VRM AI Suite 3 Ai Charger Thermal Design ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Stylish heatsink and 22110 M 2 heatsink design Back Panel I O Ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port s 1 x Optical S PDIF out 1 x Intel LAN RJ45 port black 2 x USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports 1 x USB Type C 1 x USB Type A 4 x U...

Page 14: ...260 2280 22110 storage devices support PCIe 3 0 x 4 mode from CPU 8 x SATA 6 0Gb s connectors 1 x 5 pin Thunderbolt header for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x 4 pin W_PUMP connector 1 x 4 pin AIO_PUMP Fan connector 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4 pin CPU_OPT Fan connector 2 x 4 pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin M 2 Fan connector 1 x 2 pin Thermal sensor header 1 x NODE connector support...

Page 15: ... 6 2 Manageability WfM 2 0 WOL by PME PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Operating System Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 x 9 6 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Visit the ASUS website for the software manual ...

Page 16: ...bles 4 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables 1 x Addressable LED extension cable 1 x RGB LED extension cable Accessories 1 x FAN holder 1 x Q Connector 1 x M 2 vertical bracket 1 x M 2 screw package Application DVD Motherboard support DVD Documentation User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 17: ...ble above are not included in the motherboard package PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel LGA 2066 CPU DIMM SATA hard disk drive Graphics card Phillips cross screwdriver SATA optical disc drive optional M 2 SSD module optional 1 bag of screws ...

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Page 19: ...Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or ...

Page 20: ...1 2 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear panel features for more information 1 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 21: ...lear RTC RAM jumper 1 10 10 SATA 6 Gb s connectors 1 13 11 Thunderbolt connector 1 14 12 CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 11 13 System Panel connector 1 15 14 Node connector 1 14 15 VROC Key connector 1 16 16 USB 2 0 connector 1 16 17 Addressable RGB LED connector 1 19 18 Thermal sensor connector 1 20 19 Power button 1 9 20 Serial port connector 1 21 21 Q Code LED 1 12 22 Front Panel Audio connector 1 21...

Page 22: ...plugged before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing t...

Page 23: ...ssors 6 core or above 1 4 System memory The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots designed for DDR4 Double Data Rate 4 memory modules A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot ...

Page 24: ... Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency For an optimum compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data cod...

Page 25: ...ASUS PRIME X299 A II 1 7 Chapter 1 1 5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components ...

Page 26: ...r SLI mode Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment 48 and 44 Lane CPUs 28 Lane CPUs Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA Triple VGA 1 PCIEX16_1 X16 X16 X16 2 PCIEX1_1 3 PCIEX16_2 X16 X16 4 PCIEX1_2 5 PCIEX16_3 X8 Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA 1 PCIEX16_1 X16 X16 2 PCIEX1_1 3 PCIEX16_2 X8 4 PCIEX1_2 5 PCIEX16_3 ...

Page 27: ...up the system or put the system into sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component ...

Page 28: ...OS setup to re enter data DO NOT short circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM Short circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard button cell battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the button cell battery 1 Clear RTC RAM jumper The Clear RTC RAM jumper allows...

Page 29: ...mper The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system depending on the type of the installed CPU Set to pins 2 3 to increase the CPU voltage setting or set to pins 1 2 to use the default CPU voltage setting ...

Page 30: ...e Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case 2 Q Code LED The Q Code LED design provides you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status The Q Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case Ple...

Page 31: ...Mode by default The M 2_2 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 port when using M 2 SATA devices The SATA6G_7 port shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_2 Before creating a RAID set refer to the RAID Configuration Guide You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website If you installed SATA storage devices you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Techn...

Page 32: ...hnology allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt enabled devices and a DisplayPort enabled display in a daisy chain configuration The add on Thunderbolt I O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately 3 Node connector The Node connector allows you to connect Node compatible devices Visit www asus com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list ...

Page 33: ...g speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Power Button Soft off Button connector PWRSW The 3 1 pin connector allows you to connect the system power button Press the power button to power up the system or put the system into sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Reset button connector RESET The 2 pin connector allows you to connect the chassis mo...

Page 34: ...connect a VROC hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe The VROC hardware key is purchased separately 6 USB 2 0 connector The USB 2 0 connector allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2 0 ports The USB 2 0 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 MB s connection speed ...

Page 35: ... of up to 5 Gb s The USB 3 2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately The plugged USB 3 2 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting 8 USB 3 2 Gen 2 connector The USB 3 2 Gen 2 connector allows you to connect a USB 3 2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports The USB 3 2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb s The USB 3 2 Gen 2 m...

Page 36: ... the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is aligned with the ...

Page 37: ... or remove any component ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 5V connector is al...

Page 38: ... the LED board on your rear I O cover 12 Thermal Sensor connector The Thermal Sensor connector allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard s component to detect its temperature ...

Page 39: ...the system chassis The serial port module is purchased separately 14 Front Panel Audio connector The front panel audio connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports HD Audio Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard...

Page 40: ... fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector Header Max Current Max Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled A CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled A CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FA...

Page 41: ...nstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCIe x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability 16 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the...

Page 42: ...l RAID on CPU VROC M 2_3 sockets support PCIe 3 0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 PCIe storage devices For Intel X299 Chipset supports with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID 0 1 5 10 M 2_2 socket supports PCIe 3 0 x4 mode and SATA mode vertical M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices The M 2_2 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 port when usi...

Page 43: ...ASUS PRIME X299 A II 1 25 Chapter 1 18 M 2 Wi Fi slot The M 2 Wi Fi slot allows you to install an M 2 Wi Fi module E key type 2230 The M 2 Wi Fi module is purchased separately ...

Page 44: ...1 26 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 45: ... section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models 2 1 1 Motherboard installation Chapter 2 Basic Installation 1 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Page 46: ...2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Page 47: ...t CPU installation removal incorrect CPU orientation placement or other damages resulting from negligence by the user Please note the order in opening closing the double latch Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down ...

Page 48: ...2 4 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Triangle mark Triangle mark ...

Page 49: ... A II 2 5 Chapter 2 2 1 3 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 50: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_OPT CPU_FAN To install an AIO cooler ...

Page 51: ...ASUS PRIME X299 A II 2 7 Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation ...

Page 52: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect both 8 pin power plugs under heavy usage ...

Page 53: ...ASUS PRIME X299 A II 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR OR ...

Page 54: ... Gen 2 connector To install ASUS Q Connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 2 Gen 1 To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector To install system speaker connector ...

Page 55: ...ASUS PRIME X299 A II 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 56: ...2 12 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 9 M 2 installation OR Supported M 2 type varies per motherboard ...

Page 57: ...racket installation To install the MOS FAN bracket and fan When using high performance settings whilst overclocking ensure to install the MOS FAN bracket for additional fan s You may install 12V 1A 12W 40mm x 40mm fans The fan is purchased separately ...

Page 58: ...tter compatibility and stability Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for the location of the USB port that supports BIOS FlashBack 2 Visit https www asus com support and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard 3 Manually rename the file as X299A2 CAP or launch the BIOSRenamer exe application to automatically rename the file then copy it to your USB storage device The BIOSRenam...

Page 59: ... be interrupted In case of interruption please follow the steps again If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light this means that the BIOS FlashBack is not operating properly This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename file format error If this scenario happens please restart the system to turn off the light Updating BIOS may have risks...

Page 60: ... 0 ports 9 and 10 9 Optical S PDIF Out port 5 USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 5 and 6 10 Audio I O ports and Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions USB 3 1 Gen 1 Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate Please connect your USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 1 po...

Page 61: ...ady Ready to wake up from S5 mode You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS Due to hardware design the LAN1 port s LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled Audio 2 4 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic I...

Page 62: ...2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers ...

Page 63: ...ASUS PRIME X299 A II 2 19 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 64: ...self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick b...

Page 65: ...oot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new syste...

Page 66: ...upport the Bluetooth devices Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the F7 hotkey 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and br...

Page 67: ... item in section Boot menu for details The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click or to switch modes Loads optimized default se...

Page 68: ...the following sections for the detailed configurations To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode F7 or press the F7 hotkey Menu items General help Menu bar Language Qfan Control F6 MyFavorite F3 AI OC Guide F11 AURA ON OFF F4 Search F9 Scroll bar Pop up Menu Configuration fields Last modified settings EZ Tuning Wizard Displays a quick overview of the system status Search on the F...

Page 69: ...My Favorites for more information Q Fan Control F6 This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans Use this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings Refer to section Q Fan Control for more information AI OC Guide F11 This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it Refer to section AI OC Guide for more i...

Page 70: ...he following QR code Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use F12 key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage...

Page 71: ...uning Wizard This button allows you to view and configure the RAID settings of your system Refer to section EZ Tuning Wizard for more information Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup ...

Page 72: ... manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans Click to select a fan to be configured Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to main menu Select a profile to apply to your fans Select between different Q Fan modes Select to manually configure your fans ...

Page 73: ...ly Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans operating speed 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 ...

Page 74: ...he 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 Clicking on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking Click to view the next topic in the quick guide Click to view the previous topic in the quick guide Quick guide topics Click to go back to main ...

Page 75: ... Creating RAID To create RAID 1 Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen 2 Click RAID then select the port that you want to set to RAID mode CPU PCH or SATA then click Next Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors 3 Select Yes to enable RAID ...

Page 76: ... the setup then click OK to reset your system You can only select Easy Backup RAID 10 if you connect four 4 HDDs b For Super Speed click Next then select from Super Speed RAID 0 or Super Speed RAID 5 a For Easy Backup click Next then select from Easy Backup RAID 1 or Easy Backup RAID 10 4 Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed then click Next ...

Page 77: ... My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items My Favorites comes with several performance power saving and fast boot related items by default You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items ...

Page 78: ...enu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and click or press Enter on your keyboard You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items Items with submenu options User managed items such as language and boot order Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 4 Click Exit ESC or press Esc key to close Setup Tree Map screen 5 Go to My Favorites menu ...

Page 79: ...rect 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 Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclo...

Page 80: ...The configurable options vary with the BCLK base clock frequency setting Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting If you are using a DIMM with a higher supported frequency than the CPU BCLK frequency please enter BIOS and go to Ai Tweaker DRAM Frequency and set it to the memory frequency of your DIMM Please refer to BIOS Setup section for more information on navigation BIOS Internal CPU...

Page 81: ...s power Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology This item allows more than two frequency to be supported Configuration options Enabled Disabled Turbo Mode This item 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 Enabled Disabled Autonomous Core C State T...

Page 82: ... when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands Intel RST Premium RAID Set to Intel RST Premium RAID when you want to create a RAID configuration from t...

Page 83: ...tem is in sleep hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the sleep hibernate or soft off states Configuration options On Off Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch...

Page 84: ...iguration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE support 3 6 10 HDD SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices NVM Express devices do not support SMART information 3 6 11 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...

Page 85: ...sis fan 3 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Fast Boot Disabled Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed Enabled 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...

Page 86: ...I mode The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OPROM Legacy OPROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Ignore Legacy only UEFI d...

Page 87: ...f device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device 3 9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3 When you press Enter a confir...

Page 88: ...ontents 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 For more information about Intel SATA ports refer to section Motherboard layout of this manual Status definition Frozen The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by fr...

Page 89: ... allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load Save Profile from to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive load and save profile to your USB drive 3 9 4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information 3 9 5 Graphics Card...

Page 90: ...he default values Save Changes Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this opti...

Page 91: ...download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 3 11 1 E...

Page 92: ...B 1 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press Enter 2 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 3 Select via Storage Device s 4 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 5 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 6 Press Tab to sw...

Page 93: ...ection Exit menu for details To update the BIOS by Internet 1 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press Enter 2 Select via Internet 3 Press the Left Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method and then press Enter Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load...

Page 94: ... file download the 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 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Fla...

Page 95: ... all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information a...

Page 96: ...4 2 Chapter 4 RAID Support Chapter 4 ...

Page 97: ... 11 14 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 15 18 Pre memory System Agent initialization is started 19 1C Pre memory PCH initialization is started 2B 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below 31 Memory Installed 32 36 CPU post memory initialization 37 3A Post Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B 3E Post Memory PCH initialization is started 4F D...

Page 98: ... F5 F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes F8 Recovery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FB FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A Syst...

Page 99: ...B USB Reset 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E 9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AB Setup Input Wait AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section be...

Page 100: ...und D7 No Console Input Devices are found D8 Invalid password D9 Error loading Boot Option LoadImage returned error DA Boot Option is failed StartImage returned error DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is not available Q Code table ACPI ASL Checkpoints under OS Code Description 03 System is entering S3 sleep state 04 System is entering S4 sleep state 05 System is entering S5 sleep state 3...

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